Animals and Our Environment Jun 21, 2009
Lions and tigers and bears they weren t, but pythons and alligators and chinchillas recently roamed the gym at Sacred Heart Elementary School. Friday, May 22, Principal Sr. Ann Therese, along with the School Programs Committee, led by Mary Cubellis and Rosemary Economou, brought a spectacular program to the faculty and students in pre-kindergarten through grade six. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
RALPH ARTHERTON Jun 21, 2009
Ralph had a passion for animals, raising award-winning pigeons, rabbits and chinchillas. Ralph s last hobby, the engraving shop, which continued up until two months before his passing. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Las Vegas Tourism "ChinChilli Day" Jun 6, 2009
no banner, no logo, only resizeable option Brand: Agency: Review Date: June 05, 2009 Gun-wielding chinchillas rise up against their owners in a bloody three-day battle that is forever commemorated with "ChinChilli Day." Haven't heard of the holiday. Neither has the boss in this funny spot for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority that has an employee serving up a tall tale of a rodent revolution in order to get a day off for a long weekend in Vegas. (AdWeek)
Shelter donations still being sought May 28, 2009
The 378 animals include dogs, horses, rabbits, chinchillas, birds, a cat, a ferret and a rooster. Many require medical attention beyond regular care. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Preventing Ear Infections In The Future: Delivering Vaccine Through The Skin May 24, 2009
In this study, four groups of chinchillas were immunized with one of the three vaccine candidates ... Each vaccine was placed on the ears of chinchillas once a week for three weeks. (Science Daily)
CEOs know Bo helps Obamas feel a little less lonely at the top Apr 14, 2009
Many CEOs own both dogs and cats and report other pets including horses, mules, parrots, parakeets, hamsters, fish, lizards, snakes, ferrets, mice, turtles, rabbits, guinea pigs, hermit crabs and chinchillas. "I tend to trust people a little less if they are not pet owners as they sometimes are a little more narcissistic," says Judy Odom, co-founder of Software Spectrum, and owner of 3-year-old goldendoodle Lizzie and 6-year-old golden retriever Woody. (USA Today -- Money)
Students learn about culture and diversity Mar 5, 2009
Lindsey Martineau, who was in charge of the Peru display board, talked about the chinchillas that are native to the country. She said her favorite thing to learn about was the food. (Chetek Alert, WI)
A natural fit Feb 24, 2009
Oh, and we ve also had chinchillas, as well as (livestock like) horses, cows, pigs. F: What s something about the shelter you d like to tell people that they may not know. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Puppy love, expat-style Mar 29, 2008
There were canaries in hopeless tenements, chinchillas in cages, mewing cats in cardboard boxes, snakes and geckos, guinea pigs and a few chimpanzees. Of course there were dogs of every kind, except Ogar Polskis. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
Hallmark Announces Your Funniest Pet Photo Finalists ... and New Challenge to Create Funniest Greeting Card Mar 4, 2008
Other animals entered included bunnies, turtles, horses, pigs, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, and yes, even chinchillas. And the pet owners were just as diverse as the animals, ranging in age from 15 to 93 and hailing from all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Somehow, Leno stayed on top Feb 16, 2008
"We thought we had seen every animal there was, but we dug around the backyard and found some more," Leno said during Wednesday's show as he welcomed Embery, whose menagerie included chinchillas and Siamese fighting fish. In danger of falling behind his chief rival, "The Late Show With David Letterman," Leno in fact emerged from the strike unscathed -- even with one hand tied behind his back because, for much of the writers walkout, he was operating at a disadvantage. (Q13.com, WA)
Humble hamsters in demand in China as Year of the Rat pet Feb 13, 2008
Pet stores are also reporting an increased interest in other, similar-looking creatures, such as chinchillas and squirrels. But it is the hamster that appears to have caught the imagination at the start of a new lunar year in China. (BBC News -- Science)
Animals killed in Monday morning boarding house fire Feb 7, 2008
The chief said firefighters were able to save four dogs, six snakes, one lizard, two ferrets, three degus and three chinchillas. A passerby spotted smoke coming from the building which was closed for Mardi Gras and called 911, Browning said. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports Feb 3, 2008
The researchers looked at the effect of a softener called Cerumenex on hearing and the ear cells in chinchillas, a standard model for this type of research ... In the study, published recently in The Laryngoscope, a team led by Dr. Sam Daniel, director of the McGill University Auditory Sciences Lab at The Montreal Children's Hospital, inserted tympanostomy tubes in one of the ears of five chinchillas. (Health-Finder)
Researchers warn about over-the-counter eardrops Jan 30, 2008
Dr. Daniel and his team studied the impact of Cerumenex on the hearing of 20 chinchillas whose eardrums were perforated ... Although the tests were conducted on chinchillas, the researchers believe the results would apply to humans as well. (CTV.ca)
Pet insurance puts leash on high vet bills Jan 27, 2008
VPI also has policies available for more exotic pets, including chinchillas and tropical birds. These policies average at $25 a month, and are priced for the specific animal. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
MAUREEN CRUMLY AND TIGER, who wears a plastic... Jan 18, 2008
