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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

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Let me introduce my guest blogger, Lisa Owens Viani, co-founder of the California-based group RATS ( Raptors Are The Solution ), which educates people about the dangers of rat poisons. Perhaps their next product will be named “Gills”—or “Turtle” or “Trout” or Salmon?” Does the product above strike you as black humor, only not funny?

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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Out of over 30 respondents, almost everyone wanted money for better facilities, paid staff, on-call veterinarians, emergency vehicles, food, and protected land – from Terry and Lindsay in California to Cindy in Michigan, from Sally in Kentucky to Mickie in South Dakota, and Lisa and Lia in New York. wrote Veronica in California. “I

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Collaborative List – July 2020

10,000 Birds

He is currently safe and well and watching, with his cats, from the window. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. California Gull – Larus californicus. California Scrub-Jay – Aphelocoma californica. California Towhee – Melozone crissalis. The year list now stands at 1613.

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8 Reasons Why Bringing Your Dog To Work Is A Good Idea

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs, cats and other animals are great stress reducers and they give out unconditional love. A large number of corporations and businesses in California, especially, have taken up the approach of “take your dog to work&# day or week. And, certain restrictions should apply, like no pythons or snapping turtles, or similar.

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