Rough winter for animals

[Catherine]

Quote:Here it was the exact opposite. For the first time in my life-memory (!) there was NO FROST during the winter. As Spring flowers grow now quite naturally -UNnaturally, Marigolds are in flower! They usually flower late summer/ Autumn. What happened is they were not killed by frost, and are now in bloom at totally the wrong time of year. But I suppose it is all good news for the bees, who need everything they can find right now.

I am glad someone is having spring right now. I love it when flowers survive the winter to bring us early joy.

It has been a very severe winter. Both pets and wild animals have had a hard time. I can't imagine why anyone would leave a dog outside. They keep warning us on the radio to keep pets inside on extreme cold alert nights.
The different groups working with street cats have done a heroic job of rescuing and shelter building. Some of the street cats just won't adjust to life as a pet so they build them shelters and feed them so they can have as good a life as possible.
Once again there are guardian angels out there doing the best they can to help animals.
Sadly, for some it is too late. Many birds have been lost this winter.