Tiger was a gift to the Crumly's son two Christmases ago, adopted from Pets Lifeline into a pet-loving household already containing two other cats, a dog and two chinchillas. Tiger's mellow disposition quickly made him a favorite but he likes the outdoors and Maureen said he travels a circuit through the immediate neighborhood carrying him into the yards of various nearby neighbors. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Parks, nature center, and historic buildings retain character of Connecticut's first town Jan 9, 2008
At the family-oriented Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Mill Woods Park (156 Prospect St., 860-529-3075; closed Sunday and Monday), you can meet eastern box turtles, an African gray parrot, pythons, South American chinchillas, Australian cockatiels, ferrets, and a bunny named Miss Thumper, among other local and exotic animals. The small center includes a re-created log cabin. (Boston Globe)
A shorter winter means friskier felines, trouble for shelters Dec 29, 2007
He added that there are 100 dogs, 100 small domestic animals such as rabbits, degus and chinchillas awaiting new homes. There are also 100 birds. (Globe and Mail -- National)
The dark side of chocolate for your dog Dec 23, 2007
So, sugar gliders or chinchillas are different and interesting pets but it can be easier to find a vet that knows a bit about their care than, say, a fennec fox or a prairie dog. Whatever kind of pet catches your interest, make sure you learn as much as you can about its care, lifespan and socialization needs. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pet ferret hit by an arrow? Here's a book for you Dec 19, 2007
But the guide also includes chapters on birds and so-called exotic pets, like fish, reptiles, amphibians, chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, prairie dogs, pot-bellied pigs and sugar gliders, as well as sections on emergency care, poisoning, cancer and other subjects. The sheer number of creatures found between the book's covers is likely to distinguish it from other pet health guides, most of which focus on a single species or even a single breed. (International Herald Tribune)
Benedicto 'Ben' Urralburu Dec 17, 2007
Ben was a down-to-earth man who enjoyed spending time at home, raising chinchillas, tending a small flock of sheep, and caring for a bountiful garden. He was a man who appreciated the value of hard work and resourcefulness, and he was always willing to help family and friends in need. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
We'll get you, and your little dog too! Dec 10, 2007
"The chinchillas in the little cages at Petsmart were just too cute.". When asked if he has run into any problems for violating University policy, Jack said humor has been his best defense. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Women's shelter makes room for dogs Nov 13, 2007
We've had dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, chinchillas. It's just a really important part of our mission now, to allow women to bring pets. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The bird house Oct 6, 2007
Sally Peters' Merritt Island home is a combination bird house and tropical cafe with a special place for animals - dogs, cats, birds and chinchillas. Chris Kridler, FLORIDA TODAY. (Florida Today)
City may ban wallabies after escape Sep 18, 2007
Wichita's animal ordinance does not address marsupials, but it does say residents are allowed to have "small rodents such as gerbils, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, mink, nutria and similar fur-bearing mammals.". Tammar wallabies, which are native to Australia, are typically less than 18 inches tall and weigh 15 to 20 pounds, about the size of a small dog. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
No ferrets at the festival Sep 10, 2007
A sign on the door of the festival's industry office instructed that "dogs, chinchillas, ferrets, or cats," even if they were contained in a purse or bag, could not be brought into the office. I tried to imagine my cat attending the Toronto Film Festival. (Seattle Times)
Critters get ball rolling in derby Sep 9, 2007
This was the first time, however, that it has been open to all rodents: gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas and guinea pigs in addition to hamsters. Two of the 15 or so competitors in the hamster-heavy contest were gerbils. (Florida Today)
Spitzer vetoes bill banning lead-laden jewelry Aug 31, 2007
A ban on electrocuting chinchillas, mink, muskrats, beavers and other fur-bearing animals. A federally funded Veteran Burial Fund that would reimburse families of veterans up to 2,500 for burial costs. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Electrical Implant Steadies Balance Disorder In Animals Aug 9, 2007
The Hopkins study, done in chinchillas because their inner ear function is well studied, "is proof of concept that we can restore three-dimensional sensation of head movement with a multichannel vestibular prosthesis," says Charles C. Della Santina, M.D., Ph ... Della Santina and his colleagues first caused imbalance in chinchillas by treating them with a high dose of gentamicin, an antibiotic known to wipe out the tiny hairlike projections on cells in the inner ear canals that are normally key... (Science Daily)
Multiple Pet Owners With VPI Pet Insurance Represent 17% of All Policyholders Jul 31, 2007
Some of the atypical household pets covered by VPI Pet Insurance policies include hedgehogs, gerbils, ducks, chameleons, goats, boa constrictors, toucans, geckos, chinchillas, pot belly pigs, and anacondas. Mark and Sandra Milroy of El Cajon, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Entrenched schools: What gives? Jul 20, 2007
However, usually smart lions have smart baby lions, smart dogs have smart baby dogs, smart chinchillas have smart baby chinchillas - this does not happen because the stupid chinchillas are not exposed to as many museums as the smart chinchillas. It happens because of genetics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
