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Perhaps it was the time of my arrival Sunday morning at Everything Equine, but there were few examples of real, live horseflesh on display. However, the rich subculture of their fans was well represented. I was greeted by a large horse plop on the walkway toward the Champlain Valley Fairground’s Expo Center, which was surrounded by horse trailers for sale and a fried-dough vendor.... Read more

Move over, man’s best friend. According to a 2007 survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association, Americans own almost 82 million pet cats — that’s 10 million more felines than canines. Still, other stats from AVMA indicate Fluffy is less likely than Fido to get regular checkups.

Vets who specialize in cats or work in feline-only clinics want to change that. The American Association of Feline Practitioners is currently engaged in an initiative to — according to its website — “champion the cat and elevate its status across North America.”... Read more

Burlington high schooler Zev Chasan used to know two ladies who lived down the hill. Then he took them home and got lucky.

The females in question were chickens from Lucky Ladies Organic Egg Farm, a home for "happy hens" at the Burlington Intervale. At the time, the sophomore was just getting into poultry. Two years later, he's the proud foreman of a side-yard coop on North Prospect Street. And his chicken population has expanded to eight.... Read more

Traditional sportsmen know half the excitement of hunting is in the chase. As Vermont’s rifle toters track down deer, moose or coyote, they learn volumes about the habits of the critters they’re aiming to kill.... Read more

For one Vermont resident, the key to environmental awareness and our place on Earth is . . . whales.... Read more

Very few people choose a horse for its winning . . . smile. But in horses, as in humans, an unhealthy mouth is more than just a cosmetic concern. A horse with a dental problem can get ornery with a bit in its mouth and is more prone to throw a rider. A rotten tooth or infected gum can cause an equine to stop eating and lose weight. It can also lead to more serious ailments, including some that are deadly. But, unlike humans, four-legged beasts can’t tell their owners when they’ve got a nagging toothache — Mr. Ed aside.... Read more

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1/5/08: Every year cat lovers flock to VT Fancy Felines to watch cat competitions, buy cat goodies and soak up the atmosphere.

All Breed Judge Sharon Roy introduced the audience to the many cat breeds in attendance at the Cat Parade.

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Music:
The Smittens, "My Favorite Dream," A Little Revolution

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Stuck in Vermont #61: VT Fancy Felines.

I grew up with a beloved Irish setter and now allow an equally beloved, 20-pound Siamese to sit on me at every opportunity, so I’ve never bought into the idea of the world’s neat division into “dog people” and “cat people.” After a few hours wandering the aisles at the Vermont Fancy Felines Club’s annual show, though, I’m willing to consider folks who are committed to raising and showing any animal a breed apart.... Read more

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How do you follow a vlog about socks and one about puppets? With GOMA of course!

Sachie Tani began blogging about her Himalayan cat Goma in May of 2007.

At first, she used her blog to connect with her family in Japan. Then people outside her family began to ask, "How is Goma?"... Read more