Animal Person

APRIL 12, 2009

But I didn't campaign for a presidential greyhound for exactly the same reason Obama's decision was disappointing: it glorifies pure breed dogs. And I bet my net worth, which isn't what I'd like it to be, but still, that the demand for Portugese water dogs like Bo will increase as a result of this bad decision.

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Puppies Obama Greyhounds Breeders 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Not only that, but a portion of the book profits are donate to a breed specific rescue group. Lost Souls: Found!

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Rescue Adoptable 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Greater Flamingos are considered cooperative breeders as fledglings are raised in a creche, in which large numbers of young are watched by multiple non-breeding adult greater flamingos. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world and seems to be capable of social learning ( source ).

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South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2017

Newburgh is a little over an hour north of New York City so I figured I could get a visit in to a few great locations for breeding birds that I hadn’t yet seen this year. They are going to stop mowing the path that leads to the blind to give these potential rare-for-New York breeders an uninterrupted shot at reproducing.

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Wildlife New York Sparrows New York City 118

Animal Person

APRIL 16, 2009

Here's a great question I received via direct message on Twitter ( www.twitter.com/mary_martin ): "Do you think that even if Obama had adopted a shelter dog-it still may have caused a run on breeders? Yes, the demand for dogs like Bo will increase, and that's a problem. Would it matter?" That's what I'd like to think.

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Obama Greyhounds Rescue Adoptable 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2012

Migration hasn’t really kicked in, the breeders aren’t tied to breeding territories any more, and it is hot and sweaty outside. What other birds can you find in summer’s dog days? Nothing is quite as much of a downer to a birder than the summer doldrums. Man what a bummer. Seeing a godwit, plover, sandpiper?

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Downers Kangaroos Breeders Canada 164

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Early Adopter.

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Humane Society Of The United States Purebred Adoptable Shelters 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week. The dogs were confiscated from Paws "R" Us Kennel in Clarendon Township, about 90 minutes northwest of Ottawa. Exerpted from CTV News.

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Puppy Mills Puppies Laws Kennels 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Yellow-billed Stork portrait (note the pink flush indicating breeding status), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania by Adam Riley The Yellow-billed Stork has a closely-related sister species in Asia known as Painted Stork. During breeding season, their white plumage turns a delicate pink color, a lovely sight indeed.

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Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 239

Animal Ethics

JULY 29, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ States Try to Weigh Safety With Dog Owners’ Rights ” (news article, July 23): Any law that deems a dog as dangerous or vicious based on appearance, breed or phenotype is unfair and discriminatory. Richard Spencer Executive Director, Association of Pet Dog Trainers Greenville, S.C.,

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New York Times Pit Bulls New York Breeders 40

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. Given the current dire shortage of homes, no breeding is responsible. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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New York Times New York Neutering Ethical Treatment 40

10,000 Birds

MAY 29, 2015

The breeding of pigeons into ever more extravagant shapes helped put Darwin onto the scent of evolution, and has provided a calm and innocent (ok, sometimes not so innocent) hobby for generations of city-dwellers deprived of the comforts of a bucolic lifestyle. Take the pigeon fancy, or fancy pigeons, however you want to word it.

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Lifestyle Falcons Rats Breeders 160

Animal Person

MARCH 26, 2009

The guy lured[stole] a dog which did not belong to him, dog taped the dog's mouth shut, tied the dog to a tree, and committed and act of buggery. There was hemorrhaging of the eye, and the poor dog was afraid of people for a long time after the incident. I leave you with one last set of factual information.

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Breeders Laws Legislation Alaska 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2023

Apparently , the two main factors influencing double brooding are the individual quality of the breeder and the timing of the first clutch. According to one source , one dog used for hunting woodcocks is even named after the species – the (otherwise rather cute) cocker spaniel (with the “cocker” coming from the woodcock).

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Monkeys Birds South Korea Owls 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2019

Birders cherish and hoard books above all other trappings of the pastime, and rather than relegating these tomes to the home library or study, they’re routinely carried out-of-doors as constant and dog-eared companions in field and forest.

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2015 Italy Falcons Europe 113