We're two-thirds of the way through the April A to Z Challenge. Look at us go.
For this year's alphabetical challenge, I'm creating my own version of certain books' covers. And for today's letter, I took some major liberties. I've mostly been sharing covers for some of my favorite books, with my covers starring mostly cats. We're at the letter Q, and the title I'm sharing doesn't have that letter in it even once, nor does the author's name. What's more, I haven't actually read this text in full. My Q stands for the Questing Beast, a creature from Arthurian legend that has always highly intrigued me. While I haven't read any texts on King Arthur in full, in various English and literature courses I did enjoy reading various excerpts, including some from the this here text that includes the Questing Beast.
[Ready for me to repeat myself yet again? Well, here you go...Reminder/Disclaimer/whatever you want to call it: This is not a real, true cover of this book. My name is also not Thomas Malory, and so I am admittedly not the author of this tale. I'm just someone who likes books and fantastical creatures and so drew this unofficial version of this cover.]
That there doodle is one I actually scribbled up a few years ago. The Questing Beast has been described in various ways, depending on the source material. For my version, I went with the serpentine head and neck, the body of a deer, and the lion's tail. It's a weird looking thing, but I've been interested in the concept of the Questing Beast, in addition to King Arthur and Merlin, since I was a kid.
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Now, it is indeed Mancat Monday. So, are you ready for none other than handsome Evan? Today, he's sharing how he enjoys breakfast in bed.
If I fail to bring Evan his bowl when he's snuggled up in a bed or on a blanket, he'll remind me. Loudly. I know my place.
Wishing you all a magnificent Monday!
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Tip of the Day
As part of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, we are continuing our series of tips regarding this topic. Yesterday we mentioned some of the unfortunate forms of cruelty and neglect, and mentioned the importance of recognizing animal cruelty when you witness it. Today, we are giving some brief tips on what to do if you do witness animal cruelty.
First and foremost, if you witness animal cruelty, report it as soon as possible. You can report it to the police, including calling 911 if you believe it is an emergency at hand. You can also call your local animal control, humane society, or other organization that can offer help in the face of animal cruelty. If your local area does not offer help for animal cruelty, then call the Humane Society of the United States or other similar organization to see what can possibly be done.
What's more, if you do have animal cruelty to report, make sure that you have all the details and any evidence possible. Knowing the location, date, time, and of course the nature of the witnessed cruelty can be important for expediting the report and actions taken by police or other organizations. Try to tell them what types of animals and how many are involved, as well as details on any perpetrators you've seen. If possible, use that cell phone of yours to grab photos or video of any cruelty you are witnessing. Evidence in this form can really help to expedite the resolution of the issue.
When it comes to reporting animal cruelty, be persistent. Animals do not have the voice with which to speak up for themselves, so we must do it for them. If you are witnessing cruelty, be persistent in contacting those who can help, and follow up to ensure that there is resolution. Give the police, animal control, the humane society, or whoever is helping your contact information, so that they can contact you if needed. All in all, we must be the voice for the voiceless, so if you witness any form of animal cruelty or neglect, do all that you can to safely seek aid for the victim(s).
What's more, if you do have animal cruelty to report, make sure that you have all the details and any evidence possible. Knowing the location, date, time, and of course the nature of the witnessed cruelty can be important for expediting the report and actions taken by police or other organizations. Try to tell them what types of animals and how many are involved, as well as details on any perpetrators you've seen. If possible, use that cell phone of yours to grab photos or video of any cruelty you are witnessing. Evidence in this form can really help to expedite the resolution of the issue.
When it comes to reporting animal cruelty, be persistent. Animals do not have the voice with which to speak up for themselves, so we must do it for them. If you are witnessing cruelty, be persistent in contacting those who can help, and follow up to ensure that there is resolution. Give the police, animal control, the humane society, or whoever is helping your contact information, so that they can contact you if needed. All in all, we must be the voice for the voiceless, so if you witness any form of animal cruelty or neglect, do all that you can to safely seek aid for the victim(s).
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