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Maggie enjoying some time on the couch!
Fishheadjoe
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Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Salsa, my beagle puppy, decided to take on two pit bulls in tug of war, and later took on her step sister in a more fair match.
Patti with her ballpit. We bring it out for a few days at a time, then fold it up in the corner.
Today it's been a bit chilly and rainy for the first time since probably April. So Patti's ready for various coverings.
Today it's been a bit chilly and rainy for the first time since probably April. So Patti's ready for various coverings.
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I have been looking for proper cool/cold weather gear from my three puppers. I think I've finally found it. Trying to combine a sweater or jacket with an existing harness never really worked well for me. I have tried, and failed, many times. But Canada Pooch has a combination harness/puffer that looks like it will give me exactly what I want. Not cheap, but compared to what I've spent in the past and then discarded, I'm willing to give it a go. Twelve different sizes!
https://canadapooch.com/products/dog-puffer-jacket-with-harness?variant=40272039542869
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On a different note, here's an interesting article about 3 crocodiles pushing a young dog to a safe spot on shore, away from the pack of feral dogs that chased it into the river in India.
Crocodiles Spotted Pushing Dog In River To Safety Instead Of Eating It
Researchers who described the incredible scene also said that the reptiles appeared drawn to marigold flowers.
By: Hilary Hanson (for Huffington Post)
Sep 23, 2023, 03:21 PM EDT
A dog in India faced three crocodiles in a river and lived to tell the tale, thanks to what researchers suggest could've been a display of "emotional empathy" on the part of the reptiles.
In a paper published late last month in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, scientists described the surprising incident involving a dog and a trio of mugger crocodiles ― also known as marsh crocodiles ― in the Savitri River in Maharashtra, India.
In observations for a long-term study on muggers in their natural habitat, the researchers reported that a "young dog" was chased into the river by a pack of feral dogs. Waiting in the shallow water were three adult crocodiles that "could have easily devoured" the canine.
The crocodiles approached the dog, but instead of attacking, two of them guided the dog not only out of the river, but away from the bank where the aggressive feral dogs were waiting.
"These crocodiles were actually touching the dog with their snout and nudging it to move further for a safe ascent on the bank and eventually escape," wrote Utkarsha M. Chavan and Manoj R. Borkar, of India's Hazarimal Somani College and Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, respectively.
The researchers don't know why the crocodiles pushed the dog to safety, though they did note that it seemed the animals' "hunger drive was absent." They also speculated that the behavior could be evidence of "cross species 'emotional empathy'" in the reptiles.
That said, the researchers did note that on two other occasions, crocodiles in the river "preyed upon" stray dogs.
Elsewhere, the paper describes other crocodile behaviors they say merit more investigation. The reptiles appeared to work together to hunt fish and were seen balancing sticks on their snouts in an apparent effort to lure the birds they eat, which use sticks as nesting material.
And in one especially "intriguing" observation, the crocodiles appeared to have an affinity for marigold flowers, which are tossed into the river as part of local funeral rites. The animals regularly "floated, basked, and lay in the vicinity" of the flowers, "often with a physical contact." The researchers noted that marigolds have antibacterial properties that could be beneficial.
Crocodiles Spotted Pushing Dog In River To Safety Instead Of Eating It
Researchers who described the incredible scene also said that the reptiles appeared drawn to marigold flowers.
By: Hilary Hanson (for Huffington Post)
Sep 23, 2023, 03:21 PM EDT
A dog in India faced three crocodiles in a river and lived to tell the tale, thanks to what researchers suggest could've been a display of "emotional empathy" on the part of the reptiles.
In a paper published late last month in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, scientists described the surprising incident involving a dog and a trio of mugger crocodiles ― also known as marsh crocodiles ― in the Savitri River in Maharashtra, India.
In observations for a long-term study on muggers in their natural habitat, the researchers reported that a "young dog" was chased into the river by a pack of feral dogs. Waiting in the shallow water were three adult crocodiles that "could have easily devoured" the canine.
The crocodiles approached the dog, but instead of attacking, two of them guided the dog not only out of the river, but away from the bank where the aggressive feral dogs were waiting.
"These crocodiles were actually touching the dog with their snout and nudging it to move further for a safe ascent on the bank and eventually escape," wrote Utkarsha M. Chavan and Manoj R. Borkar, of India's Hazarimal Somani College and Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, respectively.
The researchers don't know why the crocodiles pushed the dog to safety, though they did note that it seemed the animals' "hunger drive was absent." They also speculated that the behavior could be evidence of "cross species 'emotional empathy'" in the reptiles.
That said, the researchers did note that on two other occasions, crocodiles in the river "preyed upon" stray dogs.
Elsewhere, the paper describes other crocodile behaviors they say merit more investigation. The reptiles appeared to work together to hunt fish and were seen balancing sticks on their snouts in an apparent effort to lure the birds they eat, which use sticks as nesting material.
And in one especially "intriguing" observation, the crocodiles appeared to have an affinity for marigold flowers, which are tossed into the river as part of local funeral rites. The animals regularly "floated, basked, and lay in the vicinity" of the flowers, "often with a physical contact." The researchers noted that marigolds have antibacterial properties that could be beneficial.
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Here's the image of the croc saving the dog. It posted OK, then disappeared. Sigh.
Saw that story early yesterday too. It was a good one. Made my day. I like the theories offered on the crocs. I'd like to believe crocs have a good heart. However, no one mentioned the possibility of the dog itself being the cause.Here's the image of the croc saving the dog. It posted OK, then disappeared. Sigh.
Like perhaps rolling in or eating something that would emanate from it to influence the reptiles behavior? The crocs have an excellent sense of smell as per the marigolds being in the water. Maybe it's their version of catnip.
Just a thought. I did see that this does merit more investigation.
What say all of you?
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OK, here's another excellent one. The article with a bunch of good pics in The Guardian is too long to copy here, so I'll post a link to it.
'He ate three of his ties in a month': California's dog mayor celebrates a year in office
'He ate three of his ties in a month': California's dog mayor celebrates a year in office
When your best buddy helps you order from Grub Hub.
