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Fran

by ben August 8, 2014
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Fran is my little Crossfit puppy named after the women’s workout Fran! She is my spastic sweet girl who loves the dog park and cuddles in the bed! She is a real crowd pleaser with that floppy ear!

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August 8, 2014
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Abbott the Cat

by ben August 7, 2014
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Abbott was found as a itty bitty kitty hiding in the axle of my daughter’s car tire! She nursed her back to health and she has been a loving, smart, and sweet girl in our family ever since.

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August 7, 2014
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Blanche

by ben August 6, 2014
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Blanchita was found in a kill shelter in 2008. Her favorite game is magic carpet, where she sits on something and we fly her around. I aspire to be more like Blanche as she is pure love and loyalty.

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August 6, 2014
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Little Cow

by ben August 5, 2014
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Little Cow lives at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary and Eco-Retreat in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was the only cow not sent to slaughter when the farm she was living on closed down.

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August 5, 2014
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Flossy

by ben August 4, 2014
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Flossy was liberated from a battery cage where she suffered immensely. She had a respiratory infection that needed veterinary care and medication. Here she is in a warm coat in the sunshine. Isn’t she pretty?

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August 4, 2014
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Baby peahen

by ben August 1, 2014
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I found this baby and her mother living in the grounds of a stately home I was visiting. Watching them forage in the bushes and listening to the sounds they made was delightful.

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August 1, 2014
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Alex visiting Gramma’s House

by ben July 31, 2014
written by ben

Once while paying a credit card bill over the phone Alex was talking nonstop and the representative asked, “Oh, is that your son I hear?” I said, “Yes, and he just happens to be a parrot.” Alex is 11.

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July 31, 2014
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Maggie the black bear

by ben July 30, 2014
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I’ve worked as a lookout observer at a remote fire tower for seven summers now, and each year Maggie has come by for a visit. I wait for her to arrive and miss her when she leaves.

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July 30, 2014
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A lamentation of Swans

by ben July 29, 2014
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A group of swans is called a “lamentation.” This is a photo of one of my lamentations here in New York.

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July 29, 2014
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Itsy Bitsy Spiders

by ben July 28, 2014
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Every year a garden spider or two lives near our front door. We didn’t realize what this was at first… hundreds of tiny babies taking their first steps.

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July 28, 2014
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Shprintzel the Scruffy Queen

by ben July 25, 2014
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An older cat appeared on the stoop of our apartment building last winter, emaciated and freezing. We named her Shprintzel, which is a Yiddish name meaning “hope.” Now she is plump and happy!

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July 25, 2014
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Vanessa the Young Female Swan – Update

by ben July 24, 2014
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Vanessa (foreground) had been taken to the Wild Bird Fund Hospital in Manhattan to be treated for a life threatening illness. She has fully recovered and has since returned home to her new family.

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July 24, 2014
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Frankie says, “phfttttt!”

by ben July 23, 2014
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Frankie is a rescue from California’s Central Valley. He wasn’t being fed adequately for a puppy, so he was frail, weak and delirious. He’s now a funny, happy, silly boy!

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July 23, 2014
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Lea as a salty sea dog.

by ben July 22, 2014
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Lea loves to get out and see the world. She was fostered by a local rescue as a puppy until we were lucky enough to bring her home. She makes me happy every day.

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July 22, 2014
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Ben, demonstrating his superpower!

by ben July 21, 2014
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This my best friend Ben. He spent the first two years of his life as a street dog in Romania and was starving in a public shelter when he was rescued and brought to Canada last December. I love him.

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July 21, 2014
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Guy et Guy

by ben July 18, 2014
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Guy, pronounced in the English way, and Guy, pronounced in the French manner, were rescued as they were about to enter a slaughterhouse to be turned into sausage. Yes, the French eat donkeys.

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July 18, 2014
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Chester, One of the ALDF Office Dogs

by ben July 17, 2014
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Chester loves coming to work with his adopted mom and really enjoys going on walks during lunch.

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July 17, 2014
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Experimental Cow

by ben July 16, 2014
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I visited with this beauty, a cow on the Ottawa Experimental Farm. She was among several grazing, enslaved, trapped. I told her I’m sorry for this life.

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July 16, 2014
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Enjoying the view

by ben July 15, 2014
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This is Poo; she is 19. I adopted her from a shelter when she was 9. She likes to sit on the patio with me and look out onto the Delta, reflecting on her life, or just looking for fish!

