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This week we Washingtonians got happy news from our Department of Fish and Wildlife and NOAA. First, our Southern resident orcas– orca pods J, K, and L that live in the Salish Sea and Puget Sound– will continue to have Endangered Species Act protection. Many people don’t realize that we have two types of orcas […]
Read More Thumbs Up!This morning I was out and about when I happened upon a sign that made me burst into howls of laughter: I turned around and came back to get a picture of it. Spying some construction workers at the site next door, I pulled up and said, “Hi! You working on that house?” (pointing gesture). […]
Read More Things That Make You Go HmmGiven KOMO’s story today about the person lacking empathy who left their dog and pet pig (who was wearing sweatpants!) in a hot car, http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Police-Man-leaves-pig-wearing-sweatpants-trapped-in-hot-car-214035651.html, I feel compelled to post this. It’s been hot (over 90 yesterday) in the Seattle area, yet I’m still seeing people leave their pets in their cars. Just the other night […]
Read More Pets in Hot Carshttp://www.thundershirtforcats.com/ You might remember my original blog post on Thundershirt, https://wildninja.wordpress.com/2011/04/16/thundershirt/. Thundershirt has worked very well for my loving and faithful hound. It really takes the edge off of the fear and anxiety caused by fireworks, storms, or neighbors who seem to have no awareness of how their actions affect others.
Read More Thundershirt for KittiesYes, for real! While many people think of squirrels as pests, they can be some of the best free entertainment nature has to offer. Having squirrels around is like having a Discovery Channel for pets. Cats and dogs alike go racing to the window at the mention of the word “squirrel” because squirrels are furry […]
Read More Today’s Other HolidaySarvey Wildlife Center in Arlington, Washington is a wonderful place. They rehabilitate all kinds of wild animals from birds to bears. Years ago I took an injured robin to them and they nursed it back to health so that it could return to the skies. http://www.sarveywildlife.org/ Last week I learned that Sarvey could really use […]
Read More Got Dead Deer?Well done everyone! The Seattle Times just reported that one of Washington State’s new 144-car ferries will be named the Tokitae! http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/11/new-ferry-names-decided-samish-and-tokitae/ For those who don’t know Tokitae, she is an orca who was captured as a baby in 1970 off of Whidbey Island and is the second oldest orca in captivity. She has been […]
Read More The Tokitae Wins!!Animal lovers and other people of compassion, we have a very narrow window of time to contact the Washington State Transportation Commission in support of the proposal to name a new ferry Tokitae. Tokitae is a beloved orca captured as a baby near Whidbey Island in 1970 who’s been stuck in a substandard-size tank in […]
Read More The Tokitae?Today Ivan the Ape died under anesthesia at the age of 50. I’d just mentioned him in my last post about the death of J.P. Patches. Two of the greatest celebrities of my childhood have now gone on to greener pastures. Ivan came to Tacoma in 1964 and was basically raised as a human. He […]
Read More Ivan the ApeIt’s no secret that the human victims of the Taylor Bridge Fire near Cle Elum, Washington need help. What isn’t as well known is just how many animals need your assistance as well. This week I was shocked to learn that hundreds of animals are temporarily being housed at the fairgrounds, local vet offices, and foster […]
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