Hahahehehahahahe! Did I startle you? Did you think I was a human laughing? No, just me, the Kookaburra. Now the question to ask is, was I laughing, or is this the way my call sounds? I would hate for you to not be able to join me in a good laugh, which I enjoy as much as any pet. Alas, this time I was calling to see if there were any more Kookaburra in the area.

Zoom! Beep-beep!

Careful, mind how you go.

Ever since Bunny got their shiny new, all extras included, pink Vespa, Bunny has been zooming around town, zipping around corners, beeping and waving to every pet they pass.

Since the new Vespa is so quick and gets unbelievable mileage per carrot, yes, this Vespa runs on carrot power, Bunny has offered a delivery service to all the pets in PnF land, with a guarantee that the package will be delivered in five minutes or you do not have to pay. Such a deal. I wish, though, that Bunny would slow down around those corners.

Oh my bear-y love, will you be mine? Until the end of time? Say you will! My heart flutters every time you're near! I DO!

Whir, bzzt. W.O.O.F, H.E.L.L.O! I am your new dog robot.

A very clever scientist that lives over by the wizard’s tower was tinkering with some gears and things called motherboards and, I don’t know what all else, but somehow a bit of magic escaped from the wizard’s tower and combined with all the bits and pieces that the scientist had laid out on the workbench, and this new robot was formed.

This robot cat can do most of the things that real dogs can do, though its bark sounds a bit rusty; plus, it can answer difficult mathematical questions, should you ever need such information. Also, this robot can tell you the best recipes for dog treats.

I am not sure what the scientist had planned, but this is how it turned out.

I have my warm little knit hat that my grammy made me, with a cotton tail topper that matches my little cotton bum! I am ready to head out to the forest to frolic and play in the freshly fallen snow, making angels and snow sculptures! Grab your winter woolens and join in the fun!

If you're looking close enough, you can find this lovely purple butterfly fluttering through fields of lavender and lilac, or perching on a blooming iris. They say purple is a symbol of royalty, and this little butterfly embraces it fully.

Yeehaw! Look at me ride; I can ride anything. I don’t need a saddle; I hang and on and go. I love the wind in my fur and watching the ground move past me as I ride along trails or on open plains.

I can ride forever, but if I am riding a horse, I must stop now and then to rest the horse. Bikes, motorscooters, snowmobiles, I can ride them all. Why not join me on a ride across the plains? You may need some goggles to keep the bugs out of your eyes.

I may decide to go and pay a visit to some pet friends, or I may go collect berries; I love berries. There is also the possibility of going fishing in the river. Being a bear, I am curious about so many things. Sometimes my curiosity can get the better of me. So I am standing here and letting myself look out over the landscape and think about what I want to do. Sometimes being a bear means contemplating choices.

Greetings to you. Have you come to visit? I can offer you some tea and honey. I was thinking about going to the river later to do some fishing. I hope you will join me. It is such a splendid day, and I have done all my housework.
Oh! I got some new clothes, would you like to see them? I hope I have enough room in my closet. Do you ever have a problem with not having enough room for all your favourite things? Please sit while I look for my fishing rod; I have an extra rod you can use.

Today is a glorious day. The sun is starting to peek above the horizon. It is time for my early morning run. I run for the exercise. I run because I love to run and feel the wind rush past my ears. I run because I need to check on all the fallen logs in the forest to see if anything tasty is hidden there. I run because I have an abundance of energy.
This afternoon, I will most likely be ready for a long nap. This is the way for bears. We go until we don’t. I would be pleased for you to join me in my early morning run.

We meet again, my friend. Did you see me just now? I was chasing that villain over the roofs, alas, he made a getaway, but I will catch up with him.

Have you given any more thought to joining me in my adventures? Yes, it can be strenuous at times, the leaping, the dashing, the running off of high places and hoping you land on your feet. Then there is the swimming—not my favourite part. At the end of the day, when I am successful, it is all worth it.

Come along and join me for a mug of warm milk; it is just the thing to relax and chat over.

Feint, parry, advance, thrust. Ah, you found me. Would you care to practice with me? I practice so I stay nimble on my feet. When you are out adventuring, you never know what trouble will come courting you and when you might need to make a quick dash to get away—plus there are rooftops, trees, runaway wagons, you know, the typical adventuring type stuff happening.

What do I do? Hmm! That is on a need-to-know basis, and you do not need to know. Unless. Are you thinking of joining me? Yes, you would first need to know what I do.

How shall I put this? I do nothing that would be frowned upon by anyone with a good heart.

Psst! I see you looking at my tall boots, dashing hat, flowing cape, and shiny sword. I know what you are thinking. I can only tell you that I am an orange striped cat—with a taste for adventure.
If you may see me on a rooftop late at night, pay me no mind. If you see me standing behind a tree, pay me no heed. If I seem to be distracted, well, that is natural for a cat. We can get focused on something quite easily, so walk on by.
Meet me in that little pub around the corner at midnight if you want to join me in my adventures. We can talk more then. I must dash.

