It is difficult for something so cute to seem so fierce. I am not really sure it is working though:
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So cute, look at those little paws and scrunched up face!
Even as a guinea pig all I can think is how adorable that little guy is!
– Cola
Yearly Archives: 2014
Animal Friendships: Mr. G and Jellybean
Have you seen the news story about the goat Mr. G and the burro Jellybean?
Mr. G and Jellybean were rescued from a neglectful owner in Southern California who kept them in a tiny pen without shade and with little water and food. However, the rescue did not make them happier. The animals were separated and taken to different rescue centers. Mr. G was healthy but perplexed staff when he lied down in a corner of his enclosure and refused to move or eat for six days.
The staff at Animal Place quickly realized that he was grieving the loss of his female friend Jellybean and decided to do something about it. One of their volunteers drove for hours to retrieve Jellybean from the rescue center she was at and brought her to Mr. G. The goat instantly brightened up, acted excited, and soon began to eat again. Watch the video below to see how excited the friends were to be reunited. Mr. G and Jellybean will never be separated again!
(Animal Place/First Spark Media)
This story demonstrates that animals do form friendships, or at least bonds strong enough to deserve to be called friendship. Mr. G was willing to go without food, possibly to starve to death, over losing Jellybean. I admire the animal sanctuary workers who took it upon themselves to make the situation right and reunite the pair.
Animal Place is a sanctuary in California that rescues farm animals from all types of farming situations (which they house and/or adopt out) and to educate the public about these animals and their needs. They have a 600 acre sanctuary in Grass Valley CA and a 60 acre animal shelter in Vacaville CA. The sanctuary in Grass Valley is a forever home for rescued animals and a great place to visit. You can go see the approximately 300 animal residents and learn about what happens to many animals in the farming industry (they do promote a vegan lifestyle, so be aware that they don’t support animal farming in any way for food). The animal shelter in Vacaville is called Rescue Ranch and there they rescue, rehabilitate and then re-home farm animals. They focus on chicken rescue by working with egg farmers to provide a life for chickens after they stop laying instead of slaughter for meat. This shelter is not open to the public. Animal Place fits into a unique place to help animals that previously had few supporters. Check out their website for more information or pay them a visit if you live in or will be near Grass Valley CA.
-Fizz
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Wednesday Woof – Puppy Ears Edition
Wednesday is here, or it was yesterday, and you should look at this puppy just because:
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Look at those ears! There is no way to resist a face that adorable, unless you like guinea pigs more…Then it might be easy. And for the record guinea pigs are not good at keeping track of what day of the week it is, our human is supposed to be on top of that.
-Fizz
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Preakness Stakes Winner
The 2014 winner of the Preakness is California Chrome!
There is a chance for a Triple Crown this year! Only 11 have ever been able to win all three races, so the odds are stacked against California Chrome, but he has proven to be a great horse. Three weeks until the next race the Belmont Stakes, Saturday June 7.
2nd: Ride on Curlin
3rd: Social Inclusion
4th: General A Rod
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Preakness Stakes Tomorrow
The 139th Preakness Stakes will take place this Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico in Baltimore! The race coverage starts at 4:30 pm EST on NBC.
Will California Chrome be able to win this race as well and stay in the running for a Triple Crown? Only two other horses from the Kentucky Derby will be racing Saturday, so California Chrome will have an almost completely new field of horses to compete with. There are only 10 horses in the race, so it can be a toss up.
California Chrome at Pimlico
(Patrick Semansky/AP)
Of the new competition, Social Inclusion has the greatest chance to win against California Chrome.
(Garry Jones/AP)
Social Inclusion shares a similar story with California Chrome, the owners of both turned down million dollar offers so they could maintain ownership of their animals and keep them with older veteran trainers. With only three career starts, Social Inclusion has garnered much attention winning his first two races by a combined 17 and 1/2 lengths and just missing out on qualifying for a spot in the Kentucky Derby by placing third at the Wood Memorial. Social Inclusion is fast and strong, with thoughts that he might be a better racer overall than the heavy favorite.
Who will win? Watch tomorrow to find out!
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Capybara and Monkeys
I have no idea where this picture was taken, but take a look:
(reddit)
These little squirrel monkeys seem to love this Capybara! So cute! I would love to hang out with a Capybara becasue they are our larger cousins. Sometimes monkeys get to have all the fun…
– Cola
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Baby Bunnies!
Sorry for the lack of posting, our human has been sick and unable to translate and type our posts! How dare she ignore us?
Anyways, look what we found outside:
Baby cottontails! Their eyes opened only a couple days ago, and their mama has been very good with them so far.
Can I be your freind?
Of course, once one was close a couple others had to come investigate:
Not sure if this is extra-adorable or means they are extra likely to get eaten by predators. But for they moment they are adorable and we wish them the best of luck in staying safe!
-Cola and Fizz
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How To Be Happy
Is this the secret to true happiness?
Dogs are pretty happy, almost all the time, so this might be true! But, as your guinea pig representative I would argue that the key to happiness is lots of hay, a place to hide, and many veggies. Or just being a guinea pig!
-Fizz
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Dolphin Tale 2
Dolphin Tale 2, the sequel to the first movie about Winter the tail-less dolphin, will be in theaters September 19, 2014!
Here is the preview:
Another Dolphin Tale movie?!? The first movie was very inspiring, and I expect the same of the second. The original featured the story of Winter the dolphin who lost her tail, the people who went to great lengths to save her, and those who were inspired by them all.
Dolphin Tale 2 will also have Winter in it, but will feature the story of another rescued baby dolphin named Hope. Both were rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and both can be visited there! It is also the principle filming location for the dolphins. Winter played herself in the first Dolphin Tale and will return for the sequel. Hope will also play herself in the upcoming movie. More amazing still, Hope came to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium during the wrap up of the Dolphin Tale movie. She was injured and separated from her mother, found in same area where Winter was previously discovered.
Here is Winter without the prosthetic tail designed specifically for her:
Here she is wearing the new tail:
(Barcroft Media)
And here is Hope with Winter – Hope is the one with a full tail:
(DEMASKE/Times)
I am really looking forward to seeing this movie!
If you live anywhere near Clearwater or are going their for vocation maybe consider visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to visit these two dolphins!
– Cola
Also, if you have not seen the first Dolphin Tale I highly suggest it. Inspiring and heartwarming.
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Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Nintendo announced today for the 3DS the new Pokemon games Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Not much is currently known about the games except that it is a new take on the old Ruby and Sapphire games, and it will we out in November. Hopefully these two games will take the best of the originals and spice it up with better graphics and story.
Take a look at the announcement trailer:
