Také (Bamboo) One-Touch Pet Gate y Richell

The Také (Bamboo on Japan) One-Touch Pet Gate by Richell is an award-winning, beautifully crafted, "tension-mount" designed pet gate that can be attached in doorways or hallways with up to 35.8” wide. The "one-touch" handle provides the option of opening/closing the gate with one hand if necessary, while the lockable gate door provides additional pet security.

Elegant and styling Take (bamboo) pet gate.

Features:
• Fits doorway or hallway openings from 28.3" to 35.8" wide
• Tension-mount design keeps gate permanently in place
• Gate door opens in both directions to allow ease of movement
• Recommended for small to medium dogs 8 to 44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 28.3" - 35.8" x 2" x 34.6"
• PetStreetMall offer discounts & free shipping deals on Quality Wood Pet Gates

General Product Information:
• Recommended for small to medium dogs 8 to 44 lbs. (4-20 kg)
• Instruction manual included
• 1 ½" space between bamboo spindles
• Gate Door opening is 16 ¼" wide
• Step-over bar is 1 5/8" high
• Made from eco-friendly, sustainable bamboo

NEW Side by Side Travel Kennels Dog Crate by MidWest

The Championship Side by Side Travel Kennel Dog Crates are the Toughest Dog Crates Made. The Side by Side Crates were designed for use in the rear of SUV's and Vans. These extra tough dog crates have closely spaced wire to hold up to extra heavy use. The best is that they are a Fold and Carry Crate, so there are no Pins needed in the assembly. These crates set up in seconds, fold down in seconds, travel easily and are easily stored. Historically pins are used to secure the 4 corners of the dog crate and are cumbersome to use and store.

Portable travel crate fit just right at the back of SUV.

Features:
•  Designed Specifically to fit "Side-by-Side" in SUV & Van Rear Compartments
• Folds "Suitcase Style" in Seconds for Easy Portability
• Safe & Secure Slide Bolt Latches
• Tough, Easy to Clean ABS Plastic Pan
• Independent Pan-Stop Allows Pan Removal with Door Closed
• Finished in a long lasting Black Epoxy Powder!
• All Models Include FREE Pan
• Include Comfortable Plastic Carrying Handles
• Travel Kennel Dog Crates Ship for FREE!
• Stainless Steel Snap'y Fit Water & Food Bowl Available

Metro Gateway Pressure Mounted in Aluminum by KidCo

Sturdy and elegant aluminum pet gate

The Metro Gateway® Pressure Mounted Pet Gate is a sleek, smart, pressure mounted gate from KidCo's Architectural Series whose chic, metropolitan styling brings sophistication and flair to any decor.. The gate is built out of aluminum over a steel U-shaped frame, offering maximum strength without all the weight. It has built-in upper and lower pressure indicators and a tension lever to ensure proper installation and peace of mind. Installs quickly with no tools required. Also features a non-toxic finish and a two-way door. Fits openings 29" to 37" and measures 31" H. Extension kit sold separately for wider openings.

Easy installation and secure indicator features.

Features:
• Sleek, smart styling
• Built-in pressure indicators and tension lever
• Two-way door
• Installs quickly; no tools needed
• Construction: Aluminum over a tubular steel U-shaped door frame
• Basic Gate Width: 29”-37”
• Height: 31”
• Color: Anodized Aluminum
• Optional extension kit G170-5.5 for openings up to 47.5”
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Remote Controlled Pet Gate & Crate by Easy Out

The Remote Controlled Pet Door Opener by Easy Out lets you open your pet’s crate, pen, kennel, room, or door flap up to 150 ft. away, with the simple push of button on a key-chain sized remote control. The Easy Out Remote Pet Door Opener is the only product on the market that allows pet owners to release their pet from their crate remotely.

Easy to use remote to open dog crates.

Key Features:
• Easy Out Remote Pet Door Opener Features:
• Pushing the remote button unlatches the door and allows any size dog or puppy to push it open. Regular manual operation of the latch is not affected, so you can still open/close it by hand whenever desired.
• Great long term value; with a 1 time affordable purchase you and your pet benefit every day, year after year!
• The opener is about the size of a deck of cards, and is easy to install and its 4 AA batteries come pre-installed so it works right out of the box!
• The Easy Out Remote Pet Door Opener presently works with standard wire crates and exercise pens, and is planned for interior doors, chain link kennels, and door flaps.
• Open your pet's crate remotely with the press of a button
• Manual operation unaffected, open/close anytime.
• Works through walls and floors
• Up to 150 ft. range
• Sets up in minutes with only a screwdriver and scissors
• 4 AA batteries included
• FREE SHIPPING Remote Control for gate of dog crates and more!

