LETS HELP THE ANIMALS 2011

As sad as the topic of cruelty to animals is, there is an important and positive side to reporting on it. I’m referring to the kindness and dedication of people who care about animals, who rescue them, who give them loving homes, who fight for their rights.  In short, I’m referring to the power of love.  I was appalled and shocked by what I found in terms of human cruelty to animals, but I was also equally surprised to see the gigantic amount of organizations that help them, and try to counteract and confront the evil-doers.   It is on this positive note that I will begin this essay.  By viewing the photos below, an eloquent example of the miracles that love and caring can promote, we can be reassured that there is hope.  We can also appreciate the desperate need that exists for each one of us to get involved in the fight for the protection of animals from human cruelty.   

This is "Armella" when she was rescued, and Armella after having been loved and cared for.

Help Animals For Their Life

When I started on the project of writing this article, it was not my intention to look for, nor to post “shocking” pictures.  But, during my research on the subject of cruelty to animals, I saw a lot of photos depicting hideous acts of cruelty to animals, specially in laboratories, some of which I'm sure exceed the most bizarre of imaginations in terms of their diabolism; things that I, myself, didn't know of, and was appalled to find out about.  They made me cry my eyes out.  Many of the photos I viewed showed human hands conducting incredibly gruesome tortures on restrained, totally defenseless and innocent animals.  But, as much as they've made my heart ache with sadness, they also made me reflect on more ways that I can try to help and make a difference.  The more I “dug” for the truth, the more I realized the need to "take the gloves off", and expose what I had seen about cruelty to animals on this modest attempt to contribute to the lessening of their suffering.  I concluded that it would be actually dishonest of me to write about cruelty to animals without telling and showing it as it is.  I hope that in spite of it being difficult to look at, that you will, because only knowledge can promote positive change.  Nothing good can come from us ignoring what has been happening to animals in terms of the horrors inflicted upon them, without enough humans interfering in their defense.  I needed to show the truth, and it was with a heavy heart that I went about selecting the photos to illustrate the text, which was so difficult to do.  So, I chose pictures that reveal the truth, but yet are not the most gruesome ones I had viewed.
Hopefully, you, the reader of this, will be moved to take some part (however small) in defending animal rights, whether in direct, or indirect ways.  I find this to be quite possible, because, as a result of my own enlightenment through the process of researching for this essay, for example, I already took action on things I was ignorant about, myself:  I am terminating an account I had with a bank because they have been guilty of providing financial aid to the Huntingdon Life Science lab (an epithet for animal cruelty); I also will no longer contribute to a couple of charities that I found out to be guilty of promoting cruel and unnecessary testing on animals.   

ANIMALS ALWAYS NEED OUR HELP FOR SERVIVAL

Like mother, like daughter...

Barbaric, black-hearted Sarah Palin, who describes herself as "pro-life", teaches her young daughter how to kill innocent animals, and poses with the dead body of this magnificent God created creature which she had just savagely killed for the "fun" of it.  Sadly, the barbaric senseless slaughter of animals is tolerated by our society, and flaunted as "trophies" by the spiritually deprived...

the Emperor of Exmoor always makes an impression.

Emperor of Exmoor: The stag believed to be the UK's largest wild animal is pictured in Devon 


He doesn’t make many public appearances.

But whenever he shows up at his annual stag do – otherwise known as the mating season – the Emperor of Exmoor always makes an impression.

Thought to be the largest wild animal in the British Isles, he weighs around 300lb and stands 9ft tall from the ground to top of his antlers.


I'm off: A smaller stag decides against issuing a challenge to the Emperor


Emperor at home: The stag is estimated to be about 12 years old


Photographed on his traditional stamping ground near the Devon and Somerset border, his precise location is kept a closely guarded secret for fear that poachers may try to stalk him. 

The mating season lasts until the end of this month, giving the Emperor plenty of time to prove he’s still the UK’s alpha male.

Wildlife photographer Richard Austin, who tracked him down earlier this month, said: ‘I’m so glad he’s come back again looking even bigger and better than last year.

