Miri, and the Pregnant Cow

Starting today the CB is holding an emergency auction for Miri, the little kitten Katie rescued and is caring for. Miri needs vet care for her asthma.   The auction will last a week. We hope you will stop by and help Miri. Even if you can't bid or donate, you can help by passing the word to your friends. 

You can meet Miri at Katiez Furry Mewz


Did you read the story of the pregnant cow that was ordered shot by a veterinarian at the California State Fair? No, this isn't a joke. The cow got loose so the "professionals" tried to herd her with an SUV and finally shot her -- and her unborn calf -- because she "charged" and trampled a bicycle.

Gee, we wonder why she might have been upset. She was due to give birth that same day and the "Keystone Cops" were chasing her like a fleeing bank robber. The folks working there weren't afraid of her, and they were shocked and upset when the 11 shots suddenly rang out. We have to wonder whether the vet and staff for the Livestock Nursery attraction actually knew anything about livestock. Perhaps they mistook the pregnant cow for a bull? 

We don't live on a farm but according to some of the comments, any 4-H kid, someone with a rope, or an old lady with a bucket of oats could have walked that cow back to where she was supposed to be.

You can read the story here.

The SPCA protested the shooting of the cow by returning a $1200 check -- giving it to the HSUS -- so it can be used to make changes in the way livestock are handled at the fair. We certainly hope HSUS uses the money for the purpose it was intended.  That story is here.

Pippi the Zedonk

Never heard of a zedonk? Well, come meet a young one.

Rare Zebra-Donkey Mix Born in Georgia
by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts) Jul 30th 2010 @ 10:00AM

Georgia welcomes a brand new baby zedonk. And if you don't know what that is, you're not alone.

The zedonk is a rare zebra-donkey mix, and the newest one was born in a week ago at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega, Ga., the AP reports.

The new baby's father is a zebra. Her mom is a donkey. And the result of their unusual love connection is 100 percent adorable.  You can see the photo and read the rest of the article here.

Mama Bear Rescues Cub

Jan has worked all weekend on JFF Fair, trying to post things for sale, so we only have a few minutes to publish something before she closes down for the night. So we have a video for you. Mama Bear rescuing Baby Bear from a fishing net. Enjoy




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Have a purring and tail wagging day. And stop by JFFF to check out the latest postings.

Most Comfy Sleep Position

For any of you who have not yet found the most comfortable sleeping position of all, we have discovered an instructional video. Please watch, take notes, and learn! And then practice, practice, practice! 



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Have a purring and tail wagging day.