4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
It’s that time of the year again when the humans start sniffling and sneezing! If you have ever wondered if your dog can get a cold, the answer is yes ! Not just dogs though, pet birds, ferrets, and even pet rats are all able to catch a cold from a person. If you have a cold, it’s best to keep your distance from your beloved pet so you don’t spread it.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
If you ever wonder why so many American birders leaven their love of nature with a little self-loathing, look no further than the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation , which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducts every five years or so. Many of our most puzzling statistics arise from this otherwise innocuous report.
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Critter News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
African elephants being poached in unprecedented numbers. They are disappearing from the continent as the poachers become increasingly militarized. Full story here at the New York Times.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Issue Date: 2012-09-16. Author: Beverly Kaye and Julie Winkle Giulioni. Teaser: Study after study confirms that best-in-class managers – the ones who consistently develop the most capable, flexible and engaged teams able to drive exceptional business results – all share one quality: they make career development a priority. Study after study confirms that best-in-class managers – the ones who consistently develop the most capable, flexible and engaged teams able to drive excepti
Animal Ethics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
In issuing its condemnation of established cultural practices, the rights view is not antibusiness, not antifreedom of the individual, not antiscience, not antihuman. It is simply projustice, insisting only that the scope of justice be seen to include respect for the rights of animals. To protest against the rights view that justice applies only to moral agents, or only to human beings, and that we are within our rights when we treat animals as renewable resources, or replaceable receptacles, or
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
I’ve been learning to band birds at the South Florida Bird Observatory. Nothing like a little bit of mist-net extracting to make you feel like an absolute beginner! But hands-on bird experience has been a major gap in my knowledge to date and I’m astounded at how much more I’m discovering about birds. For example, last Sunday we found an unusually large bird in one of the nets.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Simple tips to keep pets happy and safe while you work. Infants and pets can present an interesting challenge when you want to get some repairs or remodeling done around the house and the dangers aren’t always obvious. Here are a few potential issues to look out for, and what you can do about them. Get your pet to safety before starting work. The very best way to keep pets safe during home improvement is to get them out of the house before you start working.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
With an election coming up I thought I would present this collection of strictly non-political, indecisive birds, who are on the fence about a variety of issues. The Red-tailed Hawk above is on the fence about flying off, or staying for the rest of this post. The Green Heron is a mysterious bird, on the fence about whether to reveal more of its nature, or return to skulk in the reeds as might be expected.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
We have created a monster! When Freshpet reached out to us about their new turkey bacon we couldn’t help but say yes. After all, bacon is pretty tasty, and even though Baby had never had bacon before we had a feeling she would like it! She LOVES it! Truly fresh treats, right from the fridge! We love that the treats are truly fresh, you buy them from a special refrigerator at your pet shop or if you are lucky like we are, at your local grocery store.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Socialize Your Dog to Other Dogs. Socialization is the single best predictor of a dog’s future personality. Well-socialized dogs are calm and unaggressive even in stressful situations. But socialization involves a lot more than just introducing your dog to a few random strangers every few weeks. Proper socialization is an intensive training process.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Do you love pandas? Would you like a chance to help them in an incredible way? You should enter to be the next Pambassador! This year’s theme is “PandaQuest” which shifts the focus from panda breeding and rehabilitation in captivity to re-introduction in the wild. Pambassador finalists will participate in the current panda release plan, designed to re-introduce captive bears into the wild.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Yet another Red-tailed Hawk ! Two friends were driving down a winding country road in the pouring rain, listening to the radio announcer warn that a tornado could be heading our way. We’re in upstate New York, so this is unlikely, but still disturbing. They saw movement on the grassy area to the side, slowed, and found a young hawk, soaking wet, unable to get off the ground.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
This week is Deaf Pet Awareness week, and we love all the awesome resources available from TruPanion! They have a deaf pets page with a variety of resources about deaf pets: [link]. They also created the fun info graphic above. Tell me, have you ever had a deaf pet?
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
It is fall migration season and the birds are flying. We have had quite a run of birds overhead as they stream down along the Pacific flyway. I’ve been banding birds of prey for 5 years it is easy to put ourselves through endless fog days and cramped quarters when the end result is good research, accurate data, and minimal impact on the raptors we encounter.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Today is Mischief Monday. , and Baby got into some fun mischief over the weekend. She went through the drive thru! She had never done that before, and her nose was going a million miles a minute smelling all the tasty smells. She even snuck a French fry or two. See what other mischief has been going on and join the blog hop!