John Cleese selling ranch Jul 12, 2007
Cleese has said that he and his wife keep horses and also a menagerie of animals that includes llamas, alpacas, an emu, chinchillas and nearly a dozen cats. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Global warbling Jul 7, 2007
Is that the same Madonna appearing that likes to wear coats made out of 40 chinchillas. I am all in favour of utilising the media networks and preaching to the resistant, but I fear that this will do more to discredit climate change campaigning than to promote it. (Guardian Unlimited)
A pet's best friend Jul 6, 2007
McNeill even got a request to look after some chinchillas, but she hasn't been engaged for that yet. While lots of people try to vacate during the summer, the busiest time for Blue Ridge Pet Sitters is around Christmas. (Galax Gazette, VA)
Monkeys stolen from Tenn. pet store Jul 1, 2007
Whoever took the monkeys early Thursday had to walk past parrots, pythons, chinchillas and other animals to reach the marmosets' cages. The thief also stole cash from the store, authorities said. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
$2000 shortens iPhone wait Jun 29, 2007
com ad, Grimmer says his company, Over Here, Jerks Inc., includes a dozen stuntmen, a few chinchillas, bearded-dragon lizards and a goat. A desperate would-be iPhone owner can pay $50 for three antics - possibly the release of noxious fumes, piercing sounds or wild animals near the line - whatever it takes to get customers to abandon their quest for the coveted phone. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sweet Home couple seek permit to sell exotic animals Jun 8, 2007
They already have the basics living at their Sweet Home residence: A family of chinchillas, Sulcata tortoises and a love of non-native critters. What they don t have yet is a permit from the city to operate a home business, as well as authorization to breed and house exotic animals needed to run such a business from their Ironwood Street home. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Vizquel turns TWIB into a zoo Jun 2, 2007
Vizquel's zoo includes chinchillas, llamas and wallaroos (a combination of a kangaroo and wallaby). The wallaroos were hopping around as the cameras rolled. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Aviary expert makes home for exotic feathered friends Apr 1, 2007
She also has some rescued chinchillas that she was keeping in latched cages in one of the aviaries _ until she got home one day and discovered the chinchillas running all over the house. Her cockatoos had figured out how to unlatch the cages. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
PetSmart Should Stop Selling Small Animals Mar 27, 2007
There appears to be at least one log entry for just about every type of small animal PetSmart carries in their stores - fish, reptiles, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and birds. Excluding fish, the investigator documented over 100 small animals which became sick and then died at PetSmart because of a lack of proper veterinary care and inadequate housing. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Approximately 62 animals neglected, two found dead Feb 24, 2007
Zubik, 45, was charged in May with animal neglect and maintaining a nuisance after Lake Station police executed a search warrant at his home and removed more than 70 dogs, rabbits, chinchillas and other pets from his home. Authorities claimed the pets had been abandoned and neglected. (Pet-Abuse.com)
‘Zoey’ is the newest Adventurarium resident Feb 14, 2007
Zoey joins chinchillas, a hedgehog, birds, fish, frogs, turtles and iguanas that have made permanent homes at the science center. Ferrets have been part of the experience for years, and Zoey keeps that tradition going. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
South Alabama Mobile Newsroom: Animals Killed In Dothan Fire Feb 13, 2007
As it was, five ferrets, two chinchillas, one snake, one hamster and one finch were killed in the blaze, and a clothing store next door lost its entire inventory. Firefighters acted quickly, he said, one crew extinguishing the flames, another evacuating people and animals and a third setting up fans to expel the smoke. (WSJA.com, AL)
Pet Keeping with Marc Morrone Feb 11, 2007
The most hilarious part is the segment in which Morrone answers viewers' questions while he and Harry stand at a bench that is simply alive with dozens of animals: dogs, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets, pigeons, cockies, cockatiels, galahs, corellas, chinchillas, prairie dogs, a raven, an agouti and a Flemish rabbit the size of a small pig. The animals are constantly climbing all over and tormenting each other and Morrone - a cat chases a chinchilla, a pigeon lands on one dog while an African parrot... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
PetSmart mistreats animals, group says Jan 23, 2007
An undercover activist worked at the stores for 4 1/2 months, shooting photos and videos of sick and dead animals - including hamsters, rats, lizards, chinchillas and birds - that had been pulled from the sales floor. During her time working as a pet care specialist in Manchester, the unidentified activist said 118 small animals, excluding fish, died at the store. (AZCentral -- News)
Peoria Zoo offers free entrance until Feb. 2 Jan 20, 2007
Zambian Giant Mole-rats belong to the same family as Naked Mole-rats and are more closely related to porcupines, chinchillas and guinea pigs than to moles or rats. Mole-rats are native to sub-Saharan Africa and can be found just about anywhere there are plants with large underground roots or tubers, which supply the majority of their diet. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
