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Hurting animals and repenting later.

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Has anyone, as a child, ever hurt animals like pelting stray cats and dogs with stones? But now, I would give my life to protect them. As well, a part of me doesn’t want to be relieved of this burden, as I feel I’m undeserving of being freed from the emotional pain caused by my past actions. I used to do this when I was a kid.

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Appreciation post for my best friend

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Last January, I was on a road trip and wanted protection as a solo female. I decided to rescue a dog in desperate need, and planned on finding a home for it after my road trip was over. Well, the first dog I went to see was scheduled to be euthanized that week. I just wanted to share the power of dogs with everyone.

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A Tribute to a Wildlife Lover’s Support Team

10,000 Birds

It’s a rough world for people who appreciate them, rougher still for those who spend time and money trying to protect them, roughest of all for those who take in the injured and orphaned and try to save them. The job of consoling me fell mostly to my dog. Tiny nestlings were safe around him.

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

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From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting. Dogs, in particular, are known for their ability to ward off intruders and alert us to potential dangers. Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

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False Pregnancies In Dogs

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A false pregnancy is a term used to describe a female dog showing signs of pregnancy, lactation and nursing, but never produces any puppies. The symptoms of a false pregnancy in dogs usually occur after the estrus stage has finished, and in some cases, may last up to 2 or 3 months. Symptoms of false pregnancies in dogs.

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The Marvelous Self-Awareness of Elephants: Insights into their Intelligent Minds

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Elephants are one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, renowned for their incredible memory and emotional intelligence. Most animals, including dogs and cats, cannot recognize themselves in a mirror, but a few species can, including chimpanzees, dolphins, and elephants.

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Can we talk about Cecil the Lion?

10,000 Birds

Tell me, what happens if we rip away hunting when hunting protects more wildlife land in Africa than national parks? Conservation is concerned about protecting populations, species, habitats, ecosystems. Given a choice of protecting the habitat exclusively for conservation and for hunting, we’d pick conservation.

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