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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. DDF will raise the money for the service dog by raffling off a used Jeep that features a custom paint job and custom parts.

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Joy for Orphan Elephants

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A mobile vet unit was able to tranquilize her, clean her wounds, and extract the spear. The plight of elephants has become so dire that their greatest enemy—humans—is also their only hope, a topsy-turvy reality that moved a woman named Daphne Sheldrick to establish the nursery back in 1987.

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Looking after your dog’s joints.

4 The Love Of Animals

Just like humans, dogs depend on joints for flexibility and movement. With this in mind, gently feel your pet’s limbs and joints and always take them to a Vet should you have the smallest inkling that something is wrong. I raise money regularly for animal charities and awareness around canine exercise. Canine Hip Dysplasia.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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This summer Lisa raised three orphaned Common Ravens. They were not aware of wildlife laws, and thought they could raise and release them. We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. It’s been quite an adventure raising and releasing them, and I’ve learned so much.

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Smattering Sunday

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Dr. Newest Vet sent this to me from yesterday's day at "camp" for Charles. Next, to today's New York Times and Gary Steiner 's fantastic Op-ed called " Animal, Vegetable, Miserable ,"which begins with: "LATELY more people have begun to express an interest in where the meat they eat comes from and how it was raised." (Try

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before it’s too late. Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. VCA veterinarian Donna J. Emergency ice/heat pack.

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Hornbills of Sabah

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One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars. ” While this species is not explicitly associated with infanticide, the fact that the bird lays 1-3 eggs but only ever raises one chick also implies that the species should also be closely watched by child protection agencies.