Woof Woof Wednesday with a Ribbon and the Letter T

Hello and welcome to another edition of the April A to Z Challenge.

I'll again note that some of my favorite things in life are cats, drawing, writing, and the fantasy genre. And so, my A to Z posts this year will be illustrations for a weird and wacky fantasy story I'm currently writing. This story co-stars a hind limb paralyzed orange tabby cat named Hobo, and this month you'll get to go along on some of his adventures.

Today we have the letter T, which stands for trolls...and their troll bridges.

I admittedly didn't have it in me to scribble up a whole troll, so you get a glimpse of Hobo meeting that one there. If you're wondering, that troll's name is Carl. And Carl is very serious about guarding his troll bridge.

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I've mentioned before how we like to put a ribbon on Astrid's collar. This is in no small part to be festive, but also because she often gets referred to as a boy when people meet her on walks. We thought putting ribbons on her collar might help, but to be honest, she still gets called a boy more often than not.

Astrid didn't feel like letting her ribbon be flat and not folded and creased during her photo shoot, but that there is her Easter ribbon, complete with an adorable little bunny.

Happy Wednesday, friends!

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Tip of the Day

 

We've gotten into the habit of turning our tips into series of tips these days. We're doing that again, and our newest series is going to be on pet safety in the spring. Today's springtime tip is one that we've shared far more than once before, including very recently, and that is to always be aware and cautious of the plants you have both in your garden and in your house. Some of the springtime plants that can be highly toxic to our furbabies include certain lilies, daffodils, and tulips. The list most certainly does not end there, though.

All of the above is why, before you bring any plants anywhere near your kitty or pup, always do your research and understand any potential toxicity. One good resource for finding out the potential toxicity of plant types is by perusing the ASPCA's extensive information on plants, which you can find by clicking here. In short, to keep your furbaby safe this spring, of course be aware of any and all plants with which they come in contact. And, of course, if you have any concern that your furbaby may have gained access to a toxic plant, seek veterinary assistance as soon as possible.