A lost German shepherd found wandering in traffic was rescued by an animal services officer who spoke to the pooch in German, an Animal Control spokesman said Friday.
Ziego, a 6-year-old German shepherd, may have escaped Tuesday after a gate was accidentally left open by a meter reader, according to his owners, Alice Hebenton and her [...]
German Shepherd Obeys In German, Of Course
Published in January 31st, 2009
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Pet and Product News Commentary, Week of 1/24/09 - 1/30/09
Published in January 31st, 2009
This week seemed a little slow for news. You may agree or disagree. Here are a few stories we found worthy of comment.
People will wear wigs for a different look, due to hair loss or just for fun. Several companies are now in the business of making wigs for pets. Companies in the business include [...]
Orangutan’s Clever Escape Over Electrified Wall
Published in January 31st, 2009
Barani, one of three orangutans at the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana, escaped to freedom over a wall, despite an electrified “live wire” on the wall designed to keep him from scaling the wall.
Zoo spokeswoman Sarah Burnette says that Barani used a t-shirt, given as an “enrichment item,” as a tool to spring himself.
His freedom [...]
Sea Lion Writes Chinese
Published in January 30th, 2009
Posted by P&A News in Marine - Other
Zoo keepers have reportedly trained a sea lion to write in Chinese.
Staff at Ningbo Zoo, China, spent three months teaching the sea lion, called Peter, reports People’s Daily.
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Mother-Child Bond With Squirrel
Published in January 30th, 2009
Carrie Saites bottle-fed her for the first 8 months of her life and has prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner every day since she could eat solid foods.
“She knows me as safety,” Saites said. “Squeaky is my baby girl.”
Squeaky is a female eastern gray squirrel - and she and Saites share an unusual bond, a bond [...]
