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JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS
Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 16, 2015
LOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND?
A FEW FUN FACTS ABOUT
OUR FELLOW BEINGS
To share the Spring with? So is Mr. Red. He is a
beautiful Chow mix, about 6 years old and weighing
42 pounds. His fur is the most gorgeous reddish
bronze color, although he has a bit of hair loss that
may have been caused by hot spots or allergies. He
is getting medicated baths at the shelter, and his fur
is filling in. In spite of this, he is a very handsome
boy.
Mr. Red is a lovely, sweet dog with a very mellow
temperament. He is a gentle boy who is friendly
with people and with other dogs. He will greet you
when you pass by his kennel with a smile on his face
and a wag of his tail. Mr. Red is easy to harness and
handle on leash, and he walks at a calm, leisurely
pace. He enjoys getting out and socializing with
the rest of his pack – both humans and dogs. Mr.
Red is so well behaved, he was chosen to go to an
adoption event at PetSmart, and he did very well
meeting new people. He likes to get pets and
attention from people, and will happily sit, or stand
on his hind legs for a treat. And in return, he will
give you a gentle kiss of thanks.
Beautiful Mr. Red deserves to find a loving family
to give him a comfortable, secure home. Come in
to see if Mr. Red is the companion you are looking
for. He is waiting to meet you!
He currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue
in San Gabriel. We are located off San Gabriel
Blvd., north of Mission and south of Las Tunas. To
arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Mr. Red, please
stop by any time from 10:00am to 4:30pm Tuesday
thru Sunday.
His adoption fee is $135 and includes neuter
surgery, vaccinations, microchip and a free wellness
exam at a participating veterinarian. Feel free to
call us at (626) 286-1159 for more information on
Mr. Red. If you are interested in meeting Mr. Red
or any of the other wonderful pets at the shelter,
visit the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 851
E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, Calif., 91776, Tuesday
through Sunday. For more information, call (626)
286-1159. See our website at www.sgvhumane.org
for information and photos of all our wonderful
pets.
He currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue
in San Gabriel. We are located off San Gabriel
Blvd., north of Mission and south of Las Tunas. To
arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Puppers, please
stop by any time from 10:00am to 4:30pm Tuesday
thru Sunday.
Pupper’s adoption fee is $120. This includes his
neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip and a free
wellness exam at a participating veterinarian. He
is also eligible for the shelter’s reduced-fee ‘Senior
For Senior’ adoption program.
If you are interested in meeting Puppers or any of
the other wonderful pets at the shelter, visit the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 851 E. Grand Ave.,
San Gabriel, Calif., 91776, Tuesday through Sunday.
For more information, call (626) 286-1159. See our
website at www.sgvhumane.org for information and
photos of all our wonderful pets.
Happy Tails
by Chris Leclerc
Just when I think I’ve heard it all regarding the non-
human creatures we share this planet with, I come
across yet another new interesting fact about how
animals survive or why they behave the way they
do, and I am again reminded of how little I actually
know. Few things stimulate my mind as much as
learning the how’s and why’s pertaining to our
fellow life forms, and this week I thought I’d share
a few fun (new-to-me) animal facts that I hope will
stimulate your mind as well.
For example, did you know that penguins use
their feces to create cozy coves in which to breed
their young? That’s right, when the time comes
to lay their eggs, they gather closely together
and intentionally deposit their poop within the
proximity of their partners in order to melt the ice,
so their eggs and subsequent hatchlings will have a
nice warm spot to hatch and mature in. Talk about
recycling, penguins put us humans to shame in
their practice of the old adage, “Waste not, want
not”!
Another interesting tidbit that you’ve probably
never before been privy to is one that the average
grown man is bound to admire. We all know that
snakes are, by nature, active breeders. But did you
know that male snakes spend mega calories just
doing “the deed”? The fact is, every spring, red-
sided garter snakes leave their hibernation burrows
to engage in a frenzied jumble of mating, and
studies show that this is no easy feat for the males.
Indeed, this particular type of male snake spends
up to a whopping 18% of his daily energy to ensure
his personal mating success.
