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A Wild Bird Rehabber Says Farewell

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I was used to photos shared by rehabbers – gory wounds, wince-inducing x-rays, fledglings with terrible feathering thanks to uninformed “rescuers.” Their comments about current events affecting the natural world were pointed, passionate, sometimes snarky. I was floored! Not only that, the blog writers were fabulous.

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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

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These people are overwhelmingly undereducated (and I don’t mean formal education) males, although occasionally you’ll find a comparable female going along for the ride (think Sarah Palin – no relation to Palenville, although for this particular event the nearly identical name is both handy and appropriate).

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West Point Cadet’s Mouse Release

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His friend recorded the event. As a wildlife rehabilitator I’ve always wanted to believe that if I put enough time, energy, and devotion into healing a wounded creature, our combined karmic payback will insure that it will live out its life well-fed and trouble-free. You’re free! Good luck!” as the mouse runs out and across the field.

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Tribute to War Heroes…at Both Ends of the Leash

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Not only did the event celebrate veterans, but also the heroic dogs who serve our country with them! “We Hero Dogs and their heroic handlers who attended the event included: WMD Bino C152 , the winner of the Military Dog category who served in Iraq and now helps comfort soldiers with PTSD.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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From local fundraising events, to the national raffling of specially created goods, to the online sales of branded Dublin Dog Foundation products, The Dublin Dog Foundation uses a combination of initiatives to support its giving. The DDF is separate from Dublin Dog Co., About Freedom Service Dogs.

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Falakhe’s Story

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We tried to sight and count the pack twice every day so that if any of the dogs got snared we’d know quickly and could get a vet in to dart them, free them and clean up the wound. It’s a natural event, part of the natural “Circle of Life” as Disney might have it. Those collars save lives. Sponsor one here.

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

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The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. When Nadeem and Mohammed first began in 2003, few veterinarians would suture the wounds of birds, saying they were too small.