The ASPCA, HSUS, International organizations, Friends of Animals, Best Friends and so many more dedicated to saving animals and giving them better lives have had a number of victories in 2012. The hounding of bears and bobcats by radio-collared dogs has been banned in California. Foie Gras (goose liver) is banned in California. In Idaho, […]
Mockingbirds can be found in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, the Antilles, the Galapagos and the Bahamas. They are the state bird of Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. They were popular as caged pets in the 18th and 19th centuries (see Thomas Jeffrson) and are experiencing a revival now. Mockingbirds weigh about 50 grams and […]
Hoof abscesses seem to come on suddenly, although that’s not really the case. You are out riding and without warning your horse is lame. While there could be a number of reasons, a hoof abscess is a strong possibility. An abscess is described as a tender area surrounded by pink to red tissue. The center […]
