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Zazie Todd PhD

@zazietodd.bsky.social

Writer. Dog and cat behaviour and training. Award-winning author of Wag, Purr, Bark!. Blog: Companion Animal Psychology. Podcast: The Pawsitive Post in Conversation. Maple Ridge, BC, Canada. #Dogs #Cats #Books https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/

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To the left, Bernie is sitting at a table in the cafe. The library box is visible with Bark! in the centre.

To the left, Bernie is sitting at a table in the cafe. The library box is visible with Bark! in the centre.

I'm catching up on Corrie after getting a few episodes behind. Look at that! Bark! on full display in episode 11787.

05.03.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As always, it's something to discuss with your vet

04.03.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, "Castration in male dogs is complex and should be assessed case-by-case in the context of the breed and lifestyle of the dog. If the decision is made to neuter, medical or surgical castration should not be carried out before physical maturity for the breed..." w/o a compelling reason

04.03.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

From the new guidance, "Spaying is generally recommended for female dogs due to the health and welfare impacts of pregnancy and whelping, and the risks of uterine and ovarian conditions later in life." Typically between 12-23 months.

04.03.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BVA and BSAVA update neutering guidance for dogs and cats | BSAVA The BSAVA and BVA have issued a joint Policy Position encouraging vets to take a contextualised approach to neutering that considers a range of factors such as age, breed and lifestyle when making dec...

The @britishvets.bsky.social and BSAVA have updated their guidance on neutering dogs and cats www.bsava.com/article/bva-...

04.03.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nishikigoi bespoke tshirt Japanese Koi Cotton T-Shirt – Made-to-Order Featuring Japanese Koi artwork printed on a 100% cotton t-shirt, each piece is individually made to order by Masato Jones in his Leeds atelier. The design c...

Few left made bespoke www.masato.co.uk/collections/...

Sold out in medium, large

No discounts as they are made bespoke from Japanese cotton #koi #bespoke

04.03.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The podcast was a day late because of technical issues, resolved now. The audio is out and video will follow later today. Thanks for your patience!

04.03.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We took Melina for her 3-month follow-up blood work this morning. She has gained some weight, so fingers crossed! We'll find out in the next day or so.

04.03.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I will have a table at Earl Marriott Pow Wow!!

Friday March 6, 6 - 9 pm. Grand Entry 7 pm

Saturday March 7, 12 - 9 pm. Grand Entry 1 pm & 7 pm.

Sunday March 8, 12 - 6 pm. Grand Entry 1 pm.

Pow wows are open to the public!

πŸ™πŸ½πŸͺΆβ€οΈπŸ€—

Earl Marriott Secondary
15751 16 Ave
Surrey BC

Please REPOST!

04.03.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Meteor flash visible in the GOES-18 CIRA Group Energy Density lightning detection.

Meteor flash visible in the GOES-18 CIRA Group Energy Density lightning detection.

Meteor Flash detected by the GOES-18 satellite that was heard throughout the Lower Mainland!

04.03.2026 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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The sonic boom, likely from a #meteor, picked up on seismographs in Metro #Vancouver β€” around 910p PST 3 March 2026

#BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCwx

04.03.2026 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 7

Reports of a Sonic boom heard from Mission BC all the way to Port Angeles, Washington… Many reports of a large flash in the sky, wondering if it was a meteor?!

Darn it if it was raining. What did you see??

#BCStorm #BCwx #WAwx

04.03.2026 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3

We just heard it, were inside and didn't see anything. But from reports on Facebook, it seems most likely a meteor

04.03.2026 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Facebook folk seem to be settling on it being a meteor

04.03.2026 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure what that loud bang was. I don't see anything on the lightning map or earthquake map.

04.03.2026 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Murder charge laid more than 6 months after missing woman’s remains found in Maple Ridge, B.C. The man charged with indignity to human remains in the case of missing Maple Ridge woman Jessica Cunningham has now been charged with murder.

Murder charge laid more than 6 months after missing woman’s remains found in Maple Ridge, B.C.

04.03.2026 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a special day, isn't it?! Congratulations

03.03.2026 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Daylight Nonsense Time - High Country News When the Yukon tinkered with the time change, it stretched the Mountain Time Zone to its breaking point.

I am here to tell you that British Columbia effectively moving to Mountain Time is bad and wrong. The Yukon has already taken this leap and friends, it makes no sense!

02.03.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

I know lots of people like this, but I am going to struggle to get up on those dark winter mornings

02.03.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of Patricia McConnell's book Away To Me is shades of orange and green and shows farmland with a small figure of a woman and her dog. Above the book it says, This month's book. Are you reading it with us? Below is an orange stripe with the words Animal Book Club March 2026. In the bottom right is the Companion Animal Psychology logo and in the bottom left is a blue pawprint.

The cover of Patricia McConnell's book Away To Me is shades of orange and green and shows farmland with a small figure of a woman and her dog. Above the book it says, This month's book. Are you reading it with us? Below is an orange stripe with the words Animal Book Club March 2026. In the bottom right is the Companion Animal Psychology logo and in the bottom left is a blue pawprint.

This month the #AnimalBookClub is reading Away To Me, the first mystery novel from Patricia McConnell. Will you be reading it with us? I was lucky to get an advance reader copy and loved it, so I know you will too :)

02.03.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Cheryl!

02.03.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran Does Not Have Nuclear Weapons - Lawyers, Guns & Money It’s time to say it again: It’s highly doubtful that the Iranians were pursuing a nuclear weapon. And they certainly don’t have any. Donald Trump says that (one of the purposes/ the purpose) of his at...

A reminder of the reality.

02.03.2026 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Color photograph. A long haired tan and black tabby cat wears a teal colored harness as she goes on her walk in the snow. She leans up very close to the camera and her nose nearly boops the camera.

Color photograph. A long haired tan and black tabby cat wears a teal colored harness as she goes on her walk in the snow. She leans up very close to the camera and her nose nearly boops the camera.

β€œExcuse me, camera… I need to inspect if you smell like treats.”

#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #CatsOfBluesky

01.03.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 507    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

My 90 year old mother, who has also been a Canadian citizen for 50 years, is coming to the UK tomorrow for the funeral of her oldest friend. She is distraught. Thankfully we noticed this issue last year so she has already gone through the long & complex UK passport process. However >

01.03.2026 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad you got it sorted in time. Still it's an extra layer of complexity. I think it's especially hard for seniors.

01.03.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol. It doesn't matter--the more comments, the more people who are affected by it will see it. It probably includes people who don't even know they are dual citizens. And people should hold governments to account!

01.03.2026 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha of course not. But they could have had it in the news when there was still time for people to apply for a new passport if they needed to

01.03.2026 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think it's fair enough to want warning of it. It takes time to apply for a passport, so some people have found out late and had to cancel trips. I agree that it's a privilege to have dual citizenship :)

01.03.2026 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a change to the rules that hasn't been widely publicized, so it's catching a lot of people by surprise. Until now, you could go to the UK on your other passport and it was fine.

01.03.2026 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of note for Canadians with a British parent: β€œWe also have the group that are now considered dual citizens because their parents were born in the U.K., who have always been Canadian citizens, that under these rules technically now need to apply for a U.K. passport.”"

01.03.2026 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1