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Guess What Bird?

PetSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:25 -0800

It's a Ring-Necked __________.

Hi, Chickee: Peep a Teensy Harpy Eagle Babe

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:50 -0800

With the birth of this lil one, the Miami Metrozoo became the second zoo in the US to ever successfully breed the rare Harpy Eagle. Check out this baby and learn a bit more about the species in this slideshow.

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Do Tell: Have You Ever Impulsively Purchased a Pet?

PetSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:55:22 -0700

I've got a good pal in NYC who, after wanting a dog for several years, finally committed upon spotting a box of abandoned puppies at a local market. Even seeing shelter kittens on cages streetside on sunny days or finding fishy faces at a pet store, I would often wish I could take one home.

Similarly, during a trip to the California Pet Center near Calabasas on Wednesday, Britney Spears went in to pick up some dog food . . . and left with a little bird, too. An eyewitness told PeoplePets that she settled on a yellow parakeet and bought a big, white cage and several toys for the bird before leaving the store. Of course, it's important to be able to care for any pet's needs both financially and emotionally no matter how much deliberation goes in, but have you ever picked up a pet when you hadn't technically planned on it?

Most Popular Pet Names For Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:02 -0700

We may know a thing or two about crazy dog names and even crazy cat names, but Zootoo rounded up the top registered pet names for other animals from horses and hamsters to fishes and ferrets. If you've ever owned different creatures (or need inspiration for future, less traditional pets), check out the findings for eight species and my special additions to each list.
Source: Flickr User dbrulz123

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Baby Macaw Gets Bottle Fed!

PetSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:30:32 -0700

Mmmm, there's something utterly heartwarming about baby animals getting fed . . . and this bird looks to be enjoying that meal as well. Check out more pictures to learn all about the species both in the wild and in captivity.

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Simple Soda Bottle Bird Feeder Isn't Squirrel-Friendly

PetSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:21 -0700

Back in 1984, a designer by the name of Norman Earl created the aptly-named Soda Bottle Bird Feeder ($15). The cast zinc contraption seen on the right is an eco-tastic solution - simply fill any two-liter plastic jug with seed to feed chickadees, robins, and other birds that favor hanging feeders. Better yet, it solidly screws on to keep those unwanted four-legged ~~pests~~ guests like squirrels out of the flutter's dining establishment.

Trend Setters: Show Off Your Pets' Sweet, Tweet Love!

PetSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:00:38 -0700

Tweet tweet, I'm on Twitter, North's on Twitter, are you on Twitter? For the still unfamiliar, it's a super easy outlet for that stream-of-consciousness pet voice and an addictive way to keep updated and update pals with thoughts, plans, and more.

Twittering pets doesn't seem to be a trend that's ending anytime soon so check out these twitter-inspired goodies I've hunted down. (No birds were harmed in the writing of this post.) For those tweetly-obsessed, there are a couple shirts that let his walktime pals know he's in the tech loop - otherwise, just peep other little birdy items. So subtle.

I TWEET ON TWITTER ($20)	Bright Bird Dog Collar ($40)
Birds on a Branch Collection: Harness, Leash and Collar ($32 and up)	Wonderdog Collars and Leashes ($36 and up)
Harry Barker Bird Shaped Cat Nip Toys ($7)	Miffed Little Bird Dog T-Shirt ($25)
Felt Catnip Tweety Bird Cat Toys ($8)	Bright Bird Dog Leash ($52)	Don't be bitter Just twitter Dog t-shirt ($20)

Guess What Bird?

PetSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:40:25 -0700

They lay some huge eggs . . .

Guess What Bird?

PetSugar — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:00:46 -0700

That tail pattern may clue you in to this type of finch . . .

Guess What Bird?

PetSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:08 -0700

This thirteen-day-old baby is waiting to be fed - can you name this bird?