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Aug 05 2008

The Daily Coyote Book, Blog

Published by jsfarmer under Adoption, Behavior, Dog Books

One of my favorite blogs, one where I get my daily dose of wilderness, is The Daily Coyote.
Granted, it’s not about a dog per see, but the way Shreve Stockton writes about her experience living in a one-room cabin in Wyoming with her cat, Eli, and her unexpected companion, Charlie the coyote, is one of the [...]

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Aug 04 2008

Golden Retriever Helps Raise Tiger Cubs

Published by jsfarmer under Adoption, Breed, Feeding, Health, News

The Golden Retriever is one of those quintessential dogs. They’ve got big hearts and gentle demeanors, so it’s no wonder that the breed is so darn popular.
The latest news only makes this sweet, dreamy dog seem even more appealing.
A Golden at a southeast Kansas zoo recently adopted three tiger cubs abandoned by their mother. It [...]

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Jul 28 2008

Wanted: Sock Dog

Published by jsfarmer under Adoption, Greta

I want one. I have to have one. And, of course, I want one that looks like my greyhound, Greta.
Ever since I saw these adorable dogs in The Bark magazine (July/August), I have been obsessing.
They are made by Stacey Hsu and sold in her ETSY shop. In addition to “adopting” pre-made dogs, she also makes [...]

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Jul 18 2008

Animal Planet Expo: Coming Soon To a City Near You

The Animal Planet Expo hits Salt Lake City, Utah, July 19 and 20, and is sure to be lots of fun for both two- and four-legged animals.
The FREE Expo features:

Animal House / R.O.A.R. for Wildlife, where you can get up close and personal with live animals.

Bug House, where you can experience the world of butterflies, [...]

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Jun 18 2008

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Published by jsfarmer under Adoption, News, Rescue

Friday, June 20, is Take Your Dog to Work Day. First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs.
This annual event via Pet Sitters International encourages employers to experience the value [...]

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May 06 2008

Be Kind to Animals Week

This week is American Humane Association’s “Be Kind to Animals Week®”.
Be Kind to Animals Week, observed May 4 through 10 this year, is the oldest event in the nation to celebrate the companionship, friendship and love that animals bring into people’s lives.
Animal shelters throughout the country hold special events during this week to raise awareness about [...]

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Apr 07 2008

Puppy Mills: Bad For Everyone

 
I’m a major animal nut. I try to help every animal I encounter, I’m a rescue/adoption advocate, and, a long time ago, I even thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (I worked for a vet hospital for a total of two days, then I quit because I was constantly crying).
I’m also the type of person who [...]

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Mar 31 2008

Lost & Found

Published by jsfarmer under Adoption, Animal Control, Found, Greta, Lost

This past weekend I found not one but two loose dogs, and while some may not think their stories have happy endings, I disagree.
First, let me explain that I am not one of those people. You know, the ones who can nonchalantly walk/drive by a loose dog in the street or on the side of [...]

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Mar 25 2008

How to Save a Life

Published by jsfarmer under ASPCA, Adoption, Breed, Greta, Greyhounds, Rescue, SPCA

I am a big advocate of rescuing/adopting animals, and I have always adopted cats from the ASPCA group in my area.
But when it comes to dogs, although I did adopt a mutt many years ago from the same SPCA, this time around, I wanted to be more selective.
I did some research, and decided on the [...]

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