Kensington 20" Tall Small Free Standing Wood Pet Gate

The Kensington series 20" Tall Free Standing Wood Pet Gate has a proprietary sliding width adjustment feature which makes their width easily expandable without the use of tools! Available in two sizes (Small) which is perfect for doorways adjusts from 28" to 48" wide and (Large) which adjusts from 39.25 up to 72" wide. At 20" high, this gate is easy to step over yet securely confines small pets.
The gate legs rotate so that the gate can be compactly stored under a sofa or in a closet when not in use. The wide leg base prevents tipping and the Free Standing design means that no installation is necessary. These gates are handcrafted of mortise and tenon construction without the use of nails, pins or screws and the beautiful finish is hand wiped with care and attention to detail to ensure lasting durability.

Sliding wood pet gates by Dynamic Accents

Features:
• Free Standing.
• Beautiful all wood pet gate
• Mission style design
• Handcrafted without the use of nails, pins, or screws.
• Proprietary sliding width adjustment.
• Folds flat for easy storage.
• Spans 28" to 48"
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iQ Control No Bark Collar by Dogtra

The iQ No Bark Collar is a safe alternative to stop unwanted barking. The dog friendly features include a Learning Vibration System that vibrates before any correction, and the world’s first Conductive Plastic Contacts, the smart choice for dogs with sensitive skin. 

World's First Conductive Plastic Contacts: Our contact points are made of a conductive plastic and shaped ergonomically to your dog's skin. The only alternative for sensitive skin or for dogs allergic to steel contacts.

Detachable Collar Strap: The iQ's Detachable Collar Strap makes cleaning and customizing a breeze. Our straps are made of a high quality plastic that is durable with just the right amount of flex.

Fits Small to Large Dogs: Ergonomic conductive plastic contact points designed to fit small to large dogs

Fully Waterproof: Rinsing or submerging the iQ No Bark Collar under water with some mild soap is not a problem since the collar strap and the receiver unit is fully waterproof.

Learning Vibration System: The iQ Learning Vibration System gives a vibration warning before any correction, making it an effective bark deterrent with less stimulation used over time.

The iQ bark control collar in different colors

Features
• Learning vibration system
• 10 levels of stimulation and a non-stimulating vibration mode
• Reduced size receiver
• Fully waterproof
• Detachable collar strap
• Replaceable coin lithium batteries included (2)
• Bark recognition sensor
• Collar weights: 3.7 ounces
• Newest and quality Bark Collar at PetStreetMall

Single Door Dog Crate 48in by Ovation

Intuitive Innovation from MidWest Homes for Pets! The Ovation Single-Door Crate 48inches features the innovative, patent-pending Up & Away Door along with all of the features that are sought after in wire crates for dogs. To open the door simply grab the comfort-grip handle and lift and lay the door on top of the crate. The Ovation Door stows out of the way, eliminating the need for additional space required for a swing-out, hinged door. To close, lift the door and lower into place while releasing the Safety Catch until the door reaches a closed position. The channel-track door frame adds significant strength and security to the crate, and the low threshold of the door allows your pet to enter the crate comfortably. With its fold & carry configuration Ovation sets up and folds down in seconds without the need for tools. Ovation includes a composite plastic pan for easy cleanup in the event of an accident, plastic carrying handles to move the folded crate from one location to another comfortably, surface protective rubber feet, and most importantly, a free divider panel for use while your puppy grows into his adult-size home.

Ovation dog crates are tough yet portable and easy to assemble

Ovation Dog Crates Features:
• Easy Glide Channel Track Door System Adds Strength
• Provides Maximum Security
• Easily Sets Up and Folds Down in Seconds
• Comfort-grip handle and lift and lay the door on top of the crate
• Eliminates the Need for Space Required by Swing-Out, Hinged Doors
• Divider Panel Saves You Money
• Crate Adapts to Your Growing Dog
• Folds Flat for Easy Transportation
• Snap-On / Snap-Off Carry Handles
• Tough, Heavy Design for Active Dogs
• Includes Divider Panel, Plastic Pan, Carrying Handles and Surface Protective Rubber Feet
• Stainless Steel Snap'y Fit Water & Food Bowl Available
• FREE Shipping at PetStreetMall Ovation Dog Crates

20 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet Dog

A senior dog with happy family!

