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Fall brings hummingbird enjoyment to Northwest Florida

Rare hummingbirds visit Florida this time of year Between now and early spring, rare hummingbird species from out West turn up in Florida on their way to their winter homes in the tropics. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are year-round residents throughout Florida, but many from up North also pass through here on their annual migration to Central America. Floridians who put up hummingbird feeders or grow red or orange tubular flowers may get a glimpse of one of at least nine additional...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Handsome canine looking for new best friend to play with Exuberant, energetic and eager to please – these are just a few of the words used by the staff and volunteers at Alaqua Animal Refuge to describe Usher.  This handsome young canine is a Labrador retriever/mix who is always happy and ready to play.  Looking at him it’s hard to imagine that anyone could abandon him, but in fact he was found lost and wandering along the roadside.  Content though...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Sophisticated feline looking for a new home If such things as charm schools for felines existed, Cierra could easily be their poster cat.  At two years of age, Cierra is a sophisticated Siamese who happens to be one of the sweetest feline residents at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Her super soft mid-length coat of creamy white with its accents of chocolate brown is the perfect compliment for her mesmerizing blue eyes.  She gets along great with her fellow felines and is...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Meet Artie, he’s all ears! This is Artie.  No, he’s not really all ears, but his ears are two of his most striking features.  They are a little bit floppy and don’t quite face in the usual direction, but their haphazard appearance just adds to Artie’s considerable canine charm.  A seven month old Labrador/ shepherd mix, Artie has a fuzzy blond coat with a fashionable touch of brown directly under his chin.  Although he is being very well cared for...

A peek into the Walton County Animal Shelter

Facility houses strays, offers adoptions Ever wonder where stray animals go after they are picked up by Animal Control? They are brought to the newly opended Walton County Animal Shelter in DeFuniak Springs. Opened since January 2010, the more than 8,000 square foot facility boasts 80 individual dog kennels and 93 cat cages. The high tech facility also houses isolation wards, examining rooms, operating room and a staff of more than 10 employees who care for the animals. Typically the...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Meet Kat, a calico sweetheart Calico cats are known for their sunny dispositions and affectionate natures.  Kat is no exception. Elegant with absolutely gorgeous green eyes, Kat wears her black and orange coat with its chic touches of white with feline pride and dignity.  She sets an excellent example for all her roommates when it comes to  proper cat etiquette, and thrives on attention from both the staff at Alaqua Animal Refuge and any visitors who may drop by for...

Natural elements come to life at Santa Rosa Pottery

Local potter offers wares, instruction at Santa Rosa Beach studio Looking for a special piece of pottery or learn how to do it yourself? Look no further than Santa Rosa Pottery in Santa Rosa Beach. Long time South Walton resident Deborah Orr, proprietor of Santa Rosa Pottery has been an artist most of her life and has been throwing clay (the process of forming a pot out of clay on the potter’s wheel is called throwing) since 1970. Orr has...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Cunning canine looking for a ‘furever’ home A two year old Jack Russell terrier mix, our Betty Boop is a cunning canine with a sweet face, a big heart and plenty of personality.  Although she adores being around people, she draws the line at sharing her personal space with anyone of the feline persuasion, so she would definitely be happiest in a cat-free environment.  A real charmer, this little lovely is another of the wonderful animals at Alaqua Animal Refuge...