While I’m generally a big fan of marsupials , opossums (sometimes incorrectly called “possums” here in the Western Hemisphere) are pretty far down on my list of favorites after kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and koalas (but definitely before moles).
Nevertheless, should I or any of you be…
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The circus is coming to town but five Northern California animal outreach and rescue organizations (and at least one pet blogger) are hoping Bay Area residents will find their family entertainment elsewhere.
The Marin Humane Society, East Bay SPCA, Humane Society Silicon Valley and the…
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I’ll admit to eating pork, but only on rare occasions for three main reasons: 1. My father had a pet pig when he was a kid; 2. Pigs are incredibly intelligent beings and have been touted as the smartest (and cleanest) domestic animals in the world; and, 3. I am a sucker for those cute, pink…
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Pets are considered bona fide family members, so it makes sense that more and more pet lovers are designing their homes with their furry friends in mind. And according to a recent New York Times article , people aren’t content to limit themselves to the usual (yawn) bowl-and-bed routine anymore….
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The bodacious Bunny Art Show & Adoption event is tomorrow afternoon and is not to be missed!
More than a dozen well-known Bay Area artists and 10 art students have created 45 original portraits of the East Bay Rabbit Rescue ‘s adorable and adoptable bunnies to help raise awareness for rescued…
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Thinking of checking your pets on your next summer flight? After checking out this sad bit of news, you may want to think again.
Seven puppies have died after flying in the cargo hold of an American Airlines jet.
According to The Associated Press , American Airlines said it contacted the…
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Inspired by the surprising statistic that nearly 1,000 cases of pet arson are reported every year, a few weeks ago I wrote about Lucy, the dog denied cake who set her house ablaze.
Now meet four other notorious pyro pets and the crimes that made them famous, compiled by the American Kennel…
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Summer travel is in full swing. But are your pets invited to join in the fun? According to a recent TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,200 U.S. travelers, 61% of pet owners traveled with their pets last year, but many (66%) had difficulty finding top-notch, pet-friendly places to stay.
What did…
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There’s never been a better time to adopt a furry family member. Come out this weekend to 250 Florida Street to help the San Francisco SPCA meet its goal of finding new, happy homes for AT LEAST 72 animals in 72 hours, beginning today, July 30 through Sunday, August 1.
Take advantage of…
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While I’m generally a big fan of marsupials , opossums (sometimes incorrectly called “possums” here in the Western Hemisphere) are pretty far down on my list of favorites after kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and koalas (but before moles).
Nevertheless, should I or any of you be called upon to…
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