13
May
2012-05-03 Bandera County 4H salutes volunteers Contributed Bandera County 4-H, in celebration of National Volunteer Month, thanks the volunteers who help make their program a success. The Horse, Shotgun, Rifle, Photography, Food and Nutrition, Clothing, Beef, Goat, Lamb, Swine, Rabbit, Poultry, Range Science, and Small Pets are just some of the projects in which Bandera [...]
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5
Apr
Coyotes are becoming more vocal as they seek mates and reproduce. Coyotes are in their mating season, which causes them to be more vocal and territorial, Division of Parks and Wildlife district wildlife manager Shannon Schwab said. They will defend den sites more aggressively and are pretty active this time of year. I really dont [...]
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4
Apr
By Victoria Talbot|March 18, 2012 Yet another report of coyotes came from the Brentwood Community Council. California Department of Fish and Game Public (DFG) Information Officer Andrew Hewitt remarked that coyote attacks on pets in their own backyards are not uncommon. “They live in virtually every part of Los Angeles.” And they are not going [...]
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4
Apr
PHOENIX, Mar 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Springtime can trigger thoughts of fuzzy small animals like guinea pigs and hamsters, so it’s not surprising that it’s also the most popular time of year for parents to surprise children with new small pets. But before that cuddly chinchilla comes home, it’s important for families to spend [...]
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30
Mar
First rule of thumb: stay calm. It sounds cliched, but it will serve you best. As the human, youre responsible for a pets care. Here are a few more crucial tips that can help lead to a happy ending should something disastrous happen because of the weather: Make sure that your pet has a collar [...]
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29
Mar
When it comes to adopting household pets, freebies are never a good option, according to animal welfare experts. Taking home a free kitten or mature dog sounds like a great deal, but in the end, you will likely spend more on veterinarian fees than you would to adopt from a community shelter or partnering store. [...]
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29
Mar
Environment Minister Terry French wants people to watch for moose, but says in some parts of the province you probably wont see one. Speaking to the St. Johns East Rotary Club Friday morning, French said the islands moose population is in decline, even if thats not the public perception. Avalon Peninsula, for example, theres been [...]
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28
Mar
PRUNEDALE – Residents around Prunedale have reported seeing at least one mountain lion in the area, said the state Department of Fish and Game. Dave Feliz, manager of Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, said sightings are not unusual in the area. But its always a good idea not to leave small pets or livestock [...]
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28
Mar
GREENFIELD- People who live in a suburban neighborhood are worried about seeing more coyotes. Theyre concerned they could attack pets or even small children. Recently, the number of coyote sightings has jumped in cities like Greenfield. When the sun sets, some neighbors told TODAYSTMJ4 theyre hearing a wild sound all too close for comfort near [...]
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27
Mar
Coyotes first appeared in South Carolina a little more than 30 years ago and continue to expand greatly in numbers, according to biologists with the SC Department of Natural Resources. Studies show that coyotes are negatively impacting the white-tailed deer by preying on deer fawns. For information on coyotes in South Carolina and the rules [...]
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