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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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On the breeding grounds of the north, a small bird flies into the night, takes a bearing for the south, gains altitude and flies onward. Each day, the small bird then has to fly down and find a resting place, an area to feed and take shelter. Migrant birds make an incredibly perilous journey, twice per year. Flap, flap, glide.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

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While many animal shelters already struggle on a day-to-day basis to care for the millions of unwanted animals that are dropped at their door, the numbers have grown to an almost unmanageable degree over the last few years. So what does this mean for animal shelters that are already overflowing?

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Welcome Lou!

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Since then, I've been looking for another dwarf hamster (I currently have two teddy bear hamsters, Doris and Heidi). Finally, on Sunday, I found one at our animal shelter. Our last two hamsters passed away in September and are now buried under some berry bushes. Our new Russian dwarf is named LOU!

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26 Dogs saved by the ASPCA

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The ASPCA continually does amazing work on behalf of our animal companions. The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. “They bear the battle scars consistent with those of fighting dogs,&# Rickey said. If you see animal abuse, please report it.

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Have You Considered Keeping Goats as Pets?

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Goats are intelligent and inquisitive animals with lots of character and energy. They are also social animals, so as well as enjoying your company, it’s important to keep at least two together so they have company all the time. It’s important to provide goats with a shelter to protect them from the elements.

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How Pets Can Improve Your Health

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Taking care of an animal can also provide a sense of self-worth. Choosing to adopt an animal from a shelter, especially an older dog or cat, can add to the sense of fulfillment, knowing that you’ve provided a home to a pet that may otherwise have been euthanized. He may be reached online at: www.FetchPetCare.com. guest post'

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life.

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