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Monday, November 10, 2014

Massive, Multicolored Lobster Fetches $95,000


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56-pound crustacean dubbed 'the god of lobsters' during an intense bidding war at a Chinese fish market; 'I couldn’t believe it when the price just kept going up'

A Chinese fisherman must have thought it was his lucky day recently when he hauled from the depths a gigantic tropical rock lobster.

But Zheng Lee Pan he could not have imagined how lucky the catch would turn out to be.

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What to Do If You See a Pet Left Out in the Cold


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Cold weather can be deadly for pets. As the temperature plummets in many parts of the country, The Humane Society of the United States sees a marked increase in the number of complaints about dogs and cats who have been left outside with no food or shelter.

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Seattle's Live Hawk Mascot Flew into Stands and Landed on a Fan's Head


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Who says the ‘Hawks never go astray at home?

Despite having the best home-field advantage in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks had a major mishap on Sunday when Taima, the team’s longtime live hawk mascot, took an impromptu detour into the stands and landed on the head of a fan.

Big ups to the gentleman’s poise upon the sneak hawk attack. Whereas others (such as myself) would have flipped out and run away like a cartoon character being attacked by a swarm of bees, this guy played it cool, ducking his head and waiting for the bird’s inevitable departure.

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There Are Many Benefits to Adopting a Senior Pet from a Shelter or Rescue Organization: Gratitude and Loyalty of the Animal for the Remaining Years of its Life, Are Two of Them


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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and there are many benefits to adopting one of these seniors that have ended up in shelters through no fault of their own. Sadly, some owners surrender a senior pet to a shelter just because the pet is old and the owner no longer wants to take care of the pet. Senior pets do require more visits to the veterinarian sometimes with a large cost, but most are still healthy into later years.

Surrendering a senior pet often ends in euthanasia for an animal that still has many years of life ahead. Happily, there are now rescue organizations that recognize that senior pets still have a lot of love to give and more senior pets are now being rescued, fostered, and finally adopted into new homes.

There are many benefits to adopting a senior pet from a shelter or rescue organization.

A senior pet is already mellowed with good behavior from having lived in a home for many years.

Senior pets are less destructive than a puppy.

A pet parent can often find a purebred senior pet that has been surrendered to a shelter.

The best benefit that comes from adopting a senior pet is that you become a hero to the animal and you receive the gratitude and loyalty of the animal for the remaining years of its life.

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A New Threat To Polar Bears Makes It Hard for Them to Find Mates


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Polar bears can smell their way to love. The animals leave scent markings—made either by sweat glands on the bottom of their feet or by urine—to find other bears looking for a love match.

But all that could be changing as a warming climate melts the ice habitat the bears depend on for their survival.

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Texas Officer Saves Dog's Life Twice


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The first time officer Aaron Morgan, from Pantego, Texas, saved Ginger’s life, was back in September when he was off duty, visiting relatives in Arlington, Texas. The rookie officer heard the yelps of a dog and when he peeked through the fence, he found a young boy beating, choking and kicking the tan color, seven-month-old dog.

He called area police and immediately a squad car was dispatched to the location. The dog’s owner surrendered the pet, and Ginger was sent to the Arlington Animal Shelter.

Morgan believed Ginger would soon find a loving forever home, after all the pet was cute and very young, but on October 30th, 2014, the police officer learned Ginger was on death row. Time was up and no one had come forward to take this beautiful dog home.

The rookie cop couldn’t accept he had saved the young dog from one bad situation just to have the dog land in another, therefore the very next morning he showed up at the shelter to adopt and save the dog.

“It wasn’t fair to let this dog be euthanized,” Morgan told the Star-Telegram. “It wasn’t fair to take it out of one situation and then say ‘Sorry, this is where your road ends.’ ”

Ginger found a loving forever home with Morgan and to start a new life, the dog received a new name. Ginger is now called Duke.

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A Hospital Bent Their Rules To Grant A Dying Man's Last Wish To See His Dog, And Nobody Expected What Happened Next (Video)


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When James Wathern was admitted into a Kentucky hospital, his health was declining quickly and he was thought to not have much time left. Social workers who were talking with Wathern discovered that his dying wish was to see his dog, Bubba.

Although the hospital has a strict no-pets policy, they decided to bend the rules and tracked down his beloved elderly Chihuahua at his foster home.

Their reunion was emotional and heartwarming, and was luckily caught on tape! They report that Wathern’s health is steadily improving, and that now Wathern, as well as Bubba, are eating regularly and seem less depressed.

The healing power of animals is nothing to be laughed at. The hospital says they are now revisiting their no-pets policy after witnessing his improvements.

See their adorable reunion below.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Lakeland Boxer Gives Birth to Near Record Litter of Puppies


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Now here's some real puppy love.

