( life / animals / horses ) 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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( life / health / animals / covid ) 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 the article) that had to be shot was black, so of course both Antifa ... read more
( education / science / animals ) "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 l... read more
( education / science / animals ) 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... ... read more
( education / science / animals ) "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... read more
( life / animals / pets / health ) ...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 R... read more
( life / animals / turtles ) 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 down. pic.twitter.... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) 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, bu... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) If this was Denmark, the government would want to kill everyone's dogs. Thank God I'm not Danish. They love killing animals over there. Who can forget this? And then, of course, they killed again. There is something seriously wrong with those people. Go to dog owners SUPPOSEDLY more at risk... read more
( life / animals / birds ) "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 upi.com/OddNews/2020/08/13/Eagle-sends-drone-to-watery-grave-in-brazen-attack-over-Lake-Michigan/2401597342194/... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) See here, here, and/or here."We will not allow our animals to starve. We will not allow them to suffer. Culling would be the kindest and, if this came to pass, this is what we would do, she says. " And here's a place in Colorado you might want to visit and/or donate to.... read more
( life / animals / elephants ) Go to gephardtdaily.com"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..."... read more
( life / help / animals / pets ) A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes." Yahoo News... read more
( life / animals / elephants ) Go to upi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climbs-5-foot-wall-to-steal-mangoes-from-lodge/3411578953055/ An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge...... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) Go to alabama-man-finds-dog-living-life-large-in-prison/Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local pri...... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) Go to girl-volunteered-at-pet-shelter-for-two-days-until-reunited-with-lost-catHannah 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....... read more
( life / animals / elephants ) 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 have resulted in large part from declining demand for ivory in China... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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
( life / animals / horses ) 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
( life / animals / birds ) I got yelled at today... by a quail. I was crossing an empty lot toward the soccer field (for my daughter's soccer game) when I heard squawking. I looked down, and there it was, probably protecting its nest, obviously telling me to get lost. So I did. I am nothing if not considerate.Image copied f... read more
( education / science / animals / language ) Very cool! scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/ UPDATE: The commenters are mostly unconvinced.... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) ...... 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-h/donateSee also: Willie Nelson rescues 70 horses from slaughter... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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/donationsAnd, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use AmazonSmile instead... read more
( life / animals / cats ) I was up a little earlier than usual this morning, which apparently surprised one of the cats in our house. The thing is, we only have one cat. Any more than that is too many. This one -- either a stray or just one of the neighbor's cats, I don't know; either way, it's apparently our cat's buddy -- ... read more
( life / help / advice / animals ) 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
( life / animals / cats ) Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitchFor those who saw that video. But then, who didn't?... read more
( life / animals / cats ) In case you're in the market for a barn cat, this is for you: sacbee.com/2013/08/31/5696395/feral-cats-get-a-second-life-as.html.Maybe other cities near you have a similar program.... read more
( life / animals / turtles ) 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 ... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) "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
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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 donate by clicking here. Thank you.... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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 donate by clicking here. Thank you.... read more
( life / animals / birds ) 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 kitchen, and there was a bird perched on the curtain rod over the back door... read more
( culture / writing / blog / animals ) 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 ... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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 your mark or hoof print. Help others and have a better life just becau... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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 Click below to see how much they've changed since this ... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) 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