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HELP - Raccoon I saved is showing some signs of rabies

Reddit Animals

Located in Florida: Today I was walking my dogs and noticed a big gathering of vultures surrounding a raccoon. At first appearance the raccoon seemed disoriented and extremely lethargic. I took the raccoon home. Need some advice / help. I assumed it was either sick or extremely dehydrated.

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Birding Shanghai in February 2022

10,000 Birds

At the beginning it was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.”

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A Rehabber’s List of Worst Bird Myths

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If you see a raccoon during the day, it must have rabies! Raccoons are nocturnal, which means they are normally active at night. The same goes for raccoons. So right from the beginning, none of this makes any sense. That’s where I learned that dog food and applesauce is the staple diet for all nestlings!”

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Group Seeks to Ban Chinese Fur Trade with Australia

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The call was issued after the animal rights group discovered that the fur were sourced from the raccoon dog in China, ABC Radio Australia reports. About 10 million dogs in China are killed for their fur, prompting an animal rights group to seek a ban on fur trade to Australia.

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Many bloggers who are pro-animal rights have either not used Google's AdSense or stopped because they discovered that, for instance, their anti-fur post was surrounded by ads for fur. I used to support the Animal Rights Zone until I discovered that my posts were often surrounded by fur ads. They're not hiding anything.)

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Even if your dog spends most of his or her time inside, a nice snug doghouse can give them a welcome retreat that feels safe and secure. Pressure-treated wood is often treated with toxic chemicals, and steer clear of paint if your dog is prone to nervous licking. Build a cozy doghouse. Install a pet door. Make pet toys.

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My Favorite Release

10,000 Birds

I started calling her, patting my knees (much like you’d call a dog, for gawd’s sake), “Sophie! When we arrived we looked and there was our one-eyed eagle, eating a raccoon that had been hit. After a few minutes, she finally realized both doors were wide open, and it dawned on her that she could finally go. You can do this!