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After the Grim Reaper arrives, what’s the greenest way to dispose of our bodies? | Salon
Burger and fries to go | Salon
New American Dream: New Dream News: Issue No. 54, August 11, 2008
Update, 12/31/08: Annie and Janie’s listings are no longer available on Petfinder. I so, so hope this means that they’ve been adopted into a loving, mouse-friendly home!…
Now, I know rats and, to a lesser extent mice, get a bad rap, but….
ZOMG, RATS! So cute! Me want!!!
Those faces, how can you resist?
Seriously, tho, domestic rats and mice can make wonderful companion animals. According to the Rat and Mouse Club of America (RMCA),
The average lifespan of a pet rat is between 2 and 3 years. However, genetics, husbandry and love will ultimately determine how long your pets live. [...]
Love and attention can sometimes play a big role in how long your rat will live. A neglected animal will be depressed and sometimes just wither away, while an animal given lots of attention and love will live months beyond its life expectancy because it is happy and has a much stronger will to live.
Both sexes [of rats] make wonderful pets. Females are smaller and considerably more active than males and their fur is softer. On the other hand, males are normally happier sitting on your lap and having you scratch their head.
Whichever sex, consider getting pairs or trios since rats are very social animals and do not do as well if kept singly.
We also strongly recommend visiting your local humane society or animal shelter when looking for pets. Homeless pet rats and mice are euthanized daily simply because people don’t think to go there to adopt small friends.
The RMCA has a wealth of information about rats and mice on their website at www.rmca.org. Rats and mice require special care, so do your research before adopting a furry rodent friend!
With that in mind, allow me to introduce you to Annie (top) and Janie (bottom), a bonded pair of female rats currently staying at the Lawrence Humane Society.
Annie is described as a Medium * Young * Female…
Annie lives with her friend, Janie. They would love to be adopted together, as rats are very social and do better in pairs!
…while Janie appears to be the runt of the pair, i.e., a Small * Young * Female:
Janie lives with her best friend Annie, they love each other and it would be great if they could be adopted together! They are both very sweet and LOVE to play with people!
A full list of the Adoptable Pets from Lawrence Humane Society (located in Lawrence, KS) is available here. If rats aren’t your thing, there are plenty of dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils and guinea pigs to choose from.
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Green Jobs Now :: National Day of Action, 9.27.08
Defenders of Wildlife: eNews, August 2008
Green Room » Oil Change: Share Your Ideas – Blogs & Podcasts – Environmental Defense Fund
Last Swill and Testament; On diet soda | By Umbra Fisk | Grist | Ask Umbra | 11 Aug 2008
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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA): Park Lines, August 2008
‘Your Wilderness’ Newsletter, August 2008 | Campaign for America’s Wilderness
The South Florida Firefighters Calendar Has Gone Green
Watch a green video. Offset your carbon footprint. Meet Go Green Tube.
First as tragedy, then as farce? | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
Who’s getting the oil money? | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
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Flickr: Environmental Activism
Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Earth Online: No. 420, August 7, 2008
TrueMajority.org: Pledge to inflate your tires!
*impulse: Welcome To Vegetarian Blog Carnival #19
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The Ton Also Rises; On calculating CO2 weight | By Umbra Fisk | Grist | Ask Umbra | 06 Aug 2008
Greenpeace: Project Hot Seat: A Week of Global Warming Action
Carnival of the Green « everydaytrash
Farm Sanctuary: Pig News! Pregnant Sows Rescued from Floods Give Birth
Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Earth Online: No. 419, July 31, 2008
Environmental Defense: Take Action: Take Action to Protect Ocelot Habitat
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Flat tire | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
Phone tag team | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
Sierra Club: Club Currents: Volume VI #125, August 5, 2008
Sierra Club: Club Insider: August 5, 2008
Organic Consumers Association: Organic Bytes #140
Update, 11/12/08: Oh, yays! Carl has been adopted! Knowing how hard it can be to place “special needs” dogs, I’m both incredibly happy and incredibly surprised to see that this blind little boy has found his forever home! Many thanks to both Friends of the Friendless, as well as Carl’s new family, for giving this boy a second chance at life!
The hardest part of writing this weekly Featured Adoptables column for KC Freecycle is resisting the urge to adopt every other doggeh I profile. From Gramby the pit bull mix to Miss Maizie, the ringer for my own rat terrier girl, each one of these animals is special, unique and deserving of a wonderful forever home.
And so it is with Carl, the “special needs” Boston Terrier currently staying with the rescue group Friends of the Friendless:
Carl is a Boston Terrier with traditional coloring who was rescued from a puppy mill after they no longer had use for him. We want to find him a happy home! Carl is special as he is blind, which was caused by the puppy mill owner. Weight: 10-15 pounds. Age: 5 years.
Carl’s Petfinder listing was last updated in March, so it seems that he’s been living in limbo for quite some time. Won’t you open up your home – and heart – to this special little man?
If you’d like to help out, but are unable to adopt an animal, why not donate your time, home, skills or money to a local animal rescue group? From help with animal transport to foster homes and fundraising, there are many ways you can make a difference in an animal’s life. To find a group near you, go to Petfinder.com and click on the “Animal Shelters” link. From here, you can search for groups by location and browse their Petfinder pages, many of which feature wish lists and volunteer opportunities.
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Each Wednesday, the Kansas City Freecycle blog will feature one adoptable animal from a local KC rescue group or animal shelter.
We do this for several reasons:
- To highlight the plight of companion animals in the Kansas City area.
- To remind members of our no-animal policy, and provide an alternative venue for members who wish to adopt an unwanted animal.
- To encourage members to adopt a furry friend.
- To help out out local animal rescue groups and animal shelters, many of which are overwhelmed by the sheer number of animals in need.
- To illustrate these animals’ unique personalities and characteristics, thus underscoring the fact that they are not objects and should not be “freecycled”.
Click here to view past Featured Adoptables.
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Take Action: Take Action for Better Transit Alternatives!
Destroying the Arctic Refuge Isn’t the Answer – The Petition Site
Take Action: Drilling for Campaign Cash
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Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars
Transportation by the Numbers – Environmental Defense Fund
National Wildlife Federation (NWF): Wildlife Watch
Sixty seconds to make climate matter | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
Three Wheels Good; On adult tricycles | By Umbra Fisk | Grist | Ask Umbra | 28 Jul 2008
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