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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

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Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting.

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Identifying the Mystery Bird

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Spring through summer is baby season, and the human population ventures outside and finds little creatures in their backyard, their garden, their porch, the edge of the trail, the sidewalk, the train platform, etc. Hence: Name That Bird. “He came from a pine tree above two of my vets’ driveway in a fairly heavily wooded area.

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Debbie Souza-Pappas: Our Trapped Golden Eagle

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It seemed whoever set the trap had ‘released’ the injured eagle upon finding him, as the bird could not have freed himself without the loss of the entire foot. This bird was lucky to be found and rescued by a Good Samaritan in this remote area. We immediately started the bird on Clavamox for infection, and Tramadol for pain.

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Do dogs get colds?

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It’s that time of the year again when the humans start sniffling and sneezing! Not just dogs though, pet birds, ferrets, and even pet rats are all able to catch a cold from a person. Dogs who have colds exhibit similar symptoms to humans; lethargy, sneezing, runny noses, and watery eyes.

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SeaWorld Saves Some Sandhills

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SeaWorld vets removed the gasket, and happened to rescue, during the bird’s rehabilitation, a newly hatched Sandhill chick. Rather than risk the chick’s imprinting on humans, the team cleverly thought to pair their two charges.

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Wisconsin Falconer Legally Traps Snowy Owl

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My initial reaction was, “Really, dude, of all the birds that you’re allowed to have in Wisconsin, you choose the bird that is going to make birders who don’t understand falconry angry?” They’re not known to be the easiest birds to work with , especially when the temperatures are high. Go home now!”

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Falakhe’s Story

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Something was clearly badly wrong with both of his back legs, I’m no vet, but I would guess they had both been broken. There are a lot of reasons why Painted Wolves are struggling, and many of them are human caused. And when it’s a natural part of life the vet doesn’t come to make it better.

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