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Tales of the Fur

From Allergens to Alligators: Pets in the News This Summer
September 1st, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
Pets have been at the center of some surprising, even alarming, news stories this summer. I'm not just talking about the woman who trapped the cat in the garbage bin -- though that story draws attention to the indoor vs. outdoor cat question. (Strangely enough, the woman's mother says her daughter loves cats, but the family is having a hard time, and maybe she just snapped.)

*This one is important: The FDA says Evamist, a hormone spray used by menopausal women, can be harmful to pets who lick it off their owners' arms or just pick it up on their
Are You Ready To Volunteer At A Pet Shelter?
August 27th, 2010 — by Anna P.
You don't have to own a cat or dog to make a big difference in the life of an animal. You can spend just a few hours a week volunteering your time at in a local animal shelter where you can feed cats, walk dogs, and spend time bonding with lonely animals. There are thousands of animal shelters across the United States of America that take in neglected animals to nurture them and help them find homes, and they need the help of dedicated volunteers who are willing to donate their energy for free while helping with the care

Maternal Instincts?
August 23rd, 2010 — by Michele
At the Kuegler mini-farm, we've had our flock of chickens for over two years, with egg production almost at the two-year mark. So, we've become quite used to the daily routine of checking food and water supplies and gathering eggs. The chickens are accustomed to our presence. In fact, they rush the door to their pen when they hear footsteps, in hopes of receiving leftover pizza crust or apple cores.

With all of the human-chicken harmony, we were a little surprised recently when one of our girls changed from being a protective mother to being aggressive. As noted last

Gracie goes to Maine
August 20th, 2010 — by Bea
This weekend my family decided to take a trip up to Maine to see an old family friend of ours. They have a seven-year-old chubby chocolate lab named Sammie. Gracie had never really interacted with another dog before, so this was a test for her and us, but we

Considering Goldfish
August 17th, 2010 — by Michele
It's summer, which means that fairs and carnivals are prevalent. At many of these events, there are games with highly desirable prizes, such as stuffed animals, over-sized lollipops, and goldfish. While the stuffed animal easily is stored on a shelf and the lollipop will be eaten within a day