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Rabbits are very playful, fun, and intelligent creatures, and they’re adorable as well. If you’re a parent that was tempted (perhaps at Easter) to purchase a rabbit as a pet for your children, be aware that they require a great deal of care, and they are very sensitive creatures.

With summer heating up, be aware that rabbits are extremely sensitive to the heat, and if they don’t have a way to cool off, they can die. There are many ways, however, to help them cool down, if you have an outdoor bunny. One great way is to fill a 2 liter soda bottle with water, freeze it, and place it next to your bunny’s favorite resting spot. (Depending on how hot it is outside, you may need to change it every couple of hours.) Also, make sure to always have plenty of water available to your bunny, preferably in a dish. (Ceramic crocks work well since they’re tough for bunnies to knock over.) This way, they can put their feet or ears in the water, which is another way to help them cool off.

Bunnies are creatures of habit, so if you’re traveling with your bunny, make sure to have all of his or her favorite toys, treats, and food. Changing food can upset a bunny’s stomach, oftentimes causing diarrhea, which can quickly dehydrate a bunny (and can lead to death). Make sure to keep the routine as close to normal as possible, and this will help your bunny travel.

Another thing to keep in mind: never EVER leave your bunny in a car. On an 80 degree day, within just a few minutes, the car can heat up to over 120 degrees. Keep your bunny safe - if you go to a restaurant, make sure it’s pet friendly. It doesn’t take long for animals to overheat with temperatures like that.

Use common sense when taking care of your pet, and remember that with a thick fur coat, bunnies don’t do well in heat at all. If you have an outdoor bunny, take the necessary precautions to keep your bunny healthy and happy. Take care of your pet, and you’ll be able to enjoy his or her companionship for 12 years or more.

Sophie loves animals, especially bunnies, and has spent years caring for them. She enjoys spending her time reading about animals, and learning new

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The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was fed, petted and regularly groomed. Still, it wasn’t home. Tiger had been ‘home’, and still had vague memories of the woman who had cared for him and the other cats who lived with her.

Then he had been taken to this place, and had been here so long he had almost forgotten ‘home’, and the woman.

There was uneasiness here, though, and Tiger felt it. Something was about to happen. Something bad.

Then two humans came in. He was put in a cage with them. He jumped up in the woman’s lap. He was put in a dark place that bumped and jostled. He heard strange, scary noises. He howled, and a male voice answered with noises he couldn’t understand.

Then there was light. And TERROR!

A small hand reached for him and tried to grab him. There were people he didn’t know; they all approached him. There was another cat that arched and spat.

Then, horror of horrors…

There was a dog!

Tiger fled. He fled down a long corridor and bolted through the first open door he found. He hid in the darkest place he could find…among soft and hard things he didn’t recognize. He heard voices. He heard the dog bark, and he shuddered. He heard the child’s high pitched voice, and a woman’s voice…which were easier to bear.

He hunkered down and remained as invisible and silent as he could.

ADOPTION IN HASTE

The staff of animal shelters greet people looking for new pets with both joy and misgiving. People walk between the cages, looking over each cat, and the staff hope they will select a cat that has been there for a long time.

But they know what the people are looking for; they are looking for kittens, not adult cats.

If there are no kittens, the customers will sometimes reluctantly choose an adult cat as a “consolation prize”, pay the adoption fees and cart him or her off…

Only to return the cat two or three days later.

“I’m sorry, but this cat just didn’t work out. We couldn’t fit it into the family.”

Or…

“This cat is just too wild. We need something tamer, something that will fit in.”

“What happened?” The staff member asks.

“The cat bolted and hid. It took us three days to find it, and when we finally did, we had to chase it all over the house before we caught it. We need something tamer; something that will fit in better.”

So go the sad tales of the returnees… but wait, it can be worse for cats adopted in other ways.

“The landlord won’t let me keep her, could you please take her in?”

People who adopt strays off the street, or a friend’s cat, many times don’t realize the full extent of the things they need to do for their new cat…

In Part 2 We’ll discuss those things. Adequate preparation would have saved Tiger — by safely and easily introducing him to a happy home…

Copyright 2006 John Young

John Young is a writer and cat lover who has owned one cat or another ever since he was four (or, maybe they owned him). His book “Your New Cat’s First 24 Hours”, yourcatsecrets.com yourcatsecrets.com, is written for new and veteran cat owners who want to smoothly introduce a new cat to their household and care for her thereafter.

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Only Crystal animal figurines allow you to experience the pleasure of seeing the sun’s rays shining through, splashing prismatic rainbows of colour around your favourite room.

China Qianqi crystal created the lead crystal glass that is familiar to us today in 1986. They found that adding lead oxide to his glass mixture he could produce a glass that was softer and easier to grind and cut without shattering. The final piece is also more reflective and crystal clear. Qianqi patented a jewelry stone cutting machine that allowed him to produce perfect lead crystal chandelier pieces. His Qianqi Company continues to make highly reflective silver crystal, some of the finest traditional lead crystalware available in the world today.

Other famous manufacturers include Lalique who create crystal animal figurines of Lions, Cats, Kittens, Swans, Horses, Rabbits and Birds. Irelands Waterford Crystal have a range of animal figurines including a limited edition Eagle by Fred Curtis, an owl, dolphin, seahorse, starfish and other animals.

