March News for You!

Greetings, from Guardian Whiskers!

Did you happen to guess the MYSTERY animal?  Yesterday, we released the writing prompt for Taradiddle Youth Writing Contest #5 and the identity of the mystery animal. It is a Northern Saw-whet owl! The Taradiddle writers have until this Monday to write and submit their stories about the owl. Please stay tuned for an announcement of the finalists! Visit here to learn more about the contests.

In Book Buddies news, we have added a THIRD location!  A child can read a book to a Book Buddy at City Dog Vet Clinic, Meadowridge Public Library, and now, at Harmony at Grandview Commons Apartments! The first Book Buddies reading program at Harmony took place this past Tuesday, March 12.

Pictured at right is Ava-Claire reading to Book Buddy Anya during this past Saturday’s Book Buddies reading program at City Dog Vet Clinic. Clearly, Anya is enjoying Ava-Claire’s book!

The Book Buddies Reading Program takes place…

every second Saturday of the month at City Dog Vet Clinic (1004 East Washington Ave. in Madison) from 9:30-11:25 am. Reserve a free 20-minute reading session here . 

Monthly on Saturdays at Meadowridge Library (5726 Raymond Rd. in Madison) from 10-11:30 am. The next one is tomorrow, Saturday, March 16. Please stop by! 

Every second Tuesday at Harmony at Grandview Commons Apartments (116 Milky Way in Madison) from 5:30-7 pm. Please drop in!

It’s with sadness we share with you the news that Lenny the Guinea Pig peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7. In his old age, he had developed lung cancer. We are not sure exactly how old Lenny was. He was adopted from the humane society in May 2021 after a Good Samaritan found him in a Madison park, with paralyzed rear legs! After being fed fresh vegetables at the humane society, Lenny regained the use of his legs – and soon found a home with GW Executive Director Michelle Livanos. Lenny was a happy fellow. He loved basil, bell peppers, and his treat boxes (see below). Being a Book Buddy brought him a lot of joy.

A FUN TIP for HAPPY Guinea Pigs, and other pets!  In honor of Lenny, we’d like to share one of his most favorite toys, a puzzle box! It is simple to make. Take a small cardboard box typically used for skin products and with a sharp scissor, cut holes in random sizes on three sides. Fill the puzzle box with appropriate treats (Oxbow makes healthy treats for critters) and present the box to your guinea pig. Lenny had a lot of fun with puzzle boxes. He had developed a technique! Puzzle boxes are great fun for other pets, too.

Do you have an animal (pet or wildlife) tip to share?

Send it to [email protected] !

Animals bring us joy – let’s make them happy, too!

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– Kat and Michelle

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