There is a magpie sitting in the middle of the grass in my garden with its beak wide open, its tail fanned out, and its wings spread. I thought it might be hurt, so I approached it, and it flew away with no apparent problems. It returned to the same spot and took up the same position a couple of minutes later. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

I have friends that seem to neglect a dog almost to the point of abuse. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 49 answers

Teddy bear/stuffed animal repair in New York that doesn't cost a fortune? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers

My next door neighbours have a puppy that I believe is being abused and neglected. It breaks my heart to see this. My first instinct is to call the Humanes Society, but I'm not sure if it will result in anything. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 18 answers

A couple of years ago for an art project I made a couple of four foot long geckos out of conduit and fence wire. It was a lot of work and the end result, while pleasing, wasn't quite as finished looking as I would have hoped. I got the idea from looking at beaded wire frame animal shapes you can see for sale in artsy stores. How can I make a frame for animal shapes that represents the original more accurately with less guesswork? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 2 answers

I want to get a dog from Topley, BC to Juneau, AK. The papers are all taken care of but transportation is a big problem. Is there any way to fly a dog out of small town BC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you provide information on acts of animal abuse/cruelty taking place in other countries during war time? More inside... [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some things that humans do, that no other animal species does? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 90 answers

This Christmas I would like to make a donation to a New York animal shelter or cruelty prevention group. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers

What is this diminutive reptile? What do I feed him? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 11 answers

If a teenager is bitten by an armadillo and the skin is broken, shouldn't the animal be trapped to make sure it isn't rabid, or the teen be innoculated? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 23 answers

Last night, my dog attacked me and took out a pretty big chunk of my finger. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 66 answers

our cat is peeing all over our furniture AFTER being fixed... what do we do? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I help a cat to ease the loss of her buddy cat? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 8 answers

How does one get started as an animal trainer for domestic animals? (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 7 answers

In Ontario, can an animal be euthanised without the owner's consent? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 5 answers

What type of wild cat could I have possibly seen in my driveway last night? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 23 answers

How do prey animals die versus predator animals? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 12 answers

After a short but hitherto blameless existence, my cat has started randomly peeing around the house. Help me figure out if it's health or behavioural issues! [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 12 answers

My dog found a baby bird. What kind of bird is he and what do I do with him? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Cats & behavior: How can i keep five cats off a new car? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 25 answers

My kitten is acting very listless and her inner eyelids are half closed. Anyone else experience this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 19 answers

My puppy is needy. She whines if she can't be physically in contact with me, what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 11 answers

Please help identify this animal! [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Feral Kittens in My Backyard! I have five beautiful feral cats in my backyard. Now the landlord wants them gone! Any suggestions on any animal sanctuaries? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Do any animals eat pistachios in the wild? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 11 answers

animal telepathy [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 13 answers

What is it like to be a large animal/rural veterinarian? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 5 answers

Is it true that a horse is not capable of doing a horsepower worth of work? (And since horses are supposed to have such a high power to weight ratio are there any other animals that can do so?) [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 8 answers

I was watching yesterday's game on ABC-TV between USC and Arizona. Right at half-time three live cows para-glided into the stadium from above. Two of them were shown landing on the playing field, while the third cow landed somewhere in the stands on top of some cowering fans and a hot dog vendor. The tv quickly switched to the network half-time sports show, and when the second half started, not a word was spoken about the flying cows. I can't find a word about it in today's online press. Can someone enlighten me as to why these cows were flown onto the football field in Los Angeles at half-time?
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me create a playlist contemporary songs that mention / are about plants or animals (and aren't too sappy). [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2006 - 53 answers

Are pure white (non albino) cows rare? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 5 answers

Personal recommendations for a vet in London? Somewhere near Islington, ideally. [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 1 answers

What is it with cats and the little spot at the base of their tail? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 19 answers

Why do humans and animals(?) urinate from their sex organs? Are these two bodily functions in some way related? Are their examples of animals that pee & have sex with parts of their bodies that are spaced far apart? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2006 - 32 answers

Last week, our guinea pig broke a tooth. What should I do now? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 21 answers

What is this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2006 - 10 answers

The other night my wife and I heard a creature calling in the woods, near our house, for about half an hour. It was an alarming cry that neither of us have heard after a lifetime of living in the woods of central Virginia. Naturally, we recorded the sound (190k MP3) knowing we could just Ask Metafilter. Can anybody ID this critter?
posted on May 15, 2006 - 36 answers

Is it cruel to keep fish in an aquarium? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 24 answers

What is hiding dog kibble in our clean laundry? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - 13 answers

Paleo diet and lo carb/hi fat- Couple of questions, and want to hear how you got on. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2006 - 17 answers

I'd like to provide some support to one or more animal rights organizations. I'm trying to find groups that use methods that aren't violent or alienating, but are focused on publicizing mistreatment and promoting legal means of preventing cruelty. Are there any groups that are doing a particularly good job of this?
posted on Nov 27, 2005 - 10 answers

How to search for a new home for a pet? We moved from a condo to a house 24 months ago that we have been renovating and will BE renovating for the next seven years or so. Our really awesome cat hates it... [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2005 - 16 answers

Why is my kitty lumpy? What ideas do you all have that can cause lumps in cats? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2005 - 12 answers

I am addicted to the GameCube game, Animal Crossing. I want to make a copy of my town, and send it to my sister, who is also addicted. It won't let me copy the memory card - is there a way to do this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2005 - 10 answers

what do you do for a dog who has been vomiting? He's not listless, remains quite energetic. Going to the vet in the AM, but what can I give him in the meantime? Thanks for any suggestions.
posted on Feb 1, 2005 - 8 answers

Raccoon in a dumpster. Girlfriend's place of employment has raccoons caught in the dumpster like clockwork every Friday (pickup is Thursday night and no amount of effort will get the company to latch it.) She usually puts a board in and lets them climb out at their leisure. One has been sleeping in the corner all day and won't move even when prodded. Is he just being nocturnal, or does he need medical attention? (Animal control hasn't returned her call and she's worried for him).
posted on Dec 3, 2004 - 17 answers

International animal sounds : In English, dogs go 'woof', cats go 'meow' and ducks go 'quack'. Does anyone know what noises they make in other languages (or maybe other countries)? [I don't mean to limit this to those three, it just seemed like a good selection to show what I meant...]
posted on Nov 1, 2004 - 22 answers

Someone's dog keeps urinating in our apartment building's elevator. The smell is really disgusting and I'm tired of cleaning it up. Any recommendations on a next course of action?
posted on Oct 15, 2004 - 12 answers

MoggieFilter: My cat keeps coming home injured. (more inside)
posted on Aug 22, 2004 - 12 answers