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Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Special feline looking for ‘furever’ home Wonder Woman is not an ordinary run of the mill feline.  This exceptionally beautiful two year old tuxedo cat has riveting green eyes, snow white whiskers that make a strong statement about the pride she takes in her personal appearance.  A tad persnickety when it comes to her daily meals, it’s wet food or no food for this lovely lady.  But it’s not just Wonder Woman’s dietary peculiarities that make her a standout.  Wonder...

Living in bear country lecture Aug. 22

Learn about safety and living in harmony with black bears On Sunday, Aug. 22, from 3:30 – 5 p.m., Northwest Florida State College and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be hosting “Living in Bear Country.” Location: Northwest Florida State College, Ft. Walton Beach campus.1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, – In auditorium (Bldg.8) Alan Knothe, Wildlife Assistance Biologist for the Northwest Region for FWC, will teach about bear safety and management. There are benefits...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Handsome canine looking for ‘furever’ girlfriend Meet Michael.  He is a most handsome Akita/Black Labrador mix.  A very discerning gentleman, Michael prefers the company of women, and would make an excellent pet for a member of the fair sex.  What lady wouldn’t be proud to be seen walking with such a well-mannered canine companion?  Besides doing exceptionally well while on a leash, Michael also loves to romp and play in a fence enclosed area.  If, after looking into the hope-filled...

Santa Rosa Beach mom receives SWFD Lifesaving Award

Quick thinking and CPR training saves child’s life On Aug. 3 at the regularly scheduled South Walton Fire District (SWFD) meeting a local mother of four was recognized by the South Walton Fire District for saving the life of a 3 year old child that was drowning in a pool. On June 29, 2010, the SWFD responded to a drowning call at Camp Watercolor. Laura Trudey, was in the pool enjoying the water with her 4 young children, when she...

Santa Rosa Beach orchid grower has the Midas touch

Flowering epiphytes thrive in local greenhouse For Santa Rosa Beach resident, Laura Talbert, orchid growing is more than a hobby – it’s a passion. Orchids (Orchidaceae) are epiphytes – a plant that grows upon another plant such as a tree, non-parasitically and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. Orchids typically thrive in a tropical environment. Laura had been growing orchids for more than 10 years in Titusville before she and husband Rick relocated to Santa Rosa...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pretty feline looking for a “furever” home If you find pleasure in the company of cats but prefer a feline who respects the boundaries of your personal space, Prissy could be the perfect pet for you.  With her queenly carriage and intense green gaze, this four year old Maine Coon mix is the essence of elegance and grace.  She takes great pride in her appearance, keeping her beautiful long coat, a stunning combination of tan and gray, well groomed and...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Biscuit looking for ‘furever’ home The big brown eyes of this captivating canine are bright with the hope of finding a loving forever home.  Biscuit, a five and a half year old Labrador mix, was given her unusual name not because her gorgeous tan and white coat resembles a perfectly baked breakfast goodie, but because the staff at Alaqua Animal Refuge decided her robust figure reminded them of someone who indulged in a few too many biscuits.  A super friendly...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pumba looking for ‘furever’ home If you would like a small, very enthusiastic dog to brighten your life and dispel the doldrums of these hot summer days, Pumba may be exactly the pup you’re looking for.  This cute canine is nine months old and a perfect mix of Schnauzer and Yorkie.  His coat, mostly black, is sprinkled here and there with accents of tan and white, and his eyes sparkle with an infectious zest for life.  He loves other small...