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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93

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Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. Dr. Childers was respected throughout the veterinary profession.

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What is the State Bird of Rhode Island?

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And yet, that is the very bird Rhode Islanders chose for their state bird: the Rhode Island Red Hen ! In the 1950’s, there was a special election sponsored by the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, the Providence Journal Company, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.

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Greyhound Racing to End in Rhode Island

Animal Person

As you may have heard ( here and here are two of Stephanie's posts on the matter), Rhode Island legislators were going to hold a special session to prevent Twin River from shutting down live racing. As is usually the case, the next step is legislation that actually bans dog racing in the state.

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Snowy Owl Invasion!

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Here in New York State Snowy Owls have been reported in more than ten counties, with most of those counties having birds being seen in multiple locations.

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Fair Deal for Foul-Mouthed Cockatoo

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Only in Rhode Island. Sulphur-crested Cockatoos by Redgannet.

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Shutting Your Trap

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The states which have essentially banned leghold traps are Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, California, and Washington. The trapper, who was not a local, ended up in court, had to pay a fine, and (we were eventually told) was not planning to trap in the area in the future.

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Good News for Greyhounds

Animal Person

Rhode Island's only dog track, Twin River, will be "suspending" dog racing. Mooney Rhode Island. That decision was threatened, however, when Senate Budget Amendment 155 was introduced, which would have allowed racing to continue for several years beyond the original (2010) date of cessation.