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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

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Third Place (The Student Award): Kyle Ramirez, a design student at The Art Institute of Dallas, for his “Cotton Candy Dress” that creates the illusion of something “soft and weightless like fur and cotton candy” but uses cascading ruffles, antiqued satin fabric, artificial flowers and beads, to achieve that illusion.

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Kaikoura stricken

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Like most Kiwis I was shocked by the pair of earthquakes that laid Christchurch low in 2010 and 2011. Thanks to it’s marine canyon it’s the place to see Sperm Whales, swim with Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur-seals, and watch albatrosses, shearwaters and petrels. Cape Petrels aren’t rare, but are fun.

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All Three Populations of North American Trumpeter Swans Are Increasing

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Although it was formerly abundant and geographically widespread, Trumpeter Swan numbers and distribution were greatly reduced during the early fur trade and European settlement of North America (1600’s to 1800’s), when it was prized for its skins and primary feathers 1. v=kq1bx7Ic2FY.

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Rescue Spotlight: Kitten Rescue

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Jenna Fischer hosts the event, which is being held this year on September 11th, 2010. 2010 Fur Ball at the Skirball Hosted by Jenna Fischer. Last year Kitten Rescue celebrated 12 years and more than 10,000 lives saved with the Second Annual Fur Ball fundraiser dinner! You can read the full details below.

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Fun Time Dog Shop (and giveaway)

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Approximately 4″ to the top of the head, each puppy is hand sewn of wool blend felt and/or man made fur, polyfil, safety eyes, ribbon, & wire. Comment before August 4, 2010 at midnight. Fun Time Dog Shop (and giveaway) originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 27, 2010.

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5 things to know about pets and pests

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Also, they can hide behind floppy ears or in long fur. 5 things to know about pets and pests originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 1, 2010. 5 ways to de-bug your pet this spring: Ticks can be difficult to spot. Ticks are tiny, some about the size of a pin head. They can resemble freckles, moles or even specks of dirt.

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Pet Massage for Your Furry Loved One

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Massages are a great way to fight many of the health ailments that can affect your little fur ball. Pet Massage for Your Furry Loved One originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 19, 2010. A massage would really hit the spot right about now, wouldn’t it? Fido can’t voice his opinion, but he feels the same way.

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