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Kathy LaFollett

Oct 10, 2023

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A human's perspective about Companion Animals.

Kathy LaFollett

Melancholy is too easy.

I ground in beauty and magic.

Oct 10, 2023

An adult ibis perched on top of a 30 foot pine being chased off by an adult stork who then takes his perch at that same top spot.

Oct 10, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

Prose for dolphin who are free in their water world while hidden magic surveils.

A rasping gasp and splash. The canal waters are alive with two young dolphin playing keep away with a mullet. The dead fish rides the nose…

Oct 6, 2023

An egret, hidden in the mangroves and pine trees at the side of a tidal canal in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Oct 6, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

Everybody knows things are changing. But let’s not muddy the money with facts.

“No. I can’t do that, I don’t have a license. You’ll have to hire someone who can spray RoundUp and kill all the grass first.” I was soft…

Oct 5, 2023

Everybody knows things are changing. But let’s not muddy the money with facts.

Oct 5, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

A centrifugal force of gratitude builds a gracious planet.

“Would you like me to take your picture together?” A voice from behind as I square up to take Cali’s photo with our bikes.

Sep 18, 2023

Wheedon Island pier and kayak inlet. A vortex of cyclist, hiking, walking, kayaking, paddle boarding and nature.

Sep 18, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

Dog baths and ShamWows.

So, how much water does your dog hold?

Aug 23, 2023

Dante DuBois, pittie rescue mix. And all around excellent doggo.

Aug 23, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

Graceful Failures and Burning Bridges

I should have done this years ago. Damn it. I should have just gone ahead and done it then and back there. It gets to the point when…

Aug 8, 2023

A literal burning bridge representing the metaphorical idea.

Aug 8, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

The History of Cats and Human’s Domestication

Our overlords history begins with Felis silvestris lybica, wildcats, in the Fertile Crescent during the Near East Neolithic period. Then…

Aug 1, 2023

A human, offering multiple ideas of treats, snacks, and fish to a his overlord cat. Felis silvestris lybica domesticated large numbers of humans along their timeline in history. Nothings changed except the platters.

Aug 1, 2023

Kathy LaFollett

Wealthy blue bloods needed a lawn to prove something. Seems a bit outdated.

In the burgeoning 17th Century, England aristocrats began remodeling their castles into manors. To ensure visitors and passersby knew they…

Jun 16, 2023

Wealthy blue bloods needed a lawn to prove something. Seems a bit outdated.

Jun 16, 2023

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Kathy LaFollett

Urban Coyotes, Feral and Free-roaming cats, and Florida’s Wildlife Protections

“She just showed up! Right over there. She was really interested in our dog, Bruiser. And Bruiser was interested in her.” Marley Kinzer…

May 5, 2023

Urban Coyotes, Feral and Free-roaming cats, and Florida’s Wildlife Protections

May 5, 2023

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Kathy LaFollett

Feline Feud: Examining the challenges of the feral and the homeless by looking at how we created…

There’s a feral cat that is a house cat, but pretends she’s the queen of felines on our street. She’s a big yellow tabby. Every morning I…

Apr 3, 2023

A large feral tabby cat on a roof. Community cat numbers have exploded, TNR does not work, and there are no other answers.

Apr 3, 2023

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Preparing for hurricane evacuations and other games of Tetris.

Plans for nimble prepared action during an emergency.

Mar 7, 2023

Evacuation Routes are clearly defined by signs. Know your best route for your area before you need to use it. Photo from Adobe Express Professional Collection.

Mar 7, 2023

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Kathy LaFollett

Doomed.

Doomed forever knowing works and efforts are condemned to the same end.

Dec 20, 2018

Doomed.

Dec 20, 2018

Kathy LaFollett

The Island of Delusion

The island itself is small. It needs only to accommodate one person at a time. Lush or barren depending on the visitor. Inside it’s shores…

Dec 20, 2018

The Island of Delusion

Dec 20, 2018

Kathy LaFollett

My housework. Kirby’s battlefield.

I vacuum! Kirby, steadfast on my shoulder, leaning into the fray of dirt, dust, and tossed parrot rejects. We move forward with purpose…

Dec 20, 2018

My housework. Kirby’s battlefield.

Dec 20, 2018

Kathy LaFollett

Think like a parrot.

Transcript of my Presentation at the NPR Parrot Festival — Houston TX 1/27/2018

Dec 20, 2018

Think like a parrot.

Dec 20, 2018

Kathy LaFollett

Biting isn’t aggression.

None of us get all of this right all the time. None of us. Consider this a rally cry sent into the stratosphere of the companion parrot…

Dec 26, 2018

Biting isn’t aggression.

Dec 26, 2018

Kathy LaFollett

Kathy LaFollett

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I am a nature and animal lover, artist, and Indie Publishing Author | amazon.com/author/kathy.lafollett | kathylafollett.com

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