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2008/5/16 Happy endanger species day! Hey, did you know today’s a holiday? That’s right: it’s Endangered Species Day, 5/16/08, a national celebration to spread awareness about all our planet’s wildlife, fish, and plants—including the beloved polar bear—that are threatened with extinction. It’s also a great day to take action to help save them. One of the most important actions of all? Spreading the word. More... 0

2008/5/12 Caw to art! #17. Reminder. Caw to art! is an effort to showcase animals and pets in an ARTFUL manner. More... 0

2008/5/12 Pets on lap while driving may soon be a no-no in Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—Pull over and put down the dog. A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving and getting caught can net a $35 fine. The bill passed the Assembly on a 44-11 vote on Monday, and heads to the Senate. More... 2

2008/5/12 Australian pokes shark in eye to survive mauling. SYDNEY, Australia (AP)—An Australian swimmer says he survived a mauling by a 16-foot shark by wrestling with the beast, finally getting free by poking it in the eye. More... 0

2008/5/12 $2,500 HSUS reward. Dog killings. The HSUS Offers Reward In Lincoln County, Mont. Dog Killings. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for killing at least nine dogs in the Libby, Troy and Eureka areas of Montana over the past five weeks. More... 0

2008/4/8 Caw to art! #16. Reminder. Caw to art! is an effort to showcase animals and pets in an ARTFUL manner. More... 0

2008/4/1 Congressional hearing tomorrow: Kempthorne hides, Center testifies. The Bush administration’s refusal to list the polar bear as an endangered species took a bizarre turn last week when Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne refused to testify at tomorrow’s Senate hearing. More... 0

2008/3/31 Caw to art! #15 alert! Caw to art! is an effort to showcase animals and pets in an ARTFUL manner. A photograph, fine art, a scribble, sculpture. A poem, a monologue, a short story, motion. More... 1

2008/3/17 Dolphin appears to guide whales to sea WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)—Most days, Moko the bottlenosed dolphin swims playfully with humans at a New Zealand beach. But this week, it seems, Moko found his mojo. Witnesses described Wednesday how they saw the dolphin swim up to two stranded whales and guide them to safety. More... 3

2008/3/17 Tiny Iowa town rescinds $5 cat bounty DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)—Cat haters, never mind: The tiny town of Randolph has rescinded a $5 bounty on feral feline. 0

2008/3/17 Nucaraquan’s celebrate mass for dogs. MASAYA, Nicaragua (Reuters)—Hundreds of dogs, many dressed as babies or clowns, were taken to celebrate mass in this Nicaraguan town on Sunday, an annual ritual where the owners pray for their pets to be cured or avoid falling ill. More... 0

2008/2/26 Spay day USA. 2/26. Per the Humane Society (HSUS) there are many activities happening Tuesday, Feb. 26—the 14th annual Spay Day USA! More... 0

2008/2/25 On-air cockroach gets TV crew fired. TURKMENISTAN—Turkmenistan president Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedo sacked 30 TV employees after viewers of the 9 p.m. news program complained about an unscheduled appearance of … a cockroach. More... 0

2008/2/25 Woman says dog saved her life with Heimlich Manuever. DAYTON, Ohio—a woman says her life was saved by her 4-year-old Shih Tzu, Chewie when he “performed” the Heimlich maneuver on her. More... 0

2008/2/19 The HSUS offers reward in Indianapolis horse shooting. The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting death of ­a 29-year-old quarter horse, who was found dead in the back yard of an Indianapolis woman’s home. More... 0

2008/2/11 Court rejects timber industry attack on threatened seabird. WASHINGTON DC—On February 5 the courts thwarted the timber industry’s latest attack on the marbled murrelet. More... 1

2007/11/23 P&G partners with NBC Universal to launch pet site. CINCINNATI and NEW YORK—Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc. (PGP) and NBC Universal Digital Media (NBCU) today announced the launch of a new website for dog and cat owners —Petside.com. More... 0

2007/11/16 Responsible Pet Owners Alliance: SAN ANTONIO. We need your help to get objectionable provisions of the San Antonio Chapter 5 Animal Ordinance Revision removed. More... 0

2007/11/13 Man gets 6 months for killing wife’s kitten. A BITTER husband who killed his wife’s kitten by putting it in a tumble drier is starting a six-month jail sentence. More... 0

2007/11/13 Woman asks to keep miniature horse in apartment. Wants Animal To Pull Her Wheelchair. Montpelier, VT—Patty Cooper’s landlord normally welcomes tenants who use animals to help them get around, such as guide dogs for the blind. More... 0




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Archive for October, 2007

Chicago Animal Crimes Unit Receives 2007 Humane Law Enforcement Award.