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July 15, 2014
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Wildlife

by ben July 14, 2014
written by ben

I took the picture at the Missouri Botanical Garden on May 10, 2014.©2014 Laurie Chrisco

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July 14, 2014
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Batman tired after a long day protecting Gotham City

by ben July 11, 2014
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Batman is a 10-year-old pibble with a beautiful soul that I adopted in October from Eleventh Hour Rescue. Adopt, don’t shop, and give seniors a chance – love knows no age!

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July 11, 2014
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Backyard doe

by ben July 10, 2014
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A beautiful doe came to the fire pit for a visit yesterday. She just ate some clover and left my kale and lettuce alone 🙂

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July 10, 2014
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Spuddie in his cat yard

by ben July 9, 2014
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He was rescued as a tiny, scrawny, hungry kitten the size of a baker spud. Now he is head of security around the house and catyard and is the benevolent leader of our cat pack.

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July 9, 2014
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Oliver the city dog having some fun on the farm

by ben July 8, 2014
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Oliver is the official mascot of the Mercy For Animals office in Chicago, where he boosts morale by sleeping all day and occasionally making the rounds for some belly rubs.

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July 8, 2014
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Maggie and the Sunflowers

by ben July 7, 2014
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Our cousins’ dog stayed with us while they were on vacation. The sunflower garden stayed nice and cool in the desert heat!

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July 7, 2014
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Missy the sassy ex-batt.

by ben July 4, 2014
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Missy is our rescued spent ex-battery hen. Not only did she beat all odds in surviving a surgery to remove a 300-gram mass in her abdomen, but she is also a major diva and camera hog!

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July 4, 2014
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Koucha!

by ben July 3, 2014
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Koucha is a four-year-old, free range, potty trained rabbit. She came into my life after my mom passed in 2009. Koucha opened my eyes to the cruelty done to animals and ultimately made me vegan!

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July 3, 2014
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Gypsy

by ben July 2, 2014
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Gypsy opened my heart and mind and taught me compassion for animals. When she lets you into her circle, she makes you feel extra special. I can say that she literally saved my life.

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July 2, 2014
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Vanessa the Swan at the Wild Bird Fund

by ben July 1, 2014
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This is a young sick swan that was recently brought to the Wild Bird Fund.

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July 1, 2014
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wildlife

by ben June 30, 2014
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I took the picture at the Missouri Botanical Garden on May 10,2014. ©2014 Laurie Chrisco

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June 30, 2014
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Quinn Happies

by ben June 27, 2014
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Quinn is our loving pit bull mix adopted from Sean Casey Animal Rescue at six months old after being pulled from Animal Care & Control. He is a wonderful ambassador for the breed with many adoring fans!

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June 27, 2014
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wildlife

by ben June 26, 2014
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I took the picture at Missouri Botanical Garden on May 10, 2014.

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June 26, 2014
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Sitting Pretty

by ben June 25, 2014
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Two pigeons (I named them Mariann and Jasmin) nesting in the window of my building’s stairwell. They flinched a little when I walked by but they didn’t dare give up their good spot!

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June 25, 2014
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Roxie wanting a belly rub

by ben June 24, 2014
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Roxie is a sweet, powerful, trusting cat. She lies on her back to sleep and when she wants a belly rub. She especially sleeps on my papers to stop me from doing my work so she gets more attention!

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June 24, 2014
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“First Day Home”

by ben June 23, 2014
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During my shift as a police officer this sweet stray followed some kids home from school. Their parents brought him to the police station. I brought him home.

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June 23, 2014
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Bobcat

by ben June 20, 2014
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This was seen across the street from Anne Green and Matt Ball.

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June 20, 2014
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From Storm Drain to Freedom

by ben June 19, 2014
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Vermont was living in a storm drain. Someone heard his cries and sought help from Carolyn, a local animal lover. Carolyn and I headed underneath the street, set a trap, and he was soon in it and safe.

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June 19, 2014
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Southern Resident Killer Whales

by ben June 18, 2014
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Orcas in the wild are awe-inspiring, and their presence brings me happy tears! San Juan Island is a magical place since you can often see them swim close to the shore, where they often put on a show.

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June 18, 2014
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huxstar chillaxin!

by ben June 17, 2014
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Hux is a two-year-old lover boy! He is eager to please and likes playtime and treats, pretty much anything!

