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Ok Children – Before We Cross ….

Lori Dalrymple — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:56 +0000

It was around 3:30 pm on a beautiful sunny day. I was driving down Route 7 on autopilot. Thinking those random thoughts that one thinks when you drive alone for a while. Then, while stuck at a light, I saw, out of the corner of my eye, a mother duck and her six ducklings on...

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Throw Down the Gauntlet of Pet Dander

Lori Dalrymple — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:47:02 +0000

My husband, author and artist, says that one’s deepest understanding comes from the most trivial of all matters. And what can be more trivial than dander. Everyone knows that getting rid of dander in your home can help you live a healthier, happier life. But getting there has always been a bit of a challenge....

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She Goes Great With My Curtains!

Lori Dalrymple — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:46:45 +0000

In my previous life, I lived in downtown Schenectady on a dead end street. While sitting on my porch one evening a person drove down to the dead end sign opened their door and ‘threw out’ a small creature into the woods. Of course, being investigative in nature, I went down and picked up a...

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Cat Tail Jitters

Lori Dalrymple — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:05:43 +0000

After my dad died, I found myself integrating two new cats into my household. As promised to my mom, then my dad, both on their deathbeds, that I would take care of them as they were their loving companions. So, my husband and I basically had to start from the very beginning, unsure of the...

The World Left Behind Still Moves On

Lori Dalrymple — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:21 +0000

It might be a bit morbid, but yes, all things die. I am saying this because, my dad just passed. My mom 2 and 1/2 years prior. Yet, the world left behind still moves on. However hard it may be for the rest of us. Tigger and Mishi, dad and moms cats, are staring at...

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For All That You Do!

Lori Dalrymple — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:38:49 +0000

Loving you more today than yesterday More tomorrow than today My best friend, my true love, my one and only My life, heart, soul Your love gives me unlimited power in all that I can do Makes me feel like I can fly With the strength to carry on Catching myself smiling for no reason...

Analyzing Two Sides of the Animal Assisted Therapy Coin

Lori Dalrymple — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:25 +0000

Ok, let’s delve right in. What’s up with the fanatical dependency on animals for one’s mental health? Speaking as an animal lover, and on behalf of animals, I am just a tad concerned. It appears that people are using animals as emotional scapegoats – for whatever reason, I don’t know why – but it is...

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Lollypop Farm Receives Federal Funding To Add Abuse Investigators

Lori Dalrymple — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:03:08 +0000

Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, is one of the largest independent nonprofit animal welfare organizations in New York providing shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. It is also has a formidable humane law enforcement team that responds to thousands of calls for service per year....

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Animals To be Recognized As Dependants Under The Internal Revenue Code

Lori Dalrymple — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:58:31 +0000

Amanda Reynolds (Reynolds v. United States Internal Revenue Serv., Slip copy, 2025 WL 3514102 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 8, 2025) is seeking a novel argument for domestic companion animals to be recognized under the Internal Revenue Code for tax purposes. Reynolds alleges constitutional violations from the IRS in excluding companion animals from qualifying as “dependents” for tax...

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Closer to Nature — Instead of Farther From It

Lori Dalrymple — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:30:55 +0000

Every Saturday, I spend the night visiting with my 90 year old dad. This night, around 6:30 pm, we decided to go to Jumpin’ Jacks for an ice cream treat and then go across to the park to see the flock of geese that have settled in for the night. Now that the weather is...

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When Thinking About Adopting Consider This …

Lori Dalrymple — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:47:07 +0000

So you want a pet? There is a lot to choose from as there are more than 6.5 million animals in the US that need forever homes. As you know, it is not easy to adopt a pet and you will need to know the right answers to ask yourself before you make that leap...

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Out of GroupThink Mode and Back to Realty

Lori Dalrymple — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:19:04 +0000

I am not sure about you, but recently I have been reverting back to feeling lost and unsure of myself –just wanting to coil up, and relinquish control; as to not rock the boat, so to speak. One thing for sure, I am tired of all the drama. Trying to juggle work, family, and social...

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Dark Skies Protection Act

Lori Dalrymple — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:15:49 +0000

New York State lawmakers (NYS Assembly Member Deborah Glick and former Senator Brad Holyman-Sigal) have proposed a bill that would require home and commercial property owners to shut off outdoor lights overnight. However, this proposed legislation has sparked a fierce discussion over potential safety concerns for property owners. Especially in more suburban and rural districts....

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New York City Rodeo Bill Sabotaged, Again!

Lori Dalrymple — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:03:48 +0000

After years of local public concern and growing awareness about the trauma rodeos events potentially inflict on its animals, the cities citizens seems to have chosen compassion over entertainment. It seems that New York City has taken a powerful stance for animal rights by introducing a bill that will put an end to the apparent...

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Stricter Statewide Standards for Animal Care

Lori Dalrymple — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:38:32 +0000

OVERVIEW A new law has taken effect on December 15th and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds shelters and rescues of new standards that are required to be met to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in their care. You can find the laws and requirements here. The law,...

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