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"There is no life without pets!" They are family! That is exactly how I feel! Have you hugged your pet today?
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive." Gilda Radner
"I love cats because I enjoy my home; and then little by little, they become its visible soul." Jean Cocteau
"He could tell by the way animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music. Maybe it was the song in their own hearts that they walked to." Laura Adams Armer
"Until one has loved an animal, part of ones soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
"Many people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That's the problem." Benjamin Hoff
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Remembering Connie Francis: A Voice of Enduring Strength
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
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Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive
There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. F...
Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Weste...
Beyond the Boom: How Fourth of July Fireworks Terrify Our Pets and Impact Our Community
The Fourth of July. For many of us, it's a weekend of barbecues, sunshine, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for our beloved pets and the unseen wildlife around us, it's often a we...