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June 17, 2014
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Josie Knows What’s Up

by ben June 16, 2014
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This is my sweet Josie trying to wear her daddy’s Veganism Saves Lives Belt! She wants to spread the word, too.

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June 16, 2014
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Benjamin and a Bug

by ben June 13, 2014
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Little blind Ben from South Korea loves to play with his pup brother and sister. This evening, they romped around the playground with the spring crickets and plastic ladybugs until the sun went down.

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June 13, 2014
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Who Needs a Fancy Pillow?

by ben June 12, 2014
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These are my twin boys. They love each other and can often be found snuggling and cleaning out each other’s ears and using each other as a pillow, like in this pic.

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June 12, 2014
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Romeo and Sky

by ben June 11, 2014
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Romeo is a pint-sized poodle-terrier mix with a metric ton of personality. He makes our lives brighter every day with his indomitable spirit, squirrel detection skills, and superlative cuddling.

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June 11, 2014
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Waltzing Matilda Napping in the Sun.

by ben June 10, 2014
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Waltzing Matilda is a spunky, nutty, lovable Rat Terrier. She is 10 and is the best girl in the world!

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June 10, 2014
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Seagull and Sunset

by ben June 9, 2014
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This seagull flew into my camera shot – making the photo all the more beautiful.

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June 9, 2014
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89: vegan dog extraordinaire

by ben June 8, 2014
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89 is a spectacular rescue pup that has changed my life. Having a vegan dog means that when you say you love animals, you mean you love ALL animals.

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June 8, 2014
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Happy Rose, once a rescue, now home

by ben June 7, 2014
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Rose and her brother Nicky were found as kittens starving and abandoned in Chinatown in Toronto. They were adopted and restored to health by my friend Ann who loves cats.

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June 7, 2014
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Sisters sharing the sun

by ben June 6, 2014
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Both Sophie (Yorkie mix) and Maisie (Italian Greyhound) were puppy mill rescues. They have two other doggy siblings but these two have formed a special bond. They love to play and share sunny spots.

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June 6, 2014
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Clementine and Archie

by ben June 5, 2014
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Archie’s on prescription food that the vet had dropped off, because we happen to be on his way home. These two were watching him out the window, wondering how he figured out where they live.

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June 5, 2014
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Hershey the rescued calf

by ben June 4, 2014
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Hershey was at auction to be purchased for veal and was rescued by a kind woman. She took him to Green Acres Farm Sanctuary. He is five days old here.

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June 4, 2014
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Gwendolyn Makes a Nest

by ben June 3, 2014
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Gwendolyn is a rescued, disabled pigeon. She has trouble walking and flying and couldn’t survive in the wild. This is a photograph of her building a nest on top of my bookshelf with twigs I collected.

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June 3, 2014
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Soaring Above

by ben June 2, 2014
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We saw this bird soaring above us on our honeymoon in Victoria, Canada.

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June 2, 2014
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My cat Skippy, 12 years old

by ben June 1, 2014
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Skippy and I have been together for 10 years. I rescued him because his owner dumped him in a box at a vet’s office. He is a gorgeous, sweet and gentle Maine Coon. He has been rescuing me ever since.

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June 1, 2014
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Greetings from Zombie Cat

by ben May 31, 2014
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Artemis the cat likes her belly rubbed for approximately 2.6 seconds, and then she reserves the right to bite you.

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May 31, 2014
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Obi

by ben May 30, 2014
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Mom, the squirrels are teasing me!!

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May 30, 2014
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Adventurous Baby Canadian Geese

by ben May 29, 2014
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I stumbled upon these beautiful babies one day as I was walking around a quarry in Pikesville, MD! They are truly signs of spring.

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May 29, 2014
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Ryan

by ben May 28, 2014
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I met Ryan when I visited Farm Sanctuary last year. I immediately fell in love with his luscious lamb-y lips and he is now the mascot for my blog.

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May 28, 2014
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Boe Bunny!

by ben May 27, 2014
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Boe is a senior rabbit who lives at Farm Sanctuary in northern California. Her best friend is another rabbit named Millie. She loves to be held and petted.

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May 27, 2014
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Papaya the Vegan-Lover

by ben May 26, 2014
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How do you know Papaya lives with vegans? The vegan cookbooks and agave in the background. Yes, she is a vegan-loving cat.

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May 26, 2014
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chillaxin!

by ben May 25, 2014
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Hux is a lovey two-year-old boy!

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May 25, 2014
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