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For The Joy Of Animals: Mouse Maid

03/24/1906/3/19
Linda Anselmi
1
Apparently, Cinderella isn't the only one with a mouse helper. So Handy and compact -- may be having a mouse maid will become the next little thing...
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Mule Deer Shows Some Tough Love

08/31/1808/31/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

This mother mule deer in Arizona, doting and attentive just a week before, warns her young buck away. Why?

It turns out she is pregnant with a new fawn, and that she’s taught the year-old buck all she can about … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Turkey Bobbing

12/24/1502/29/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Turkey bobbing anyone?

We take an all hands — and paws — approach to prepping for our christmas feast.   Do you have plenty of helping hands and paws at your house?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

and 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

~~~

You can find … Read more...

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Success In An Elusive F2 at The Knoxville Zoo

10/15/1406/23/16
Heather D
5

Once upon a time, an interesting species of turtle became extinct. Last seen in 1908, the Arakan Forest Turtle, Heosemys depressa, disappeared and was never seen again. (This seems like a sad story, but stick with me.)

About 100 … Read more...

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Visitors @ My Window

10/8/1401/6/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

I have cats. So, when I heard a “thud” at the window, I assumed it was one of my furry kids batting at a bug or fly that had somehow gotten into the house.

When both cats appeared from opposite … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Nature’s Ball Return

08/19/1312/13/16
Linda Anselmi
2
A dog with a ball but no one to throw...
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For The Joy Of Animals: Gambolling Cows

04/11/1208/31/20
Linda Anselmi
12
Thoughts of spring usually bring to mind sunshine and rain; budding trees and daffodils; baby animals and -- gambolling cows? Read More...
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For The Joy Of Animals: Barking Dog Choir

01/22/1210/19/15
Linda Anselmi
7
If only
the ringing of the doorbell
or the spotting of an "intruder"
prompted this response
from the "Barker Sisters"
at my house...


##… Read more...

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Eating Like A Piglet

11/18/1103/4/16
Linda Anselmi
0

We’ve always been told “eating like a pig” was bad…

But who knew eating like a piglet could be so darn cute!

~

~

There is just something seriously adorable about a baby pig.

I don’t know if it is … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Multi-Purpose Monsters

10/1/1111/16/20
Linda Anselmi
4

Here is a helpful tip to consider as you make your Halloween purchases: multi-purpose monsters are always a wise investment.

Particularly when, with an inadvertent flick of a switch, the monster has the power to both clear and clean a … Read more...

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For The Joy Of Animals: Wild British Humor

01/22/1110/6/20
Linda Anselmi
4

What can I say, this just makes me smile every single time I view it.  Seriously, do you have any doubt that if animals could talk, they would also have a wild British humor?

Enjoy more BBC Walk on the … Read more...

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Ground Rules for Pets and Humans

11/8/0912/14/18
Linda Anselmi
0

As all who share their home with pets know, they rule. In an effort to reclaim your domain and walk in harmony together, these ground rules might help. (This was emailed to me.  Author unknown.  Hattip to BGD.)

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