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Axolotls
The word axolotl (pronounced ´axe-ah-lot-l´) is derived from a Nahuatl word (the language spoken by the Aztecs) that has been variously translated as ´servant of the water´, ´water-dog´ and ´water-doll´, among other things. These creatures are a species of salamander. Unlike the salamander, axolotls retain some larval characteristics throughout their entire lives, including the gills, […]
Survivor Story: Ruth and Bracken
Ruth tells us that Bracken’s osteosarcoma was misdiagnosed for months. Unwilling to give up when diagnosis was finally made, Ruth pursued treatment. Bracken’s leg and hip were amputated and she had 4 chemotherapy rounds with carboplatin, the drug of choice. Miraculously, the cancer never returned. Bracken survived over 7 years after amputation and chemotherapy under […]
Greyhounds and Dog Racing
Untold amounts of money were spent at dog tracks, but we’re happy to report dog racing is declining. As of 2010, eleven States have banned dog racing and there are less than ten States with operational dog tracks. While this is true, breeding and shipping dogs across State lines is still legal. Emphasis on dog […]