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Get Thee To A Wildlife Rehabilitator

10,000 Birds

Explanations are simple: only a mother rabbit or a highly trained rehabilitator has a chance of raising and releasing a healthy wild bunny. And like humans, if a wild animal is injured he needs to be treated by a licensed medical person, not a well-intentioned accountant, plumber, or six year old child. I know nothing about kids.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

And then, we are immersed into the history of falconry–the beauty and wonder of these birds and the “art” of training them and hunting with them traveled from Europe to the Middle East, translating eventually into a new sport–falcon racing. It’s probable that the inner life of these people is simply unreachable.

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Must-Have Apps for the Avid Pet Lover

4 The Love Of Animals

Pets can be a bigger commitment than many people expect, between adoption, health care, training, and environment, there are a lot of variables to consider. The right app can provide more focused, reputable information than a Google search, and they’re available on hand, whenever you need them. Cost: free).

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Ground Zero Hero

4 The Love Of Animals

On the day of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Sarah got the call at 8:46 that she and her German Shepherd, Anna, who was trained for live find and as a therapy dog were to report to the Lakehurst Naval Engineering Station. The training for these dogs carries a high cost as well, averaging $10,000. Lautenberg.

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Is Your Pet Okay While You’re at Work?

4 The Love Of Animals

Try a bird bath or a bird feeder right outside the window. The owner simply enters all necessary pet information into the online database (name, your phone number, relevant medical needs, veterinarian contact information, etc.), They make safety training kits, courseware and safety posters for www.safetyservicescompany.com.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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For Engber, who dispassionately describes procedures most of the time, the "advances" in the medical care of humans are all well worth what he and other vivisectionists do to dogs and other sentient nonhumans. Medical schools, in particular, made ample use of them for education and research in surgery and cardiology." And for what?