Month: April 2015

Shark Stuffed Animal Facts

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Shark stuffed animals might seem a little intimidating at first, especially those that have gaping mouths full of ‘sharp’ teeth. The truth is, shark stuffed animals are as cuddly as the next soft toy and much friendlier than they seem.

The lesser known angel shark (scientific name Squatina califronica) gets its name from its large pectoral fins which are shaped like wings. Their bodies are flat and they can grow up to five feet in length. Angel sharks are black, grey, or brown in color which helps aids them in blending perfectly with the sandy bottom of the ocean wear they hide so they can pounce on their prey mollusks, fish, and crustaceans. Like many sharks, the angel species are ovovivparous which means they produce eggs which hatch within the females body but don’t get any nourishment from it. Angel sharks can have as many as 13 pups in a litter.

In 2007, the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, California, announced the birth of the first ever Pacific angel shark pup born in captivity. It weighed in at 4.4 ounces and 9.6 inches in length. The only aquarium in the United States that consistently has angel sharks in display is the Aquarium of the Bay. While there are only two adults in their collection, they also have sevengill sharks, smoothhound sharks, spiny dogfish, soupfin sharks, swell sharks, and leopard sharks. The Aquarium’s Executive Director, John Frawley says with so much attention focused on great white sharks, many people are unaware of the lesser known sharks that live in the San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters. Given their is so little known about angel sharks, the Aquarium is putting its focus on various field projects and research to gain a better understanding of what their life cycles are like as well as the way in which the species distributes itself. They have begun a shark tagging program which they hope will enable them to also understand how the Bay’s ecosystem and sharks fit together, in addition to finding out what they need in order for the species to blossom.

You could say that like the angel shark, very little is known about shark stuffed animals. After all, they’re not usually the first choice of soft toy taken off the shelf, like say, the teddy bear. If they’re never chosen, how can anyone learn anything about them? Unfortunately, unlike the teddy bear, shark stuffed animals don’t come across as very non-threatening, which is their first problem. With all those teeth and menacing eyes, it’s not exactly an endorsement for a best looking soft toy award. On the other hand, if it’s realism in your plush toys that you prefer, look no further than a shark stuffed animal.

Fundraising Ideas For Animal Causes

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The bond that animals make with us cant be denied. They become our companions, and confidants. You would look after animals with the same intensity you would a family member. Thats why funding for animal causes is such an emotionally strong campaign. Donors understand the attraction and pull that an animal can cause. Here are some ideas for your next animal fundraising campaign.

Educating Donors about Animal Fundraising

Volunteers will need to be well versed in educating people why your local animal shelter needs money. Some times the donors have different expectations of animal causes compared to human causes. Your fundraising personnel should be able to explain that most human causes get funding and a large percentage of money needed to run shelter comes from charity and fundraising.

You will also have to prove your shelters credibility. The number one way to get donations from people is through confidence. They want to make sure the shelter they are supporting treats the animals humanely. They may even ask the percentage of money that goes to the actual animal. A little practice answering these questions will make your team seem confident and reflect highly for your cause.

Animal Magnetism

One of the great things about animal causes is the wide spread support base. Practically everyone loves animals. For some of these people its a real passion! Many animal lovers are out there and during your fundraising campaign you may be able to spread the word about your local animal shelter and generate interest for potential long term support and volunteers.

Look for support from breed associations and supporters. Appeal to local and national businesses. Some will match funds raised and some may be willing to sponsor an event. Check your local internet sites for animal interests and post to newsgroups and message boards.

Consult a Professional Fundraising Company

Depending on how long you want to run a fundraising campaign, what you would like to sell and the area that you need to sell in your going to need some guidance. Research a dependable fundraising company to answer questions about what product would best fit in with your cause, the profit margins of different products and how to take care of your state taxes.

Fundraising is increasingly important way to maintain care of animal shelters. With a carefully targeted fundraising campaign shelters can raise the funds needed for the supplies and care needed to take care of needy animals.

