Feathers, Fins, and Fur

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2008-12-28T09:59:00.000-08:00

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Feeding Pets in Times of Economic Harship and Poverty - Blog Action Day 2008

2008-10-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

Photo © Aurora Maravert Welcome to Blog Action Day 2008. This year’s theme is Poverty. For Feathers, Fins, and Fur I will be addressing how poor families with pets can find help.Due to economic woes and natural disasters, many families are struggling to make ends meet. One of the concerns they face in providing for their family is providing for the family pet.In some areas, pet food banks have

The Montauk Monster

2008-07-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

There has been quite a buzz generated about the decomposing carcass of a 'monster' that washed up along the shore of Montauk, Long Island. FoxNews called in animal expert Jeff Corwin to explain what the animal might be: If the video does not display, try this LINK Though I have not seen a good picture of this animal up close, based upon what I can see, I am thinking it is more likely a dog or

Foreclosures Make Homeless Pets; Play Games to Help

2008-07-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaI read this beautiful article today, Foreclosures, Homeless Pets and One Remarkable Little Girl.It is about a 10-year old girl that has created two games, backed by sponsors, which give donations of food to homeless pets. Its a remarkable story, and I hope you will read it.Please support her efforts by taking a moment each day to play the games.To feed homeless

Make Firefox 3 Purr-fectly Cute with RedCats

2008-07-24T08:16:00.000-07:00

I have been ‘playing’ with various features of Firefox, as I am currently writing a lot of “How-tos” about Firefox. One of the things I am exploring is the amazing selection of addons available for Firefox. I am like a kid in a candy store!One of my favorite types of addons is themes. I have found two themes for the new Firefox 3 that are animal related, and they are really cute! They are

A New Episode of Simon's Cat: TV Dinner

2008-07-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

Hooray! Another episode of Simon's Cat came out and it is too funny because is it so true!Watch for yourself and see what I mean:Simon's Cat by SimonsCat aka Simon Tofield

When Life Gives You Lemons, Lock Up the Cat

2008-07-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Photo © Kerry A. Adamo I had read somewhere that one thing used to repel cats was orange scent because they don’t like citrus. It didn’t work with our cat, Fuzzy – he always tried to drink my orange juice.He passed away, and later we got Keiko. She has turned out to be like Fuzzy in many ways even though she never knew him. Like him, she enjoys sticking her head into my cups to check out what I

Keeping Pets Safe During July 4th Celebrations

2008-07-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

Photo © Ian Thurston It is that time of year again when fireworks, heat, company, and travel are all part of the weekend plans across America.While making plans for the big holiday weekend, its important to remember pets will have special needs to be addressed, as well. Those tips include keeping them cool and protecting them from the fright of loud fireworks.More information about these great

Florida Man Saves Wild Black Bear from Drowning

2008-06-30T15:51:00.000-07:00

If you saw a 375 pound wild black bear drowning, would you jump in to save him? One Florida man did just that: If the video does not display, click here. On behalf of Feathers, Fins, and Fur, a special thanks goes out to all the people who save, rescue, and protect our feathered, finned, and furry friends.

Do You Think Like a Cat? New Game Show Lets You and Your Cat Prove it

2008-06-29T09:44:00.001-07:00

If this video does not display, click here. If you would like to audition for a new game show for cats and their owners that will be airing this fall, there are eight audition sites around the country from June 14th through August 3rd. Each site only auditions for two days. More information about the game show can be found at the Meow Mix website. Contestants can win one million dollars. The

Funny Cat Games: Smack Tag! I'm It!

2008-06-26T16:44:00.000-07:00

Photo © Chance Agrella We are the humans to two very crazy cats. They are both black and white, female, spayed, and de-clawed (they came that way). Both were adopted from the animal shelter. Both had some 'issues' when we got them that have since been resolved. Keiko is the youngster and about three times the size of Oreo. Keiko is about 1 1/2 years old. Oreo is about 10 years old.It took a

Free Fun Cyber Pet Widgets and Save the Ants Game

2008-06-17T09:04:00.000-07:00

As I was looking up fruit and veggie prints, I came across a blog that had a fun cyber kitty widget on it. When I clicked on the link, it took me to a site with a lot of fun widgets.I have installed three new fun animal widgets here, and have provided links below so you can get your own copy.Maukie, the Virtual Cat Widget (below)Move your mouse onto Maukie for reactions. Move your mouse around

Help the Animal Rescue Site for Free and Get a Free Purple Paw Pin

2008-05-28T18:46:00.000-07:00

I try to remember to do daily clicks at the breast cancer site, and today I noticed other tabs. I clicked on each one, and discovered that each offered the same free click fund raising opportunity as the breast cancer site does.One of the sites is the Animal Rescue Site. All you do is go to the site and click on the button once daily. What is donated from each daily click is .6 bowls of food to

Custom Pet Theme Cakes

2008-05-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

I saw this 4 minute long video from Confetti Cakes, and it was an amazing video to watch. (Sorry, embedding was disabled, so you'll have to go to YouTube to see it)The highly artistic and truly ambitious may find great inspiration from it. Others may just want to use it as a guide for the bakery they hire. *laugh*This video from Sarahlaye contains images of other Confetti Cakes creations, and one

Which Came First: The Gecko or The Egg?