1. When senior pets are adopted, they seem to understand that they’ve been rescued, and are all the more thankful for it.
2. A senior pet’s personality has already developed, so you’ll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.
3. You can teach an old dog or cat new tricks.  Senior pets have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their youthful counterparts.
4. A senior pet may very well already know basic household etiquette like not attacking your feet at night, not scratching your furniture nor jumping all over you when you get home.
5. In particular, senior pets are often already house broken likely to have accidents in the house.
6. A senior dog or cat won’t grow any larger, so you’ll know exactly how much animal you’re getting.
7.  Senior pets are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger pets, who may get into mischief because they’re bored. Not to mention they make great napping buddies
8. Senior cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting. Senior dogs know that chew toys are for chewing, not your favorite shoes. Also, no worries on teaching the new puppy not to play bite all over your hands.
9. Senior pets are some of the hardest to find homes for– so when you adopt a senior pet, you’re truly saving a life. While we here at HSVC are a no kill shelter, many facilities aren’t. So no matter where you adopt from, consider a senior pet.
10. If you do adopt a senior pet from here at HSVC the adoption fee is only $75. Many other agencies will often offer a similar reduced adoption fee as well.
11. What You See Is What You Get. Older dogs are open books—from the start, you’ll know important things like their full-grown size, personality and grooming requirements. All this information makes it easier to pick the right dog and forge that instant love connection that will last a lifetime. If you’re not so into surprises, an older dog is for you!
12. Easy to Train. Think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Hogwash! Older dogs are great at focusing on you—and on the task at hand—because they’re calmer than youngsters. Plus, all those years of experience reading humans can help them quickly figure out how to do what you’re asking.
13. Seniors are Super-Loving. One of the cool parts of our job is reading stories from people just like you who have opted to adopt. The emails we get from pet parents with senior dogs seem to all contain beautiful, heartfelt descriptions of the love these dogs give you—and those of you who adopted dogs already in their golden years told us how devoted and grateful they are. It's an instant bond that cannot be topped!
14. They’re Not a 24-7 Job. Grownup dogs don’t require the constant monitoring puppies do, leaving you with more freedom to do your own thing. If you have young children, or just value your “me time,” this is definitely a bonus.
15. They Settle in Quickly. Older dogs have been around the block and already learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack. They’ll be part of the family in no time!
16. Fewer Messes. Your floors, shoes and furniture will thank you for adopting a senior pooch! Older dogs are likely to already be housetrained—and even if they’re not, they have the physical and mental abilities to pick it up really fast (unlike puppies). With their teething years far behind them, seniors also are much less likely to be destructive chewers.
17. You Won’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew. There are those who yearn for a doggie friend of their own, but hold back because they worry what might happen in their lives in the years to come. And they are wise to do so—a puppy or young dog can be anywhere from an 8- to 20-year responsibility, which is not appropriate for the very elderly or those with certain long-term future plans. Providing a loving home for a dog in her golden years is not a less serious commitment, but it can be a shorter one.
18. They Enjoy Easy Livin’. Couch potato, know thyself! Please consider a canine retiree rather than a high-energy young dog who will run you ragged. Not that older dogs don’t require any exercise—they do—but they’re not going to need, or want, to run a marathon every day.
19. Save a Life, Be a Hero. At shelters, older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. Saving an animal’s life offers an unparalleled emotional return on your investment, and you’ll feel the rewards every day you spend together.
20. They’re CUTE! Need we say more?

There is definitely better advantage of having senior dog as pets, it is like you have the oldest best friend you can have. This article is brought to you by PetStreetMall.com, we have lots of innovative and exciting pet products at surprisingly low prices with free shipping deals! Visit us on PetStreetMall Facebook fan page.

Gateway Pressure Mounted Pet Gate by KidCo

The Gateway Pressure Mount Dog Gate features Pressure-Plus Technology integrated into a one-of-a-kind handle design which forces additional outward pressure on the door opening to maximize the gate stability after each use. It's the ideal pet gate for doorways and room openings that are used often plus the gate is pressure mounted so there's no damage to walls or doorways.

