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The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It

4 The Love Of Animals

Read on for some fascinating tips on how working with animals relates to our own weight! Rigorous dieting is the animal handling equivalent of a corrective jerk on the dog collar. “The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It&# (Raccoon Press) is available now through www.theproblemwithweightisnotlosingit.com.

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Calling all animal lovers!

4 The Love Of Animals

Erubbermaids “Roughneck” homes create the perfect winter sanctuary for feral cats Opossums, raccoons and skunks. Follow these tips for getting feral cats to use the homes isn’t too difficult if you think like a cat. Avoid open spaces, noisy populated areas, away from car fumes and chemicals and away from dogs.

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Getting out of line

10,000 Birds

By building nests out over the swamp, the birds benefit from the protection offered by the alligators in deterring predators such as raccoons and snakes. Hat-tip to Stella. Boat-tailed Grackles count eggs and chicks as part of their diet and they were well represented here today. Wicked, right?

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