Squirrel picnic tables go from pandemic hobby to father-daughter business
Amelia and Matt Fisher started building the unique feeders during quarantine but it s turned into much more. Author: Maddie Gardner Updated: 8:25 PM EDT April 30, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. What have you done to pass the time during the pandemic? A father-daughter duo in Greensboro nailed down a new hobby that s turning into quite the business. Amelia and Matt Fisher build squirrel tables. One day we were going to go ice-skating but my skates didn t fit so I always wanted to build a squirrel table and do like a science experiment on what squirrels like but we never really had time so my dad said, You wanna make squirrel table? and I just said, Yeah, I would love that! Amelia said.
Apr 23, 2021
Playful Lily is looking for a full time job. She’d like a job where she can sleep all day and play all night. Lily is a sweet 1.5 year old that is still a kitten. She is extremely social and gets along well with other cats. Lily is spayed and up to date on vaccines. Her adoption fee is $75. Want to meet this girl? You can submit an application with the Animal Rescue & Foster Program at www.arfpnc.com or call 336-574-9600.
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Apr 20, 2021 8:30 AM
Do you have room in your heart and in your home to help animals in need of foster care? If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent to animals who need extra TLC, celebrate National Volunteer Week by becoming a foster volunteer with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society!
The Ontario SPCA is currently recruiting foster volunteers to assist its animal centres in Napanee, Brockville, Cornwall, Pembroke, Midland, Barrie and Muskoka. Volunteers with the Ontario SPCA Provincial Foster Care Program temporarily provide a safe and nurturing environment in their home for animals in need.
myFM spoke with Lennox and Addington Animal Centre Manager, Esther McCutcheon, about the need for foster volunteers right now.
Posted By Jay Moreno on Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 10:05 AM click to enlarge Courtesy / Animal Defense League of Texas Labrador Retriever mix Aristotle is one of the dogs available for adoption. San Antonio no-kill shelter the Animal Defense League of Texas experienced a 17% increase in dog adoptions last year, mirroring a trend shown in national studies on pet adoptions during the pandemic. As people grew lonely due to stay-at-home orders, they sought out pets for a sense of companionship, according to ADL Marketing Manager Michelle Thorson. It was definitely a silver lining that I don t know we were necessarily expecting, but it was great to see, she said. We had some programs that had to be temporarily su
Here s how to help Blue Ridge Humane Society prepare for kitten season
Staff reports
Hundreds of baby kittens are soon expected and the Blue Ridge Humane Society staff are getting ready with a Kitten Shower to gather items needed to care for the most vulnerable.
The Kitten Shower will be March 21-27 and feature donation drop-off locations around Henderson County. Individuals can purchase items from the BRHS Kitten Registry at local pet supply stores or online. Items include vital supplies like kitten formula and food, kitten warmers, bottles, and supplements that give foster kittens a boost to grow into healthy adults, according to a news release from BRHS.