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Talk2theAnimals is Back in the Saddle

by Janet on November 16, 2009

It feels good to be back in the saddle again here at Talk2theAnimals! We’ve been down for a major renovation and facelift and now we are up and running. I hope you enjoy the new look and take time to explore the blog.  I invite you to leave any comments you may have in the comment section.

Meanwhile, many things have been occurring for myself and Talk2theAnimals.

In the early part of October, it was time to put my almost 17 year old perpetual puppy, Teddy, down. Teddy lived a long and happy life, and my dog Emmie and I have since been learning to integrate his absence into our lives.

And Max has been helping us.

Meet Max – a 4 year old part Black Lab/Staffordshire cross.  s993a1883919m4016903Max was found wandering the streets in one of the suburbs north of the Twin Cities.  When he was returned to his person, the person decided not to keep Max.  So Max went to one of the humane societies.

The humane society cared for Max to the best they were able. But he needs LOTS of exercise and they simply did not have the means to give him what he needed.  The result was Max became depressed and people passed him by. Nobody wanted to adopt a depressed dog.

So Max was in the shelter for approximately six weeks.  Somehow Midwest Animal Rescue Services (MARS) found out about Max, pulled him out of the shelter and put him under their care.  With MARS, Max got to go into foster care.

I found out about Max through an email one of my friends sent, who knew I was beginning the search for a new dog. I called MARS, filled out the adoption form and had the home inspection.  Then Emmie and I went to meet Max, Emmie approved of him and the rest is history.

IMG_0747I imagine you would not be surprised to hear that Max is a very laid back, talkative dog.  So much so that he has his own FaceBook Fan Page: IamMaxRoper.  Coming from a shelter, Max wants to help other dogs who are looking for homes, and he’s passionate about spreading the truth about how great black dogs are! Apparently in the shelter Max heard of ‘black dog syndrome‘ and he now has taken it upon himself to single pawedly put a stop to that. You can help him by becoming a fan on his IamMaxRoper fan page!

It is good to be back.  I’m looking forward to reconnecting with you.  Until tomorrow,

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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No Kill Conference

March 23, 2009

The No Kill 2009 Conference will be held on May 2-3, 2009 in Washington, DC.  From their site:
The No Kill Advocacy Center is teaming up with the Animal Law program at George Washington University Law School to bring together the nation’s most successful shelter directors and the nation’s top animal lawyers. They will help you [...]

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Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig in March

March 8, 2009

Here we are in March, and it is officially Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month.  While you are looking to adopt (not buy) your cuddly guinea pig, here are some tips to keep in mind:

As with all pets, an adult should be the primary caretaker.
Guinea pigs need ample room; their living quarters should be at least 18 inches wide, [...]

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February is Adopt-a-Rabbit Month

February 17, 2009

Need some bunny to love?  OK, sorry, that pun is bad, I must admit it.  But, should you need some bunny to love, February is the idea month to find that bunny.  An earlier post talked about what to look for when adopting a rabbit, and gave you some sites to check out.  If you [...]

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Pets and Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2009

Hey Ho, Teddy here!  Me and Mom had a tug of war on who would write this post and I won!  HA!  That’s because I have strong teeth and I know how to hang on to things, and dog pals, there’s just some things I want to tell you, so I was determined to hang [...]

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February: Adopt a Rabbit Month

February 7, 2009

Looking to adopt a family pet?  Have you thought of adopting a rabbit?  February is Adopt a Rabbit Month.  Here’s some information to help you decide if adopting a rabbit is right for your family.

Life expectancy of a rabbit is 5-15 years.
Rabbits need daily care and interaction with their humans.
Rabbits are indoor creatures, and require [...]

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Tips for Adopting a New Pet Partner

June 5, 2008

There are many details and issues to be looked at and considered before taking on the responsibility of a new pet. Here’s a list to consider before adopting:

Does everyone in the family want a pet?
Is your lifestyle compatible with having a pet?
Who will take responsibility for the care of the pet?
What care is involved [...]

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Animal Communication: A Two Way Street

March 20, 2008

The humane society where I volunteer my communication skills regularly takes some of the animals off site for adoption days. On these days, people are scurrying around, making sure everything and everyone is taken care of and accounted for. The scene looks as if the humans are in the middle of the hub-bub, [...]

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Adopt a Pet: March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

March 8, 2008

Aren’t they cute? How can you say no to those good looking faces? Even animals as good looking as these guinea pigs find themselves abandoned and looking for a home.
If you’re looking for a guinea pig, March is the official time to adopt one. Of course, there are eleven other unofficial months [...]

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