Bulldog kisses for his baby Orangutan

A tale of a bulldog babysitter and a lonely primate.

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All kids love to play

Samudra, only 5 months old, loves playing with her blue ball.

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Sunbear Squad Watch Tip of the Week: March 29th

The Sunbear Squad has resolved to make a difference for neglected and abused companion animals. They are transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders — with knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Watch Tip: Watch and listen for pets that are being tormented or tortured by bad teenagers and children, and call the authorities immediately to save [...]

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Canine PTSD

This article is a very sad commentary on the utilization of innocent dogs for quite dangerous endeavors. While I do realize the life-saving that takes place via our canine friends at times such as earthquakes or on the slopes due to avalanches, I could never engage a dog of my own in such a field.

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The Lion Whisperer

Kevin Richardson lives with lions in South Africa. In this one shot he swims with a lioness even though lions hate water, the lioness loves Kevin that much that she puts her fear of water aside and enjoys swimming with him. Learn lots more here.

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Lazy Dog’s Guide to Enlightenment

Enlightenment doesn’t always come in the form we expect it. It need not be a self-styled guru or a complicated contraption measuring some mysterious quality. Sometimes it’s as close as the Chocolate Lab bounding happily through the backyard, or the feisty Terrier contentedly curled up on one’s lap for a nap. In the foreword to [...]

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She couldn’t resist him.

I recently gave Alfie a much needed bath and decided to try a new shampoo-conditioner combination. Many years ago I attended a professional grooming workshop with one of the top handlers in the country. I was definitely out of my comfort zone and learned that weekend that every piece of equipment I owned and method [...]

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Elke the four-day-old Francois Leaf-Monkey

Oh, my goodness, this little one is too cute. ‘Elke’, the four-day-old hand raised Francois Leaf-Monkey. is shown for the first time at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. The Leaf-Monkeys native habitat is Northeast Vietnam and Southeast China.

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Zeke Has March Madness

This is pretty darn cool.

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Dr. Bauer’s Biological Trojan Horse – A Great New Cancer Treatment

In the Greek tale of the Trojan horse, soldiers hid inside a large wooden horse, which was then placed outside the walls of Troy. Thinking it a gift, the citizens wheeled the horse inside the city. Once inside, the soldiers sneaked out and overtook the city. Think of that same strategy in terms of battling [...]

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A bird dog?

I’m not sure Golden Retriever Sammy is feeling the love from Squeaky, the Galah Cockatoo.

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Golden Retriever Racing

I just love this Golden Retriever video from Argentina. Without understanding any Spanish, I think it is safe to say that the kids are cheering on their adorable furry family member to beat out dad in getting to the toy. And, of course, he manages to do so everytime!

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Sunbear Squad Watch Tip of the Week: March 22nd

The Sunbear Squad has resolved to make a difference for neglected and abused companion animals. They are transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders — with knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Watch Tip: Listen for pets that whine and cry for more than one day — they are distressed. Call the authorities. Be Sunbear Squad Informed [...]

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Alex & Me: A Human-Animal Bond of true wonder

Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Uncovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence–and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process, written by Irene Pepperberg, is an incredible book. On September 6, 2007, an African Grey parrot named Alex died prematurely at age thirty-one. His last words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, were [...]

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Incredible scene … dog feeding baby tigers

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March Golden Retriever Orphan of the Month – Coltrane

Coltrane is a 3-4 yr. old Golden Retriever who is a lover! He is a very sweet, obedient dog who likes to hike, run and be around people. He is a wanderer so would do best with a fenced in back yard. He came to Adopt a Golden Atlanta as a stray. Coltrane likes to [...]

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Momma to the rescue

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Better to hop on three legs than to limp on four

I got the following story tip below from some great folks at Tripawds, a 3-legged tripod dog resource and help center to learn about and cope with amputation, canine osteosarcoma or other dog cancers, and life on three legs. Their cool motto is: It’s better to hop on three legs than to limp on four. [...]

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Yea, an organic garden at the White House

I originally posted below almost 2 months ago about the Obama family planting an organic garden at the White House. We signed various petitions and today it has been confirmed. There will be a garden!! First Family To Plant White House Veggie Garden ABC News’ Brian Hartman Reports: President Obama’s latest shovel-ready project is close [...]

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Stevie Wonder-ful . . . Final Version

FINAL UPDATE On February 25, 2009 I provided the post below. But, it was not complete as I was still waiting anxiously for the Library of Congress to add the webcast of their “Sketches of a Life” commissioned piece. Well, it was just posted on its Web site. And, it does not disappoint. Folks definitely [...]

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Is it a duck’s life or a dog’s life? You decide

Quackers duck thinks it is a dog A nine-month-old duck has become a local celebrity in Dorset for her canine capers. Essy, a Cherry Valley duck, thinks she is a dog and even has her own lead to go for walks around Bournemouth. Owners Steph, 25, and Tony Tufft, 35, take her out with their [...]

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Sunbear Squad Watch Tip of the Week: March 15th

The Sunbear Squad has resolved to make a difference for neglected and abused companion animals. They are transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders — with knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Watch Tip: Watch for flooded back yards and cold, wet dogs living in the muck. They may be at risk for skin diseases and sickness [...]

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Letterman Stupid Pet Tricks: Playing Dead

Trust me, this is too creative for words. You just have to see this.

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Cheer up

These baby quads are too funny.

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Dancing with the (dog) stars

Of course, we loved the Golden Retriever the best!

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