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The ‘Dogist’ blog and book makes dogs look human
Elias Weiss Friedman has photographed thousands of dogs for his blog and book “The Dogist.” What sets his pictures apart is how human he makes his canines seem. He achieves the look by getting down on their level before shooting, making eye contact and creating a connection. “When I’m shooting photographs of dogs, I’m trying…
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The ‘Dogist’ blog and book makes dogs look human
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Elias Weiss Friedman has photographed thousands of dogs for his blog and book “The Dogist.” What sets his pictures apart is how human he makes his canines seem. He achieves the look by getting down…
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Anonymous $1 million gift lets zoo rebuild critical critter conservation center
Torrential rains in the spring of 2015 led to a slow-moving landslide that destroyed an exterior wall of the breeding center at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, forcing animal evacuations and dealing a major blow to conservation and reintroduction programs at the mountaintop facility. Thanks to a $1 million gift, the zoo is moving forward with building…
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When an avalanche hits the slopes, let the dogs out
LOS ANGELES — Wylee the border collie can search an avalanche the size of a football field in five or 10 minutes. It would take a probe line of 50 people using poles a couple hours to cover the same ground. When 30 minutes can mean the difference between life and death for a skier…
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When an avalanche hits the slopes, let the dogs out
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOS ANGELES — Wylee the border collie can search an avalanche the size of a football field in five or 10 minutes. It would take a probe line of 50 people using poles a couple…
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Anonymous $1 million gift lets zoo rebuild critical critter conservation center
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Torrential rains in the spring of 2015 led to a slow-moving landslide that destroyed an exterior wall of the breeding center at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, forcing animal evacuations and dealing a major blow to conservation…
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San Francisco’s black rhino, oldest in North America, is 45
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Zoo celebrated the 45th birthday of the oldest black rhinoceros in North America with a special cake of rolled oats and molasses. The exact date of Elly’s birth isn’t known, as she was born in the wild. But she has lived at the zoo since April 1974. Zookeepers on…
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San Francisco’s black rhino, oldest in North America, is 45
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Zoo celebrated the 45th birthday of the oldest black rhinoceros in North America with a special cake of rolled oats and molasses. The exact date of Elly’s birth isn’t…
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Colorado Springs area pet adoption fairs and events starting Dec. 31, 2015
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ADOPTION FAIRS 9-Lives Rescue Inc. – For cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, PetSmart, 2965 New Center Point; 591-4640; colorado9lives.com. Four Paws Rescue – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wag N’ Wash, 1625 W. Uintah…
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Colorado Springs area pet adoption fairs and events starting Dec. 31, 2015
ADOPTION FAIRS 9-Lives Rescue Inc. – For cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, PetSmart, 2965 New Center Point; 591-4640; colorado9lives.com. Four Paws Rescue – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wag N’ Wash, 1625 W. Uintah St.; 475-9274, wagnwash.com. Look What the Cat Brought In – 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 2129 E. Boulder St.; lookwhatthecatbroughtin.org. New Hope…