Hello, wind. This morning I came to sit beside this tree and wait for a friend. Did you come to wait for a friend too? This tree has been here a long time, a sturdy and dependable tree; its trunk is the perfect shape to sit against. Look! Up in the sky, the clouds are playing tag with each other. I would like to play tag too when my friend arrives. Hello clouds, do you see little me waving at you? Oh, that tickles! The leaves are dancing and whirling around me. I will dance with the leaves while I wait for a friend.

My tummy is telling me it is time to eat lunch. I have had a wonderful morning, even if a friend did not pass by. No, that is not right. I have had friends with me all this time. The comfortable tree, the whispering wind, the dancing leaves, and the playful clouds have kept me company and been my friend.

I am so excited today is visiting day. Do you have a visiting day too? I have made some muffins. Everyone loves muffins…I think. Maybe I should make some cookies too. Oh, dear! L-look at the time. I have to hurry.

Who should I visit first? There is my bear friend, but if I visit him first, I won’t have any muffins left to take to my other friends. Maybe the old owl, but he may be out, and it is a long walk to his tree. The deer in the meadow loves to chat while her children are playing. Then there is the rabbit who loves to tell very long stories. If I sit quietly, maybe I can make a decision.

Oh! T-that started me. Someone is knocking on my door.
All my friends have come to visit me. When the sun woke me up this morning, I knew this would be a special day, but I did not think it would be my friends visiting me special type of day.

W-who’s there? Oh, hello. You startled me. Y-you are very tall. Can you reach the clouds? It must be nice to be so tall. I imagine you can see a long way into the distance. I can only see as far as the bottom of this tree we are standing near. This is a good tree; it has apples in it. Would you mind reaching up and getting me an apple? If you like, you can pick an apple for yourself, and we can sit and chat for a while.

I am a very small, pink piglet. I don’t imagine I will grow very much taller. I have a wise friend who said that was quite alright, as I could focus on the things closer to the ground, and my friends could focus on the things higher up. Then we could share what we have discovered so no one would miss out on anything. W-would you like to be my friend?

I live just over there in that small house. If you visit me, we can sit in the garden and share some tea, and—w-what was that sound—oh, it is just the squirrels playing in the leaves. As you may be able to tell, I am a bit shy, but I feel comfortable with you. Thank you for the apple.

This beautiful winter doll was created during a winter storm. When the storm was over, she emerged with eyes the colour of the winter sky when the snow falls; and her cheeks are made rosy from the cold. She wears a dress of grey and white, reminders of the snow and shadows that play across the wintery landscape. Upon her head is a halo of ice crystals swirling around her golden hair.

Winter is the coldest time of year, but this doll's heart is overflowing with warmth to share with you.

3rd of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! I am all curled up inside my winter den. After finding the perfect place, I dug and dug…and dug— with my strong shoulder muscles. The floor is even, smooth and free from clutter. The space is just large enough for my body, cozy and warm. The winter winds can howl, the snow can fall, and I won’t notice at all. Snug and safe, I won’t awake now until spring. I don’t need to eat anymore, I will live off my fat reserves, and I won’t even need to take a break to go outside; my body will absorb any waste. I will see you in the spring. Goodnight, dear pets. Zzzz. Berries, salmon, clams…

2nd of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! Yay! I love autumn. I have become very plump thanks to the plentiful fish this year. I need to conserve my energy as I don’t want to lose any of my hard-won plumpness, but I still love to play in the leaves, tossing them high in the air and finding the perfect leaf to chase. In fact, I love to play with all manner of things I find. I can wave around a stick like no one else, be careful if you are sitting next to me; I don’t want to bonk you on the head by mistake.

The days are beautiful, with a much gentler sun filtering through the trees. I will nap more now and dream of the fish I still hope to eat. When you are a bear, there is no such thing as too plump. Cooler weather means that soon, I will need to start making my way up into the mountains to find the best place to dig my den. For a few more weeks, I will enjoy these days of abundance and play for the sheer joy of being a bear.

1st of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! Hi there! I know you want to chat, and I would love nothing more, but this is a super busy month for me. You see, I have to get ready for hibernation. Indeed, I won’t hibernate until November or even December, but this is the best time of year for me to find all the food I need to pack on the pounds. I enter the state of hyperphagia at the end of summer, where even if my belly is full I am compelled to keep eating. No, it does not hurt me in any way.

My favourite food is salmon—I don’t eat the whole salmon, just the fattiest, high-calorie parts. I am careful about my energy use so that all the food I eat goes to making lovely fat to keep me going while I hibernate. Ocassionly I will also grab a pawful of clay to eat. The clay helps absorb excess water and toxins in my stomach and gives me the minerals I need.

I will take a lot of naps sometimes I fall asleep while I am fishing. I really like to sleep on the bank and since my belly is getting so big I dig a belly hole so that I am more comfortable. So you see, I am very busy. Maybe we can meet up when I awake in the spring, though by then I will be super hungry. You could bring me some snacks and then we can chat.