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The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Why is a particular destination better than the next for certain birds?

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On Going Vegan

Animal Person

I neglected to take the camera into the courtyard in the beginning, though I did bring the hounds and their beds. You are choosing domination and enslavement and forced breeding and unnecessary slaughter. Violet was spooked early on, but Charles stayed for the entire evening. You are choosing violence.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Some were abused or neglected. Fostering is a wonderful experience. A certain breed, age, sex, temperament, that you think will fit into your home. A pet needs time to decompress, to learn trust, to “get over” the shelter experience. But all of them still have hope, they wag their tails, they purr. About Hotel For Dogs.

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