Turns out, he’s a baby fox

By The Ogden Reporter 2010

Sammi Blair, 7, of Ogden, approached her grandma and said, “Nanna, there’s a dog in our garage.”
“I went out and saw what looked like a puppy,” her grandma Barb Clay said, “but when I picked it up I realized right away it was not a dog, but a baby fox!”
It was quite a shock for both of them to find this wild animal hiding in their garage at 907 J Avenue northeast of Ogden Friday, April 16.

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By Bonne VeVea
Kirkland, WA

In February 1997, Nikko came to MEOW Cat Rescue in Kirkland WA as a 10-month old stray with a long black coat, a slightly flattened face, expressive golden eyes and a flirtatious chirp. He was adopted almost immediately by a retired gentleman named Jack. They left the shelter together, chatting away.
Fast forward nine years. Nikko was tearfully returned to MEOW by Jack’s son, John. Jack had an inoperable brain tumor and was slipping away. Jack and Nikko had been best friends. They’d shared secrets, smiles and sorrows. Now Jack was dying.

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Anderson Firefighters Rescue 3 Baby Owls

by Mandy Gaither

ANDERSON, S.C. —

Three orphaned owls now have a new home, thanks to Anderson firefighters, neighbors and a wildlife expert, who helped to save them.
The barred owls are believed to be between 4 and 6 weeks old.

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by Jade Wright, Crosby Herald

THIS time of year is tough if you’re a baby bird, relying on others for food and shelter, with predators at every turn waiting for their chance to pounce.
Domestic cats kill millions of birds a year, but our feline friends and wild birds can live harmoniously in our gardens this breeding season with a few simple measures, says the RSPB.
Baby birds in particular are vulnerable from cats at this time of year, but with some minor interventions, the number of chicks killed can be minimised.
The wildlife charity is keen to tell Crosby’s cat owners what they can do to avoid chicks being caught in the next few weeks and is offering the following advice:

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