Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Ultimate in Sustainable Architecture

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Animal Arts

Deep in the forests of northeast India lies the state of Meghalaya which in Sanskit means the abode of clouds. What it should probably mean is abode of natural bridges.  In this region, which receives record setting rainfall during monsoon … Continue reading →

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Lost Dog Behavior

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Animal Arts

Courtesy of Missing Pet Partnership come these recovery tips for lost dogs. Dogs initially run away for a variety of reasons and some go much farther than others due to personality and behavior. Whether your dog is simply taking the … Continue reading →

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Animal Shelters Go Green

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Animal Arts

The Denver Animal Shelter, completed in May 2011, and the Orange County Animal Services Facility, completed in 2008, are examples of responsible design that meet environmental and operational objectives. Denver Animal Shelter: The shelter has a capacity of 163 dogs … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reader

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Animal Arts

Mark Derr is an expert on the subject of dogs.  In his new book How the Dog Became the Dog:  From Wolves to Our Best Friends he explores the mutually beneficial relationship between wolves and man which led to the evolution … Continue reading →

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Designing for Women in Veterinary Medicine

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Animal Arts

More women than ever are entering the once male-dominated field of veterinary medicine.   With this demographic change comes unique challenges and opportunities in the field of veterinary medicine and the design of veterinary hospitals. Heather Lewis has written a new … Continue reading →

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Starting a Nonprofit to Aid Your Local Animal Shelter

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Animal Arts

Last week we posted a brief blog about how dedicated nonprofits are helping their local shelters to care for animals across the country.  Below are some tips for starting a nonprofit in your community. There are a number of important … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reader

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Animal Arts

  This week we’re recommending the film National Velvet.  The film premiered in 1944 and was the first successful role for Elizabeth Taylor who starred as Velvet Brown. The film also stars Mickey Rooney in the role of Mi Taylor, … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Future of Wild Horses

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Animal Arts

Researchers at Colorado State University are undertaking a unique experiment in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota in an attempt to help preserve the wild horse population.  Their method, birth control. The park is fully fenced leaving the horses no where to … Continue reading →

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New Ways to Support Your Local Animal Shelter

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Animal Arts

  Looking for new ways to support the efforts of your local animal shelter?  You could follow in the footsteps of the Friends of the Animal Shelter – Aiken (FOTAS) or the San Diego Animal Support Foundation (SDASF).   Both … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy Goes Miniature

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Animal Arts

We all know that horses have been used for decades for equine therapy.  First to assist with physical therapy and more recently to help treat psychological disorders. But in Colorado Springs, Gretchen Long has put a new spin, or should we say … Continue reading →

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