10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Common Waxbill looks like it belongs in a pet shop rather than in the wild. In fact, this is probably a species that has substantially expanded its original range through the pet shop route and the resulting escapees. I was vaguely curious about the family name mousebird. A challenge for young birders, maybe.

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South Africa Africa Lesotho Nigeria 246

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 29, 2012

Nearly every dog owner buys a collar for their new pet but few are aware of the long history and many different types of collars. “Normal” collars– Most dog collars are used to dress up the family pet and to identify it to strangers who may come into contact with the animal.

Dogs 100

Dogs Stud Houston Pets 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

It is written to help children know how to take care of a new pet. Christi Drue Dunlap makes it easy with her thoughtful and instructive book that features sweet-but-smart text, children and parents alike learn how to care for and keep their new pets happy, safe and secure. Lucky Me is a great book for parents, teachers, veterinarians.

Pets 100

Pets The Humane Society Animal Friendly Cats 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Pets In Iraq – Excerpt from Mama & Boris. Starting with Casey and Arrow, our keepers in the woods, our family would keep cats and dogs. They’re like little balls of fur and energy, and he looks so happy to be in the midst of them. Be sure to pick up a copy (and some tissues too)! Growing up, we always had animals.

Dogs 100

Dogs Puppies Iraq Pets 100

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 1, 2011

Hospice Tails is a series of true stories about my experiences with pets and patients as a hospice social worker. Then I noticed that several family members were also nursing bleeding wounds. This is ridiculous,” I said, more to myself than my family. And you said a poodle, right?”. He’s only about the size of a rat.”.

Pit Bulls 100

Pit Bulls AKC Rattlesnake Shelters 100