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AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond

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The two organizations are promoting an effort called #Paws4MentalHealth that encourages pet owners to take a break, get up, stretch, and share a picture of their pet with an explanation of how their pet positively impacts their mental health.

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Earth Day for Pets!

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We humans aren’t the only ones who can “go green&# ! Just look at all the wonderful products for pets (and people with pets). Organic Cotton printed tees from EcoPup. From The Modern Pet. Organic hemp toys in cute shapes from Trixie and Peanut. Tags: pet care.

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Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart

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(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. For each story shared, Purina and Kroger will make an additional donation to animal welfare organizations.

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10,000 Birds Launches Alley Rat Allies

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So we announce the formation of a new, national organization dedicated to the preservation of the rat. Like cats, the rat was introduced over much of the world by humans. Like cats, the rat is admired and loved by many who keep them as pets. Then share our fantastic new organization with your friends!

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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Consider this: ninety percent of birds treated at wildlife centers are admitted as a result of human interactions that have nothing to do with “nature.” Our world has changed, and humans have created that change. Wildlife no longer exists in the same way it did before humans came on the scene. The difference seems obvious.

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African Pythons Targeted for Removal

10,000 Birds

Burmese pythons either escaped from pet trade breeding facilities in South Florida after Hurricane Andrew or were released by people who no longer wanted them as pets. Pythons have become skittish and take to the water upon noticing the presence of humans. The best chance to catch a Python is during a cold front.

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Critically Endangered Birds in Costa Rica- How to See Them, How to Help Them

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A couple of ways to help the Waved Albatross is by supporting organizations such as the Galapagos Conservation Trust and the American Bird Conservancy. Both of these organizations have initiatives that work towards and provide solutions to the main threats faced by this magnificent bird. Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia).