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We sold Miracle and got a new mare, TBIRD. I told the girl to give Miracle 30 days and, if it doesn't work out, we'll take her back. Fingers crossed.
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Hurray for the cows! Showing more backbone than most humans, as evidenced by the latter allowing themselves to be pressured into getting one of these unnecessary (and unwise) covid shots. The one cow (mentioned at the bottom of th... read more
Australian echidnas are one of the only two types of mammals that lay eggs for babies, and despite their spiky appearance, they're rather adorable. Thankfully, the native Australian echidna has become part of the solution beca... read more
Extinction insurance for planet earth is envisioned by sending sperm and egg samples from 6.7 million species to the moon for safekeeping. How could earth species be destroyed to require a backup? Genetic modification gone... here ... read more
Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for exa... read more
...from China, where they can monitor individuals down to the square inch, but cannot enforce safety laws at factories (or germ warfare labs). Go figure. If we can't depend on the EPA to warn the public about something so th... read more
My mom is retired, & she spends her winters volunteering at a sea turtle rescue center in south Texas. The cold snap is stunning the local turtles & they're doing a lot of... read more
A lonely elephant at a zoo in Pakistan is finally moving to an animal sanctuary where he will be able to socialize with other elephants.
Go to sunnyskyz.com
UPDATE: See also first friend in 8 years... read more
"Michigan state officials said a drone that was mapping shoreline erosion in the Upper Peninsula was sent to a "watery grave" in a "brazen attack" by a bald eagle." Go to ... read more
See here, here, and or here. We will not allow our animals to starve. We will not allow them to suffer. Culling wo... read more
Officials with an Indian railway company said they have started using the recorded sound of buzzing bees to keep elephants from wandering onto the tracks...
Go to gephardtdaily.com... read more
This is so great!
A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes.
Yahoo News... read more
An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge...
Go to upi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climbs-5-foot-wall-to-steal-mangoes-from-lodge/3411578953055... read more
Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years-at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering....
Go to girl-volunteered-at-pet-shelter-for-two-days-until-reunited-with-lost-c... read more
Some good news for a change: elephant-poaching-falls-dramatically-africa Elephant poaching in Africa has dropped significantly from a peak in 2011, according to a new analysis of annual surveillance data. The progress seems to h... read more
We just donated to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue. This recent snowstorm knocked down fencing, along with their shelter. And don't forget these guys: Adopt-a-horse here or here... read more
A Minnesota couple harnessed their Belgian draft horses to help a semi truck driver whose vehicle was stuck on an icy driveway. Horses-pull-stuck-semi... read more
I got yelled at today... by a quail. I was crossing an empty lot toward the soccer field (for my daughter's game) when I heard squawking. I looked down, and there it was, protecting its nest, obviously telling me to get lost.
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I like horses. I like Google maps street view. The two don't like each other. See Google Street View car... read more
Very cool! scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/ UPDATE: The commenters are mostly unconvinced.... read more
...... and riding therapy operation now has a GoFundMe page! I hope you've got some pocket change you can donate. Thanks. Here's the link (in case you missed the first two, above) :)gofundme.com/Facebook-harmony... read more
Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations... read more
Just 'cuz you cut off its head... don't assume it's harmless. Chef dies after spitting cobra he was cooking bit him on the hand ... 20 minutes after he had cut its head off. See Chef-dies-spitting-cobra-cooking... read more
In case you're in the market for a "barn cat," this is for you: petguide.com.Maybe other cities near y... read more
Probably. You never know about these things. Anyway, I had forgotten to buy cat food and that is what allowed me to be there in time to save a life. Taking my daughter to school this morning, I had to turn south on Nolensville Rd b... read more
You can watch it here: Please donate by clicking here. Thank you.... read more
These are no hounds. These are highly trained detection dogs used by biologists to canvass for animals, scat, rare plants and invasive weeds that are easily missed by humans. Go to A nose for wild things... read more
We spent the better part of Friday here at Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue in Cottonwood, CA. My sister and her family run it. Feel free to make a donation! Here's a 4-minute amateur video. Please dona... read more
Please donate by clicking here. Thank you. We are always trying to raise money so we can build a barn for our wonderful horses. Some of the horses are older and need more shade or storm protection to be comfortable. Please... read more
Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch the cat Sunny had brought something inside because, while still half asleep, I heard her banging around outside of the bedroom somewhere. Anyway, I walked into the kit... read more
I almost stepped on a snake as Elizabeth and I came out of the creek. Yes, we were in the creek. Anyway, I yelled, "Aaaah" when he slithered past me toward her and into the water.
She wanted to get a better look at him as ... read more
We welcome all the visitors and students to our center, Harmony Haven. Our mission statement: We rescue and rehabilitate horses so they can rescue and rehabilitate the people who need them most. It's all about leaving you... read more
We have started our non-profit organization in Cottonwood. Harmony Haven Therapy Riding and Horse Rescue. We will add you to our mailing list if you want updates (we now have 3 horses for our riders). Hope to hear from everyone. - ... read more
My sister and her daughter have started a therapeutic riding and horse rescue! Don't forget to donate by clicking on the DONATE button. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you.... read more
