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Bees are in, but clothing donation boxes are out in Durham
Soon beekeeping will be legal in Durham. The City Council is supposed to make raising bees OK when it meets tonight, reports Bull City Rising. But you know those clothing donation boxes you see in parking lots? Well, the council is considering banning those. Kevin has the details and more.
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Wanted: Someone to start cat walking business
I actually think a cat walking business is a pretty good idea. I’d pay someone a small (very small) fee to walk my cat John Malkovich around the block a few times a week while I’m at work. But I’m not sure that the best way to start a business is by asking for advice [...]
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Make a batch of this stuff if you want birds to flock to your yard
If you want to attract more birds to your yard, then mix up a batch of this suet. Holly Springs birdwatcher Dave has been using this recipe with much success.
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Downtown Raleigh to be more welcoming of dogs
In the biggest non-story of the day, the N&O reports that there will soon be plastic bags for dog waste placed in downtown Raleigh’s Nash Square. Seriously, this is a story that ran in the N&O today.
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Rachael Ray donates 6 tons of dog food to Raleigh SCPA
Does anyone know why Rachael Ray loves Raleigh so much? Earlier this year, her magazine names Raleigh the top city for singles. And Saturday she’ll be donating 6 tons of dog food to the SCPA of Wake County. She won’t actually be at the press conference.
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Ever wonder what it’s like to kill a deer for the first time?
Well, thanks to the N&O, you don’t have to go out and kill one for yourself. Just read this column by Greg Jenkins.
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Squirrels and birds may not be getting all the help they need
Many nonprofits are hurting from these bleak economic times including one that helps wild animals. The Piedmont Wildlife Center is facing tough times, according to the Raleigh Philospohical Society blog. They’ve got the details on what’s going on and how you can help.
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Cary woman spins your dog’s hair into yarn
It’s on craigslist, so it must be true. Thanks to the awesome bloggers at How RDU Doin’ for catching this one. Would you wear anything spun from your dog’s hair?
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Local officer will drug deer and move it to safety
The local officer who befriended a real life Bambi is making plans to sedate the deer and move him to a safer place once hunting season is over. The officer sure did receive a ribbing from his biker friends who saw him snuggling with the deer.
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If you know someone who wants a dog for Christmas …
Andrea and her husband have been fostering Roxie, an adorable puppy that was not being properly taken care of by their neighbors. They took Roxie for her shots last week. Now they’re trying hard to find her a permanent family. Take a look at the pics on Andrea’s blog and see if you might want [...]