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The Hummingbird that Answered My Heart’s Calling by Noelle M. Meade-Izzi

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This is a pretty good model of the modern environmental ethic of self-restraint and respectful watching. From Owls in the Family to Wesley the Owl , the narrative in which a human interacts with another species and learns a bit about life along the way has long been a popular and affecting one.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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With respect to the stray cat Puck, we eventually learned her name was Jackie. The vet confirmed pain, injury and infection from her life on the streets, common afflictions for stray cats. She’d been put outside by neighbors who couldn’t cope with her behavior. She had an anxiety disorder she never fully overcame.

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