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As I write this, the cats are being silly.  Shammy has snuggled up to the copy machine and sleeps on his back with all four paws in the air.  Magic has climbed inside a shopping bag, rolled into a ball, and fallen asleep.

Someone snuck a python into Hawaii.  The 9-foot snake is an illegal alien… of the scaly variety.  The owner turned over his contraband reptile under Hawaii’s amnesty law.  The discovery and removal of non-indigenous species is absolutely essential to the preservation of Oahu (and all the Hawaiian Islands) eco-system.

While the snake is currently at the Honolulu Zoo, that home is temporary.  The snake is female.  The zoo is allowed only two non-venomous snakes by permit.  Once a mainland home is found, she will go their in order to insure that she births no keiki here.

Other Pet News (HawaiiPetPhotos is downloading Mr. Pigglesworth Photos):

Missed the Pet Blessing.  This passed Sunday, June 6^th, the annual “Pet Blessing” was held at the Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu.  Since we had just done the Hawaii Kai Pet Walk and since Magic and Sham-Rock would not have appreciated being dragged out of their sunbeams, we bypassed the event.  Although given the look and the position that Shammy is currently in, we probably should have gone.  Would a blessing have cured his “frenzies?”  Magic wants to know.

Mr. Pigglesworth is very cute!!

Good-bye to the “Honolulu Advertiser:”

When the staff said good-bye, Leslie Kawamoto wrote the following about her blog and Sunday column “Island Tails:”

“The last two years I’ve written a blog and Sunday column, Island Tails, about my favorite subject — pets! I thoroughly enjoyed writing about all kinds of animals, their special owners and the many animal advocates in the community. I will miss hearing from readers who would share tales about their pets. Some stories were sad, some heartwarming.”

Leslie had included Deb McGuire Photography (hawaiipetphotos.com) in a past “Island Tails.”  Another columnist/blogger, Charlie Meminger is a friend and neighbor.  We send  a heartfelt “Aloha” to all the Advertiser staff and employees.  This is a tough time to be looking for something new.  Our prayers are with you.

Hickam AFB "Walk and Wag" 5K

Hickam AFB invited Deb McGuire Photography to be a part of the Base’s first annual “Walk and Wag.”  The canine plus human 5K walk/run (mostly walk) was held at the Fort Kam waterfront.  After the physical stuff was complete, a couple friendly competitions like “what doggie looks most like its owner” and “which pup wore the best costume” were judged by the Hawaiian Humane Society.

Shammy has repositioned and is now in a ball, sleeping.