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On my recent trip to Memphis to visit family, I made the acquaintance of my Uncle's "Boys," Bennett and Beaumont. The "Boys" are playful hulking old English sheep dogs. Old English sheep dogs are an old and noble breed with a tenacious work ethic and an endless capacity for affection. More ... Earth Fare has selected the Humane Society as their non- profit animal welfare organization for the Dog Days Celebration. On Saturday, August 9, five percent of all Earth Fare sales will be donated to the Humane Society. More ... Debra Hall, owner of Pup Strutters, and her staff have been taking care of our four- legged friends for 17 years. Starting out in 1992, Debra was recuperating from neck surgery and thought about making a fresh start. She had been a medical recruiter for a local company when she had a boating accident. During her three months of healing, she decided to do something fun. More ... The votes are in, and the pedigreed African lion cubs that were born at Riverbanks on June 7, 2008, now have official names. The cubs, which keepers have fondly referred to by number (based on their birth order) for the past eight weeks, will now be known as Johari, Chuma, Jasiri- Congaree and Lina. More ... Pupcakes Pet Boutique has partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: South Carolina Chapter, Team In Training® and Bridget Clarke Photography for a unique fundraising event of canine couture that will take place from 9 am- 6 pm on August 16, 2008, in- store. More ... Project Pet currently has two opportunities available to join its growing team in Columbia, SC. Animal Services Assistant: This is a full- time position Monday- Friday from 8:30am- 5:30pm located at the office in Irmo. More ... Last week we ran a story about the death of Montgomery the Hippo at Riverbanks Zoo. I included a story about HIPPO (Hippopotamus Interest, Protection, and Preservation Organization) and how it promoted hippos as the symbol of peace to replace the vicious, cannibalistic dove. Needless to say, we got many responses. More ... Christian Huck was a really bad man. He was born in Germany, emigrated to Pennsylvania, and set up shop as a Philadelphia lawyer. When the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, Huck joined the British army, became a captain of dragoons, and joined General Cornwallis and Col. More ... To Africans, marriage is not just finding the right life partner, it is also a status symbol. It bestows a prestigious social status on a male and elevates him to a club of seniors or elders who deserve to be listened to and respected. More ... Eric "Protein" Moseley has been homeless most of his life. He has traveled from city to city across the country with a vision of communicating the real life situations of homeless people to the public. He has produced two popular documentaries. More ... |
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