Lizards

Safely Keeping Reptiles & Amphibians as Pets

Millions of households in our country include turtles, lizards, snakes, or frogs as pets. These special creatures bring joy to their owners, but they can also be a source of...
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A Few of my Favorite Things

6 monthes ago | 10,000 Birds

I often feel the need to remind my readers in this forum that I am neither a biologist nor a photographer. I am a birder, who began photographing birds as an identification...
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A Pug Becomes First Known Dog In America Infected With COVID-19

8 monthes ago | iHeart Dogs | 2 articles

Back in February, there were reports of a dog in China that was thought to have been infected with the particular strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from his...
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Blog Safari: Wild Visitors

9 monthes ago | Phoenix Zoo | 4 articles

Wild Visitors Home Donate Now Adopt an Animal Become a Member Zoo Wish List Wild Visitors By Sarah Skebba | Trail Experiences Coordinator When you come to the Phoenix Zoo, odds...
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Echidna-egg laying mammal-500th post!

9 monthes ago | 10,000 Birds

When I realised that this weekend would be my 500th post for this website I thought I could broaden the “birding” topic to “egg-laying” topic. In Australia we have two...
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How to Transport a Reptile

10 monthes ago | Pet Travel

Reptiles can be great pets. They don't need a lot of effort to thrive in our homes. If they have the correct environment and adequate attention, they will be happy. Their lack...
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How to Transport a Reptile

10 monthes ago | Pet Travel

Reptiles can be great pets. They don't need a lot of effort to thrive in our homes. If they have the correct environment and adequate attention, they will be happy. Their lack...
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How to Transport a Reptile

10 monthes ago | Pet Travel

Reptiles can be great pets. They don't need a lot of effort to thrive in our homes. If they have the correct environment and adequate attention, they will be happy. Their lack...
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Birds of Fire

One year ago | Ornithology

Fires in Australia have been big news lately, but there have always been fires, sometimes started by birds!. The following article has been excerpted from Cosmos magazine...
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Meet and greet furry, scaly and feathered critters at Seattle Animal Shelter's annual Creeptacular!

One year ago | The Scoop

Creeptacular returns to the Seattle Animal Shelter on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 1-5 pm! For the third year in a row, the shelter dons spooky decorations and invites the...
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The “Cavy” Bunch!

Blog Home The "Cavy" Bunch! (Scroll down for SUPER CUTE photos and video!) January 27, 2021 Maybe it's their long legs... Or their small rabbit/deer appearance... But... Read more ...

“Service Dog” To Be Euthanized After Owner Flees Scene Of Bite On Toddler

Note: iHeartDogs believes that there's no such thing as a bad breed - just negligent owners. For that reason, we have kept the name of the owner out of this post. January 9... Read more ...

Man Who “Doesn't Like Small Dogs” Falls In Love With Chihuahua Puppy

We all have the perfect dog in mind. Some people adore active dogs so they can have a running buddy, while others prefer fluffy dogs to cuddle with. But any true dog lover... Read more ...

Fighting for Justice for the Cat Victims of the Oakland Park Shootings

Alley Cat Allies is fighting on behalf of the cats who were shot and killed in late-night hunts by the East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland, California. We have launched... Read more ...

Ending Cat Declawing in the New Year: What You Need to Know

We're starting the new year with some news about one of our biggest priorities in humane legislation for cats. Policies against cat declawing continue to arise in the United... Read more ...

How My 2021 Birding Is Going So Far

I took a couple of weeks “off” from chronicling my weekly outings, in order to give my thoroughly amateur recommendations on bird photography, for other thoroughly amateur... Read more ...

Abandoned Pit Bull With Frostbite Clings To Towel For Warmth

A jogger in Branford, Connecticut found a lonely dog on their morning run. The white Pit Bull mix was alone in a parking lot, sleeping on an old towel. No one was around and... Read more ...

Ginger

Please put your paws up and greet Star Kit, Ginger. She is 8 years old from Llittleton, Colorado. I got Ginger as a small kitten and raised her to be the beautiful strong kitty... Read more ...

How A Sassy, Abandoned Shih-Tzu Inspired One Woman To Foster And Adopt...

When I was in college, I began working at a busy animal hospital as a veterinary assistant. As much as I adore dogs, I didn't think it was fair to adopt one with my crazy... Read more ...

Woman's Tropical Vacation Turns Into A Lifelong Mission To Save Stray Dogs

Tropical getaways are the best. Vacations are a time to relax in a place that feels like paradise-a place where nothing could possibly go wrong. But oftentimes, that isn't the... Read more ...