2008-05-17T18:36:00.000-07:00

Photo © Chance Agrella In this amazing story from Australia, a man found a tiny dead gecko inside a chicken egg. The article includes a photo and full explanation for how some think it happened. Based upon basic chicken anatomy, I think that explanation is a lot more plausible than anything else.That must have been one hungry gecko.

Exotic Pets: Some Things to Consider

2008-05-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

For many animal lovers, the thought of being able to be up close and personal with a wild or exotic animal is thrilling. To be able to have one in your own home is enticing to many. But is it a wise thing to do? Exotic pets can be costly, and have special needs. Local laws may prohibit them. Local vets may not be equipped or experienced in dealing with them. Local stores may not have the food

Skateboarding Dog - Viral Video

2008-04-16T18:05:00.000-07:00

This video of a very talented skateboarding Jack Russell Terrier has gone viral, and I am added to the numbers!Video from geoholt3This is not the first video I have seen of a skateboarding animal. I have seen others featuring other dog breeds, and of cats.Tillman the Skateboarding BulldogTillman snowboarding, skateboarding, and more!Skateboarding Cat (cat pushes and rides)Tyson the Skateboarding

Funny YouTube Animal Video - Don't Worry, Be Happy!

2008-04-08T12:21:00.000-07:00

Just a short blog today with a video clip from YouTube featuring funny and touching animal pictures. The background song is Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy".Video from jessicapeanutSome of the pictures made me think of things my own pets have done, or reminded me of experiences I have had with animals in the wild. What memories did the animal pictures evoke for YOU? Please share them in

Wild Dancing Bears!

2008-04-05T20:55:00.000-07:00

This story on FoxNews about bears in the wild captured my attention, and the video was very cute. Its a real story with real footage, but groovy music has been added to the video that makes it just too funny to miss.The whole thing reminded me of this gem from long ago:Thank you Flexz for this great clip!

Cat Care Tips - Safe Cleaning and Cat Radio

2008-04-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

Photo © Aleksandar Momirovic For most of us, our pets are far more than creatures we share our home or property with - they are beloved family members, as well. As such, we search for ways to help them stay healthy, safe, and happy in the environment we create for them.One great set of tips I found online is all about non-toxic cleaning around the house. It uses all cat-friendly, inexpensive

Flying Penguins Discovered and Ice-Racing Dogs Wear Special Skates

2008-04-01T16:59:00.000-07:00

Photo © Joe Targonski A video clip of these and other April Fool's Day hijinks, including a smoking tortoise, may be viewed at the following CNN link.

Endangered Species News: Gray Wolf and Mississippi Gopher Frogs

2008-03-29T09:37:00.000-07:00

Photo by Brian Scott On Friday, the Gray Wolf was removed from the endangered species list. Now they may be shot, hunted, and killed. Read more about it in this CNN article.The Memphis Zoo has been using test tubes to help increase the population of the endangered species of Mississippi Gopher Frogs. This article from MSNBC states that this is the first ever captive breeding of this animal.There

Three Animal Rescue Stories and Operation Baghdad Pups

2008-03-27T21:51:00.000-07:00

Photo by Don Denton In the first animal rescue story, Golden Retriever named Tracy fell through the ice and was rescued by a special ice rescue team. Watch the video from CNN HERE.The second rescue 'tail' is about a military family's cat that disappeared before their transfer out of state. A concerned citizen saw the report on the news, and enlisted the aid of the fire department to find and

Speedy Puzzle-Solving Parrot - Being a 'Bird Brain' is a Winning Trait

2008-03-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

In this short video clip from FoxNews, a parrot named Ten is shown solving a chain puzzle more quickly than her human competitors. Apparently, she can beat most humans at getting the chain pieces separated. She figured out how to do it on her own.

Can 'Dangerous Dogs' Be Saved?

2008-03-26T05:21:00.001-07:00

Photo by Chance Agrella. A video clip from FoxNews features Ceasar Millan, self-proclaimed 'Dog Whisperer', speaking about rehabilitating dogs with 'bad' and oftentimes dangerous behaviors. Watch the clip HERE. More with Mr. Millan and his techniques will be featured on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, March 30, 2008, 8 p.m. et/pt. To see a clip from the National Geographic