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The Amusing Case of the Gulf Breeze Zoo Canada Geese

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The first time I visited the 30 acre enclosure, I walked the raised boardwalk over the space with eyes wide. On large islands shaded with multiple trees, a family of orangutans and another of gorillas lounged in the green grass. Just beyond a fence, a pair of rhino adults and one baby munched contentedly on hay.

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Thinking Pink for Pups

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Breast cancer is something that is near and dear to our family. What a fun event, and a great way to help spread the word and raise funds for a great cause! Throughout the entire month, all 22 Dogtopia locations in 11 states will be giving pups fabulous fluffs and perfect pawdicures to help raise money for cancer research.

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DogTipper.com

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After all, she currently has four fur babies– all tuxedo cats (formerly strays) from the same family! DogTipper.com features articles and tips covering all aspects of life with your dog, from selecting a dog to raising and training your canine.

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Accessibility Matters

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My impression is that it is a fairly safe area and families are a common sight on weekends, as are school groups. Although I surely missed some things and do not have any training or experience to make a proper evaluation, my impression is that it is pretty good. 2 miles) from the visitor center to the bus stop.

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Breed Specific Legislation

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According to information gathered by Best Friends Animal Society , the charity beneficiary of funds raised by ITo, “cities around the country are passing bills to round up and kill family pets, who simply look like the kind of dog who might attack someone.” The goal is to raise funds to stop the proliferation of BSL.

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Ty’s Hawk

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The starving young male had been rescued from the side of a road, recovered at my house, then went to my rehabber friend Lisa’s for live prey training, where he sharpened his skills until he was a mouse-killing machine. For a heart-stopping second he lost altitude, then he raised his wings and rocketed up toward the far trees.

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Managing Emotional Problems in Rescue Dogs

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However, that doesn’t mean they can’t make great companions for the right adoptive family. Sadly, however, one of the reasons people are hesitant to adopt these dogs is because of the assumption that such dogs are always “damaged goods,&# and can’t be re-trained. Here is what I learned from working with them.

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