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Pet Abandonment: How Do You Give Up Your Pet? - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
Our pets become such an important part of our lives. Many times we view them more as family members than as pets. When circumstances force us to change our lifestyles, it may become necessary to consider giving up a beloved pet. It is never an easy decision, but if you're forced to make it, be... ( added 360 days ago.)

"Twilight" Star Goes Team Jacob! Kristen Stewart's Wolf-Dog Pet - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
For all those young girls who fight over the two heartthrobs in the " Twilight " movie series, it's either " Team Edward " or " Team Jacob. " Maybe they should follow the lead of actress Kristin Stewart, who plays Bella. While her character may vacillate back and forth between the Vampire and the... ( added 70 days 20 hours ago.)

Talk to the Animals: Apple's iPad Could Let Dolphins Communicate with Humans - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
You love your new iPad, and you haunt the iTunes store looking for the latest cool apps to install on it. How about one that will let you communicate with dolphins? No, it's not a game, and it's definitely not a joke. Jack Kassewitz is a dolphin researcher. He's also the president of Global... ( added 79 days 20 hours ago.)

Teach Pet Responsibility to Children by Adopting a Virtual Pet - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
Your kids are begging you for a pet. Your landlord doesn't allow them, or you have allergies to pet dander, or you don't believe your kids are responsible enough to handle a pet, so you say no. They're crushed and continue fighting for their right to own a pet. The tension grows, tempers flare.... ( added 165 days 9 hours ago.)

Dolphin Slaughter in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan - Ric O'Berry and The Cove - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
I had no idea this was happening. I had heard about the alleged abuse of the animals at sea aquariums and depending on who you believe, it may or may not be happening. I thought that with all the laws in place protecting animals, cruel treatment couldn't be more than an isolated incident. But... ( added 178 days 18 hours ago.)

Bobcat Captured in Houston, Texas Parking Garage - Jane Webb⁽³¹⁾
Downtown Houston, Texas is not where you would expect to see a bobcat, unless it was in captivity, but today, one visited the concrete jungle. The young animal was mistaken for a large domestic cat at first, but soon watchers realized it was indeed a bobcat. To capture the animal, BARC... ( added 190 days 22 hours ago.)

Sea World, Orlando Trainer Killed by Whale - Are Captive Whales Dangerous? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
February 24, 2010 started out like any other day at Sea World, but things turned deadly for Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at Sea World, Orlando. Reports vary, with some saying Brancheau slipped into the tank and others saying Tilikum, the 12,000 pound killer whale pulled her into the pool.... ( added 196 days 6 hours ago.)

PETA and a Punxsutawney Phil - A Robot Groundhog for Groundhog's Day? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
Until today, I never gave it a second thought. Poor Punxsutawney Phil - what he goes through! He is kept in captivity, brought out before TV cameras and loud crowds each year on February 2nd (a torturous event) and is whisked away, never to be heard from for another year, though millions applaud... ( added 224 days 23 hours ago.)

What's a Liger? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
What do you get when you mix a male Lion and a female tiger? A liger. That is true. A liger looks kind of like a lion, but with spotty stripes, or stripes that are interrupted. The most famous of ligers is Hercules, supposedly weighing in at half a ton. According to an email circulating, Hercules... ( added 230 days 18 hours ago.)

Vacancy on Pier 39: San Francisco Sea Lions Population Drops Drastically - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
Last year my wife and I took our first trip to San Francisco. One of the more memorable sights was Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf. The manmade wooden docks were full of sea lions of all sizes, from mere babies to huge adults. Watching the younger sea lions play fight and knock each other off the... ( added 252 days 23 hours ago.)

Giving A Dog or Cat for Christmas - How to Select the Right Pet - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
Thinking about getting a dog, cat or other pet for someone special this Christmas? An animal is a popular gift item at Christmas, but not necessarily a smart one. But who can resist those cute puppy dog eyes at Christmas? There are reasons not to buy a pet as a Christmas gift. I'll list a few of... ( added 278 days 7 hours ago.)

Pet Therapy - What Is It and How Can My Pet Become Certified for Pet Therapy? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
The role our pets play in our lives is not easily measured, though sometimes a pet's presence may mean the difference between life and death to its human. We've all heard of service animals, but how about therapy pets? These animals (and their humans) earn a certification which allows the... ( added 295 days 3 hours ago.)