2011 A set of lemurs

Lemurs make up the infraorder Lemuriformes and are members of a group of primates known as strepsirrhines.

lemurs Animals Similar to the Monkey

A set of lemurs

Lemurs are in a relaxed sitting

2011 Anteaters Aminals Reviews

Anteaters are the four mammal species of the suborder Vermilingua

Anteaters Unique Animals

Anteaters Entertaining Animals

Anteaters Is running on the tree

Bats are mammals in the order Chiroptera

Bats are mammals in the order Chiroptera (pronounced /kaɪˈrɒptərə/)

Bats Animals mammals that can fly

Bats Hanging Sleep

2011 Cute Foxes Reviews

Cute Foxes

Foxes Photo

2011 Antelope Photo Gallery

Antelope Photo Gallery

Antelope Poster

Antelope Wallpaper

2011 Cheetah The Speedy Animal Reviews

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that is unique in its speed, while lacking climbing abilities

Cheetah Speed and Strong Animal

Cheetah Spy kill

2011 Mexican tiger rat snake

Mexican tiger rat snake Wild Animal

Mexican tiger rat snake Venomous animals

Mexican tiger rat snake

2011 LION THE POWER FULL ANIMAL

The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera

Lion Favorite Wild Animals

Lion Running

Lion Hunting

2011 top Falcon Birld

Falcon Popular Animals

Falcon Animals

2011 The Killer Whale Reviews

The Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca), or less commonly, Blackfish, is the largest species of the dolphin family, though they are commonly mistaken as a species of whale.

Orca Largest Dolphine

Orca Killer Whales

Orca Jump

2011 butterfly Reviews

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all holometabolous insects, butterflies' life cycle consists of four parts, egg, larva, pupa and adult.

Butterflies Beautiful Animals

Butterflies Beautiful Wings

Butterflies Colorful Wings

2011 EAGLES TOP WILD BIRLD

Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other.

Eagle Top Wild Animals

Eagle Prey

Eagle Fly

WHEN CATS ARE IN DOUBT DISTRACTS

In the past, cat owners were told to spray cats with water from a squirt gun to stop a fight or keep cats off the counter. Some experts still recommend this approach, but Blunt, Peterson and others say it's always best to distract cats that are fighting rather than hit them with anything, even water. As for those counters, positively rewarding them for being on their perch is considered the better approach. Alas, it's time to holster that squirt gun.

 

It's too late -- the fighting has begun. What do you do? Don't step in and try to break it up by hitting the cats or chasing them with a broom. You'll merely end up with a wealth of scratches and possibly with cats that never trust you again. Your interference may even escalate their aggression. Instead, make a sudden, loud noise from a hidden spot by clapping your hands or banging a pan. The noise will startle the cats, and they'll likely both run away. (Or at least the one who is losing the fight will.) Another tactic, says Peterson, is to distract them by tossing something -- a pillow, for example -- to a spot a little bit away from the fight. Again, the distraction will likely end the squabble. Just make sure you lob the object from a hidden spot so they don't associate you with the fight in any way

BEWARE OF REDIRECTED AGRESSIONS CATS

You're stressed out about work, and take it out on loved ones by yelling at them for something minor. Cats also sometimes take out their anger or fear on whoever is the closest, whether it's you or their feline housemate. In fact, this practice is actually quite common among indoor cats, which are, in a sense, trapped. For example, let's say your cat is looking out the window and sees another cat or dog in the yard. Your cat, which is territorial by nature, gets agitated. But he can't do anything about the animal outside because he's stuck inside the house. So he turns around, sees his buddy and picks a fight. Although such behavior certainly isn't desirable, it's good to know it's considered typical in cats. Still, you can help prevent such situations by observing what agitates your cat. If he loves sitting on the couch by the window, for example, but is often distressed by what's going on outside, close the shade during the day or

HOW TO WATCH OUT FOR CAT ILLNESS

Cats still not getting along? Try spritzing them or their bedding with synthetic facial pheromones, which are calming and can prevent aggression. These pheromones also come in room diffusers and collars, which might be an even better option, Brunt says.

 

When you're not feeling well, you might retreat to another room to be alone. And you'd probably reprimand a child who jumped on your back for a piggyback ride shortly after you returned from a trip to the chiropractor. Similarly, a cat who isn't feeling so hot might take a swipe at a buddy who's trying to play, or at a normally beloved littermate who accidentally slides into its sore hip. "Cats hide illness pretty well," says Peterson, noting one indication your cat might be under the weather is sudden aggression toward a furry pal.

Brunt agrees, noting pain in cats is much more common than veterinarians and other experts once believed. If you suspect your cat isn't feeling well because of the way it's acting toward other cats, a trip to the vet may be in order.

MIX YOUR CAT SCENTS 2011

Scent is very important to cats. They like how they smell and are comfortable with familiar odors. It's not uncommon for a cat owner with two companionable cats to take one cat to the vet, only to return home and have him greeted by a now-hostile friend. What gives? The cat that went to the vet likely picked up a lot of new scents that are confusing the cat who stayed home, leading him to think his buddy is a scary stranger. But according to Peterson, it's easy to prevent this situation. Before you leave the vet's office for home, rub the cat with a towel containing the home cat's scent. When you walk in the door, the cat that stayed home will be greeted by a reassuring smell.

