4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Expert cites scientifically-proven therapeutic, physical and emotional health benefits of loving and caring for a pet. Pet ownership runs far deeper than simply caring for a possession. Yes, the sheer responsibility of caring for a pet has notable benefits in and of itself. Caring for a pet may even help you live longer.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Wing-barred Seedeater was formerly a common sight on Tobago but intensive trapping for the pet trade has extirpated the species from that island. These birds had much smaller bills and were clearly a different species: Rusty-margined Flycatcher I couldn’t even think of going birding anywhere in South America and not see a Roadside Hawk.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

You’re not so keen on the idea of leaving your pets to your next-door neighbor. It sounds a bit over-the-top but a lot of people have experienced separation anxiety when they go for days without seeing their pets. Disneyland has a Kennel Club where you can board your pet for a day. That is one pet on vacation, I’ll say!

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Begun in 1996 by the Humane Society of America, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week encourages everyone who loves animals to bring public awareness to all the important work shelters do throughout the year. Bring Pets Home originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 6, 2009.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2010

Here is a fun bit of trivia for you, 5 great Irish pets. The 5 great Irish pets are: 1. A high energy dog, the Irish Setter requires lots of room to run, but its sweet, stable personality makes it a great family pet. 5 great Irish pets originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 17, 2010. Irish Setter.

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Critter News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Join Best Friends Animal Society for the annual No More Homeless Pets National Conference, October 23-25, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, five million healthy, adoptable homeless pets are still being put down. Make valuable new connections to make your work for homeless pets even more effective! From a Best Friends email.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 28, 2016

As America recognizes the contributions of its workers on September 5, Petplan pet insurance is marking Labor Day with a celebration of the working dog. From Boxers to St.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

pets) that roam out-of-doors; At least 500 milllion birds are killed by cats each year (but the number is probably higher, maybe twice that or more); Cat feces, via which a dangerous parasite is distributed, amount to 1.2 million metric tons per year in the United States alone; and.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One of the groups that doesn’t seem to become any less common in fall is the T**s, known in North America as Chickadees and their relatives. The stewardess tells him, “I’m sorry, sir, but your pet will have to go below with the luggage, in a pet cage.” He’s a Carri-on Crow.”

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

They are also popular in the pet trade and as an adornment for ladies hats, the millinery trade being pretty devastating to many of North America’s flashiest birds. But pets and hats couldn’t have devastated an entire population of millions of birds in such a short time over such a vast area, could they?

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This particular species is not native to New Zealand (similar to its status in North America). In areas where starlings are introduced, the laws for keeping them as pets are relaxed. The woman in the video found it as a chick at a few days old and hand reared it.

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APRIL 18, 2011

Mitred Parakeets are popular pets, commonly known as Mitred Conures. from South America. JFK Airport was a major hub for the importation of wildlife for the pet trade, and it is likely that birds escaped from quarantine during this period. The population may also be supplemented by releases of pet birds.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 13, 2012

Dearfoams is searching for America’s Next Top Dog! The TOP 10 Dog owners receive a pair of DEARFOAMS slippers and dog goodies including $20 to Petprojeckt.com and 2 items from Pet Head Shop! The entire line of Pet Head Product (13 products). 6 items from Pet Head Shop. 4 Items from Pet Head Shop.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2013

This is a Green-barred Woodpecker , common and widespread throughout South America to the south of the Amazon River and to the east of the Andes. The accepted popular name may be woodpecker, but like so many birds, it has a few pet names used by those who are familiar with the species.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

Photo Credit: Invasive and Exotic Species of North America (www.invasive.org). Burmese pythons either escaped from pet trade breeding facilities in South Florida after Hurricane Andrew or were released by people who no longer wanted them as pets.

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JULY 21, 2014

But it is most probable that the birds are released or escaped pets. The question is why these natives of rural areas in southern South America (east of the Andes) have been so spectacularly successful in establishing their colonies. There are a lot of pet psittacines out there that escape or are released. Again, not very fussy!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 2, 2011

Did you know that 63 percent of Americans have a pet? Not only do we love our pets as part of the family, but many times our pets become guides and even therapy aids. It’s even been shown that having a pet helps us live longer, happier, lives.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Pet Care has a super fun contest going on right now called How Far Would You Go For Your Pet ? Pet owners are encouraged to get creative and post videos, photos or short descriptions that illustrate how far they have – and will – go for their beloved pets. Posts much include pets and their owners. Do cats grieve ?

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APRIL 18, 2017

Though they weight less than two ounces, Least Terns migrate from South America to the West, East, and Gulf Coast to breed on dunes or flat gravel roofs (there are also populations in the middle of the United States). If they are on a leash our pets are less likely to damage a nest. There is no mistaking a Least Tern: they were back!

