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The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving

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This is the time of year that we rightfully contemplate the noble Turkey. The domestic dog was once and still often is Canis familiaris as opposed to the wolf, Canis lupus , but the former which is really a subspecies of the latter is now Canis lupus familiaris. This is where they got their name. And it isn’t. It’s complicated.

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Dognation Turkey Bacon treats from Freshpet

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When Freshpet reached out to us about their new turkey bacon we couldn’t help but say yes. Turkey bacon? What’s turkey bacon? After looking at the ingredient list I felt great about giving our Baby the turkey bacon. Sadly I noticed that our local grocery store doesn’t have the turkey bacon in stock yet.

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A visit to Dog Lake

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On the final leg of my “Old Home Week”, I travel out to Dog Lake, a pristine high mountain lake, surrounded by mature Ponderosa Pines. Heading down the highway… I am so out of here… Arriving at Dog Lake, is another one of those incredible moments when hundreds of amazing memories come crashing back.

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Eurasian Tree Sparrows from long ago

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Although if you want to see a bunch of Turkey Vultures it’s a pretty good strategy. And who doesn’t want to see a bunch of Turkey Vultures?) I walked up the block further, staring at Cardinals and Mourning Doves patronizing a well-stocked feeder until a dog began to bark. The birds were not in their appointed backyard.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

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Are you a dog owner who loves to party? Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16. Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16.

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My Mexican Birdbath

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I don’t consider my little garden to be a terribly birdy patch, although years of observation have resulted in my seeing 59 species there (64, if you count the White-throated Swifts , Black and Turkey Vultures, Red-tailed Hawks and Common Ravens that may fly high overhead). This first one rested on a metal plant stand.

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Paddling Piney Z Lake

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The trails may have been buzzing with joggers, dog-walkers, and bikers, but the water was empty. Overhead soared Purple Martin s, Turkey Vultures, and Anhingas. We did have to dodge joggers and dog-walkers as we lugged our boats up and over the land bridge, but they politely gave us our space and soon we had hit the water once more.

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