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Did you know ……. !
Wildlife of China comprises more than 4,400 recorded species of vertebrates, that is around 10% of the world total. Wildlife unique to China includes the giant panda, golden-haired monkey, South China tiger, brown-eared pheasant, white-flag dolphin, Chinese alligator, red-crowned crane, and almost one hundred other species.
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The Patagonian Mara (or Cavy)
The Patagonian Mara, is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus (Dolichotis). It is also known as the Patagonian cavy, Patagonian hare or dillaby. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semi-open habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. It is monogamous, but often breeds in warrens that are shared by several pairs.
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Barks & Meow’s Express!
QUIZ
1. What animal produces cashmere wool?
2. Lemurs, a type of primate, are native to what island nation?
3. What continent has the fewest species of land animals?
4. Under what pen name did Theodor Geisel write?
5. Snoopy from the comic peanuts is what breed of dog?
6. From which country do domesticated Pot-bellied pigs orginiate?
FUN TRIVIA
*“Dog Star” is the Latin name for Sirius, the brightest star in the sky which is located in the constellation Canis Major ("greater dog").
*Hamsters have glands for marking their territory - they are located on each side of their hips. Even though they have glands, they have almost no smell for humans.
*The musical ‘CATS’ is based on a book of poems by British author T.S Eliot: The lyrics of CATS are from Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.
*Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.
*The only fish that lives naturally in the high Arctic lakes is the Arctic Char. These fish can live 15-25 year and can grow up to 20 lbs. The species is well adapted to the low temperatures of the Northern Hemisphere.
*Lovebirds are small parakeets who live in pairs. Male and female lovebirds look alike, but most other male birds have brighter colors than the females.
*Cardinal Richelieu of France (1622) was so fond of cats that he shared his home with 14 of them. Specially appointed attendants cared for them, and upon his death in 1642, the Cardinal left all his worldly wealth to his feline companions.
PET JOKES Escargots A couple was having a party at their house. An hour before the party the woman found out that she still needed Escargots. So she sent her husband out to get some. He was walking to the supermarket and he figured he had lots of time, so he stopped at the bar on the way. An hour and a half later he looked at his watch and realized that the party had already started. He quickly ran to the market, bought the snails and ran home. He tried to sneak into the kitchen without his wife seeing him. But at that moment his wife came out. He quickly threw the snails on the floor and said, "Come on guys, we're almost there."
WHAT’S A WOMBAT? Wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that are native to Australia. They are about 1m in length with small, stubby tails. There are three extant species and they are all members of the family Vombatidae.
They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountain-ous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as an isolated patch of about 740 acres in the Epping Forest National Park in central Queensland.
Answers
1. Goat. 2. Madagascar. 3. Antarctica. 4. Dr. Seuss.
5. Beagle. 6. Vietnam.
Definition of a Pet Lover!
Are you a dedicated Pet Lover?
Do you ever wish you could text your pet during the day to see what they’re up to or sneak off for a quick snuggle to help you through a challenging project? For many of us, our pets have become our BPFFs (best pet friends forever). We enjoy a close bond with these sweet, adorable friends and our attachment can be as deep as those we have with the humans in our lives. They bring us unconditional love, heartwarming experiences, and such joy that we could not imagine our lives without them. And when the time comes to say good-bye to one of our cuddly friends, our hearts break and the pain can be overwhelming.
Sound familiar? Or maybe you have a hard time admitting that you have a close relationship with your best pet friend. Perhaps you think it’s quirky to dress your pet in cute outfits, yet you and your BPFF spend every free moment sharing your favorite activities together. Being deeply connected to your pet is not only okay, you’re in great company! You are a member of a growing number of pet lovers from all ages, back-grounds, and cultures that enjoy a wonderful relationship with their pets.
While nearly 63 percent of U.S. households own one or more pets, a pet statistic that is not often discussed but becomes apparent when you follow pet trends, is the increase in the number of people who identify with being a pet lover versus a pet owner. So what’s the difference?
Being a pet lover seems to be one of those subjective phrases that evoke an emotional response in all types of humans. Few are immune – not even the toughest guy or the most career-minded woman.
Here are some of the tell-tale signs of a true pet lover.
When speaking about your pets, if you didn’t know better, you would swear you
were talking about your kids. In fact, for many pet lovers, their pets are their kids or
at least, their furry kids.
When you are in close proximity to another pet, even if your pet is not with you,
your face lights up, you turn to mush, and the conversation quickly shifts to a pet
topic. Sound familiar!
We also treat our pets like members of our family, celebrating their birthday,
making sure they have a care giver when we’re away, bestowing our love and
affection upon them daily, and buying special toys and treats to make them happy. If
you are all of the above, then you are a genuine pet lover! Congratulations!