Elegant and easy to install pet gate

Unlike most of the metal safety gates on the market, the Center Gateway does not permanently attach to walls or banisters with hinges and screws. Instead, this 29.5-inch-high steel barrier uses a pressure-mounted system to hold it in place across doorways and halls in your house. Although it may lack the complete strength of a permanently mounted gate and probably shouldn't be used in front of stairways, the Center Gateway is far more versatile: after installation you can easily detach and move it throughout your home to block off-limit rooms and spaces as needed. The Center Gateway also eliminates the need for drilling holes into the wood and metalwork around your home. The gateway is designed to block spaces from 29.25 to 37.5 inches wide, and you can purchase optional extension kits (sold separately) to extend the gate's length to almost 49 inches.

Simple operation to use pet gate.

KidCo Pressure Mounted Pet Gate Features:
• Perfect for heavily traveled doorways and room openings.
• Easy, one hand operation
• No damage to walls or doorways
• Installs quickly; No tools needed
• Heavy duty steel construction
• Basic gate width: 29"-37" (includes two extensions)
• Height: 29.5"
• Available colors: White and Black
• Extensions Available
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Innotek BC-200 No Bark Collar

The BC-200 Bark Collar System quickly teaches your pet through static correction that its barking is unacceptable. Since the collar acts upon your pet’s barking instantly it doesn’t take much time for it to associate its barking with the corrections it is receiving. To aid in your pet learning the BC-200 has a “relaxation break” of 3 seconds which is used in between corrections. This system utilizes an internal NiCad battery that is rechargeable and long lasting.

BC-200 Bark Collar comes with lightweight & waterproof collar, rechargeable battery and a charger.

This bark collar is worth trying for dogs who love to bark but doesn't response well on other types of bark collar. With proper use and guide, this collar would definitely works and a life saver.

BC-200 Bark Collar Features:
• Adjustable Nylon Collar
• Waterproof Receiver
• 2 sets of stimulation probes (for long and short fur)
• Rechargeable NiMH Battery
• Battery Charging Unit
• Instructional Video
• 1 Year Warranty through Innotek
• Dog Star Supported

Largest & Strongest Spider Web

An approximately three-foot-wide (meter-wide) Darwin's bark spider web hangs above a river in Madagascar.Though the new species' webs are overall the world's largest, other spiders might exist that create larger orbs—the spiral at the center of the web—according to study co-author Todd Blackledge, a biologist at the University of Akron in Ohio.

Despite spinning webs of Spider-Man-like size and strength, the Darwin's bark spider uses them to feed mainly on small fry—insects such as mayflies and dragonflies, the team found.

Animal Evolution : Lizard From Laying Egg to Live Birth

A yellow-bellied three-toed skink carrying embryos, visible as light orbs inside its body, instead of laying eggs.

Evolution has been caught in the act, according to scientists who are decoding how a species of Australian lizard is abandoning egg-laying in favor of live birth.

Along the warm coastal lowlands of New South Wales, the yellow-bellied three-toed skink lays eggs to reproduce. But individuals of the same species living in the state's higher, colder mountains are almost all giving birth to live young.

Only two other modern reptiles—another skink species and a European lizard—use both types of reproduction.

Evolutionary records shows that nearly a hundred reptile lineages have independently made the transition from egg-laying to live birth in the past, and today about 20 percent of all living snakes and lizards give birth to live young only.

But modern reptiles that have live young provide only a single snapshot on a long evolutionary time line, said study co-author James Stewart, a biologist at East Tennessee State University. The dual behavior of the yellow-bellied three-toed skink therefore offers scientists a rare opportunity.

"By studying differences among populations that are in different stages of this process, you can begin to put together what looks like the transition from one [birth style] to the other."

Eggs-to-Baby Switch Creates Nutrient Problem

One of the mysteries of how reptiles switch from eggs to live babies is how the young get their nourishment before birth.

In mammals a highly specialized placenta connects the fetus to the ovary wall, allowing the baby to take up oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood and pass back waste.

In egg-laying species, the embryo gets nourishment from the yolk, but calcium absorbed from the porous shell is also an important nutrient source.

Some fish and reptiles, meanwhile, use a mix of both birthing styles. The mother forms eggs, but then retains them inside her body until the very last stages of embryonic development.

The shells of these eggs thin dramatically so that the embryos can breathe, until live babies are born covered with only thin membranes—all that remains of the shells.

This adaptation presents a potential nourishment problem: A thinner shell has less calcium, which could cause deficiencies for the young reptiles.

