02420cam a22003373u 4500 73801 UtSlPG 20260610134716.0 m cr n 260607r20241908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08030262 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Saunders, Marshall, 1861-1947 My pets Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-09 Charlene Taylor, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "My Pets: Real Happenings in My Aviary" by Marshall Saunders is a memoir written in the early 20th century that recounts the author's experiences with various birds and other small animals kept in an aviary. The narrative revolves around the delightful tales of the author's numerous pets, including two Californian screech owls named Solomon and Betsy, and highlights the joys and challenges of nurturing different creatures in a domestic setting. At the start of the memoir, Saunders introduces the story of adopting two orphaned owls, showcasing his initial curiosity and compassion for the tiny creatures. He describes how he learned to care for them, including their feeding habits and amusing behaviors, while detailing the backdrop of his experiences in a school environment near San Francisco. Through a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, the opening sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the interactions between the author, his pets, and the various situations that arise from their companionship. The reader is drawn into a world of affectionate and often humorous encounters that promise a warm reflection on animal friendship and responsibility throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: The Griffith & Rowland Press, 1908 Birds Pets https://archive.org/details/mypetsrealhappen00saun/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73801 114526 114526