Thirty one animal and environment interactions representing a month of your attention.

The mission of World Animal Day, is “To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It’s celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare source wikipedia

Otter Nicola River Merritt a good indcator of health File photo KDG

Mallards on Nicola File Photo KDG

Eagle eyes Looking for spring File Photo KDG

Broken leg Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind File Photo KDG

700 rivers/ creeks on the trans mountain, expansion., consultation was made to address them. KDG

A returning Salmon rises out of the water Nicola river Hyway 8 train bridge walking trail, Merritt BC August 12th/16 Photo KDG

Waxwing bird with cat tracks File Photo KDG

This hawk seems relaxed around electrical fixtures. File Photo KDG

Urban living: this Marmot takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter. The ides of March , ground hog day, Equinox, makes for a pinning for spring. File Photo KDG

Free range Turkeys out and about on Garcia street, poultry workers are considered at risk for the flu and qualify for free flu clinics. Photo KDG

Adult Black Bear Canada October 31 2013

Bee mine

Nicola River. Merritt BC…. have a great summer one and all

up for adoption

Not up for adoption

Deer crossing roads other then freeway watch for deer! File photo: KDG

some birds fall to the ground

Feathered friends File Photo KDG

Eagle starved to death, a source says its worth 2000 dollars on black market. now in hands of CO

Deer on golf course, file Photo: KDG

Blue ribbon at local dog show Photo KDG

Horses can carry ticks in the spring File :Photo KDG

geese show goslings the ropes

Any one following this? File photo KDG

Ospreys returned from where they go in the winter File Photo KDG

Today October 4th is World Animal Day. In Canada, there are many organizations that promote the welfare of animals, one being the protection:  World animal protection . 

“end their pain and suffering” is a clarion call to those that care. We demonstrate what we are by the way we treat those in our power. so today think about those that are in your reach. In BC a fire season  this summer may have had a negative effect on creatures and not withstanding the habituation of bears you can make a small difference in birds and small creatures habitat , standing against poaching and exotic pet trade and escape as well as many other points of action..

On this Day: October 4th 1963

Hurricane Flora kills 6000 in the Caribbean.