Stewart and colleagues, who have studied skinks for years, decided to look for clues to the nutrient problem in the structure and chemistry of the yellow-bellied three-toed skink's uterus.

"Now we can see that the uterus secretes calcium that becomes incorporated into the embryo—it's basically the early stages of the evolution of a placenta in reptiles," Stewart explained.

Evolutionary Transition Surprisingly Simple

Both birthing styles come with evolutionary tradeoffs: Eggs are more vulnerable to external threats, such as extreme weather and predators, but internal fetuses can be more taxing for the mother.

For the skinks, moms in balmier climates may opt to conserve their own bodies' resources by depositing eggs on the ground for the final week or so of development. Moms in harsh mountain climates, by contrast, might find that it's more efficient to protect their young by keeping them longer inside their bodies.

In general, the results suggest the move from egg-laying to live birth in reptiles is fairly common—at least in historic terms—because it's relatively easy to make the switch, Stewart said.

"We tend to think of this as a very complex transition," he said, "but it's looking like it might be much simpler in some cases than we thought."

The skink-evolution research was published online August 16 by the Journal of Morphology.


Reference: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/09/100901-science-animals-evolution-australia-lizard-skink-live-birth-eggs/

Largest Ancient Seabird

Boasting a 17-foot (5.2-meter) wingspan and sharp, spiny "pseudoteeth," this ancient seabird is one of the largest flying birds known, according to a study released Wednesday.

Soaring above the oceans and mountains of what's now Chile between five and ten million years ago, the newly discovered species, named Pelagornis chilensis, was part of a prehistoric group known as the bony-toothed birds. The hollow spikes on the birds' beaks allowed the predators to grab slippery squid and fish from the ocean.

P. chilensis was identified based on an "exquisitely and exceptionally preserved" fossil skeleton that was found to be 70 percent complete, said study co-author David Rubilar of the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural in Chile.

The specimen includes the largest and most complete fossil bird wing yet excavated. Previous bony-toothed bird fossils included wings dug up in pieces, if it all, making it harder to accurately establish wingspan.

—Rachel Kaufman

New giant bird species study appears in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

Reference: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/09/photogalleries/100915-giant-bird-wingspan-science-chilensis-teeth-pictures/

Cockroach Brains May Hold New Antibiotics?

Cockroaches may make your skin crawl, but the insects—or, to be exact, their brains—could one day save your life.

That's because the central nervous systems of American cockroaches produce natural antibiotics that can kill off bacteria often deadly to humans, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and toxic strains of Escherichia coli, scientists said this week.

Two species of locust tested so far also have the same bacteria-killing molecules in their tiny heads.

The findings suggest that the inset world—which makes up 80 percent of all animals on Earth—may be teeming with new antibiotics, said study co-author Simon Lee of the University of Nottingham in the U.K.

Such a discovery is crucial, because scientists are scrambling to combat strains of several infectious diseases, including MRSA and E. coli, that are resistant to traditional antibiotics, Lee said.

"It's a promising new lead. We are looking in an unusual place, and to my knowledge no one else is looking there," Lee said.

"That's what we need in terms of [finding new] antibiotics, because all the usual places"—such as soil microbes, fungi, and purely synthetic molecules—"have been exhausted."

Insect Brains Have "Clever Defense" Against Bacteria

Lee and colleagues dissected the tissues and brains of cockroaches—which "smell as bad as they look," Lee said—and locusts in the lab.

The team tested nine separate types of antibacterial molecules found in the insects' brains and discovered that each molecule is specialized to kill a different type of bacteria.

This "very clever defense mechanism" allows the bugs to survive in the most dirty of domains, Lee said.

The scientists found the bugs had antibiotics only in their brain tissue, the most essential part of the body, he added.

A bug might live with an infected leg, for instance, but a brain infection would almost certainly be fatal.

Insect-brain drugs for humans are still years away, Lee said, but there's one hopeful glimmer: When the team added the insect antibiotics to human cells in the lab, there were no toxic effects.

Preliminary findings on antibiotics in bug brains were presented at the Society for General Microbiology meeting held this week at the University of Nottingham.

Reference: National Geographic http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/09/100909-cockroach-brains-mrsa-ecoli-antibiotics-science-health/

Science: Sheep with Goat Brain

Recent research and experiments show another modification on animal body and behavior, latest is the success of getting a sheep a brain of a goat. Observation shows big changes on sheep's behavior and big similarities to goat's.

Who knows this sheeps gonna get eye of a lion too..


