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This neglected horse that has been rescued needs help

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Second Chances

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Second Chances A battered pick-up truck rattles up to the curb of a neglected house. The vacant property’s lawn is infused with crab-grass, clover and dandelions. Wispy white puffs of dandelion tufts drift above the yard resembling tiny wayward ghosts.

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So proud!

10,000 Birds

Taking a leaf from my neighbour’s gardening technique, I have embraced the neglectful method of gardening. Whilst my neighbour applauded my wild patches, he has now convinced me of the need for “joined up” neglect. The theory being that supplying the seed is as far as you need to exert yourself.

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Birds of Visselhövede in Winter

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The garden benefits from benign neglect, and a variety of bird feed is on offer. For a birdwatcher, it is rather nice to be at a place where – unlike my 13th floor Shanghai apartment – there are birds right outside the house. So, what is there to see on a regular winter day?

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New Laws to Start in California

Critter News

New legislation in California increases the misdemeanor penalty for animal neglect and makes it a crime to sell a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, or carnival. From Hometown Station AM 1220.

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You can help Angels in Fur Dog Rescue with just a click!

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Since 2006, Angels in Fur has rescued and rehomed approximately 1,000 abandoned dogs from the pound or neglectful owners, many needing orthopedic surgery and months of rehabilitation. That means that YOU can help feed rescue dogs with just a click of your mouse!

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The Warbler Brewery: Canopy 2 Double India Pale Ale

10,000 Birds

I think we neglected to identify the Guinness toucans in that review, though they appear to be Toco Toucans ( Ramphastos toco ), close relatives of the Keel-billed. Keel-billed Toucan ( Ramphastos sulfuratus ) illustrated by English ornithologist and artist William Swainson (1789-1855) in Zoological Illustrations, Volume I (1820).

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Dog Whisperer and Philly Undercover Premiere Jan 7, 2012

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After Dog Whisperer, Philly Undercover, the new six-part series in which the PSPCA’s undercover police team works to eliminate dogfighting and protect all animals from abuse and neglect, premieres. In the show you get a first hand look at what it is like to be on the front lines with those fighting against dogfighting!

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My second eLearning Blog Article

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Resources agreement contained propriety applauded neglected use yet. Did had way law dinner square tastes. Recommend concealed yet her procuring see consulted depending. Adieus hunted end plenty are his she afraid.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of July 2018?

10,000 Birds

I’m working part of the weekend but home to finally spy some shorebirds, which I’ve been assiduously neglecting. You may already be immersed in your weekend or just gearing up for one. Just try to ensure that birding makes the itinerary. Corey will be traveling to the sweet summerland of the Hudson Valley. How about you?

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what should i do? i currently live in puerto rico and i don’t really know where to call to help with animal neglect. they have fungi in there cage. no food or water and feces everywhere

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Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the Midwest by Matt Williams

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Focusing on an often under-appreciated portion of the continent, the book showcases forty species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio – but perhaps not for long.

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Animal Cruelty at Texas Horse Farm

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Most of the horses on the 70-acre ranch are quarter-horses, and most showed signs of neglect and severe emaciation. The District Attorney's office served a seizure warrant to the owner of the horses Tuesday, opening the door for the rescue team to begin removal on Wednesday. Some even suffered from parasite infestation and overgrown hooves.

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A Walk in the Desert

10,000 Birds

During our tenure there, we had exceptional views of Africa’s largest ( Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl ) and smallest ( African Scops Owl ) owls, the largest bird on the planet, not neglecting numerous hornbills, sunbirds and weavers.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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sexual abuse, and animal fighting as well as neglect (such as hoarding). Time and again, she has been caught housing dozens of sick, neglected animals in squalid conditions. . – The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) today announced an effort aimed at creating public registries in each state of anyone convicted of felony animal abuse.

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University of Utah Cited by Dept. of Agriculture

Critter News

The Salt Lake Tribune claims the infractions are only minor (interesting how different publications will provide different spins). You decide. From the Deseret News.

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Quote of the Week

Critter News

I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

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Furdiburb – A Virtual Pet Adventure!

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You can neglect him, and he’ll just be sad and starving when you come back. We can’t wait to play when it’s ready for our devices! Watch the trailer below to see what the game looks like: Also, here are some important points about the game that we think are great! The pet never dies. Family/kid-friendly.

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PETA Uncovers Horrible Conditions at Land O'Lakes Supplier

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From PETA's site: A new PETA undercover investigation inside a Land O'Lakes supplier facility in Pennsylvania has revealed routine neglect and cruelty to cows who are milked for the Fortune 250 company's products. Not a pretty picture.

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27,000 Animals Rescued in Texas

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An Arlington, Texas, municipal judge ruled that the animals suffered from neglect and cruel conditions, and an appeal by the company's owners to a higher court was denied last weekend. From the Detroit Free Press. The raid followed an undercover investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

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A Chorus of Cranes: The Cranes of North America and the World

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His prose is elegant and vivid without shading to purple or neglecting to communicate actual facts. Johnsgard blends a scientific and a poetic regard for these birds and the habitats they depend on in a way that’s reminiscent of Aldo Leopold — a higher compliment than which I cannot think to bestow.

