Tiny Dog Harness

Check them out - tiny dog harnesses that fit cats, rats and ferrets - bunnies too! Fun colors and fully adjustable....

SnugglePuppie vs. Heating Pad

Check this out and see what others have written about the Snugglepuppie versus other similar puppy comforting devices. Let me know which you prefer....

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Are the heaters safe?

The SnugglePuppie and SnuggleKittie heaters are safe and non-toxic - the main reason why we chose these short term, disposable heaters rather than the other choices available to heat - like the gel warmers you put into the microwave - some gel warmers even have a disc that if a puppy where to chew, it could potentially cause damage to the throat...the heaters we sell are made from natural ingredients that when exposed to air heat up, and will heat for about 20 hours. Once finished heating, you throw them away with your regular trash. We also suggest dry rice in the microwave for short duration heat. We give you the rice pouch (not the rice though) and all the heating instructions. I hope this helps, let me know if I can explain more or answer any other question or concern - Julee

Bonobo Help

Help Jo with her Lukuru Wildlife Research Project

Location of field site: Democratic Republic of Congo , Africa

Project Director: Dr. Jo Thompson

Contact Person: Dr. Jo Thompson , jat434@aol.com , Phone: 541-962-0496 E-mail: jat434@aol.com

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1284 , La Grande , Oregon 97850-6284 USA

Research Objectives: ecology, conservation, distribution, and education: The LWRP has been working in the DRC since 1992. The mission of the LWRP is to conduct scientific research on, conservation of, and educational activities about fauna, primarily the bonobo (Pan paniscus), and flora within the project area. The project area corresponds to Zone Dekese, Province Kasai Occidental. In addition, the LWRP focuses on community relations throughout the project area and conduct surveys for bonobos outside the project area. Since 1994 the LWRP has been coordinating efforts with the staff of Salonga National Park-South Sector (PNS-SS), which falls within the project mandate. In 1997 the LWRP organized the first delivery of supplies and equipment to PNS-SS. In 1998 a joint ICCN/LWRP team collaborated on a faunal distribution reconnaissance survey and collected data on human activities. The LWRP focuses on large mammal bio-monitoring, capacity building, facility restoration, and community relations in PNS-SS. In 1997-1998 the LWRP purchased a 43,000 hectare conservation concession (called the Bososandja Faunal Refuge) which is managed through local civil authority and survived the war years without loss of any wildlife. The BFR protects all wildlife within the range of the Bososandja bonobos, the LWRP primary study group. Between July 1999 - July 2002 the LWRP administered the DRC Parks Emergency Relief Mission in response to the multinational conflict being fought on Congo's soil. The LWRP has been/is an active partner in the UNESCO/UNF/DRC effort since November 2000. The LWRP initiated the international "Outfit a Ranger" campaign to uniform the 1,600 garde de parc personnel across all DRC parks. In September 2001 the LWRP was the first bonobo field study site to reestablish efforts on the ground with the return of the foreign research director. Field work continues.

Field Positions and Volunteers: project director, local workers

Species Studied: Pan paniscus, bonobo; Procolobus tholloni, Thollon's Red Colobus; Afropavo congensis, Congo Peafowl; Aonyx congica, Congo Clawless Otter

Other Species Found At Site: Colobus angolensis, Black & White Colobus; Cercocebus aterrimus, Black Mangabey; Cercopithecus neglectus, DeBrazza Monkey; Cercopithecus wolfi, Wolf's Mona Monkey; Cercopithecus ascanius, Red-tailed Monkey; Perodicticus potto, Bosman's Potto; Galagoides demidovi, Dwarf Galago; Eupodotis melanogaster, Black-bellied Bustard; Sylvicapra grimmia, Grimm's Duiker; Felis serval, Serval; Canis adustus, Side-striped Jackal; Herpestes ichneumon, Egyptian Mongoose

Affiliations: Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation

Project Begin/End Dates: August 1992/continues

Web Site: http://members.aol.com/jat434/index.htm

Cool Toy for a Hot Summer Day

We love Katie's Bumpers - especially the Heave Hose or Sqwuggie (the squeak and tug toys!)...They are fun, they float, they fly and they are great at the beach, pool or pond. Heave Hoses come in four sizes and Sqwuggies come in two sizes. Check them out!

Meet Alecia Evans

Have an animal issue? Need some clarification? I have personally used the services of Alecia Evans an animal trainer/animal communicator with my cats - ask me about Charlie! Alecia - a "Dr Doolittle" - uses her gifts and training to recommend some great alternatives to some common problems. See some of her work on our "Problem Solver" page.

Latest Pet News

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Summer fun-n-floaty fetch toys!

Play fetch with our great fun-n-floaty fetch toys! Katie's Bumpers makes Sqwuggies, Heave Hose, and Frequent Flies from firehose - very durable material that stands up to canine teeth. Sqwuggies and Frequent Fliers have squeakers, Heave Hose do not. So, something for everydog that loves to fetch from the lake, pool or pond. And if your dog decides that chasing leaves is more fun than getting into the water, attach a River Rope so you can easliy retrieve the toy without getting wet! Sounds like fun all around....