Genetic Scientists Develop Sheep With Brain Of A Goat

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Mascots & in Olypic Actions Competition

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics is just around the corner. Introducing the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic animal mascots, plus some animals competing in Olympic games.

Meet the Vancouver 2010 Mascots, browse below for their small profiles.

Sumi the animal spirit

Sumi is an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia. Like many Canadians, Sumi's background is drawn from many places. He wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the strong furry legs of the black bear.

Sumi’s name comes from the Salish word “Sumesh” which means “guardian spirit.” Sumi takes his role very seriously. He works hard to protect the land, water and creatures of his homeland. Sumi is a great fan of the Paralympic Games. He’s determined to learn all the sports, so he can play and race with his animal friends all winter long.

Transformation is a common theme in the art and legend of West Coast First Nations. Transformation represents the connection and kinship between the human, animal and spirit world. Revered animals, such as the orca whale, the bear and the thunderbird, are depicted in transformation through masks, totems and other forms of art. The orca is the traveller and guardian of the sea. The bear often represents strength and friendship. And the thunderbird — which creates thunder by flapping its wings — is one of the most powerful of the supernatural creatures.


Quatchi the sasquatch

Quatchi is a young sasquatch who comes from the mysterious forests of Canada. Quatchi is shy, but loves to explore new places and meet new friends.

The sasquatch is a popular figure in local native legends of the Pacific West Coast. The sasquatch reminds us of the mystery and wonder that exist in the natural world, igniting our imagination about the possibility of undiscovered creatures in the great Canadian wilderness.

Mukmuk the marmot

Mukmuk is a small and friendly Vancouver Island Marmot who always supports and cheers loudly for his friends during games and races. Mukmuk gets his name from the word ‘muckamuck,’ Chinook jargon for ‘food,’ because he loves to eat! (Interestingly, Chinook jargon was a First Nations trading language.) He’s passionate about the many different types of food found in British Columbia, and is particularly fond of berries and mountain flowers.

The Vancouver Island Marmot is an extremely rare and endangered species unique to the mountains of Vancouver Island. Learn about Vancouver Island marmots and other endangered species at www.marmots.org.


Miga the sea bear

Miga is a young sea bear who lives in the ocean with her family pod, beyond Vancouver Island, near Tofino, British Columbia. Sea bears are part killer whale and part bear. (Miga is part Kermode bear, a rare white bear that only lives in British Columbia.)

The sea bear is inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations, tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. The Kermode bear is a rare white or cream-coloured sub-species of the black bear that is unique to the central West Coast of British Columbia. According to First Nations’ legend, Kermode bears – also known as Spirit Bears – were turned white by Raven to remind people of the Ice Age. Orcas are also honoured in the art and stories of West Coast First Nations, as travelers and guardians of the sea.


Now check out this animals in action competing in olympics.

Animal Archery Onlympic

animal track and field

chameleon in table tennis game

hamsters in table tennis - ping pong

animal swimming olympic competition

kayaking animals

fencing animal olympic action

animal olympian cyclists

Animal boxing

and bears boxing too!

it's hamster versus monkey in weight lifting competition

Man fired for bringing dog to work

PetSmart eventually offered Eric Favetta his job back

By Courtney Rubin
updated 11:24 a.m. CT, Fri., Jan. 22, 2010

"We love to see healthy, happy pets" is PetSmart's motto — but apparently the policy doesn't apply to pets belonging to employees.

Eric Favetta, a 31-year-old PetSmart employee, was fired for "theft of services" after bringing his dog to work during an overnight shift he'd picked up as a favor to his manager, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. (The Secaucus, N.J., store added an overnight shift in order to prep the store for a visit by officials from Martha Stewart's company, who wanted to discuss selling products at PetSmart.)

Favetta — a former military dog handler who'd worked at PetSmart for 18 months — didn't want his 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Gizmo, to be home alone all day and all night. So he put Gizmo in the store's doggie day care facility. The store was empty, and Favetta checked in on his pet every 15 minutes.

Two weeks later, store and district managers requested a written report of his overnight shift. He complied — and promptly was fired for "theft of service."


“I was shocked,” Favetta told the Star Ledger. “It makes me sick that because I brought my dog to work with me when the store was closed to do the company a favor, I was called a thief and terminated.” He argues it was just a convenient excuse to ax him because he didn't get along with his manager, noting that he opened the store and handled money without incident.

