Animals/Pets

• Have you ever been this close to a squirrel?

  Result 1

  Discovered June 27, 2009 at 9:02 am

  A lot of people consider squirrels a  nuisance, but not Triangle blogger Lenore. She’s been feeding the squirrels in her yard and they’re becoming pretty friendly with her. She’s got some close-up shots and video of her friendly squirrel on her blog:

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• Here’s what you need to know before you build a chicken coop

  Result 2

  Discovered June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

  It’s funny that the Trianlge seems to have opened its arms to urban chickens. It was only 5 years ago that the Durham City Council/Planning Department wasn’t hot on the idea. The N&O had a good weekend story explaining how you can jump on board the chicken coop bandwagon:

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• Durham shelter dog blog makes me want a dog

  Result 3

  Discovered June 20, 2009 at 8:30 am

  I’m starting to warm up to the idea of getting a dog. I thought it would be too much hassle to have one, but the BF seems to think a bulldog would be a fun addition to the household. I’m starting to agree. My desire for dogs always increases when I look at this Durham [...]

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• Should Durham’s Brontosaurus vandals be identified?

  Result 4

  Discovered June 9, 2009 at 11:54 am

  Durham blogger Barry has some thoughts on the recent theft of the Brontosaurus from the Museum Life and Science. He wants to know why the vandals aren’t being identified by authorities. He explains their punishment for the incident:

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• Frog clings to blogger’s window

  Result 5

  Discovered May 25, 2009 at 2:02 pm

  Raleigh blogger Abby spotted a cute tree frog on her window the other day, so in true Abby style, she had to record it. Watch her short video clip of the cutest frog you’ve probably seen in the Triangle.

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• Urban chicken tours scheduled in Raleigh this weekend

  Result 6

  Discovered May 14, 2009 at 3:30 pm

  Urban chickens will be under the spotlight this weekend. Saturday marks the now-annual “Henside The Beltline Tour D’Coop” in Raleigh. It’s a chance to tour 24 chicken coops at homes inside the beltline. Believe it or not, raising your own chickens is growing in popularity. This may be why:

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• A walk on the farm

  Result 7

  Discovered May 4, 2009 at 2:49 pm

  I grew up in farm country, so the idea of touring one doesn’t really appeal. But after seeing these lovely pictures of the Piedmont Farm Tour by Durham Bull Pen, I’m thinking I might have to go next year.

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• You can bring your dog to a Durham Bulls game

  Result 8

  Discovered April 29, 2009 at 5:26 pm

  This is so cool. Apparently, the Durham Bulls allow fans to bring their dogs to a game during the season. The “Bark in the Park” game is on May 31.

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• Spring cleaning is necessary when your dog breaks its leg

  Result 9

  Discovered April 29, 2009 at 2:04 pm

  When I moved into my apartment two years ago, my backyard was overgrown and littered with debris. Maybe that’s why I appreciate Durham blogger Lisa’s post about her recent yard cleaning efforts. Her dog broke its leg, so now she’s trimming the bushes:

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• Pregnant dog is abandoned in Durham, so who pays?

  Result 10

  Discovered April 29, 2009 at 10:25 am

  A Durham couple found a pregnant dog roaming their neighborhood. They took it to the animal hospital and found out the dog is set to give birth in 1-2 days and the vet wants $1,000 to deliver them. Who should pay? The couple can’t afford it. Barry has the full story on his blog:

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