Should I Microchip My Pet? Mircochips - What They Are and How They Work - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
Choosing to get a microchip implant is becoming a popular option for owners of dogs, cats, horses or any other animal which is part of a household. Questions have arisen about the safety and effectiveness of the chip. The first thing we need to know is what they are. The microchip used in... ( added 311 days 5 hours ago.)

Pet Blessings Bestowed in October - How Can I Get My Pet Blessed? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
On or around October 4th, pet blessings will be bestowed by some Catholic and Interfaith Clergy. St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Animals and the ceremonies will be held near the date of his death, well, almost 800 years later. To invoke a blessing means to ask or speak special... ( added 345 days 3 hours ago.)

Does A Sugar Glider Make A Good Pet? What Is A Sugar Glider? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
What exactly is a sugar glider? Wikipedia defines a sugar glider as a small marsupial native to Australia, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago. Over the years it has been introduced into Tasmania and is gaining popularity as a pet in the United States. They are small, no more than 7.5 inches long... ( added 349 days 18 hours ago.)

Help! I'm Allergic to My Pet! - Jane Webb⁽³¹⁾
So you think you might be allergic to Fluffy or Fido? Does that mean you have to give up your pet? Probably not, but you may need to change a few things in your home. What exactly are you allergic to? You aren't actually allergic to your pet or even its fur, but proteins found in your... ( added 356 days 22 hours ago.)

Owning a Pet May Improve Your Health and Help You Live Longer! - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
You love your pet, right? They are your favorite non-human companion. They hike with you, curl up on your feet and keep them warm, protect you and your family and may help you live a long life. Did you catch that last part? Research from many different sources is producing statistics showing the... ( added 359 days 1 hour ago.)

Chupacabra May Be a Coyote! Real or Not? CNN and KHOU Videos Let You Decide - Jane Webb⁽³¹⁾
Chupacabra stories abound and a new rash of them are hot on the Internet right now. The questions remains: Is a chupacabra, as it is described in the stories, real or not? Has someone with a vivid imagination seen a coyote or other predatory animal and fueled the mythical fire? The latest... ( added 1 year 6 days ago.)

Animal CSI? Forensic Science For Animals at University of Florida - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
The University of Florida recently announced a new course. The class is an Animal Crime Scene Workshop or animal forensics. If you are a viewer of Animal Planet's Animal Cops programs, you may be thinking it is about time! Crimes against animals is taking on a new importance in many cities.... ( added 1 year 15 days ago.)

What Is A Greenland Shark? - Jane Webb⁽³¹⁾
Thanks to the Internet and Cable TV, we are given the opportunity to observe and learn information about species that previously most of us have never heard of. The Greenland Shark is one such animal. The Greenland Shark inhabits the deep waters of the North Atlantic near Greenland and... ( added 1 year 59 days ago.)

What You Need to Do BEFORE Bringing Home a New Pet - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
" HAPPY BIRTHDAY! " Everyone gathers around the birthday girl as Mom and Dad pull out the big surprise present. " It's a puppy! " she squeals in delight. " I'll love it forever! " Oohs and aahs are uttered as the puppy, with a big pink ribbon around its neck, plays and scampers and barks. That... ( added 1 year 92 days ago.)

Another Montauk Monster Found - What Is It? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
A second Montauk Monster has washed ashore in New York. According to reports, the carcass was found by a couple in Southold, New York, May 6, 2009. This animal, reportedly resembles the one found last summer, having what looks like a beak and 4 legs. Nicky Papers has run a blog following news... ( added 1 year 117 days ago.)

Banana Boat Rat - Truth or Fiction? - Jane Webb⁽³¹⁾
The last couple of days a popular search on Google has been for a Banana Boat Rat. People have been scouring the Internet to find out information on this animal but are coming up with zero information. This story seems as viral as swine flu! It is a real animal? Does anyone know anything about... ( added 1 year 125 days ago.)

Lost or Missing Pet? Use the Internet to Help Find It! - Danny Davids⁽⁴⁰⁾
It happens to even the most caring and careful of pet owners. An open gate in the back yard; a large, freshly-dug hole under the privacy fence; an old, frayed leash that snaps after that last extra tug. In a matter of seconds, your family pet is gone, taken off to who knows where. Your pet has... ( added 1 year 137 days ago.)

Bullfighting - Sport? Or Animal Cruelty? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴²⁸⁾
You don't hear about bullfighting much anymore. Most, in the US, anyway, consider it barbaric and cruel treatment of the animals. But, as with most sports, the element of conquering, defeating, even killing has an appeal that too many cannot resist. Growing up I heard about running with the... ( added 1 year 142 days ago.)

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