It’s a Girl! (A Really BIG Girl.)

I just love the use of positive reinforcement here as the keeper tries to get a weight on this new baby. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo just announced the birth of a female black rhino to mother “Inge” and father “Jimma.” Born on August 17, 2010, the baby is Inge’s fourth female calf. In this video, animal [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 31st

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mahatma Gandhi

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Best part of the show for me

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 30th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. I am not a teacher, but an awakener. — Robert Frost

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Wish I could be this happy to exercise.

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I wonder what’s in this kid’s future.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 29th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. — Mahatma Gandhi

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 28th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom. — Thomas Jefferson

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 27th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing. — Socrates

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Go figure, Alfie & I play this same game.

Golden Retriever Bailey knows just what she is doing in this ball game of hers.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 26th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Some have been thought brave because they didn’t have the courage to run away.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 25th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Advertising is legalized lying. — H. G. Wells

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GOLDEN patience

The video below reminds me of my Golden Alfie and kitty Cindy. Cindy does not often show much affection, but occasionally will begin rubbing against Alfie, headbutting him, or licking his face, head, and paws. He gets so nervous, afraid to look at her or even move. Since, most of the time she is swatting [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 24th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express. — Francis Bacon

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 23rd

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. It all depends on how we look at things, and not how they are in themselves. — Carl Gustav Jung

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So proud of these canine water rescuers

Italy’s coast guard has deployed hundreds of specially trained dogs to help rescue tourists on Italy’s busy summer beaches.

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Just love this fetch-ing kitty

Kalahari is too smart and oh so cute.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 22nd

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Initiative is doing the right thing without being told. — Victor Hugo

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WAG MORE, worry less.

Just added this to my foundation store’s cafe press offerings. “WAG MORE, worry less” is a healthy coping skill that we can learn from our furry companions. You are supporting canine cancer funding for working dogs with a purchase of bags or apparel with this cool new design. Check it out on bags, housewares, and [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 21st

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. — Mahatma Gandhi

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 20th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.

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Latest from the Lion Whisperer

I initially blogged about Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson in March of last year. He is an amazing man who believes predators can be handled without the use of punishing aversives such as chains or sticks. Of course, there is a caveat here, as he has only been able to do this by initially forming a [...]

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5 Signs that Your Dog is in Mental Decline

I hate to think about dealing with this issue, but here’s some incredible insight and tips for keeping your furkids sharp from Dr. Karen Becker.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: August 19th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. In teaching others we teach ourselves.

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Pure Acceptance and Love

Nanu & Isis …. a relationship for the ages.

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