“If you are afraid to take a chance, take one anyway. What you don’t do can create the same regrets as the mistakes you make.”…
“Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat.” – Mark Twain KCAC’s…
“A cat does not want all the world to love her. Only those she has chosen to love.” – Helen Thomson, California Assemblywoman KCAC’s Adorable,…
“I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren’t certain we knew better.” — George…
Nature Nearby is written by Naturalist Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….
“The man who chases two rabbits, catches neither.” – Confucius KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County…
“Cats sleep anywhere, any table, any chair, top of piano, window-ledge, in the middle, on the edge.” – Eleanor Farjeon, English children’s literature author KCAC’s…
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Ghandi KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable…
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett, English author, fantasy novels KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of…
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul…
