The biggest difference you can make in an pet’s life is taking them in and nurturing them. An abandoned animal’s greatest chance for survival is adoption into a loving home.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Anhinga Anhinga Between Flights (Video)
Anhinga anhinga, a water dwelling bird native to the Americas, also goes by the name Darter, American Darter, Snakebird or Water Turkey. This peaceful creature was seen resting in a tree between flights.
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga Anhinga Between Flights (Video)
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Turtles ~ these little guys are not as slow as the cartoons make them out to be! Get a couple of them & watch them race. Turds are low maintenance pets that require a tank, light, water & some store bought food. Perfect for a busy owner & household. Remember that no pet is “set & forget” though! The turtles & all of our friends require quality time.
Ferrets ~ These pets can be smelly because of their glands. They also require a large cage with lots of ledges & ramps to play on. Ferrets love to cuddle & nap!
Dumbo Rats ~ Super cute trainable rat. Very friendly & sweet; people train them to sit on their shoulders.
Hermit Crab ~ Another simple, low maintenance pet. They drink from wet sponges. Very interesting creatures to watch that would be perfect for a younger child.
Sugar Gliders ~ Loud but loveable pets that are trainable. They can learn to stay in your pocket! Sugar Gliders require lots of attention & love & get clingy so be prepared for a long time responsibility & friend.
Please comment with any other awesome critters you consider a top small pet.
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Chinchillas ~ Agile, hopping creatures with the softest fur ever! Their diet is strict, their bones are fragile & they require a special bath, so this is a pet for an older, more experienced person.
Bijou on Chinchilla Bath
Degus ~ Closely related to the Chinchilla. They look like the Chin’s darker, smaller cousin & have a less strict diet regimen.. Easy to pet, hold & take care of.
Beta Fish ~ Easiest Pet Ever! Keep them solitary in still water & away from mirrors. Perfect starter pet for any level owner. If you can’t handle a Beta than reconsider being a pet parent haha!
Hedgehogs ~ These adorable balls of fun have quills instead of fur! They love to splash around in baths in the sink & are so cute. A bit expensive & it is an exotic pet so they require some extra care.
Frogs ~ HUGE poops compared to their bodies. Need a habitat that they can keep wet in because they breathe thru the skin. Common frogs & toads eat cat food, dog food & insects. Exotic frogs are inexpensive & fun pets. Better suited for older children because they can hop away quickly!
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Squirrel's Mad Dash (Video)
Squirrel making a mad dash from the tree to a bush. Squirrels like this one are common in Florida as well as many other locations in North America. Their agility and acrobatic nature make them entertaining to observe.
Squirrel posing
Squirrel's Mad Dash (Video)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Unusual Cuddly Pets part 2
Last time I wrote about reptiles as pets I discussed some species that were actually known for their intelligent and inquisitive nature. All of them happened to be skinks. However, skinks are not the most common pet reptiles available and not all of them are for beginners. This post will discuss some more popular reptiles and rank their difficulty in temperament and husbandry.
The first one up is possibly the cuddliest reptile in the world and one of the best known: the ball or royal python (Python regius). There is not much that can be written that has not already been written before about this snake. It is usually extremely docile and grows to an easily manageable length, topping out at around 6 feet. It has a tendency to curl up in a “ball” when disturbed, thus earning it its most common name but will also coil tightly (but not too tightly) around a par of hands holding it. This is an animal that you actually can hold and cuddle so long as you do so gently. They also have a long history of being kept as pets in their native Africa (namely Angola) and were often kept by nobility, hence their other common nickname.
Unusual Cuddly Pets part 2
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Duck egg closeup
Closeup shot of the duck egg abandoned in the backyard. The duck laid this egg can be seen here.
 
Duck egg closeup
Egg under hutch
A duck starts a nest Lucy‘s backyard. Ducks lay eggs regularly and this is perfectly natural. Some of the ducks that could have laid this egg can be seen here.
Duck Egg in nest
Duck egg nest
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
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