February 13, 2009 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

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Love is in the air

Contributed by The Humane Society
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." — Josh Billings Love is in the Air! And it is not just because of Valentines Day! How can you say "I love you" to your dog this season of love? More...

Baby, it's cold outside

Contributed by SPCA

Winter Tips for Your Pet 1. Keep your cat inside if you can. Outdoors, cats can freeze, become lost or stolen, injured or killed. 2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. More...

Make cockfighting a felony

More than 100 citizens from across South Carolina gathered February 4, 2009, at the state Capitol to meet with their lawmakers and urge them to pass legislation to make cockfighting a felony. More...

Stopping to smell the flowers

Give your special someone a Shakespearean Valentine
By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com

Flowers are vividly planted throughout the prose and poetry of Shakespeare. He described England as "a sea- walled garden" and set scores of play scenes in gardens. More...

New website for fans of birding

Contributed by Darlington County Tourism

Darlington County Tourism has announced the launch of a new website designed for the growing interest in the hobby of birding. More...

Great Backyard Bird Count at Congaree National Park

Contributed by Congaree National Park

Learn about birds at Congaree National Park this winter and help collect real scientific data to help monitor them. More...

Congratulations!

Contributed by SCAV

The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians recently honored Dr. Daniel Lafontaine with its Distinguished Veterinarian of the Year Award during the association's annual business meeting that was held in Charleston. Dr. More...

Love means sharing

By John Dixon

It is once again that time of year when thoughts turn to hearts, flowers, and loved ones. Maybe the Canine Americans catch the mood as well because we have been getting some interesting doggy gifts lately. More...

Special kitty gets lifesaving treatment

Contributed by MIRCI

Jody and his sister Buffy are two orange tabby cats adopted from the shelter by the clients served at the Friendship Center almost 10 years ago. More...

Save the date

Bark to the Park Walk and Festival for the Animals

Make plans now to participate in the Bark to the Park Walk and Festival for the Animals. You and your four-legged pal can enjoy a day of fun while raising money to help homeless pets in the Midlands. More...

People and trees, growing together through better education

Contributed by Columbia Green

Columbia Green and Historic Columbia Foundation will present a tree workshop Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 8:30am - 12:30 pm at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding Street. More...

Orchids on the Riverbank

Contributed by South Carolina Orchid Society

The South Carolina Orchid Society, Ikebana International Chapter 182, and Riverbanks Botanical Garden present the 2009 Riverbanks Orchid Festival Friday, February 13 opening at 1 pm and continuing through the weekend, 9 am- 5pm Saturday and Sunday, More...


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