Male red-sided garter snakes use all that energy
to create gelatinous copulatory plugs that they put
on the female after they mate, to trap the sperm
inside and to prevent other males from penetrating
and interrupting the process of their own sperm‘s
procreation. Pretty amazing, eh? Unlike many
humans who question paternal identity after
the birth of their baby, red-sided garter snakes
apparently don’t have to worry about taking a DNA
test to determine “who’s the daddy” when their
hatchlings arrive!
And here’s a fun fact about bats
that I thought was pretty amazing;
It’s no news to most of us that bats
are excellent flutterers, hoverers and
dive-bombers. This is quite obvious
to anyone who has observed them
flitting about in the local skies,
and scientists have known for quite
some time that bats owe most of
their incredible aerial agility to
echolocation. However, recent
research results attribute their
remarkable navigation skills not
only to the brain’s ability to sense
space through echolocation, but also to sensors
instilled in the bats’ wings themselves.
In the April 30 issue of the journal, Cell Reports,
bat wings are described as sporting a unique
touch-receptor design. The design consists of tiny
sensory cells associated with fine hairs that enable
the animal to change the shape of it’s wings in a
split second, granting them impressive midair
maneuverability that our modern-day man-made
drones would die for, if indeed they were alive to
die. Oh the wonders of nature!
Here’s one more new-found fact that doesn’t
exactly fit into the category of fun, but it
is interesting, and could help save a senior
feline’s life. The United Kingdom based charity,
International Cat Care recently reached out to
veterinary specialists after receiving surprising
complaints from cat owners that their feline
friends were apparently having seizures in
response to high-pitched sounds.
A scientific survey of the cats’ owners revealed
that the sound-induced seizures were more
common in older cats, and the most common
triggers were crinkling tinfoil, hitting a ceramic
bowl with a metal spoon and tapping glass. Senior
cat owners, this may or may not be a prevalent
epidemic, but it certainly can’t hurt to be cautious
and aware.
In my constant quest to learn more about animal
behavior and nature’s way of working its wonders,
I am amazed on a daily basis and I hope you are
equally impressed with these off-the-beaten-trail
fun facts about our fellow beings. Take the time
to enjoy nature and the wildlife it inhabits. Try to
spend a short bit of time each day, away from the
stresses of rushing traffic and hurried bustling we
humans tend to engage in, and sit quietly; simply
absorb the peaceful sanctuary of nature and it‘s
ways. Love and let live.
Credited Source: www.livescience.com
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PET OF THE WEEK TACO: ANIMAL ID #A4827986
Looking for a great pup to lounge on the couch
and eat popcorn with while watching old movies?
Taco is your dog! Taco (A4827986) is a laid-back
5-year-old gold and white male Chihuahua mix
who was found in Whittier as a stray on May 7
and brought to the Baldwin Park Animal Care
Center. Weighing 12 lbs, little Taco is a friendly
and easy-going dog with an affable personality
and great temperament. He is a curious fella and
enjoys being out and about meeting new people
and other canines. His favorite activities include
going for long walks (which is a real pleasure
since he has such good leash manners), admiring
nature, and having his butt scratched. Taco will
be an awesome addition to any loving home.
Visit Taco today! To watch a video of Taco,
please visit the following link: http://youtu.be/
bWwR8wMDp90
To meet Taco in person, please see him at the
Baldwin Park Shelter, located at 4275 N. Elton,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Phone: 626-430-2378
or 626-962-3577). He is currently available now.
For any inquiries about Taco, please reference his
animal ID number: A4827986. The shelter is open
seven days a week, 12 pm-7 pm Monday-Thursday
and 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday. This is a high-intake
shelter with a great need for adoptions. For more
information about Taco or the adoption process,
contact United Hope for Animals Volunteer
Adoption Coordinator Samantha at Samantha@
hope4animals.org. To learn more about United
Hope for Animals’ partnership with the Baldwin
Park Shelter through its Shelter Support Program,
as well as the many dogs of all breeds, ages, and
sizes available for adoption in local shelters, visit
http://www.unitedhope4animals.org/about-us/
shelter-support-program/.
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