Three Animal Things We Love Right Now
pregnant cats, songbirds, and returned companions
V1 Staff |
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isn't she lovely? To commemorate Kitten Season (April to October), the Eau Claire County Humane Association captured maternity shots of their first pregnant mom of the season, Dakota. Since Kitten Season bumps up the shelter’s population every year, the ECCHA shared tips for helping with the surplus of cats that will be coming in, including spaying and neutering pets, donating to the shelter, and fostering cats and kittens. Since the photo shoot, Dakota has given birth to seven healthy kittens!
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The Natural resources foundation of Wisconsin is launching a “Save Our Songbirds” campaign after realizing that the population of songbirds in Wisconsin has decreased 30% since the 1970s, according to an article by Toby Mohr at WQOW News 18 (April 18). Tips include keeping cats indoors, planting bird-friendly plants outside, buying ethically-sourced coffee, and even decorating windows that birds might run into. Let’s get out there and save those songbirds!
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what started as a scary story of a missing dog quickly turned wholesome when Kyle Burkhamer’s dog, Major, ran away from home after getting injured and was not seen for days. According to an article from WEAU 13 News, Stephanie Hite, a professional dog trainer, saw a post about Major on social media and wanted to help. Hite helped locate Major, though she knew he needed to come home on his own time – and he did. The very next day. Major is back home now, safe and sound!
