What A Week!

Hello, my fellow Animal Enthusiasts!

Al's week began (traditionally...) on Sunday, with a GORGEOUS wedding of best friends; followed by GREAT days at work, and seeing Deaf West's production of SPRING AWAKENING (a big hit for Al in the musical world!) with an INCREDIBLE friend!! Theatre and animals are finally balanced in my life...and it's truly magical. And so, of course, I must give a shout-out to my friend's favourite animal: The Pig. :)

YAY, Friends!! :D

THE PIG

Very misunderstood creatures, with many surrounding myths; pigs are very clean and VERY smart! (Animal Farm, anyone?? :) ) But really!! They have a higher intellectual capacity than dogs and most 3-year old human children! :D

They only roll in mud when they are hot; if they are cooled off and inside; they are cleaner (and hair-free!) than most animals you could have (which is partially why they are becoming very popular house-pets...and they're just adorable!! ;) )

Pigs are omnivores; they can be found in almost every part of the world and can survive in most environments! (Rare and Remarkable!!) In the wild they will eat everything from leaves and fruit to rodents and even small reptiles!! :D They can grow to weigh anywhere from 300-700 pounds! And they can live up to 27 years! (At least 12!). And they always stick with their family!

In short: Pigs are extremely smart, loyal, adaptable, respectful, and loving animals. Ya gotta love 'em!

"Cats look down on you; dogs look up to you; but pigs look you in the eye as equals." 

-(THE) Winston Churchill

Pigs are truly fantastic creatures, and they are a great choice for a #1 animal! (I'd LOVE to have one as a pet in my far future! ;) ) Please feel free to comment if you'd like me to focus on YOUR favourite animal; it'd be my pleasure! :D 

I hope you have a FANTASTIC week, readers! Stay awesome!!

All the very best,

-Al :)

And We're Back!

Hello, my fellow Animal Enthusiasts!

I GREATLY apologize for the hiatus. It has been a crazy couple of weeks: I have moved to Harlem!! I am now officially a Manhattanite; and it's truly exciting! My new Roommate is FANTASTIC, we've been pals for almost 2 years now, and she will definitely be getting another shout-out today, just you wait! :D

Hurray For Friends!!!

And, of course, The World Of Woofs N' Whiskers is still furry and fantastic. There are MANY b-e-a-utiful animals that I've been honoured to spend my days with these last THREE weeks (yikes!!). So let's not lollygag any longer! :P

How Do Ya Do, Hank??

Peanut Butter & Ajax...Great Names & GREAT Dogs!

Winnie!! Love You, Girl!

The Beautiful Babette; Soaking Up The Sun While She Can!

Blues The Bird! Representing Other Species! Yeah!

ZILLA!!! The Beautifully Blind and Rough & Tough!! I LOVE THIS DOG.

A VERY Happy Nelson!!

Don't Worry Tahoe; The Toy Is Yours! :P

OPPA!! And Her Kick-Ass Mohawk!! 

Good BOY, Keyser!! We're Getting MUCH Better At-The Fetch! :D

Interrupting Simmy's Me-Time For A Great Photo!

The Beautiful Diamond Has A New Home!! You Deserve It, Girl!

Hello, Eleanor! You're Truly Awesome!! :D

A Blurry & Fabulous In-Action Shot Of Moss & Ozzy Playing...THANKS BOYS!!!

Ozzy; Taking A Well-Deserved Rest!

And NOW...we have arrived!! It's time FOR: Al's #1 Love Of The (Last Three) Week(s): ... Who IS:

HAFEZ

Hafez LOVES To Play Fetch!!!

Even The Rain Won't Stop Hafez!!! (Nor Al! ;) )

What A GORGEOUS Dog!! Thanks For The Great Photos, Buddy!!

This Beautiful Whippet Has Forever Stolen My Heart.

In spite of all the moving madness, these last three weeks have been GREAT!!! And in the midst of our New-Roomie conversations; animals, of course, came up, and her favourtie animal is... ... (VERY important here, folks!)...*drumroll*... ...A POLAR BEAR. Yeah!! And so...in honour of this New-Roomship; here is a special shout-out to Polar Bears! Please enjoy. :D

THE POLAR BEAR

Polar Bears are FASCINATING creatures that have many myths about them; and much of what is "common knowledge" about Polar Bears is actually untrue. (Which I find incredible!)

For Example; Polar Bears and Penguins do NOT live in the same area; Penguins live in Antarctica and Polar Bears are actually found at the opposite pole in The Arctic; 60% living in Canada! The more you know! :P  Check it!

Fun Fact: Most Polar Bears are ambidextrous! Meaning; they use both front paws equally in everything they do. Much the same way an ambidextrous human can write with both hands. Many people think they are left-pawed; but, in fact, they're even more super-powered than that! MYTH-BUSTED. :D

And, the most important "fact", POLAR BEARS ROCK. They are seriously great animals; vicious & powerful, but very protective and family-oriented. Great choice, New-Roomie!! :D

I hope you've enjoyed this weeks post, readers!! My apologies, again, for the delay. Now that I'm finally settled in and Home-In-Harlem, I don't expect it to continue! :P Oh, also! I've turned another year older since my last post (I honestly keep forgetting...). It's time for a new year and a new life!

Bring It On.

Have a GREAT week, readers! Stay awesome!!

All the very best,

-Al :)