During this all-too-bitter blast of winter weather, please read and heed the cartoon above; brave the elements and feed the birds. And be kind as well to your own pets. Give them a warm shelter if they are outdoor animals, and don’t leave them outside too long if they live mostly indoors.

An added treat for the strictly-indoor cat or dog would be a perch at the window, to provide easier viewing of the oh-so-tempting birds at the feeder, and the squirrels trying to steal the birdseed.
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