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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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She has a captive-bred education bird named Xena, a Eurasian Eagle Owl. This summer Lisa raised three orphaned Common Ravens. They were not aware of wildlife laws, and thought they could raise and release them. We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through.

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Hornbills of Sabah

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To avoid quarrels about different education styles, each adult attends a separate chick after fledging (source: HBW). While being a vet certainly has its attractions, including possibly not having to deal with people too much, the names of these diseases sound somewhat off-putting.

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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

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You also need to have a cushion in case your dog ever gets sickā€”one trip to the vet can set you back $200 (and that’s just for an office visit). If you can barely make ends-meet, it’s probably best to wait until you make a raise or getting a better paying job. Do You Have the Time?

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Petā€™s Life

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With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, itā€™s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before itā€™s too late. Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. VCA veterinarian Donna J. Emergency ice/heat pack.

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