As my life is always in a state of change, which I believe is a good thing; the new chapters are quite different. I have relocated to Costa Rica in Central America. Never being able to live without my animals, quite a few have made this move with me. The English Mastiffs are enjoying the 100 acres of mountainside; the Burmese and Bengal cats are enjoying the liberty of a large house and access to the great outdoors. I am enjoying everything this country has to offer. There is peace and quiet, fresh air, pure water (which I get from my own rivers), magnificent wildlife outside my doors, and great neighbors, (Ticos). Not to mention being able to raise my own cows, horses, pigs, poultry, etc. without the big feed bills. I awake to fresh mangos, bananas, papayas, pineapples, and various other fruits, right from the arbors.

If I were to state a fault with the country, I would have to say communications. I still have the frustration of not having a good physical phone line, and poor internet service in the house. The cellular service is lacking in function as well. Hopefully, in the next year this will no longer be a problem. Otherwise I am learning that manana is good enough for most things, when not possible immediately. Kiss stress good-by. I'm trying hard to grasp "Don't sweat the small stuff". I have losts more time to send with my animals. Speaking of the animals:

The English Mastiffs with the liberty of traversing the total finca (ranch), are prone to stay within sight of my house and me. This is so typical of the breed and one reason they are such good family protectors. Due to their huge size, it took the Ticos half a year to brave walking past a mastiff. They do not harass the livestock, wild deer, or the other animals. When they give a bark, I know someone is here. It was a lot of work to get the mastiffs to Costa Rica but well worth the time and effort, and cost. I have brought my favorites, and I am trusting my son with several others in California. So I still have occasional litters, which are OFA and CERF cleared breeding stock. Puppies can be bought in Costa Rica or shipped to the states, if I do not have available what you need in California.

The Burmese will always be my favorite breed of cat, (after Snow Leopard and Cheetah). I have all the colors here; sable, champagne, blue and platinum. They are still home raised (no cages) with the dogs, birds and occasional children. They are clean, quiet, and the most loveable breed available.

The Bengal on the other hand reminds me that our domestic cat is still very much capable of taking care of itself. They are exceptionally intelligent, athletic, inquisitive, and boldly affectionate. Being my litters are only 3-6th generation from the leopard crosses, they have the exceptional beauty of spots or marble patterns of their wild ancestors. A mouse doesn't have a lick of a chance to stay alive, but they can be trained not to bother your house birds. I am not able to offer them the freedom of the outside because wild birds, which are so beautiful here, would not have a chance of survival either. They seem very fond of dogs as do the Burmese, but it is better to introduce them at a young age. Their sense of humor will amuse you. My favorite is Footprints, a breath taking snow marble female. She comes when called, jumps up on my shoulder and kisses me.

If you are not an experienced cat owner, you will find the Burmese breed easier and more rewarding.

The sales of my mastiffs, Burmese and Bengal's go to help finance Natures Acres Foundation Riding Camp for the underprivileged and handicapped. So: Not only do you get a fantastic new family member, we get some financial assistance.

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