Happy Pet Loving!
Expires 08/31/17
FOUND ANIMALS
Think LOST not Stray!
1. Secure the animal so it is safe
2. Take the animal to a vet or shelter to check for a microchip
3. No chip or current info?
You have 2 options...
Turn the animal into the nearest/assigned shelter
Keep the animal for 30 days and post flyers, post on social media, file a found
report with the shelter and make every attempt to find the owner. This is the
legal responsibility.
DO NOT offer the animal to someone else or attempt to sell the animal.
It is someone’s property and you can have legal charges brought against
you.
LOST ANIMALS
1. File a lost report with your local shelters and microchip company
2. Make flyers and hang all around the neighborhood.
3. Go door to door asking if anyone has seen your pet
4. Post on social media sites like Craigslist, Nextdoor and Facebook Missing Pets
groups
Missing Pet Facebook Pages in our area
Agoura Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/Agouramissingpets/
Westlake Village Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/westlakevillagemissingpets/
Thousand Oaks Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/thousandoaksmissingpets/
Moorpark Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/MoorparkMissingPets1/
Simi Valley Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/SimiMissingPets/
Newbury Park Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/newburyparkmissingpets/
Camarillo Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/CamarilloMissingPets/
Oxnard Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/OxnardMissingPets/
Ventura County Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/venturacountymissingpets/
Santa Paula Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/santapaulamissingpets/
Fillmore Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/fillmoremissingpets/
Ojai Missing Pets https://www.facebook.com/ojaimissingpets/
Simi Valley Missing Cats https://www.facebook.com/MissingCatsSimiValley/
Lost and found pets of Ventura https://www.facebook.com/lostfoundpetsventura/?pnref=lhc
Irish Wolfhound Secures Incredible
Guinness World Record
An Irish Wolfhound in Westerlo, Belgium is now officially the proud holder of a Guinness World Record.
The dog, named Keon, holds the record for the "longest tail on a dog." How long is his tail? 30.2 inches (or 2 feet and 6.2 inches). Not only is this an amazingly long tail, but it's also a total of 1.7 inches longer than the previous record holder.
Keon, who belongs to Ilse Loodts and her family, had to have his tail examined and measured by a veterinarian to receive the official record. Even though Keon is an Irish name meaning "courageous warrior," his owner tells Guinness World Records that he's a gentle giant and easy to take care of.
Irish Wolfhounds are known for being calm, dignified, and courageous.
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PAW-SCOPES
DOGS: Your pooch can be rather lazy and indulgent at times. And without lifting a paw, they make a beautiful display sprawled across the couch. When not resting, he or she needs to have interactive play-time, both inside and out as this is a must to keep their mental and physical agility intact. CATS: Your cat can be your true companion for life, bonding with you on many levels. Try not to leave home without leaving something of yours for them to snuggle up to. They will miss you less if a reminder of your essence is left behind.
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Local Pet Rescues
Name Phone # Website Location
Agoura Animal Shelter All for Love Animal Rescue Animal Foundation of America
Animal Rescue Volunteers C.A.R.L.
Cats at the Studios Cat’s Cradle Rescue Concerned People for Animals
Dog Days Search & Rescue LIFE Rescue
Lucy Pet Foundation PALS Furrever Canine Rescue
Paw Works PawPurrs Kitten & Cat Rescue
Pet Stop Rescue
Pink Paws Pivot Educational Outreach Riley’s Rescue
Rosie’s Rescue Save a Rescue
SCGRR Shelter Hope Pet Shop Simi Valley Missing Pets
SPARC Surfcat Café & Adoptions The Little Angels Project
Valley Cats, Inc Valley Vet Non-Profit
Ventura Co. Animal Services
818-991-0071 805-445-3535
805-905-9951 805-579-8047
805-644-7387 818-341-8936 805-485-8811
805-482-6587 805-551-9706 818-707-2007
805-499-5829 805-607-2012
805-852-1744 818-326-2580 805-583-3037
805-492-1885 805-889-4800 805-490-9922
805-330-1401 818-300-4616
866-299-1899 805-379-3538 805-522-7867
805-613-7753 805-500-7125
818-865-1800 818-883-5252 805-584-3823
805-388-4341
www.animalcare.la county.gov www.allforloveanimalrescue.org
www.animalfoundationofamerica.com www.arvsimi.org
www.carldogs.org www.catsathestudios.com www.catscradlerescue.org/
www.concernedpeopleforanimals.org www.facebook.com/dogdayssar/
www.lifeanimalrescue.org
www.lucypetfoundation.org No website Available
www.pawworks.org No website Available No website Available
www.pinkpawsrescueandadoption.org www.pivotareo.org
www.rileysrescue.org
www.rosiesrescue.org www.savearescue.org
www.scgrrescue.org www.shelterhopepetshop.org
www.simivalleymissingpets.org
www.santapaulaarc.org www.surfcatcafe.org
squareup.com/store/the-little-angels-project www.valleycatsinc.com
www.valleyvetnonprofit.com
www.vcas.us
Agoura Hills Call for Details
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Camarillo Simi Valley
Westlake Village
Thousand Oaks Ventura/Oxnard
TO/CAM/VEN Simi Valley Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks Ventura County Call for Details
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Santa Paula Ventura
Conejo Valley Westlake Village
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LIPIZZANNER HORSE BREED
The Lipizzaner is a breed of horse closely associated with the Spanish Riding
School of Vienna, Austria, where they demonstrate the haute école or "high
school" movements of classical dressage, including the highly controlled, stylized
jumps and other movements known as the "airs above the ground." The horses at
the Spanish Riding School are trained using traditional methods that date back
hundreds of years, based on the principles of classical dressage.
The Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16th century, when it was developed with
the support of the Habsburg nobility. The breed takes its name from one of the
earliest stud farms established, located near the Karst Plateau village of
Lipica (spelled "Lipizza" in Italian), in modern-day Slovenia. The breed has been
endangered numerous times by warfare sweeping Europe, including during
the War of the First Coalition, World War I and World War II. The rescue of the
Lipizzans during World War II by American troops was made famous by
the Disney movie Miracle of the White Stallions. Along with the Disney movie,
Lipizzaner’s have also starred or played supporting roles in many movies, TV
shows, books and other media.
Local Pet-Friendly Outdoor Restaurants
Restaurant Location Phone #
Baha Fresh Wlk Vlg 818-889-1347
Brent’s Deli Wlk Vlg 805-557-1882
Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant Wlk Vlg 805-778-1191
East Coast Bagels Wlk Vlg 805-494-9099
Figueroa Mtn Brew Wlk Vlg 818-874-1305
Finney’s Crafthouse Wlk Vlg 805-230-9950
Jeannine’s Gourmet Food Hall Wlk Vlg 818-735-9726
Pitfire Artisan Pizza Wlk Vlg 805-409-4181
Sea Casa Wlk Vlg 805-374-1921
The Gallery Restaurant Wlk Vlg 818-889-1338
Baja Fresh T.O 805-778-0877
Freddy’s T.O. 805-497-3344
Mouthful Eatery T.O. 805-777-9222
Sabor Cocina Mexicana T.O. 805-497-2457
Snapper Jack’s T.O 805-494-9777
Tipsy Goat T.O. 805-494-9996
Thousand Oaks Fish & Chips T.O. 805-495-1614
Toppers Pizza Place T.O 805-495-4444
Beanscene Espresso Oak Park 818-991-0910
Breakfast Café Oak Park 818-865-8807
Tony’s New York Pizza Oak Park 818-706-6074
Adobe Cantina Agoura Hills 818-991-3474
Agoura’s Famous Deli Agoura Hills 818-991-0910
Boar Dough Tasting Room Agoura Hills 818-889-2387
Cronies Sports Grill Agoura Hills 818-889-0889
Tony T’s Winner’s NY Pizza Agoura Hills 818-991-5800
Brendan’s Irish Pub Newbury Park 805-498-5050
Caffe Aroma Newbury Park 805-375-7150
Country Harvest Restaurant Newbury Park 805-375-4598
Red Wok Newbury Park 805-498-1301
Roma Italian Deli & Restaurant Newbury Park 805-499-2455
Ollo Restaurant & Bar
Malibu 310-317-1444
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The WWF LOGO * * * * *
The inspiration for the World Wildlife
Fund (WWF) logo came from Chi-Chi: a
giant panda that had arrived at the London Zoo in 1961,
the same year WWF was created. The first panda
sketches were done by the British environmentalist and
artist, Gerald Watterson. Based on these, Sir Peter
Scott, one of WWF’s founders and world-renowned
conservationist and painter, drew the first logo.
The design of the logo has evolved over the past four
decades, but the giant panda’s distinctive features
remain an integral part of WWF’s treasured and unmis-
takable symbol. Today, WWF’s trademark is recognized
as a universal symbol for the conservation movement.
WORLD’S RAREST COFFEE
The world’s rarest coffee, Kopi Luwak, comes from Indonesia where a wildcat known as the Luwak lives. The cat eats the coffee berries and the coffee beans inside pass through the stomach. The beans are harvested from the cat's dung heaps and then cleaned and roasted. Kopi Luwak sells for about $500 for a 450 g (1 lb) bag. This was also mentioned in the movie “The Bucket List” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. So you might just think about where your next cup of coffee came from!