Posted in Issues/Opinions, Law, News on October 15th, 2007 by hesso

Chicago Animal Crimes Unit Receives 2007 Humane Law Enforcement Award.

Other honorees include: Fulton County (GA), Los Angeles County, Mecklenburg County (VA). Read the rest of this entry »

Blog action day. October 15, 2007.

Posted in Endangered, Issues/Opinions on October 15th, 2007 by PM

On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind–the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way. Woof! Meow! Squawk! Whinny! Talk!

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When PM thinks of the environment we think about the relationship between humankind, animals, the environment. Humankind, we the people, exercise control over our environment like never before. As our control grows so do our choices. We can make things worse: or better. A good choice would be to spread the word about Blog Action Day. Another would be to share words of wisdom, a story, an image, or environmental resources in comments.

The bold look.

Posted in Bless animals on October 15th, 2007 by PM

This post celebrates World Animal Day and Bless the Animals. Follow the links to learn more about PM’s initiative which started on October 4.

Ad reads: “As I See It, #2 in a photographic series by Erwin Olaf. A revolutionary Smart Devide kitchen sink with a low 4″devider. A blue-ribbon design. Perfect for long-handled pots and pans and “hot dogs.”"

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Photographer: Erwin Olaf Client: Kohler Ad placed in Wired Magazine 15-10

This post was placed in response to the World Animal Day 2008 initiative. All images can be seen at Bless Animals.

Silly Sid. Sand shark.

Posted in Artworks, Humor on October 13th, 2007 by Robbay

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Dog 1. Cat 0.

Posted in Mammals, News on October 12th, 2007 by hesso

Dog 1. Cat 0.

Dog saves family from fire. Cat blamed. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ark. #160.

Posted in Oddly enough on October 12th, 2007 by hesso

This event appears to have started on 24 September 2004! Cats, Dogs, Spiders and ? every Friday? Nah, does not add up. But! The author will post links to sites that have Friday photos of their chosen animals as he/she sees them(no photoshops and no humans).

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Image from Dorling Kindersley

The bloggers gather on the banks Of the Chattahoochee. Yes, the Friday Ark sets sail once again, this time on its 160th voyage. Go check it out at the Modulator.

Hippo’s. Gorilla’s. Poachers. Virunga National Park.

Posted in Issues/Opinions, Mammals on October 12th, 2007 by PM

PM just received a request from “Animals as Friends” to raise awareness of a troublesome issue. The killing of animals for money. Possibly people are killed too. The troubled location is the Virunga National Park, Africa.

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Please take the time to visit Animals as Friends as well as spread the word, offer advice, or more. Thank you.

Would you DNA test your pet?

Posted in Issues/Opinions, Mammals, Questions on October 10th, 2007 by hesso

Would you DNA test your pet?

Want to know what breeds make up your mutt/kitty? Read the rest of this entry »

Animal/Nature artist exhibit.

Posted in Artworks, News on October 10th, 2007 by ronnifairy

I would just like to share my upcoming on-line painting exhibit featuring some animal and nature paintings. I have a whimsical, fun style you may enjoy. The exhibit’s virtual opening is on Saturday, September 13. There will also be original line drawings for sale of dog art (my specialty) and a link to my etsy shop that carries my book, For The Love of Dog. Please stop by on Saturday at ronniannhall.com

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Community Under the Sea, acrylic on canvas, 11×14 framed
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Lucy, acrylic on masonite board, 12×14

Thanks! Ronni Ann Hall, Designing Fairy

American Humane Association is 130.

Posted in News on October 9th, 2007 by hesso

American Humane Association is 130.

Denver—American Humane Association Today Celebrates 130 Years Of Protecting Children and Animals. Read the rest of this entry »


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