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Local News | "One giant step for goatkind": Seattle gives them pet status | Seattle Times Newspaper - (USA)
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003900621_minigoats25m.html
How one veterinarian answers the No. 1 question - (USA)
“What would you do if it were your dog?” As an emergency and critical care veterinarian, I have to say this is one of the most common questions that I am asked – nearly every day of practice. (Followed closely by “Is that spinach in your teeth?” and “Why no pants?”) Owners of sick and injured pets often face a hard call on what to do when they need to make medical decisions; on the one hand they want to give their furry companions every chance at recovery, but on the other hand they don’t
http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/08/03/how-one-veterinarian-answers-the-no-1-questions/
The Great Portland Interview Project: Dawn Foster Edition - (USA)
I’m participating in the Great Portland Interview Project, and I was recently interviewed by Grant Kruger. According to the rules of the project, I’m posting the results of the interview here for your reading pleasure. Grant even slipped in a few extra questions, including an obscure question about Sausage the goat. The questions came from Grant, but the answers are mine. Tell us the short version of who you are and what you are up to. I am a Consultant, Community Manager, Event Organizer, Bl
http://fastwonderblog.com/2008/11/19/the-great-portland-interview-project-dawn-foster-edition/
A Chicken In Every Garage - (USA)
In The Wall Street Journal today, Nick Timiraos reports that city councils across the country are squabbling over the pluses and minuses of letting homeowners keep chickens in their backyards: Enthusiasts say chickens make great pets, especially for young children, and that their eggs taste much better than the store-bought kind. Ms. Palermo also uses chicken waste as fertilizer for her vegetable garden and composter and feeds grass clippings, carrot tops, and other green waste to her b
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/environmentandenergy/archive/2009/07/15/a-chicken-in-every-garage.aspx
The Eco Garden: Keep the garden pests at bay with beer and bird droppings - (España)
May is a busy time in the garden keeping on top of the weeds and fruit tree pests that appear after the Spring rains. But don’t automatically reach for the chemical sprays, because there are plenty of ecological alternatives to ensure that you keep your garden safe for the family, pets and wildlife. By Dick and Clodagh Handscombe THE Spring rains and warm weather are a great stimulant to pests and fungal diseases that affect fruit trees. And, as with weeds, it’s wise to use ecological contro
http://www.theolivepress.es/2009/05/02/the-eco-garden-keep-the-garden-pests-at-bay-with-beer-and-bird-droppings/
Information About The Lhasa Apsa - (USA)
L asa Apso Video The Lhasa Apso, bred and honored by the Dalai Lama, is one of the oldest of the three breeds of dogs from Tibet. Please come along and join us on a small journey as we unravel the fascinating history of the incredible Lhasa Apso. There are references to the Lhasa Apso breed in art and literature going back at least two thousand years. They were given to nobility and monks in China to protect and guard. For many generations it was not possible to get a Lhasa Apso unl
http://dog-gonnit.com/information-about-the-lhasa-apsa/
Back In Black (OK - Very Dark Blue) - (USA)
My first shifts are almost over at the new gig. I've spent my time learning the new vehicles, equipment (most of which I'm already familiar with), protocols (which just happen to be almost identical to the ones I was just using), paperwork & flow, and the area (most of which I already knew). We ran a few calls, got to see some familiar faces at the hospital, and made some money. My time is generally shared between the agency I hired on with, and the adjacent fire district, who pays for ha
http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/back_in_black_ok__very_dark_blue.htm
54 Comments - (USA)
A Pony StoryWednesday, Apr 29, 2009 It’s time for the show to begin. Hamburger and Hannah get a front row seat for the action.Doogle and Cocoa (The Million Dollar Mutt) get ready for action too. They park it in the path because nobody owns this farm. This is their farm and their road. I wouldn’t mess with them. No way. They’ve been up all night killing skunks.There’s just one little problem. We don’t know how to saddle up yer horses. This thing is a puzzle.A big one.I’m thinking we need the pic
http://humblemusings.com/archives/2009/04/29/a-pony-story/
Voters Choice of a Dog for The Presidential Family - (USA)
The election is not over for museum visitors weighing in on what President-elect Barack Obama calls a "major issue" for his transition: selecting the first dog. Seventh-grader Mary Grace Moran, visiting the Newseum with her class from Covington, La., cast her vote for a poodle by dropping coins in a clear, plastic tube. "I have a poodle, and my brothers have really bad allergies," the 12-year-old said, expressing concern for Obama's sneeze-prone daughter. Visitors are casting votes with penni
