Critter News

DECEMBER 10, 2009

I just watched episode 1, season 1, of Dogtown , the National Geographic Channel TV show about Dogtown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT. My hands-on experience is with small mammals/critters and cats. If we expend the money and energy on "rehabilitating" hardened criminals, then why can't we do so with animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

There are many reasons to love an older animal, and here is a great post by Peggy Frezon for Guideposts that highlights 5 of those reasons. For kittens and puppies, most any time is play time. Older pets still need love and attention, but they don’t require babysitting like a frisky puppy or curious kitten. Laid-back lifestyle.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

See TIME’s photo essay “ Puppies Behind Bars “ Henry the schnoodle just did a remarkable thing. Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. Hare lifts it to reveal the biscuit reward.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

People who adopt from animal shelters will tell you that it’s not only a rewarding experience, but also that shelters are filled with a smorgasbord of the most amazing, delightful, intelligent dogs you’ll ever find on the planet. Sherrill Durbin Tulsa, Okla.,

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Animal Person

AUGUST 1, 2009

I don't disagree with Herbert, but what if I wrote: Most people don't want to hear about the capacity of nonhumans to experience pain, pleasure, boredom or frustration, and President Obama would rather walk through fire than do anything other than acquire a pure breed puppy or pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving (though that one remains to be seen).

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Masson traces the history of our relationship with dogs, and sprinkles in stories from various cultures that love as well as despise them, and concludes that dogs are more significant to humans than any other animal (39). This includes horses, cats and cows. And he details why. There's never a claw in sight and she's very patient).

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 18, 2010

Having run beside many other dogs and handlers before I met the puppy who would become my partner, I knew this kind of collaboration existed, this necessary dialogue. Experience is the best teacher, we’re told, but sometimes past experience can be misleading. Past experience? Avoid Hasty Conclusions.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

We returned home for a good dinner with friends, some wine and a night dreaming of raspberry coulis, puppies and ducks. All bird and animal pictures are Brad’s. Not worth a detour, but when in the vicinity, do check it out. Rising before dawn and on our way up through the one mountain pass that had been cleared of snow.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Dogs, like most other intelligent animals, are designed to adapt to a variety of circumstances; they can happily live near busy streets, quiet country towns, in large groups or with a single human companion. Most modern dogs encounter hundreds of humans and other animals throughout their lives. Age and Socialization of Your Dog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Having puppies isn’t a fun science experiment. Not only will you need to provide medical care to your female dog; you’ll also have to deworm and vaccinate the puppies, as well as intervene if they have any health problems. About the Author: Jane is an animal lover, and doesn’t turn away any animal that needs help.

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