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The History of Labor Day - September 1, 2008

The History of Labor Day

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Founder of Labor Day

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day… Continue

Added by PetBrags Pet Lovers Paradise on August 30, 2008 at 12:43pm — 2 Comments

Why do Giraffes have knobs on their heads?

The "horns" on a giraffe's head are called ossicones. They are made of bone incased in skin. They are connected to the skull in adults, but they lie flat in newborns to facilitate easier birth. When the giraffe is born, the ossicones are made of cartilage (the stuff that gives your nose and ears structure). Slowly this cartilage is replaced with bone, starting from… Continue

Added by JACQUE on August 30, 2008 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Kitties, Hedgies, and Mary Kay!

See full post with links at:

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-D_g4pcAzbrV3jbEhO9ChMpTyng--?cq=1

And our site http://www.crittercamp.biz

Subject: Kitties, Hedgies & Mary Kay!

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Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary

caring for over 240 critters, comprised of 30 different species!

The only licensed animal sanctuary of its kind in the U.S. and possibly the… Continue

Added by Beth Randall on August 28, 2008 at 4:01pm — No Comments

I'm a grandma!

Hey all,

Seems like all those long nights Ellanor and Theodore spent with each other worked out! Today, I am proud to say we welcome a new litter of siberian hammie pups!!!!
I'll keep you posted.

Erwen

Added by Erwenla on August 22, 2008 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

The Chai Story

THIS IS SCAREY,, I HAVE IN THE PAST ACTUALLY BOUGHT THESE BALLS FOR MY PUPS!!!!!!!!! PLEASE GO THROUGH YOUR DOGS TOYBOXES AND CHUCK THESE OUT!

Please cross post to as many dog people and lists that you can!! This story is just heart breaking...

http://www.thechaistory.blogspot.com/

Added by karmasherbs on August 21, 2008 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

The kittens have a new home

The kittens have a new home as of last week.

We kept the black and white 1 and his name is Felix

They are settling well in to their new home and Felix is a bit lonely without them but I keep him company for as much of the day as I can!

I am going back to school next week so I will only see him in the mornings and evening during the week.

I suspect that Philly is pregnant! and I think Tom, her brother, is the dad.

Philly has a very small appetite so she is rather thin… Continue

Added by Lumpy!! on August 19, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Critters!!!!!

We try not to request donations very often- but it is becoming dire-

Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary needs to pay down the vet bill asap so we can get some more animals in for treatment-

We are only asking people to give $5 and pass along the word- thats it! really! See our site for a direct link to donate:

www.crittercamp.biz

We usually have been able to take in enough to make ends meet- but this year has been really down- and the… Continue

Added by Beth Randall on August 17, 2008 at 9:24pm — No Comments

FOOD RECALLS

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (August 8)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:35:00 -0500

Added by JACQUE on August 16, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Until One has loved an animal.......

Until one has loved an animal,
a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Qoute by
Anatole France

Added by iadybug423 on August 11, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Quick note

Hi! Just a quick note to ask for support!! Critter Camp needs to pay down the vet bill this month! If everyone who cares about the 240+ abandoned critters here will just donate $5 we can do it!

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blogD_g4pcAzbrV3jbEhO9ChMpTyng--?cq=1

See our Blog entry, our latest newsletter & click on the donate button now! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Beth
www.crittercamp.biz

Please forward & share too!!!

Added by Beth Randall on August 11, 2008 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment