Trilobite

Happy New Years everyone!
Michael, Banjo and I enjoyed the last days of the 2003:

Banjo’s had two lumps for over two months. I wanted to have him looked at right away; however, I have been working so much, I could not. I have been monitoring them, they have not grown. Finally Banjo goes to the vet on 31st December. Dr. Sylvester did a few quick biopsies, which was a bit painful for Banjo. It is the first time he has struggled, but he was good. After looking at the slides, she came to us with two thumbs up! They are harmless lipomas! Thankfully.

From there we continued our exploration of Prince Edward County. Earlier this week I was puttering around on the computer and discovered a few points of interests: Little Bluff Conservation park, Salmon Point lighthouse and Bergerons’ Exotic Animal Sanctuary. I wanted to visit the Sanctuary and give them a few things from their ‘wish list’. So we bought some parrot food, carrots, apples and a lump of meat. We had a few clementines, pears and bananas at home that we also brought. Michael liked the ideas and found other sites of interest as well. It was very exciting to go on this excursion. After taking the ferry we stopped at a conservation area so Banjo could get a chance to romp around before we got to the sanctuary.

When we got there and gave them their gifts, Joe gave two tigers our offerings. Just a snack for them!! Michael and I also got to feed a few apples primarily to the goats. Julian, a young snow monkey born there, was very sweet and entertained us. The wolves gave a concert and an inquisitive rooster followed us about through some parts. It was amazing to see the animals. It was nice to talk people that were passionate about caring for animals. I talked to Pat about animal husbandry and hardships they’ve had. We learnt of their plans for larger habitats for the large cats, where they put their animals sensitive to the cold weather and the new arrivals. There were a few things that concerned me about the habitats ie It was quite wet for some animals, but Pat seemed aware of it. It was sad because 1) one can see the effort they have made (which were enormous) how much more the animals still need. 2) they could never return to their natural habitats. These animals were animals confiscated from irresponsible people, considered surplus or not perfect specimens for zoos or orphaned. So here they are given a chance to live as well as possible. It felt good to be able to show a bit of compassion and generosity to the animals and the Bergerons. They appreciated it.

I will let Michael talk about the little Bluff…It makes me nervous… And the lighthouse ’cause he is the one who started the lighthouse hunt. The sites were great!! Yesterday was a fantastic day!