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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips. Written by VCA Animal Hospitals and Dr. Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM. VCA veterinarian and pet health expert Dr. Donna Spector recommends keeping the following tips in mind: Make Proper Travel Arrangements – If you are flying, make sure to reserve a space with the airline. June 16, 2011. states: [link].

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How much time do you devote to birding?

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In Africa, no one goes at mid-day because of the heat (making animals lazy and people drowsy). In India, no one goes at mid-day because of the heat and the law. Yes, animals are guaranteed some time free of the camera-snapping crowds. This is the usual game viewing routine in reserves of Africa and India.

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Is There Danger of Elitism in the Animal Rights Movement?

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I believe that we have to be inclusive in the animal rights movement and attack the system using all kinds of methods in all sorts of fields. Economics, science, literature, film, politics, law, etc. This may take time and maybe lifetimes to build up to that tipping point, but we have to use everyone and every resource we can.

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Air Canada Criticized for Transporting Research Monkeys

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The arrival of 48 monkeys on a flight from China this weekend has brought Air Canada under fire for shipping primates destined for research laboratories, but the airline says it is obliged by federal law to accept monkeys as cargo. Under pressure from animal rights groups and the public, many airlines have banned the practice.

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Brooklyn Woman Assaults Two ASPCA Agents

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Responding to an anonymous tip about a neglected cat, the Humane Law Enforcement agents arrived at Stewart’s residence to find a seven-week-old, one-pound orange tabby with his whiskers cut off and a serious injury to his right front paw. “As As of now, he might lose his paw and is suffering from a rib fracture as well.”

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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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So far as I can determine the swan was not officially granted status as the national bird of Denmark by law but by a popular vote held by either Danish Television or Denmark Radio. The Numbat is the animal emblem. Hat-tip to Stella. 3 Responses to “What is the National Bird of Denmark?&# Wicked, right?

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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But the disregard for animals that leads to teams using a live owl as a mascot…and having so little control over it that it got onto the field during play? Hat-tip to Stella. 3 Responses to “Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?&# Laurent Fournier Mar 2nd, 2011 at 3:03 pm Agree with Kirky’s comment. Wicked, right?

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