A boxer from Polk County named Roxy has given birth to 14 puppies. It's oh-so-close to a world record. The Lakeland dog missed it by 1 boxer puppy.

To put this in perspective, boxers on average give birth to six puppies in a litter. Roxy was in labor for 12 hours.

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Unexpected Complexity in a Spider's Tiny Brain


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Here is something to keep arachnophobes up at night.

The inside of a spider is under pressure, like the air in a balloon, because spiders move by pushing fluid through valves. They are hydraulic.

This works well for the spiders, but less so for those who want to study what goes on in the brain of a jumping spider, an aristocrat of arachnids that, according to Ronald R. Hoy, a professor of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University, is one of the smartest of all invertebrates.

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BoschStudios Photography Has Extended Their Pet Mini Sessions Deal Through December 16 - You Become be Eligible to Win a FREE 16"x 20" Canvas - Washington Humane Society Receives $10 Donation


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BoschStudios Photography has extended their Pet Mini Sessions deal through December 16! When you sign up for a 30 minute session, WHS receives a $10 donation PLUS you become be eligible to win a FREE 16"x 20" canvas!

Check out Bosch Studio's pet portraits by following the link, and book your session NOW by contacting info@boschstudios.com.


Take a look at some of their work below:








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Gorillas in the Crossfire


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In a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a caretaker struggles to save gorillas from the violence of a brutal civil war.

This Op-Doc video profiles Andre Bauma, who takes care of the orphaned mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In two decades of civil war, more than 140 of his fellow rangers have been killed while protecting their park, which has been home to armed rebels. They risk their lives for Virunga’s gorillas not only because they believe it is right, but because they know that the forest and its animals are the key to the region’s stability.

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Cyborg Cockroaches Can Hear You Call And Scurry To The Rescue


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Researchers at North Carolina State University have figured out how to make cyborg cockroaches -- or biobots, as they call them -- pick up sound and seek out its source. So one day, the first responders to a rubble-filled disaster scene might be rescue roaches.

Cyborg cockroaches aren't new: They came on the scene a few years ago, with DIY enthusiasts jumping to create their own remote-controlled bugs. It's not all that difficult to perform the necessary surgery and hook a roach up to a computerized backpack.

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Washington Humane Society - Join Us in Welcoming Animal Rights Author, Kim Stallwood for a FREE Book Reading - November 13th


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Please join us in welcoming animal rights author Kim Stallwood for a free book reading at the WHS Behavior & Learning Center (7315 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington DC 20012) next Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m., organized by Alley Cat Allies.

Kim will be reading excerpts from his book “Growl: Life Lessons, Hard Truths, and Bold Strategies from an Animal Advocate” (Lantern Books, 2014).

Equal parts personal narrative, social history, and impassioned call for rethinking animal advocacy, Growl describes Stallwood’s journey from a meat-eating slaughterhouse worker to a vegan activist for all species. He explains the importance of four key values in animal rights philosophy and practice—compassion, truth, nonviolence, and justice—and how a deeper understanding of their role not only leads us to discover our humanity for animals, but also for ourselves.

Space is limited; please RSVP to jguerra@alleycat.org. Want to learn more about Kim? Check out www.KimStallwood.com


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In Honor of Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month, I Am Sharing Several Adorable Senior Dogs Looking For Forever Homes from The Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC


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November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month. I am sharing several senior dogs available now at the Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC.

I am asking that you share them to help them find loving homes to spend their remaining years.

As an animal lover, senior animals have always touched my heart.

Puppies are cute, and most people want to adopt them first, leaving the senior dogs behind. But do you know the advantages of a senior dog?

According to most veterinarians, a dog falls into the “senior” category around age seven.

Please read:
7 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
Steps to Adopt
Adoption Tips

Miles
Animal ID: 23829753
Species: Dog
Breed: Shih Tzu/Mix
Age: 11 years 1 month 25 days
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Grey/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Dog Holding Kennel










To learn more a Miles, click HERE.




Lucille
Animal ID: 24170820
Species: Dog
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Mix
Age: 14 years 14 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Black/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Adoptions Kennel






To learn more about Lucille, click HERE.




Preston (In Foster Care)
Animal ID: 5321999
Species: Dog
Breed: Border Collie/Mix
Age: 9 years 22 days
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Black/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home






To learn more about Preston, click HERE.




Mila (In Foster Care)

Animal ID: 20978175
Species: Dog
Breed: Terrier, English Staffordshire/Terrier, American Staffordshire
Age: 6 years 1 month 26 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location:  Foster Home


To learn more about Mila, click HERE.




Diesel
Animal ID: 23974709
Species: Dog
Breed: Boxer/Mix
Age: 7 years 1 month 8 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color:.Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Kennel


To learn more about Diesel, click HERE.




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