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Spotlight: Maureen Eiger – To Intervene or Not to Intervene?

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A parent bird’s instinct to feed and protect their young is very strong, and they will not willingly abandon their babies. Here are some examples of when a bird definitely needs your help and a call to a federally permitted bird rehabilitator is warranted. It needs to be properly medicated and triaged. So: When do you intervene?

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Love in the Time of Conjunctivitis

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That was definitely a bad sign; it’s almost impossible to just walk up to and snatch a healthy adult wild bird. Less than 24 hours after receiving medication, the eye that had been swollen shut had opened enough for her to see again. As I approached on foot, I expected her to fly off in a flurry but once again she did not.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide. From medical assistance to fundraising, education and adoption events, PAC 911 does all it can to improve the situation of animals in its area.

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Dog Park Dangers

4 The Love Of Animals

Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured, with no incident, annual or lifetime limit. You can’t guarantee the other dogs at the park are in great health, but you do your best to protect your dog if they aren’t. I love dog parks.

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