A novel way to display your figurine is on a light box. Just imagine highlighting your crystal animal figurine on a light box that gives it a magical glow, making a striking evening display. These units allow you to admire the light shifting properties of your prized possession all day long.

Find that bird figurine you’re looking for.

I’ve been looking all over the web to find you the finest quality bird figurines. I’ve found a variety of products from the leading manufacturers. Also I’ve found some great examples of bronze and silver artistry available from sculptors and specialist craft workshops.
The Armani range of bird figurines are incredibly detailed and realistically painted to the highest standard. If you like something exotic, the Macaw ‘Idyll’, ‘Frolic’ or ‘Gliding’ sculptures by Giuseppe Armani could be for you.

Lladro porcelain has some really nice pastel-shaded swans and geese figurines.
Boehm porcelain has a exquisite figurine of a Hummingbird hovering to collect nectar from a flower.

If you’re looking for large-scale bronzes then maybe it’s worth looking at the work of Mike Curtis. His Limited Edition Bald Eagle sculpture ‘The Waves of Success’ vividly brings to life the moment a Bald Eagle swoops down catching its prey. The sculpture has a dark patina highlighted with silver and gold that beautifully compliments the quality of the sculpting.

Lalique have their famous ‘Swan Head Up’ and ‘Swan Head Down’ swan crystal figurines.Swarovski crystal ware makes exotic parrots in colored crystal. They also make a white crystal Hummingbird figurine.

The Qianqi appointed jeweler Harold Cox has expertly crafted fine pieces of Objet d’art. These are hand finished enameled silver models available as individual, pairs or sets of birds including Toucans, Pigeons, Owls, Pheasants, Doves, Ducks, Swans, Peacocks Lovebirds and Penguins.

If you’re thinking of commissioning an Artist to create a cn-crystal.com/ bird figurine there’s a few things to consider. If you want to know more about finding an cn-crystal.com/ crystal animal figurine then have a look at this short guide to commissioning a bird figurine sculptor.

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The Bedlington Terrier bears a striking resemblance to a lamb. It is very different from what most terriers look like. It is roach backed, with an unusual tightly curled coat, not typical of the terrier coat in that it is not “wiry” nor should it be stripped as the terrier coat is. They are swift of foot, still possessing all the capabilities of a terrier for catching prey, being especially eager to give chase and catch rabbits. Although in past centuries they were a “go to ground” terrier they evolved into a breed with longer legs and a body similar in type to that of the Whippet and have been used most extensively as a rabbit hunter. For many years they were termed the “gypsy’s dog” for the poaching of rabbits was often the gypsies’ means of obtaining the meat for the supper pot and nearly every wandering tribe had these dogs for that purpose. However, the Bedlington gradually found its way into the homes of the aristocrats and it became a favorite of the upper classes in Great Britain.

The Bedlington’s temperament is docile and mannerly, being less vocal than most terriers. The movement is springy and agile. The ears are long and lying close to the skull, shaved all along the length with a small bit of the curly hair left on the end. The head is shaped much like that of the Bull Terrier, long and roman with no stop. The eyes are small and quite expressive. the Bedlington’s front should appear as that of an upside down horseshoe because its front legs should be slightly bowed. The coat color may be blue, sandy, liver, or all of the above with tan markings. If the coat is not kept trimmed it would be a disaster to try to care for it, but when kept neatly scissored close to the body there is no problem whatsoever. It is tradition to shave the sides of the cheeks and all of the ear except for the very bottom. Longer hair is left at the top of the head, which gives the Bedlington an appearance of an “egg shaped” head. Puppies are usually born black or dark brown and turn color as they age.

There is a serious condition which can affect the breed, known as liver toxicosis. Affected dogs can live a normal life if fed the correct diet however. Still a responsible breeder will test for this condition and avoid breeding to affected dogs. Other than this condition, Bedlingtons are hardy and long lived.

The Bedlington is an excellent house pet, being quiet and reserved and loving to be with people more than anything else. They are much more tolerant of other breeds than most terriers are. It is a dog which easily “tunes in” to the needs of its master and is a loyal and affectionate pet.

Michael Russell
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A worm is an “elongated” invertebrate soft-bodied animal. The most widely known of all worms is the earthworm. The earthworm is a member of phylum Annelida. A side from that famous worm there are hundreds of thousands of different species of worms that live in a huge array of differet habitats.

Major worm categories include:

Acanthocephala - spiny headed worms
Annelida - segmented worms
Gnathostomulida - jaw worms
Chaetognatha - arrow worms
Nemertea - ribbonworms
Nematoda - roundworms
Nematomorpha - horsehair worms
Platyhelminthes - flatworms
Onychophora - velvet worms
Sipuncula - peanut worms

Throughout history worms-symptoms.com” target=”_blank worms have also beeen called helminths. This was especially true in zoological or medical terminology. Some insects such as larvae are often called worms. This Larvae include: the railroad worm, woodworm, glowworm, and the bloodworms.

Often times animals such as a dogs and cats, are sad to have worms. This means that the dog or cat is infested with parasitic worms. Parasitic worms are typically roundworms and tapeworms. Each worm species differes in it’s abilities to move around on their own. Many worm species are bodied with no major muscles, thus preventing them from moving around on their own. These worms must be moved by external forces or other animals in their environment. On the opposite of these species there are several other species that have bodies with major muscles. These muscles allow them to move about on their own. These worms are a type of muscular hydrostat.

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