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Hurting animals and repenting later.

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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. Have done a bit of rescue volunteering in the past. Now I know I was a bully and I repulse every inch of me.

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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

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What do you do when you – a citizen whose rights are protected by the U.S. This is what we need for birds, whose rights as government-protected species are violated every day by free-roaming cats. They would be made up of people who are sick and tired of government-protected species being slaughtered by domestic cats.

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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. This dog is not just a dog, she is hyper intelligent and responds to my emotions, she can read and respond to WRITTEN English commands. I decided to rescue a dog in desperate need, and planned on finding a home for it after my road trip was over.

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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. Implications of Elephant Self-Awareness The discovery of elephant self-awareness has significant implications for our understanding of animal intelligence and their capacity for complex thoughts and emotions.

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A Tribute to a Wildlife Lover’s Support Team

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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.

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

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Pets can also help people with disabilities or mental health conditions, providing emotional support and companionship. From companionship and comfort to protection and security, pets offer a unique connection that is both profound and lasting. Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

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They look crap but presumably offer some protection for the chicks, though not from each other (see the murderous activities within the nests in my previous post ). Not sure why they spend time in Shanghai in winter when they could come here though, but then again, I usually do not understand most of the behavior of humans either.

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