4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 28, 2016

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

To help those affected by the Texas wildfires, select VCA Animal Hospitals in the state of Texas (in and around both Austin and Houston) are offering free boarding for companion animals. Here is a list of those who are available to help: Austin-area hospitals: VCA Ben White Animal Hospital. VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2016

Back in November, I saw my first Monk Parakeets on the streets of Austin, and now here they were again! Whirling around, I caught sight of their bright emerald silhouettes sitting on the lines for just a few moments before they were off again: Monk Parakeets. Though they are not native to the United States, I love seeing the goof balls.

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Critter News

JULY 17, 2010

This is very good news from July 13, reported in Action for Animals Austin. district court judge today dismissed federal charges against the AETA 4, four activists charges with acts of terrorism under the Animal Enterprise Terrorist Act.

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AETA Austin Protection For Animals 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2012

Linda runs a wildlife rehabilitation center in Austin County, Texas, and one night she wrote to our listserv that a woman had called her that afternoon and told her that Mockingbirds had gotten into her house, taken over her brain, and were telling her what to do. My favorite group rants are when rehabbers report their calls from the public.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Austin Texas 208

10,000 Birds

MAY 14, 2019

The endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler breeds only in Texas Hill Country near Austin and San Antonio, but much of its nesting grounds have cleared in favor of subdivisions. Given the explosive growth of the region, development will continue , placing additional pressure on the warbler’s vanishing habitat.

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San Antonio Endangered Species Texas Austin 124

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2022

As long as you do not have British friends (or people who have watched “Austin Powers”), you can also refer to it as Little Shag without embarrassment. If you live in Australia and cannot afford a big or even a medium-sized cormorant, why not settle for a Little Pied Cormorant?

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Birds Australia Parrots Memphis 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2015

She runs Birds of Texas Rehabilitation Center in Austin County, Texas. This week’s guest blog was written by Linda Hufford, who has been a wildlife rehabilitator specializing in raptors for over twenty years.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Then meet Austin and Karrie’s “Hairy Houdini&# of a dog, a German shorthaired pointer named Sara with a knack for getting away. When Jillian mounts her 2,000-pound horse Buzz, the 16-pound Seven barks incessantly and tries to nip him.

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Dogs Austin Greyhounds Horses 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

San Diego; Austin, Texas; Miami; and Portland, Ore. The first event will take place in Chicago on September 24. Events will follow throughout the fall in cities across the country, including: Washington; Staten Island, N.Y.; Nashville, Tenn.; If you have an event in your area and attend, we would love to hear about it.

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Pets San Diego Chicago Austin 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Birds and Booze News: Blue Owl Brewery of Austin, Texas has teamed up with the Travis Audubon Society to create a beer to raise awareness for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. Evil Twin Brewing Falco India Pale Ale. . Four out of five feathers (excellent). __.

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India Falcons Austin Farming 117

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2013

He lives in Austin. Mike Freiberg is a staff writer for HomeDaddys , a resource for stay-at-home dads, work-at-home dads, and everything in between. He’s a handyman, an amateur astronomer, and a tech junkie, who loves being home with his two kids. DIY for pets guest post'

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Pets Family Austin Raccoons 100

Animal Ethics

MAY 1, 2008

He has been busy with his studies at UT-Austin. One of them is a long critique of philosopher David Oderberg's argument against animal rights. Mylan and I appreciate your interest in our blog. Perhaps Jonathan will post some items this summer as well.

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Austin 2008 Animal Rights Animal 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Chantelle Wallace Austin, Texas The irony of this article, which is reminiscent of Irish author Jonathan Swift's suggestion of eating "excess children" to shock and awe his readers, isn't lost on an intelligent reader. My interactions with farm animals have been as affectionate and fun as any I've had with dogs or cats.

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Los Angeles San Francisco Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2013

If you were going to recruit an avian James Bond (or Austin Powers), would a Kestrel be your go-to spy? Perhaps these fears aren’t so unfounded: although not technically spies, Homing Pigeons were put to great use during World Wars I and II for carrying messages across battlefields and enemy lines. Back to the matter at hand, though.

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Turkey Austin ALA 176

10,000 Birds

MAY 15, 2011

We have a selection of books that we have found over the years in bookshops and one of our favourites was published in 1949 and is The Birds of South Africa by Dr Austin Roberts. Of course all field guides have changed tremendously over the years and some were really NOT pocket guides!

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South Africa United States Austin Alligators 158