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RONDA RICH: The oldest possum in the world
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (96+ words) Rockdale Citizen A couple of years ago, our rescue beagle led me to another orphan taking refuge on the Rondarosa " in the garage. He was a baby possum, just old enough to be on solid food Tink, fortunately, was out…...
SENSE & SENSITIVITY: Dog Sitter Upset To Lose Client
1+ week, 4+ day ago (491+ words) DEAR HARRIETTE: I live in New York City, and I'm a dog sitter. One of my big clients just fired me and switched to another dog sitter because I went on vacation for a week when she needed me to…...
Endangered species arrive at Georgia Safari Conservation Park
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (128+ words) An endangered scimitar-horned oryx and addax calf explore their new homes at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison. A pair of pancake tortoises, named Maple and Syrup, are now living at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park in Madison. The…...
Fans of Tik Tok famous dog raising funds to pay for pug's hospital bills
3+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) Rockdale Citizen Chilli The Pug is famous on Tik Tok. (kingchillithepug via SWNS) Chilli The Pug with owner Oliver. (kingchillithepug via SWNS) Chilli The Pug, at the vet. (kingchillithepug via SWNS) The owners of a famous Tik Tok dog have…...
Study reveals how to protect dogs from deadly breathing condition
4+ week, 2+ day ago (67+ words) Rockdale Citizen An English bulldog being inspected (Ellie Smeaton via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech More selective breeding may help protect pugs and bulldogs from a potentially deadly breathing condition, suggests new research " This page requires Javascript Javascript is…...
TIMOTHY DALY: Keeping carpenter bees under control
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (152+ words) Rockdale Citizen Recently, I was sitting on the back deck behind my home when I noticed a large flying insect It landed on the wooden structure and went into a hole This insect is a carpenter bee, which causes damage…...
What to do when you see a snake
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) Rockdale Citizen Shown here is the common garter snake, a non-venomous variety. Spring's rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger's phone ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for answers about…...
At 20, DNR Youth Birdathon 'still going strong"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) At 20, DNR Youth Birdathon 'still going strong'Rockdale Citizen MANSFIELD" " The annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition turned 20 this year with about 115 young birders flocking to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield Saturday, April 18, for an awards banquet capping the event....
Toil, Soil & Paws" initiative continues through June 30
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (473+ words) Rockdale Citizen Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) launched "Toil, Soil & Paws" " a countywide environmental stewardship initiative running from April 1 through the end of June. The campaign connects recycling, composting, pet stewardship, water conservation and community cleanups under one clear message: everyday…...
Want to be closer to your dog? Study says play more
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) Rockdale Citizen Air Quality Alert until THU 6: 30 PM EDT Special Weather Statement until WED 8: 00 PM EDT Playing a little extra with your dog improves the emotional bond between owner and dog, according to a new study from Link'ping University. (Anna…...