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Bird vs. Reptile in Key West

10,000 Birds

Along with animal care director Peggy Coontz, Tom and a number of volunteers rescue and care for injured and orphaned wildlife within 15 miles of the Center, as well as those spotted on small islands around Key West. Key West Wildlife Center takes mostly birds, but will rescue mammals, marine mammals, and both land and sea turtles as well.

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On Individuals and Thanksgiving

Animal Person

Yesterday, I was on my way to the Foster and Adoptive Parents Association, which has a "store" and allows those parents to "shop" for clothing, toys and baby gear at no cost to them. Everyone was slamming on their brakes on a major road and as I crept around the mayhem I saw the reason: a turtle of some kind. Yet the turtle.

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A Chance for Bliss

4 The Love Of Animals

A Chance for Bliss takes in and provides lifetime care for senior and special needs animals, as well as those others who are facing end of life circumstances. The purpose is therefore to provide a Forever Home for those companion and farm animals that have virtually no chance of being adopted due to their age or condition.

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Pets Add Life; Guinea Pig Interview

4 The Love Of Animals

“Have you seen what turtles can do?” We would love for you to join, you can pledge to help pets three different ways; adopting your next pet, volunteering at a shelter, or even just taking a photo of a pet in need of a good home and sharing it online. You can see more pet interviews on the PAL YouTube channel.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

4 The Love Of Animals

Post a picture on Susan Wilson’s Facebook page and explanation of how your dog (or turtle, or human, etc!) Sasha, adopted at approximately nine months old, has taken roughly thirteen years to trust humans enough to be stroked while she’s standing on the floor. I also wanted you to know about the Who’s Your Good Dog Campaign.

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She is Noelle.She was rescued by a sea turtle rescue team after one of her paws was taken away from a boat passing over her.But now she is in a happy aquarium,and i adopted her.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Large species, like the hatchet-billed Lapped-faced Vulture or the large Cape Vulture gets first dips, because they are the only species that can tear open the hides of some of the larger prey animals. Vulture Hunts Down and Ravages Sea Turtles – Dale Forbes, 10,000 Birds. Hooded Vultures , photo by Adam Riley. Assorted Vultures.