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Saving Turtle Island
At a Fort Worth pond, I seek turtles. Red-eared sliders and flat gray pancakes of spiny softshells plop into the water when I’m too...
On the Prowl
How close will you ever get to the proverbial king of the jungle? Inches away might be the answer during a visit to the...
Crocodile Rock
Ripples barely move across the water as giant crocodilians glide effortlessly just beneath the surface. Like ghosts from a prehistoric age, the gharials are...
N&D 7.26 // Dog Days of Summer
The term “dog days of summer” refers to the sweltering and humid weather during July and August in the Northern Hemisphere, or so says...
Keep Pets Cool & Safe During Texas Heat Wave
Unlike us, cats and dogs only sweat through their paws, so it’s easy for them to overheat. Don’t forget to create a disaster preparedness...
ATE DAY8 7.31 // Doggo Friendly Dining for Restaurant Week
As part of DFW Restaurant Week, which actually happens for a whole month from Thu, Aug 1 to Sun, Sep 1, Tarrant County has...
Bulletin Board 7.31 // Fiona, Creature Comforts & More
This week is our annual Creature Comforts special edition. Along with the usual resources, we have some animal-oriented offerings here in Bulletin Board. Enjoy!
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Welcome to Creature Comforts 2025
With Shark Week wrapping up, the fam and I, avid Shark Week enthusiasts, have been engaging in some pretty deep conversations about animals, wild...
Animaltastic Gifts for You & Yours or Me, Myself, and I
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas in July, a summer birthday for an animal lover named Jennifer (hint, hint), or a Puppy Shower like the one...
JJ
Some of you may remember the story we published about a year ago that featured JJ, the striking male mandrill at the Fort Worth...