http://www.sefermpost.com/sefermpost/2008/11/voters-choice-of-a-dog-for-the-presidential-family.html
National Pygmy Goat Association - (USA)
http://www.npga-pygmy.com/
Farm Family Adopts Odd Couple - (USA)
Thanks to Dogster member Harvey Dean I have a great follow-up on yesterday’s story, The Odd Couple . A couple with a farm in TN have adopted the pair into their family, Thelma and Louise will remain BFFs. Hope Street wasn’t surprised when she heard about Thelma and Louise, an inseparable Boer goat and a chocolate Labrador retriever that Bristol, Va., police officers found two weeks ago. That’s because she’s got a similar set of cross-species BFFs (best friends forever) - a Great Pyrene
http://dogblog.dogster.com/2009/05/02/farm-family-adopts-odd-couple/
Someone I'd Like You to Meet: Michelle Fabio from Bleeding Espresso - (USA)
I hope you're all enjoying the beginnings of a great 4th of July weekend--or Canada Day as the case may be. Thank you all for such great comments on yesterday's post, it's nice to hear that so many of you out there feel the same way as I do, gives me a feeling that maybe I'm not so crazy after all. Anyway. . . on with today's post! Michelle Fabio was June's Write-Away Contest judge and she was kind enough to answer some of my questions. Her blog is Bleeding Espresso where she writes about h
http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2009/07/someone-id-like-you-to-meet-michelle.html
Pet Books : So Wrong, So Funny - (USA)
So I was quite literally perusing the net for no good reason (an act I’m frequently involved in when the planets align and my kids are asleep and nothing’s on TV) and I stumbled across a message board for some bizarre movies. One of the folks therein chatting about something or other had an icon of a book cover that immediately piqued my interest: a nun about to get, um, ‘messed up intimately’ by a big dog. Look, I have a bizarre sense of humor, okay? So I typed in the name and, not surprisingly
http://www.gunaxin.com/pet-books-so-wrong-so-funny/22628
Farm Animals That Kill - (USA)
The most dangerous farm animal, is, of course, the farmer, however looking beyond the obvious, we can see that many other animals are equally dangerous and a good reason not to tresspass on a farm or into an animals pen. Donkeys Photo by Author Donkeys, with their cute big ears, and dumb expressions, are one of the most overlooked deadly farm animals. Every year more people are killed by donkeys than die in plane crashes. Although unsuspecting people consider them lazy, and stubborn
http://scienceray.com/biology/zoology/farm-animals-that-kill/
GOAT MEAT. - (USA)
Unlike beef, goat meat never enjoyed popularity in North America. This may be due to North America’s vast plains, abundance of grass and the ethnic background of its original settlers. First nations never considered eating goat meat, they never saw one. Now, with an increasing Caribbean population in an around large cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary), goat meat has become almost mainstream, but worldwide it is among the popular protein sources, because of it low high-density ch
http://blog.winesworld.com/index.php/goat-meat/1503/
An Octopus Followed Me Home - (USA)
An Octopus Followed Me Home Written by Dan Yaccarino A little girl arrives at her house with an octopus that followed her home, but when she asks her daddy if she can keep him, he reminds her of the other pets he has let her keep. That would be the crocodile, seals, giraffe, grizzly bear, penguins, mountain goats, rabbits, and elephants that are already cluttering up their home. The silly story and bold colors of this book will certainly appeal to young children. This is another disci
http://www.bookdads.com/review-an-octopus-followed-me-home/
Worry Still Lingers - (USA)
This post has been pending for a while now. I kind of put it on the back burner for a variety of reasons but this past Monday (I think it was Monday) one more fatality brought it right back up, front and center! A couple of Sundays ago, a young woman riding a motorcycle in Waialua lost control of the bike, hit the guardrail and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was only 27 years old! Her passenger was 23 and, while injured, survived the crash. Apparently it’s not uncommon for a passeng
http://www.homespunhonolulu.com/worry-still-lingers/
If The Kids Go To A Petting Zoo - Make Sure They Wash Their Hands, WELL. - (USA)
This months MMWR contains a report on an outbreak of shiga-toxin producing E. coli O157 at a petting zoo in Florida in 2007. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. The "editorial note" states that between 1991-2005, the CDC received reports of 32 outbreaks of E. coli O157 that "were associated with animals in public settings." Beginning in 2001, the CDC and then the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) has provided a compendium of recommendations to avo
