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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Ackerman understands how to set a scene, fill it with charismatic real-life characters, and top it off with magic–the hoot of a distant Great Gray Owl, a Burrowing Owl evading capture, an old barn sheltering young Barn Owls, a tree full of Long-eared Owls in the middle of a small town in northern Serbia.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

Animal Person

Every day myself and other 'friends' went out of our way to terrify the poor helpless dog that used to live in this filthy run down shed for shelter. That letter makes me want to raise a boy, just so I can see the impulse toward destruction and cruelty. He would not return for many hours. Please be sure to check out ARAN.ie

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Pet-Related Charities Receive Early Holiday Present

4 The Love Of Animals

On December 20th, Americans voted online to raise funds for five national pet-related charities. What an amazing early holiday present for the pups and kitties at these shelters! We got some great holiday news in our inbox this morning! Adopt A Pet: $43,800. Operation Baghdad: $32,400. AAHA Helping Pets Fund: $12,800.

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