Living in the Wild?

It's another beautiful day in sunny Arizona.   We get a lot of visitors during the nights.   A rabbit seems to have made her home in the side yard. Thankfully our dogs can’t get to where she seems to be nesting, and it makes me wonder exactly how much wildlife happen to visit our yard.  Tim insisted on putting a small Koi pond in our backyard shortly after we moved in, and it is amazing what a little fresh water will draw in the desert!

We have frogs and toads that appeared as if by magic almost instantly.  Tim can tell the difference, but don’t ask me!  In a moment of insanity we purchased a pair of water turtles a few years back.  Then there are the really interesting visitors.  A migrating Heron almost decimated the fish last year!  A desert swift appears occasionally, Tim thinks he shows up more often than we think, as he’s nocturnal.  A couple of years back, a couple of adult Javelina trotted down the street followed by a half dozen or so little ones.  Tim hangs bird feeders for both humming birds and regular birds out in the front yard.  It’s actually pretty active around our house.   We’ve seen coyote once or twice in the front yard, thankfully Sarge and Sheba keep them out of the back yard!

Speaking of Sarge and Sheba, when looking at a new house, it’s always important to make sure that it’s not only good for you but for your four legged family as well. If you have a large or giant breed dog you’re going to want a large fenced in yard.  You also want to check the HOA rules regarding pets before putting any offers down.   Finding out your best friend isn’t welcome after you have contracted to buy a home  is never good. Remember, I’m here to help make sure that EVERY member of your family enjoys your new home.  

As always if you’re looking for a new place to call home contact Tim or Gayle Kendrick at 602-819-6300, look us up at www.AZWestre.com on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/AZHomes or stop by and see our blog at http://azwestre.blogspot.com/