10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2014

'Slang, code, and abbreviations: linguistic shorthand which can make speakers (and writers) incomprehensible to those outside their own group. To civilians who may have been puzzled by the wildlife crowd’s tossed-off references to peefas, modos or mice cubes, here is a beginner’s guide to Rehabberspeak. BIRD ID. Just when wildlife rehabilitators have made it through the summer, dealt with fall migration, repaired whatever’s been broken during the chaos, and are just about to try to relax …

Wildlife Rehabilitation 230

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Mice Vet 230

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 29, 2014

'What makes a healthy pet? Regular exercise, good food, and yes, regular visits with your veterinarian! According to a recent petMD poll, nearly 2 in 10 pet owners hadn’t visited their vet for a routine checkup in the past year. Sure a visit to the vet can be a bit stressful sometimes, but it’s so worthwhile! According to Dr. Ashley Gallagher, of Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., missing your pet’s yearly check up is like missing 5 years of checkups!

Vet 175

Vet Pets Science Puppies 175

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2014

'Keep your eyes to the skies for chickadees and t**s. Ready to close the books on the summer of 2014, northerners? We in the United States like to usher out the season in style with a three-day weekend. While we used to honor the American Labor movement during this time, we’ve turned our collective focus from work to play and plenty of it. Hope you’re on board!

2014 176

2014 Pennsylvania United States Collecting 176