A Eulogy for Garibaldi Rous
It has been two weeks since Garibaldi Rous died so I guess I’d better get on with it and write his eulogy. Monday, March 10th would have been Gari’s 4th birthday. I knew he was very sick but somehow I always thought he would make it to that day. Humans often die right after their […]
In Memoriam: Garibaldi Rous
It is with the greatest sadness and pain that I am writting this short post to let you know that Garibaldi Rous died on Sunday, Feb. 16th, just shy of his fourth birthday. As many of you know, Gari had been fighting a long battle with an infection in his teeth and jaw. When we […]
Garibaldi is Sick: Vet Visit 8
Melly’s Blog: Yesterday was another terrible day at the vet and today is one of our worst recovery days ever. Gari had the first molar on his lower right removed. The tooth was dead and decaying inside the bone. In fact, there was a tunnel through the bone from the first molar to the incisor […]
I Just Met A Girl Named Mariia
Last weekend I had a wonderful visit with one of my stalkers…er, I mean “fans.” Her name is Maria and she took most of the photos in this blog post. You can see me with her in the image above. We hit it off right away and I think we both had a good time. […]
Celeste and the Adorable Kitten
How would you like to win a copy of Melly’s new book, Celeste and the Adorable Kitten? (I even have a bit part in it and Flopsy the Killer Cat is one of the main characters!) All you have to do is comment on this post and agree to write a review of the book […]
Capybara Agility
Melly’s blog: Earlier this week I got the most interesting email from a man who works at a zoo in Slovenia. I’m including the email here so you can enjoy it as much as I did. ( I have made a few minor corrections to make it easier to read.) My name is Simon and […]
The Capy in Winter
There is one thing you should know about capybaras: we do not like the cold! I know, I know, Dobbye Winnick lives where it is always cold and you never here him complaining. That is just because he doesn’t know any better. Capybaras and cold weather do not–or at least should not–mix. Nevertheless, it does […]
How Much is that Capy in the Window?
Melly’s Blog: How much is that capy in the window? The one who hasn’t got any tail? How much is that capy in the window? My Gari I never will sale! Stacy Winnick, owner of the infamous Dobbye Winnick, did a recent post on her blog, Dobbye the Capybara, about the costs of keeping a […]
Acting Like a Cat
People are always asking Melly if I am “house trained.” What is up with that? How rude can you be! I often contemplate asking them right back. If their manners are so poor it is quite possible that they are not house trained! But obviously I am too gentile a capybara to dignify such a […]
Hats and Rats
I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and not getting too much snow or cold weather (for those in the northern hemisphere) or too much heat (for those in the southern hemisphere). It has been pretty nice here, a bit cold but not too bad. Today it is mid 60s F so I’ve been outside […]