what the ROUS Foundation Means to Me
Melanie’s post: I think a lot of you know that after Caplin Rous’s death in January of 2011, I started a charity called the ROUS Foundation for Capybara Veterinary Medicine (RF). I am happy to say that the RF has done a lot of good work for captive capybaras and their caretakers, but it hasn’t […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 1)
Melanie’s Post: This is an especially hard memorial post. Not only was Dobby a superior capybara, but he was also Caplin Rous’ younger brother. And if that weren’t enough, he died on July 9th, one day before Caplin Day, which would have been Caplin’s 11th birthday. Dobby, whose birthday was Feb. 14, 2009, was 9.5 […]
Countdown to Caplin Day : 4
Melanie’s Post: Caplin Day is the perfect excuse to visit a zoo to see some capybaras. Or you could “adopt” or sponsor a capybara at a zoo or wildlife park. Be sure to mention that you are there specifically to see the capybaras. We need to make zoos aware that capys are the favorite animal […]
Countdown to Caplin Day: 10
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEX7t_BsFSQ[/youtube] Popsicles were Caplin’s favorite treat Melanie’s Post: Caplin was born on July 10, 2007, a day that changed the world. At least for me. He died on January 3, 2011, a day that destroyed the world. For me, but also for everyone who had ever met him and even those who never got the […]
Happy Birthday to ME!
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWmbVtTcAXU[/youtube] A Skipper Rous Post: While the video above is pretty darned cute, it doesn’t have to do with this post. I just thought you’d like it. That is my friend, Nancy, petting me.
In Memoriam : Chico Wren
Losing a pet is always difficult. Losing a capybara is devastating, especially one as sweet and loving as Chico Wren. At three years old, Chico had already captured the hearts of people around the world.
Garibaldi is Sick: The Diagnosis
Owner’s blog: This is just going to be a quick update because I am too physically and emotionally drained to do a real blog post. Please read my original post, Garibaldi is Sick, to get the background for this post. Gari went to see Dr. Hoppes at Texas A&M University Veterinary School yesterday. A whole […]
Caplin Day 2012
Owner’s blog: I debated about what to post today. It’s a hard day for me, a day when I miss Caplin Rous more than ever. This would have been a big birthday for him. Five big years old. We would have had a party in a park like we did for his second birthday. All […]
Create My Logo Contest!
Owner’s blog: Hi all! I am in need of a logo for the ROUS Foundation for Capybara Veterinary Medicine. As some of you may know, the Foundation was started after Caplin Rous died unexpectedly on January 4th, 2011, a day that will burn forever in my heart.
Puzzles
I hope everyone knows about the adorable puzzles we are selling for the ROUS Foundation for Capybara Veterinary Medicine. Melly started the Foundation right after Caplin Rous died as a way of honoring him. The puzzles are especially good for that because they are images of him and the money goes to his Foundation.
