The compassionate and complicated chicken!

Each Monday I will spotlight a companion animal that, for a variety of reasons, is commonly misperceived.  Today’s animal is a species that I used to think was unintelligent and boring, until I worked closely with them for many years.   Meet the amazing, incredible, compassionate, and intelligent CHICKEN! Did you know these amazing facts …

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Heading Back to School or Work and Leaving Our Feline Companions Behind

Only the lonely Know the way I feel tonight Only the lonely Know this feeling ain't right There goes my baby There goes my heart They're gone forever So far apart But only the lonely Know why I cry Only the lonely - Only The Lonely Know The Way I Feel ~ Roy Orbison    …

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Heading Back to School and Leaving Your Canine Companion Behind

2012 Back-to-school season has arrived!  Students of all ages are heading back to elementary, middle school or college, and teachers are going back to work.  This is a huge transition for the entire family, as parents and kids learn to adjust to an entirely new routine.  As the excitement and stress of getting the kids …

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