Joseph Hundeby Is An Avid Animal Lover

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Joseph Hundeby loves keeping pets and considers them to be a part of his family. He has an earnest love for animals and is concerned about their welfare. For him, animals are special creatures that deserve a great deal of love, care and attention. He has had many different types of pets in his life and he has raised over 14 breeds of dogs including blue sharpie, Doberman pincher, peek-a-pooh, Chow-chow, dachshund, German shepherd, Chihuahua, Great Dane, Dalmatian, boxer, Lhasa Apso, Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, American Bull Dog, Miniature Pincher, Rat Terrier, Jack Russell, Collie, Egyptian Saluki, and Afgan Hound. He also has a cat named Rosy. He has learned many lessons from his pets and has truly taken all responsibility for them. He says that pets can change a person’s world view and help them in becoming compassionate and humble. Having a pet can be the greatest stress reliever and it can boost a person’s quality of life by a great degree. >

In addition to being a pet lover, Joseph Hundeby is passionate about his hobbies and interests. He is a frequent traveler and has spent quality time with family in traveling across the globe. He has visited places like Canada, Bulgaria, Alaska, Mexico, Nebraska and others. His favorite vacation spot is Mexico where he enjoys visiting the cities of Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. He is in love with the country’s antiquity. He also likes spelunking, biking and fitness training. He also pursues sports with great passion. He enjoys coaching players and participating in games. He lettered in football and track and field during his college days. He has traveled to Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Ohio, Nebraska and Missouri. Fishing and camping are some of his other hobbies.

Joseph Hundeby is a teacher, administrator and coach who has worked with a diverse population of students. He is certified in General Education and is currently pursuing his license in Special Education. He is an active member of the society and has contributed towards American Humane Society, Church and Veterans. To know more about him, please browse through .

Get Rid Of Fleas! A Homemade Flea Killer

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Commercially available products for pet flea control products are not cheap. If you are spending a fortune on flea killing product for your pet, such as dog collars, pills, flea spray PET, flea shampoo, flea comb, flea bombs, flea sprays, etc. You are probably not aware that there is a home remedy that you can use conveniently to get rid of those fleas without having to spend hundreds of dollars on them.

The remedy is Vinegar, yes that is right, fleas do not like the smell of vinegar. Vinegar is very environmentally friendly and in some cases works even better than the usual chemical-based medicines flea companies.

Steps you can take to get rid of fleas :

Bathe your pets with vinegar.

You can create your own vinegar shampoo for your dog. There is a simple recipe that you can follow to make your own flea shampoo. The ingredients you need are half a cup of white vinegar, half a cup of Dawn dishwashing soap and fill the tank with warm water. You will be surprised to look at a tub full of dead fleas after the giving a bath to your pet. Then, after the bath, you can use a comb (which should be cleaned using diluted vinegar). And this should help you get rid of all the fleas off your beloved pet.

Keep the curtains and furniture flea-free!

Make a syringe of vinegar and inject it on furniture, sofa covers, towels, rugs, drapes, cars, etc. To get rid of the sour smell of vinegar, you can burn essential oils or use room fresheners. Make sure to dilute the syringe solution before using .

Carpet Flea Removal Techniques!

If you find fleas on your pet, chances are you will find around the house, especially on your carpet. A simple way to get rid of them is to prepare a bowl of water-vinegar mixture. Let it be there for over a night. Then spread the final product on the carpets to get a flea-free carpet .

After getting rid of all the fleas off your pet and from your house; please make sure to follow these necessary steps:

1) Try not to let your pets walk or play in muddy areas.

2) Keep your pets away from stray animals as they almost certainly carry fleas.

3) Give a regular bath to your pet.

4) Inject your furniture, curtains, carpets, etc as often as possible.

5) Repeat the whole treatment if you spot any flea again as it means they still haven’t been eradicated.