Tag: animal care
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So Long, Summer Sweat! Hello, Fall Feats & Behind-the-Scenes Treats!
Hey there, fellow animal enthusiasts, chaotic critter lovers, and professional page-turners! It feels like it’s been a hot second since we gave you a peek behind the curtain, but don’t worry—we haven’t been napping in a sunny patch on the floor (well, not all of us, anyway). We’ve been running around like a ferret that…
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The Marvelous Orb Weaver
Step outside on a crisp autumn morning, and if the light hits the trees just right, you will see a marvel of natural engineering hanging right in your garden. Today we are shining our weekly spotlight on one of the most hardworking, visually striking, and completely misunderstood creatures in our local backyards: the Orb Weaver…
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Coexisting with Coyotes and Pet Safety
Living alongside coyotes in our Minnesota neighborhoods requires a healthy dose of respect, awareness, and proactive habits. While these intelligent canines generally prefer to steer clear of humans, sharing an ecosystem means knowing how to prevent unwanted close encounters. Keeping our neighborhoods peaceful and safe starts with understanding how to manage potential attractants and practicing…
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Join Us for a Community Weekend at Leafy Lodge: Bargains, Botanicals, and Animal Support
The team at the Paws, Claws and Talons Foundation is gearing up for a weekend packed with community connection, unique finds, and direct support for local animals and their families. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th! Both days, our doors will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM for…
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The Knowledge Behind the Care: Why Professional Pet Sitter Education Matters
September marks Pet Sitter Education Month, a dedicated time created by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to spotlight the continuous learning that elevates professional pet care.While loving animals is the heart of pet sitting, professional pet care is a complex discipline requiring rigorous preparation, deep practical knowledge, and operational vigilance. Comprehensive education transforms a passionate animal…
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Coyote Social Structure and Communication
While they are often viewed as solitary hunters, the reality of coyote social life is far more complex and nuanced. The foundation of coyote society is the family unit, typically centered around a mated pair that often stays together for many years. These core family groups may also include offspring from the previous year, known…
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Hiding the Hurt: The Quirky, Critical Guide to Spotting and Managing Pain in Pets and Wildlife
Welcome to Animal Pain Management Month, the one time of year we collectively realize our furry, feathered, and scaled roommates might be suffering in silence—or quietly plotting revenge because their lower back aches. When an animal hurts, they do not dramatics-tweet about it. They operate on survival instincts refined over millions of years. Understanding how…
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Diet and Foraging Habits of the Coyote
When it comes to finding dinner, the coyote is the ultimate opportunistic generalist. Rather than relying on a single food source, these clever canines adjust their menu based entirely on what is available in their local habitat during any given season. Their dietary flexibility is a masterclass in ecological efficiency, allowing them to thrive in…
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The Honest Guide to Pet Insurance: Upsides, Downsides, and Reality
September is National Pet Insurance Month, making it an ideal time to step back from the cute photos and talk about one of the most polarizing topics in pet ownership: how we finance our pets’ medical care. If you scroll through pet forums, you will find two very distinct camps. One side swears pet insurance…
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Welcome to the Wild Side: Introducing Coyotes
Welcome back to another edition of our weekly Creature Feature series where we dive deep into the fascinating lives of our animal neighbors. Today, we are turning our attention toward a truly iconic and remarkably resilient resident of the North American landscape: the coyote. Whether you have heard their haunting nighttime choruses echoing across the…