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
It is that time of year when a birder must keep at least one eye on the skies for migrating raptors. They make their way south in big numbers, especially on days when the winds are right, which generally from the north, though they do tend to pile up very nicely at many hawkwatch sites in the northeastern United States when the winds are out of the northwest.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
In January 1971, two oil tankers collided under the Golden Gate Bridge, spilling more than 800,000 gallons of crude oil into the San Francisco Bay. Little was known about oiled bird care at that time and despite the courageous attempts of hundreds of volunteers, only 300 birds survived from the 7,000 collected. Alice Berkner , a registered nurse, came up with the concept of International Bird Rescue while trying to help the more than 7,000 birds that filled warehouses around the San Francisco Ba
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Today marks the remembrance of 9/11, a day that will always be in our hearts. While we were at BlogPaws we got to see a very special short film about the Hero Dogs of 9/11. Grab your tissues, and please enjoy this wonderful short film from The Dog Files. And if you want to see another great video, watch what happens as hero dogs come together 10 years after the attacks of 9/11.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
My rehabber friend Lisa Acton, who is with Animal Kingdom USA Wildlife Rehabilitation , picked up her phone and heard the voice of an elderly lady. “It’s a Raven ,” said the voice. “He’s hurt and he can’t fly. I’m afraid to go near him, because I think he’s going to attack me and peck my eyes out.” “Run, Tippi!” screamed Lisa. “Get away, before he and all his psycho bird friends tear the roof off your house!
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
It has been twelve weeks now since the first pair of Pied Oystercatchers attempted to breed along the stretch of beach that we survey and as with each year there have been setbacks. In theory the eggs are laid, the adults share the incubation of the eggs for 28 days and then fluffy chicks emerge. The chicks are then fed and encouraged to feed themselves and after approximately 35 days they are able to fly and escape danger.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
This is out of this world awesome! Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are the only known animals to survive in space. Amazing!
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
A day spent with Sanderlings is surely a day well spent. Even when they are not feeding in their endearing manner, chasing the waves back and forth, Sanderlings are still one of the most watchable birds that you are ever likely to see. I missed my OCD therapy session today and do you know, it didn’t matter. My travels this week took me to Miami , where the ocean could barely summon the energy to lap gently against the sand.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
In all of North America, only one avian species serves as both the beloved mascot of seven states as well as the totem to two professional sports teams (and an infinity of amateur ones!) Ironically, this feathered figurehead is neither a bird of prey nor particular distinguished athletically. Rather, this icon is extremely adaptable and eye-catching.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
There are few more vexing questions in birding than the question of whether or not a bird counts. Counts for what, exactly? That’s a good question. Presumably for some form of list. Or perhaps not. Even the most free-wheeling of birders don’t usually consider going to a zoo or a chicken farm a form of birding, but just because they choose to distinguish doesn’t mean they keep a list.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
Does your kitty have what it takes to be the next internet star? Be sure to submit a video for a chance to win The Friskies, the major award for the best new Internet cat videos of 2012. Many great art forms have awards for the best new work created each year. Films have the Oscars®. TV shows have the Emmys®. And now, finally, Internet cat videos have “The Friskies.”.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
We wanted to share this event with you in case you are in the area! It sounds like so much fun, both for those competing and those watching! Is your dog an Incredible Dog? Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Saturday, October 6: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Athletic dogs from around the country will make their way to Purina Farms to compete in the 15th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Looking after pets should be acknowledged as an important responsibility as well as a pleasure. Pets come to depend on their owners, trusting them to do what’s best for them, and every owner should make the effort to treat their pet right. This means looking after their health, monitoring and controlling their diet, making sure they get opportunities for exercise and play, and showing them affection and approval to encourage good behavior.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
“Frankenweenie” is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Our house suffers from a good amount of stink. And no, it’s not the pets! It’s actually our house, because of how it is built there just isn’t much airflow and things get stagnate and stinky quickly. This leads me to always be on the look out for ways to freshen up the house. Since I am a BzzAgent, I was able to try out the new Glade Expressions® Collection recently (for free).
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
The brilliant orange coloration and rich, haunting song of the Spot-breasted Oriole ( Icterus pectoralis ) makes this species one of my favorite permanent residents in southeastern Florida, even though it is an introduced exotic. How can an introduced species be a favorite among birders? Don’t they compete with native birds? Aren’t introduced species somehow in the wrong for existing where they should not be?
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