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Friday, July 27, 2012

Why Can't The Everglades Ever Get A Break?



Why Can't The Everglades Ever Get A Break?

Just about the time you think, well maybe things are getting better,

some very disturbing news just arrived from Audubon of Florida.

In Miami today, Audubon of Florida will take on the bullies who want to pour

the nastiest, most polluted, chemical laden water in this state into the Everglades.

The three worst farms in the Everglades Habitat area, want to dump their toxic waste into

the pristine waters of the Everglades and few people even knew this was about to take place.

The phosphorus in discharged farm water, is by Florida law, required to be reduced by 25%,

but these three farms are not playing by the rules and neither,

it seems, is the South Florida Water Management District.

Like the St. John's Water group, SFWMD may have become too big

and too powerful, and in ever more increasing fashion, both are

behaving like they are not only above the law,

but can make or change the rules at will,

with no repercussions from the public, or anyone else either.

While some farms are doing the right thing for all of Florida's waterways,

the ones who cheat and those people who are supposed to be watching them,

are making it nearly impossible to ever bring this Paradise known as the Everglades,

back from the brink of the disastrous onslaught of pollution from chemicals and toxins.

The Everglades really does need to get a break!

Any Questions?

A PDF is here:


Or write to Jonathon Webber,

Conservation Campaign Manager


Or call: 850 222-2473

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

What is the 99% party?


The 1% party calls it the Poor, Almost Poor, Middle Class party.

 If the shoe fix, you must admit!

Just because you happen to be pinned as a member of the 99% does not mean that you are a Democrat.

If you believe that, then you are one of the many reasons why this is now a 3rd world country!

Most of the people in the Republican, Independent, and Libertarian parties are also members of the 99%

The members of the 1% party spend days and nights with billions of your tax dollars finding ways to keep pulling the wool over your eye's (so to speak) to keep you voting them into a position of authority to keep you, along with me, in the party of the 99%!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

The Rodents (Squirrel's) are still coming around


Welcome to

Minneapolis Minnesota


Looking for information about

Bird feeder setups for squirrel proof

Thank you for the opportunity to once again write an update to this blogger.

A simple squirrel proof bird feeder?


Did you see the picture of the feeder and the Bird bath on the side of this posting?

The Rodents (Squirrel's) are still coming around however, they are now extremely skittish!

Some now have shorter tails because they run up the pole and the fly tape grabs them and they are off into the woods for a few days.

I have no problem feeding them but they would not eat the food put out for them until the bird feed was all gone so this is the reason for my feeder/bird baths.

We are now into our 2nd and 3rd generation families of different birds and enjoy watching much more then they enjoy the food and clean water.

Please always remember to keep the fly trap paper below the feeder and the bath because birds are real fond of their feathers.

Also remember a bird feeder can be lunch for a bird of prey so lots of bushes and flowers are a hiding place while not drinking, bathing and eating!

I lost my brother


Lost and still not yet found?

Please help!

I am still looking for my brother, last known address was someplace in Florida around the Orlando airport.

He will be a very handsome Airedale at around two years old, I know this because he looks just like me, with a few distinct differences of course.

Shortly before my mommy & daddy came to Texas/Oklahoma border to adopt me, I watched my brother leave in an airport contained heading to his adopted family in Florida.

Mommy and daddy tell me all of the time how nice it would be watching us run around enjoying a family get together?

They have often tried old contacts,

NOTHING?

My brothers K-9 parents are my parents.

Sonny and Banter, both are Champions around Texas and Oklahoma so he may be or has been in shows around Florida?

Saturday, July 21, 2012

BUFO TOADS

Are poisonous to children and pets
I found this information on the above website, it is worth repeating however please credit that website!
Bufo Toads are commonly found in central Florida including Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. Bufos can kill your dog. These toads are often large and can grow to the size of a dinner plate. They have glands on the side of their heads that secrete a toxic substance. If your dog touches the toad with his mouth, he can die from the toxins in a matter of hours or sometimes even minutes.
A common victim is the terrier breed, such as Yorkshire or Jack Russell Terriers. Signs that your dog has been poisoned by a Bufo include:
· Clenching of the teeth
· Prominent salivation
· Neurological signs like eyes jetting back and forth, rigid limbs, and seizures.
· The hallmark sign -- "brick red gums."
· If you suspect that your pet has come into contact with a Bufo toad, immediately wash out your pet's mouth. Be careful to direct the water from the side of your dog's mouth and towards the nose, so that the poison flows out of the mouth.
Then immediately take your pet to your veterinarian, since Bufo toad toxicity is potentially fatal.
On evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, call Animal Emergency at 727-786-5755.
Pet Emergency: What to Do
  1. Stay Calm
  2. Call (727) 786-5755
  3. Be prepared with info:
    • Type/Breed
    • Details of problem
    • Any changes
  4. Be aware. Pets may bite if ill or injured.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 5:30PM-7:00AM
Weekend: Saturday Noon -
7:00AM Monday morning
Holidays: Open 24 hours
Phone (727) 786-5755
Location
30610 US Highway 19 N,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

One block north of Curlew Road on the west side Please call ahead for advice and so we can prepare your arrival.
Directions to
Veterinary Clinic