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Woman Gets 12 Sentences for Animal Abuse

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An eastern Missouri woman is sentenced to 12 year in prison for neglecting her dogs. That's a pretty stiff sentence. The sentence for 46-year-old Tamara Lynn Benscoter of Park Hills was handed down Friday. Police in Iron Mountain were called to Benscoter's former home twice in September. Six dogs were seized.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Between running errands, working late and worrying about the bottom-line, it’s no wonder our four-legged and winged friends so often go overlooked and neglected. In the fast-paced world of today, it seems people are always on the go.

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Walk for Farm Animals Scheduled for this Fall

Critter News

July 28, 2011 – This fall, thousands of people in more than 35 cities across North America will gather for the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, a series of fun, community-focused events that promote kindness to animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.

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Is Shelter Appreciation Week a Sham?

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HSUS’ latest public relations gimmick is part of a larger attempt by the very animal control officers responsible for this neglect and abuse to reform their image from one of “dog catcher” to “humane law enforcement.”

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Little guy with big heart helping animals!

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Gala, which will be used to save thousands more lives in the coming year from the cruelty of puppy mills, animal fighting operations, hoarding and neglect cases, and more. More than $1 million was raised from the To The Rescue! For more information on how to get involved, visit www.humanesociety.org.

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26 Dogs saved by the ASPCA

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They also had signs of neglect, broken bones, wounds and infections. On February 17th they rescued 26 Pit Bulls near Sandersville, Georgia. The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. Sadly, there were also 27 dead dogs found on the property.

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Birding Shanghai in January 2023

10,000 Birds

The Latin species name hemilasius (half-hairy or half-shaggy) sounds less like a majestic raptor and more like a neglected hippie – but maybe this is deliberate, which I guess would make the bird a hipster. On Chongming Island, an Upland Buzzard seemed to be almost bemused by being mobbed by a single Oriental Magpie.

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The Dracula Bird

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And that represents an enormous number of parents from other species neglecting their own young. As the above photo shows, I often see Brown-headed Cowbirds in flocks of hundreds of individuals. In fact, this is not even a particularly large group.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2017)

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I know I neglected to ask you where you were birding this weekend, but don’t ever think that means I don’t want to know. Any good bird sighting deserves to be shared and enjoyed. So fire away! I was pleased to discover that my resident Carolina Wren , unseen for months, appears determined to ride out another Rochester winter.

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Animal Hoarding is a Serious Issue

Critter News

It’s not just one animal that was abused or neglected, it is usually hundreds that have suffered in deplorable conditions, many of these animals enduring a slow and painful death. Unfortunately, “just one hoarder can cause tremendous suffering to animals,” notes LaFarge.

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Puppy Mills Exposed on Animal Planet

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No matter how inhumane, over 10,000 puppy mills continue to do business across the country—many of them legally—as neglect runs rampant and countless lives are ruined. Hundreds of these animals never survive, and the ones who do are permanently scarred, emotionally and physically.

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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect

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Veterinarians are now required to report any instances of abuse or neglect. The legislation also imposes new rules on the province's dozens of roadside zoos, giving the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the right to inspect them.

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Detecting Animal Cruelty

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Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care.

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

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As the only organization in New York City whose doors are open to any animal in need, AC&C rescues thousands of New York’s homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned animals each year. Helping them to realize the dream of absolute adoption is what we are all about and we look forward to more exciting programs with them,” continued Hillman.

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$50,000 Worth of Birds

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All too often they are neglected. But, you know, at least he was going to take care of them: “I volunteered to feed and water them every other day, but on Wednesday they took a whole bunch of birds,&# Ratcliff said. Another reason why wild birds should not be kept as pets.

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Raising Money For the RSPCA with MusicMagpie

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They also have the power to prosecute those who neglect and are violent towards animals. This is done by rescuing animals and wildlife, rehabilitation, preventing cruelty and also by providing animals with medicine and treatment.

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Subscribe to the New 10,000 Birds Newsletter

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Many of us have neglected or outright abandoned our feed readers. What hasn’t changed is our collective commitment to delivering the best of birding, nature, conservation, and commentary on a daily basis. What has changed, though, is how readers connect with our plethora of posts.

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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

As the economy continues to falter, law enforcement officers in Kentucky and throughout the country are seeing major increases in the number of unwanted and neglected horses, some abandoned on public land, others left to starve by their owners.". Horses subsisting on feces, walking among carcasses.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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However, any breed of dog that has been abused, neglected, or homeless may be aggressive to humans or other dogs. Abused and neglected dogs may react aggressively to something that you consider non-aggressive. Given these dogs’ poor disposition, what should you do if you find a pit pull? Evaluate the Pit Bull before Doing Anything.

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Brooklyn Woman Assaults Two ASPCA Agents

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Responding to an anonymous tip about a neglected cat, the Humane Law Enforcement agents arrived at Stewart’s residence to find a seven-week-old, one-pound orange tabby with his whiskers cut off and a serious injury to his right front paw.

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Mute Swan – an ignored beauty

10,000 Birds

But none of my local birds here in the Alps got quite so neglected as the Blackbird ( Turdus merula ) – I do not seem to have a single photo of a Blackbird in my library. Now, I suppose this is almost forgiveable, or at least understandable, because, to put it mildly, I just get way more excited about Whooper Swans than Mute Swans.

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On Horses too Thin to Slaughter

Animal Person

In " Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect ," Joe Drape of the New York Times reports: Four undernourished and neglected former racehorses belonging to Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner, were rescued from a New York kill pen last month, one step from being slaughtered.

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