http://www.foodpoisonblog.com/2009/04/articles/food-poisoning-information/if-the-kids-go-to-a-petting-zoo-make-sure-they-wash-their-hands-well/
Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary - (USA)
After we left The Ferret Inn, we were off to Woodmont, Maryland, to Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary, another beneficiary of a contribution from my Oticon prize. Run by Colleen Layton and Scott Robbins, Frisky’s is a private wildlife sanctuary, state licensed rehabilitator, and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. ABOUT COLLEEN AND SCOTT Both Colleen and Scott work full time jobs in addition to caring for the animals and grounds of their 5-acre property. Since 1970, the sanctuary has cared
http://cindydyer.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/friskys-wildlife-and-primate-sanctuary/
a man no more - (USA)
Yesterday after Finn's hike we both hit the road. I put him in the back of the Subaru (which has now transported chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, rabbits, dogs, and coworkers) and we drove the back roads into Rupert. Rupert's a small town, mostly farmers, and that is how my livestock Veterinarian likes it. Dr. Ceglowski's practice is nestled just outside Hebron, NY (on the Vermont side) with a giant red barn and registered Guernsey dairy cattle. Besides being a full-time Vet—he's a fu
http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/2009/07/man-no-more.html
Interview with Gudbjartur Einarsson From Axe of Iron: The Settlers by J. A. Hunsinger - (USA)
A tall, muscular man of imposing proportion, out of place and time, suddenly appeared before the contemporary interviewer. He spoke not a word of greeting while the modern man’s eyes examined his ancient attire, coming to rest briefly on the wicked battleaxe hanging at his side from a broad leather belt. The interviewer shuddered inwardly and consulted his clipboard. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Your name is hard to pronounce, can you help our readers with that? “Aye, using you
http://theplotline.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/interview-with-gudbjartur-einarsson-from-axe-of-iron-the-settlers-by-j-a-hunsinger/
Protect Your Pet from the Cold - (USA)
Animal Charity Warns Pet Owners About FrostbiteThe TelegraphAn animal charity is warning pet owners about the perils of frostbite with winter fast approachingVeterinary charity, PDSA, is warning people that, despite their fur coats, animals are not immune to the cold weather, and can easily develop hypothermia and frostbite in the winter months."It's easy for us to wrap up warm and add on layers to keep us snug, but it's not that simple for our pets," said Sean Wensley, senior veterinary surgeon
http://pet-advice.blogspot.com/2008/11/protect-your-pet-from-cold.html
Information About The Lhasa Apsos - (USA)
Post from: Training Dogs . Get the latest dog training tips Information About The Lhasa Apsos Lhasa Apso Puppies Video The Lhasa Apso, bred and honored by the Dalai Lama, is one of the oldest of the three breeds of dogs from Tibet. Please come along and join us on a small journey as we unravel the fascinating history of the incredible Lhasa Apso. There are references to the Lhasa Apso breed in art and literature going back at least two thousand years. They were given t
http://just4thedogtraining.com/DogTraining/dog-training/information-about-the-lhasa-apsos/
Against Pets - (USA)
The tractors came. The horses Stood in the fields, keepsakes, grew old, and died. Or were sold as dogmeat. Our minds received the revolution of engines, our will stretched toward the numb endurance of metal. And that old speech by which we magnified our flesh in other flesh fell dead in our mouths. – Wendell Berry JEFFERSON COUNTY, KANSAS. John Schwenkler threw me this bone , so I’ll gnaw on it awhile. He is responding to Noah Millman’s question
http://www.frontporchrepublic.com/?p=4509
Where do you want to go? - (USA)
A site for children to learn about farm and wild animals, animal sounds, a wildlife rehab center, what grows and farm equipment. Also has spelling, puzzles, horses, cows, chickens, sheep, goats, elk, kids rodeo, and pets. For teachers who teach farm units. A self starting CD version is available for offline use for homes and schools without internet access, flexibility for teachers and parents, and security for children.
http://www.kidsfarm.com/wheredo.htm
BOATS, GOATS AND A 'CIRCUS TENT' OF SALT - (USA)
Driveway docking of boats would be prohibited in winter months in Fair Haven. By SUE MORGAN Peter and Patricia O’Such say that what they see as over-regulation in Fair Haven is leaving the town's residents feeling disaffected, alienated, and bullied. "They're micromanaging the residents," said Patricia, who with her husband has resided on Parker Avenue for seven years. "It's unreasonable." Her comment was prompted by proposed revisions to boat storage ordinance that would force the couple
http://www.redbankgreen.com/redbankgreen/2008/11/boats-goats-and.html
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