PetSmart spokeswoman Jessica White defended the company's decision, saying the doggie daycare service is a huge part of PetSmart's business. Access to the store's doggie daycare facility is "viewed as sale items the same way items on the shelf are," she told the paper. "To use the facilities and not pay for it — it falls under the same lines."

PetSmart eventually offered Favetta his job back and a transfer to another store. He accepted — but then he was offered a job at a company that uses animals to search for hazards. Favetta took it.

No word yet on whether that business will allow Favetta to bring Gizmo to work.

NZ Govt looking at adopting animal cruelty bill

Tougher sentences for animal cruelty may be one step closer to becoming law with Prime Minister John Key announcing the Government would consider the issue at Tuesday's caucus meeting.

National MP Simon Bridges is drafting a private members bill, which would increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from three to five years.

The issue has been prominent, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigating charging two men who slaughtered 33 dogs near Wellsford, north of Auckland, this week.

A spokesman for Key last night said the prime minister was "appalled" by recent animal cruelty cases, the Sunday Star Times reported.

"The government supports ensuring we have appropriate measures to deal with these issues," he said.

"The Simon Bridges member's bill will be considered for adoption as a government bill at an upcoming caucus."

If the government did not adopt the bill, it would not be considered by Parliament until being drawn from a ballot - which could take years.

Labour, Act and the Greens had indicated support for the bill.

Labour leader Phil Goff said on Saturday the party would support it to the committee stage.

"I'm the owner of two dogs and have had pets all my life. There is a human obligation to treat animals humanely and we need to do everything we can to stop these appalling acts," he told the paper.

"We know that there is a link, that people who are capable of committing acts of cruelty against animals are also capable of behaving in a similar manner against human beings."

Summer Camps with Animals

Animals at Summer Camp? Say Yes to Letting your kids play with animals this summer as a part of the fun they can have at summer camp, visit SwiftNatureCamp.com. Find a science camp, or a more broadly defined summer camp that includes animals as a part of their program offerings.

Connecting with animals in a natural setting can put a child at the beginning of a lifelong sense of relationship with nature. A deep respect for nature as an adult often starts with experience as a camper.

Swift Nature Camp best known as a Science Camp has pond aquarium that offers a unique way to see the world from the perspective of another animal: pond life from a frogs point of view. This Wisconsin camp also maintains a live animal collection they call Natures Neighbors. Campers can bring their own small animals to camp with them where the animals can live in the camps Nature Center and be available to all the children

Swift Nature Camp offers campers wider experience to understand animals and how we coexist with them by arranging field trips to a fish hatchery, goose banding projects and butterfly counts. And what child will ever forget a close up visit with a live owl?

Animals are a part of Swift Nature Camps voluntary merit program, in which campers can earn special patches by learning skills in categories such as insects, bird watching, pet care and giving pet treats, and horseback riding. Acquiring skills is never separate from the fun and play that is a part of being a camper.

Todays children grow up too fast and need time to play. The summer camp you are looking for should challenge your child to try new things, but not in a stressful way. Camp is not school! Interaction with animals can be a perfect way for a child to learn by the natural discovery of play. Besides all the fun and excitement of a traditional camp, the kids have the joy of discovering Nature and the world we live in.

Every camper is an individual and benefits from his or her own particular mix of play and skill development. Swift Nature Camp has found a way to accommodate that range with a voluntary merit program that includes experience with animals. A camper’s interaction with animals can be refined into skills involving horseback riding, insects, pet care and bird watching. These opportunities never come at the expense of fun!

Discovering nature and the world we live in. Living in a natural environment Like camp is a perfect way for kids to play and grow. When children play with animals rather than just receiving information, they learn. Camp is more about fun and has far less stressful than school.

Swift Nature Camp is a completely nature and animal friendly camp with complete facilities and supplies for animal needs like bird supplies & food, animal treats, animal fences, pet toys and animal health care.

200 year old Farmhouse burnt

Fire crews in Ross Township, Butler County were able to save some pet hedgehogs from a blaze in an historic farmhouse there.

The fire began around 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 28th in a barn in the 3200 block of Morgan Ross Road. The address is in a rural area, about 25 miles to the northwest of Cincinnati.

The fire spread to the home, which is more than 200 years old. Four departments were called to help.

The barn was destroyed and some chickens inside of it were killed. But two people inside the home escaped injury and firefighters also helped to save several pet hedgehogs.

There's no word yet on what caused the fire.