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It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably just buy an actual shoehorn... or a targ... read more
It's South Carolina. They're used to it there.(UPI) Police in South Carolina shared video of an unusual situation that resulted when a studious alligator walked up to a school. The Charleston Police Department said officers responded Tuesday when a gator was spotted walking right outside of Daniel Island Scho... read more
We sold Miracle and got a new mare, TBIRD. /images/t-bird-horse.webp I told the girl to give Miracle 30 days and, if it doesn't work out, we'll take her back. Fingers crossed. harmonyhaven.wo... read more
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. title click for larger image href/images/conspiracy-cow.webp The... 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 because of its very own animal instincts. This particular animal love to dig furrows, pits, a... 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... technocracy.news/to-the-moon-genetic-material-on-6-7-million-earth-s... 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 example, have always been considered our closest cousins, and while we do credit them with being intelligen... 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 thoroughly documented, should we depend on the agency...Read the activistpost.com/2021/03/flea-collars-linked-to-thousands-of-pet-deaths-and-injuries-to-pets-and-humans-epa-still-wont-warn-public... 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 rescues. She sent me this photo today of the back of her Subaru. It's literally turtles all the way ... read more
I love this kind of story! The family made a thorough search. They left a laundry basket of unwashed clothing near the spot they'd last seen Neesha on the chance she'd home in on the familiar scent marker. They even resorted to drones and took to the Internet to ask for help in finding Neesha, but there was s... 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.: sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4051/The-and-039-Worlda... read more
Of course, the deer is now considered to be armed and dangerous. Be on the look-out.
A hunter in the Czech Republic now called Czechia was charged by a deer that snagged his gun on its antlers and fled into the woods with the weapon...
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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.: upi.com/OddNews/2020... read more
: dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8488903/Magnificent-animals-famous-Twycross-Zoo-face-CULLING.htmlhere , twycrosszoo.org/donate/here , and/or facebook.com/TwycrossZoo/here ... 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...: gephardtdaily.com/what-the/ind... 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.: news./mississippi-hotel-lets-guests-foster... read more
The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather.
'This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s,' the Miami National Weathe... 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...: targetblank hrefupi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climb... 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....: targetblank hrefgoodnewsnetwork.... read more
Drove past tennesseesafaripark.comthis place a month ago on my way to tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44719-Activities-NewMadridMissouri.htmlNew Madrid (just because). It looked interesting and is apparently getting search.brave.... read more
In case you were wondering, as I was... Click the image for a larger version titleClick for larger image href/images/meme-alpaca-vs-llama.webp See also, search.brave.com/search?qa... read more
Some good news for a change: sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/elephant-poaching-falls-dramatically-africaelephant-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. ... read more
We just donated to harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue . This recent snowstorm knocked down fencing, along with their shelter. And don't forget these guys: facebook.com/SRFHorsesAdopt-a-horse here or targe... read more
Well, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug /images/joey-on-lap.webpJoey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (there is no fence) when, sure enough, a couple of coyotes start trotting toward us, all casual-like as if out ... read more
A Minnesota couple harnessed their Belgian draft horses to help a semi truck driver whose vehicle was stuck on an icy driveway.: upi.co... read more
UC Davis has been caring for dozens of animals that were displaced or injured in the California wildfires over the past two weeks. /images/cat-injured-2.webp Read, listen o... 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. So I did. I am nothing if not considerate.... read more
I like horses. I like Google maps street view. The two don't like each other. See dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3558028/And-s-Hilarious-moment-rider-thrown-saddle-Google-Street-View-car-causes-animal-bolt-Finland.htmlGoogle Street View car ... read more
Very cool! : newspunch.com/scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/ UPDATE: The commenters are mostly unconvinced.... read more
My sister's Harmony Haven horse rescue and riding therapy operation has a titleHouse the Horses hrefharmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/donation page! I hope you've got some pocket change you can titleHouse the Horses hrefharmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/don... read more
harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: ... 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.
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In case you're in the market for a barn cat, this is for you: petguide.com/blog/cat/in-nyc-feral-felines-get-a-second-chance-at-life-as-working-cats/petguide.com .Maybe other cities near you have a similar program.... 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 because Old Hickory was backed up. I was running late, and there'd be no way to make up time taking my usual rout... read more
You can watch it here: titleclick the image hrefvimeo.com/18194031vimeo.com/18194031 Please donate harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/by clicking here. Thank you.Other sites, articles and pages regardi... 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.: articles.latime... read more
We spent the better part of Friday here at titleHarmony Haven hrefharmonyhaven.wordpress.comHarmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue in titleCottonwood CA hrefmaps.google.com/maps?q40.331726,-122.413702&num1&sll40.331278,-122.413759&sspn0.006295,0.00... read more
Please donate harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations/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. /images/harmony-haven-hor... read more
Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch /images/joey-sitting-on-sunny.webpthe 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 kitchen, and there was a bird perched on the c... 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 he lay there half in the water, half out. It was only three feet long, but I didn't know if it was ... read more
We welcome all the visitors and students to harmonyhaven.wordpress.comour 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 your mark or hoof print. Help others and have a bette... 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. -- Jeannie, 2008 /images/harmony-haven-2.webp... read more
My sister and her daughter have started a harmonyhaven.wordpress.comtherapeutic riding and horse rescue! Don't forget to donate by clicking on the DONATE button. Please donate paypal.com/donate?token7XVYaUW-jXVKSikbOJpwOIBRcDI5VBHcLiKnJe0umxc3wtTwasnTuMfdP4H67eiw... read more