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Operation Nix-the-Petting-Zoo, Part Deux

Animal Person

Coincidentally, last night was a board meeting for our homeowner's association, and though I wasn't on the agenda there's always time for homeowner comments about, say, the petting zoo and pony rides that are scheduled for the spring "BBQ" ( here 's part one of this story). And there's not much from the health angle for pony rides.

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Lovely Cozy Spaces for Our Furry Friends

4 The Love Of Animals

If your family is thinking of remodeling your home to integrate your pets’ living quarters, make sure that their sleeping quarters are as cozy (and stylish) as yours! If you do allow pets in your bedroom, there are many ways to give them their own space without compromising the overall design scheme of the room.

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The Mysterious Case of Fighter the Fighting Fish

4 The Love Of Animals

As a boy myself, and again as a father of three boys, I can tell you, I’ve had some pets in my life. So we took a break from the Betta Experiment because, honestly, I was getting tired of digging fishy graves for them and writing fishy eulogies. “A new pet,&# I remarked, knowing the feeling. by Garth Stein.

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