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Maine’s Great Black Hawk – Rescued!

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A small group created a semicircle around a bare tree branch, brandishing some of the largest, longest camera lenses I’ve ever seen. While the group I stood with was calm and kept a safe distance, I heard other stories about idiots climbing the tree to try to take a picture with a cell phone, or chasing the bird when it alighted.

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Visiting Bird Service: Avian “Pet Therapy” Cheers Seniors

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The bird was such a hit with residents that Kasia, who went on to found the rescue organization Kasia’s Ark Bird Rescue , continued the effort once she returned to New Orleans. Scooter is now getting on in years and has suffered health setbacks. She also brings the birds to schools and other community groups.

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The Fabulous Animal Rescue Project

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“The Fabulous Animal Rescue Project&# is a global artistic effort to raise funds and awareness to the needless suffering of animals. 80% of the proceeds is donated to the animal rescue groups. We think it’s great that the founder, Stacey, is bringing together artists to help animal rescue.

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So Far, So-So

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This area did seem to be suffering quite a bit from the drought. Still, there were plenty of beauties (or plainer species, posing beautifully) to rescue the day for me. One group that was mostly absent was the hummingbird family. It turns out they also winter in my state. So that was frustrating.

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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Or maybe something closer to home like the American Bird Conservancy or a wildlife rescue organization like the Marine Mammal Center or International Bird Rescue. The outcome of today’s trial will undoubtedly embolden extremist groups. From a press release by the American Bird Conservancy.

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Animal Cruelty at Texas Horse Farm

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50 surviving horses were rescued. The Humane Society of the United States, SPCA of East Texas and Humane Society of North Texas worked with the Smith County District Attorney's Office to rescue 50 horses from a Lindale property. Some even suffered from parasite infestation and overgrown hooves.

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Dogtown Episode 3 - The Vick Dogs

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Rescuing the Vick dogs was a controversial move by Best Friends and some animal groups, most notably PETA, did not agree with it. I'm a dues-paying member of both groups but, while I support euthanasia when it is CLEARLY an act of mercy, I come down pretty hard on Best Friends' side here.

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