Swapping or mingling scents also helps when you bring home a new cat. When your new cat is initially isolated from the resident cat, start getting them used to each other's scents by rubbing each one's towel or favorite toy over the other cat, Brunt recommend

Introducing New Cats

Cats that are spayed or neutered tend to be less aggressive than those that aren't. Nancy Peterson, cat manager of The Humane Society of the United States, recommends spaying or neutering your felines by the time they're 4 or 5 months old.

 

You think you're doing your cat a favor by bringing home a companion and playmate. But your cat might see the newcomer as a rival and a threat, especially if you immediately thrust them together. Keep the new cat segregated from the other one (or ones) at first, says Jane Brunt, a feline-only veterinarian and member of the CATalyst Council, Inc. And make sure the new cat has its own stuff: a separate litter box, food and water, perch, scratching post and toys. "Then, gradually introduce the new cat to the resident cat, letting your resident cat first just see the new cat, then eventually letting them be around each other a little. Sometimes this takes a couple weeks," Brunt explains.

Be aware that cats are also territorial. Your resident kitty probably has a favorite spot or two for snoozing or watching the goings-on in the neighborhood. Discourage the new cat from honing in on these spots. Even better, encourage the newbie to adopt his own special place by finding a separate spot, then setting a towel there with his scent on it, and perhaps some catnip

TOP 5 TIPS TO STOP CATS FROM FIGHTING

Nobody likes a cat fight -- the hissing, the yowling, the potential for real harm to one or both cats. Yet tiffs among felines are more common than you might think. Nancy Peterson, cat programs manager with The Humane Society of the United States, says a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association shows American cat owners had 2.45 cats per household as of 2008, up from 2.3 just a few years prior. When there are two or more cats in a home, fighting is always a possibility.

There are numerous reasons your cat might pick a fight with another furry feline, even if it's his normally beloved littermate. But if you learn to read the signals your cat is sending, you'll be able to minimize the chance of a squabble occurring, or stop a fight that's brewing

One of a Kind Elephant Reviews

AP Photo/Animal Planet

One of a Kind
International media personality and environmentalist Steve Irwin at Uluru, (also known as Ayers Rock) who died on the Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland, Australia, Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. Irwin, known as The Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday by a stingray barb to his heart while filming a new television series.

'Crocodile Hunter' Killed by Stingray

Steve Irwin, the famed Australian “Crocodile Hunter”, was killed this morningin Australia off the Great Barrier Reef while filming for his upcoming documentary about the ocean’s deadliest creatures. In an accident with a stingray, Steve’s heart was punctured as he swam over the fish, which raised its tail of serrated spines that contains venom. Irwin was medivaced to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Irwin, who is survived by a wife and two small children, was 44.

Irwin was known for his numerous TV appearances and show on Animal Planet for his close encounters with wild and dangerous animals. His exuberant personality attracted children and adults alike.  CNN has this excellent piece on the incident.  WATCH some of his close calls here.

Irwin's manager and friend John Stainton said this at a news conference:

"The world has lost a great wildlife icon, a passionate conservationist and one of the proudest dads on the planet. He died doing what he loved best and left this world in a happy and peaceful state of mind. He would have said, 'Crocs Rule!' "

While the death of Steve Irwin is a shock, it is no surprise. For years his risk taking behavior around the most dangerous animals hinted at this fate. Nonetheless, blessings on the Irwin family, thank you, Steve, for the wonderful memories and may you rest in peace.

CHEETA 2011 REVIEWS

2011 CHEETAH REVIEWS

We’ve all seen pictures of the cheetah bounding across land at incredible speeds. While thecheetah, unlike most cats, can not climb, it can run as fast as 75 miles per hour – making it thefastest animal found on land today.

Top 10 Quickest/Fastest Animals on the Planet - CHEETAH

Keep your eyes peeled for some of these incredible creatures as you tour the world. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to see one up close and personal someday!

2011 MARLIN REVIEWS

Top 10 Quickest/Fastest Animals on the Planet - MARLIN

The marlin is yet another fish sought after by sport fishermen in tropical areas. The difference here is that most sport fishermen release the marlin after it is weighed – you’ll rarely find it on a restaurant menu unless you’re in an incredibly upscale establishment. Different marlin species exist, ranging in size from 6 to 16 feet in length. They’ve been known to weigh anywhere from 150 – 1,500 pounds and can swim up to 68 miles per hour.

2011 PRONGHORN ANTELOPE REVIEWS

Top 10 Quickest/Fastest Animals on the Planet - PRONGHORN ANTELOPE

Despite its name, the pronghorn antelope is not actually an antelope. It is a special mammal known as an antilocapridae and can usually be found in the western and central sections of North America. The slender animals usually stand around 5 feet tall and can weight in as heavy as 132 pounds. They’ve been clocked running as fast as 61 miles per hour.