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The Hummingbird that Answered My Heart’s Calling by Noelle M. Meade-Izzi

10,000 Birds

From Owls in the Family to Wesley the Owl , the narrative in which a human interacts with another species and learns a bit about life along the way has long been a popular and affecting one. This is a pretty good model of the modern environmental ethic of self-restraint and respectful watching.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

If the experience of handing over that box can be transformative instead of alienating or shaming, there’s a possibility of change. With respect to the stray cat Puck, we eventually learned her name was Jackie. The vet confirmed pain, injury and infection from her life on the streets, common afflictions for stray cats.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Fostering is a wonderful experience. A pet needs time to decompress, to learn trust, to “get over” the shelter experience. As a foster parent, you can set certain guidelines with the rescue group as to what type of animal you prefer. A certain breed, age, sex, temperament, that you think will fit into your home. About Hotel For Dogs.

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