New AVMA Fark Tag Debuts

Florida has one. Why not the AVMA? It’s not like they’re undeserving of the honor. Did you know, for example, according to the delegate from Vermont, taking a cat’s temperature is more distressing than producing foie gras?

If we may be so bold as to make a suggestion to the delegate, as well as a perfectly valid and science-based request for a self-funded research study using himself, TPP’s cat, and a duck as subjects:

You’re welcome. And don’t forget to tag!

Give a duck a hand

Help 130 ducks and geese move to a new (and much improved) home! The animals are being rescued from a school where they have been neglected and left without food, water or shelter. The school has agreed to give the ducks and geese to a sanctuary, however volunteers are needed to help catch and load the birds onto transport vehicles.

THE RESCUE IS TAKING PLACE THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th at 6:30 a.m. at John R. Wooden High School 18741 Elkwood Street Reseda, CA 91335. If you can help, please call Jennifer MacDowell at 818-605-1186. Thank you!

pfw note: It’s probably not mandatory that you have prior waterfowl handling experience, although it surely can’t hurt when you’re helping neglected, frightened animals prepare for transport to a home with proper food, shelter, and the medical care we know they will need to recover and thrive. And while we’d certainly qualify this as “hands-on experience…,” well, you know the drill and your mileage will vary.