Volunteers Matter Discussions (12)

We have developed a severe tick problem and can't seem to find a solution. It all started about a year ago, when we started finding ticks on the dogs. We had never had a tick problem here before. So we put the dogs on Frontline Plus. We have always had an exterminator spray the house and yard once a month for fleas, so we asked them to start spraying for ticks as well. It did not help. We started seeing ticks in the house on the floor and on the walls. The dogs still were getting them even with… Continue

PLEASE SAVE CHAMP!!!

PLEASE SAVE CHAMP!!!
Champ is a 10-12 yr old Sheltie who was dumped on the side of the road wit… Continue

(Ambystoma californiense)

The California tiger salamander is a dark, stocky amphibian with white or yellow spots and a broad, rounded snout. It spends most of its time on land but migrates to ponds, lakes and reservoirs to breed. This species is a critical component of the California ecosystem… Continue

(Agalychnis annae)

Description: The blue-sided tree frog has golden eyes, a green-blue back, blue sides and a pinkish underbelly. It has long slender limbs and suction toes that enable it to jump easily from branch to branch within the forest canopy. It… Continue

A black Labrador puppy.

They do not typically jump high fences or dig. Because of their personalities, some Labs climb and/or jump for their own amusement. As a breed they are highly intelligent and capable of intense single-mindedness and focus if motivated or their… Continue

~ Andy ~ from Jessica of Poquoson, VA

Andy was adopted as "Harry" from the Peninsula SPCA on May 8, 2009. He, along with twelve other puppies, was transferred from a North Carolina animal shelter because they had limited space and could not adopt any of the puppies out. Since I… Continue

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded in 2000 by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., famous son of the legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau. EarthEcho International's mission is to foster extraordinary lea… Continue

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International was founded in 1978 by Dr. Dian Fossey to preserve and protect the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The Fund is committed to gorilla protection, science, field research, education and awareness, and economic development. The Fund's activ… Continue

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I am starting to fix my page on all of my sites I belong to now because I have to go into the hospital for two days and have a hysterectomy on August 10th. I will have 6 to 8 weeks of healing because the doctor has to do it the old fashioned way and cut me open so any prayers are much appreciated! I put Michael Jacksons music on for t… Continue