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Dog near death of old age: what to do?

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On the one hand I understand my family because surely it is a hardship to have to live like this, however, what do we know if the dog is not well and that he is okay with it? Apart from osteoarthritis he has no real serious illness or disease, he is just at the threshold of shutting down; is there really a need to give him the shot?

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Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World–A Book Review

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Eight years later, Christian Cooper birding Central Park became a very different kind of media image: the black man falsely accused by a white woman of threatening her life after asking her to leash her dog in the Ramble, an area where unleashed dogs are not allowed. It was the same day George Floyd was killed. I remember that day.

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How many can YOU see in a day?

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This past January, however, my experience was even better. The same can be said, to a lesser extent, for the shorebirds, New World sparrows, warblers, and many other families. Sure, the dog didn’t count for our eBird list. Most years, a day in January of serious birding around Lake Cuitzeo can give me around 85 species.

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For the Love of Trogons

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The Trogon family (and order, since the order only includes one family) is quite widespread, being found in all the tropical (and some subtropical) regions of the world. The Elegant Trogon prefers drier habitats, with a predominance of oaks rather than conifers, and in my experience is much harder to find.

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Sneeze Prone? Top 5 Dogs for Allergy Suffers

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It was bit of a traumatic experience for me and I vowed to never own an animal again. But as I began my search for a new family member at local shelters, I noticed that something was terribly wrong—I couldn’t hold the dogs I was considering adopting for more than 5 minutes before going into a sneezing convulsion.

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Choosing the Right Dog Breed For Your Lifestyle

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Having a pet is a wonderful and rewarding experience. There’s a reason so many of us call our dogs our best friends. However, all too often, dog lovers choose a dog breed that they want without first considering how well that breed will fit in with their lifestyle. Living Space.

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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

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The decision to add a canine companion to your family is certainly a big one. With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle.

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