Animal Talk

I’m a rock star

Rebecca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:33:05 +0000

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What’s up?

Rebecca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:35 +0000

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Happy Groundhog Day

Rebecca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:09:18 +0000

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Dog’s are family

Rebecca — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:30:20 +0000

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Do Big Cats Purr?

Rebecca — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:25:38 +0000

Do tigers, lions, leopards and other species of big cats purr like domestic cats?
From Big Cat Rescue: www.bigcatrescue.org

A lesson on dog’s from a little boy

Rebecca — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:07 +0000

Copied from A Dog’s Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

… I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform…… the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker ‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.” Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live… He said,”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued, ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do…

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

5 Famous Cats of War

Rebecca — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Cats are often overlooked in the history of military animals, and for the most part, all of our famous wartime cats became so during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, when cats were still very much a part of the naval service – both here in the States and abroad. These were the days when it was essential to have a good ratter/mouser on board to protect the food stores. Like their human counterparts, some cats performed above and beyond their daily service. In other cases, the cats were not official members of the service, but they showed courage under fire, or assisted in the survival of troops on the ground. Here are five cats that stand out for their exceptional wartime actions.

Pictured here, a ship’s cat on the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Encounter, 1914-1918

Dutch Zoo Fits Elephant with Contact Lens

Rebecca — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:44:14 +0000

AP/ Artis Zoo

The vet who fit Win Thida had to practice the procedure with the elephant for weeks.

An elephant at a Dutch zoo has become the first in Europe to be fitted with a contact lens. The pachyderm had injured her eye in a scrap with a fellow elephant, but her caretakers say it will now be able to heal.

What to do when a bird lands on your guitar

Rebecca — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:03 +0000

Josh Williams sings Mordecai at the Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival at Denton Farm Park in Denton, NC on May 5, 2011. During this song, a small bird lands on Josh’s guitar while he’s singing. Watch his reaction as he keeps his cool and finishes the song.

The bird lands on the guitar at about the 2 minute mark.

Adorable Baby Dolphin

Rebecca — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:27:01 +0000

His name is Furia (Fury) ~ A baby dolphin, with its umbilical cord still attached, was found beached in Uruguay. It is now being reared by the NGO, S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina.

A beached baby dolphin, found alive with its umbilical cord still attached, is being hand-reared in Uruguay. The male La Plata dolphin was found and was sent to the non-government wildlife rescue organisation S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina. The Head of S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina, Richard Tesore, has been photographed this week caring for the little mammal – bottle-feeding her and taking her from her small tank at the rescue centre for swims in the sea. It is not the first time Tesore has been pictured with a cute juvenile dolphin – pics of a dolphin rescued in similar circumstances being introduced to a rescued penguin made the news last year. The La Plata Dolphin or Franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) is found in coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. It is a member of the river dolphin group and the only one that actually lives in the ocean and saltwater estuaries, rather than fresh water.

http://www.divinedolphin.com/

Bring it on winter! Bring it on!!

Rebecca — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:24:50 +0000

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