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MAY 1, 2020

“Oh, sweet Canada, Canada, Canada” is perhaps the best-best known of birdsong mnemonics in North America, familiar to birders as an aid to remembering the voice of the White-throated Sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis ). There are some who claim that the thinly whistled tune of this boreal songster also fits the line “Old Sam Peabody”.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 13, 2009

“Doing More for Pets&# Rescue Stories Contest Puts Focus on Pet Adoption and Goal of Finding Homes for 300,000 Deserving Pets by the End of 2009. Some pet rescue stories drive people to tears; others end with smiles from ear to ear. Then there are those amazing stories that lead to both. From July 15 through Oct.

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JULY 23, 2012

After all, North America has no native hedgehogs and seeing something so outside of our normal experience was pretty exciting, even if the little guy quickly headed for cover and refused to show itself for Clay Taylor, who came upon the scene a minute too late. The most familiar hedgehog to Americans is probably the European Hedgehog E.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , more than 15 % of the U.S. population has pet allergies, mainly to dogs and cats. Once in the air or on surfaces, it can even take several years for the effects of a deceased pet’s dander to fully diminish. I was terribly sad—I wanted a furry companion terribly.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

“In Pukka’s Promise, Kerasote travels the dog world in Europe and throughout North America interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, and uses cutting-edge research to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets.

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JULY 22, 2014

It was not a kitty cat, even though all of its relatives in the Americas were. But they don’t live in North America. I find it astonishing that people argue of whether feral cats are bad for birds in North America. In North America, you’ve got Bears at the large end, Cats in the middle, and at the smaller end, the Mustilids.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Scooby-Doo, Cesar Millan, four-legged friends and their pet parents from around the U.S., additional pack walks will take place nationwide September 23–30, with the help of the Animal League of North America. This year’s National Family Pack Walk will prove, once again, that it’s not your average walk in the park.

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MARCH 7, 2012

Green Iguanas range from southern Mexico and the Caribbean islands to South America and are relatively common. The biggest threats to their continued survival in the wilderness are habitat destruction and hunting, for both food and for the pet trade (though they are not considered in the least bit endangered).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Recently a Fork-tailed Flycatcher was reported from a park in San Francisco, a long ways away from its home in Central and South America. This bird was photographed a few years ago in Connecticut, by Corey Finger. This is not only a MEGAVAGRANT, it is also an absolute CRIPPLER and hard to misidentify on top of that.

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JANUARY 1, 2012

Unlike North America, Germany has never had naturally occurring psittacines that went extinct, and the one we have is a true and complete invasive alien introduction. This is what happens when people choose their pet birds on visual factors alone without taking vocalizations into account. Very stupid thing to do.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 5, 2011

And be careful of wild onions (also known as scallions, spring onions, or salad onions) which grow nearly everywhere in North America. Sugarless foods contain artificial sweeteners that can interfere with insulin production in your pet. Onions and garlic in any form can destroy a dog’s red blood cells, which can lead to Anemia.

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JUNE 27, 2014

Both of these endemic parrots suffer from habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. No discussion of Atlantic Rainforest parrots can fail to include the monotypic Blue-bellied Parrot , one of the most unique parrots in the Americas. Brazilians call it sabia-cica in reference to its thrush-like song.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

In addition to her expert dog training advice, her own pet dog is a Komondor: Clyde Orange, the mascot of the Zoom Room. Animal lover and entrepreneur Jaime Van Wye is CEO of Zoom Room , the only brick-and-mortar dog training franchise in America and the first dog agility training franchise in the world.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 22, 2009

The Honest Kitchen has offered a great package of treats for the dog owner who cares about the planet and the health of their pet! All packaging elements are produced in North America to prevent reliance on excessive transportation, which in turn helps reduce carbon emissions.Virgin materials have been eliminated whenever possible.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Our members are pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists. The membership roster of NAIA includes some of America's most respected animal professionals, advocates and enthusiasts.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. Cats are domesticated animals that are not indigenous wildlife in North America.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 26, 2011

For those who live in one of the affected areas, here are some vital tips from American Humane Association on how to keep your pets and other animals safe: [link]. For all those affected, please know that America’s thoughts are with you and help is on the way.&#. Further severe weather is predicted in the days and weeks to come.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 30, 2013

The pet Maltese with the short white or ivory mane and coat is just as adored. Doted on and loved by British queens they were the favorite pets, the lap dogs of the wealthy and traveled along with them everywhere and were served the choicest of foods. It is the show Maltese usually who have long and really well-groomed hair.

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