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We remember.

4 The Love Of Animals

A gorgeous tribute to the search and rescue dogs, people, and victims of the attacks on 9/11/2001. Tags: webvideos. We remember. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 11, 2010.

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Help the Almagordo Chimpanzees

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Since 2001, chimpanzees have been housed at APF, where they cannot be used for research. Tags: chimpanzees animal research primates National Institutes of Health new mexico. Here's an action alert from Physicians for Social Responsibility.

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Hamsters Celebrate 70 Years in the US

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Now, one million hamsters are kept as pets, an increase of 41 percent since 2001. Tags: hamsters. Prior to the 1970s, virtually all were descended from one breeding pair. This includes the two sitting on the shelf in our house!)

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Flight Paths: A Book Review Written During Migration

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Published in 1965, with the latest revised copy issued in 2001, the Golden Guide inspired many birders and is still cited in some circles for its pioneering sonograms and beautiful artwork. On the plus side, there is a very good index–easy to use, directing the reader to both people and concepts.

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The Blue House Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. Tags: books guest post. Today we have a lovely guest post from author Deborah Blumenthal. Blue likes it that way,” Cody says, “and so do I.”. See the trailer: [link].

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Five Famous First Pets

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First Cat from 1993-2001): Socks was a black and white “tuxedo” American Shorthair cat belonging to Bill Clinton. Tags: random tidbits. Today is George Washington’s birthday! So in celebration, here is a fun list of Five Famous First Pets. Socks the cat. He often visited schools and hospitals.

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Travis the Chimp is the Victim

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The bizarre incident in April 2001 began when the trio of apes broke out of Mike and Connie Casey's compound, the Missouri Primate Foundation. Tags: chimpanzees animal cruelty Stupid us. She actually thought he was her son?? What is sad is that Travis' mother was also shot and killed for aggressive behavior. Cruel and insane.