tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341675102023-11-16T05:53:53.851-06:00The Animal StoreChicagoland's family-friendliest pet shop.Kennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06108957859299371365noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-22556169026306498872011-09-19T17:37:00.001-05:002011-09-19T17:37:54.643-05:00We're Moving Our BlogWe've migrated our blog over to <a href="http://theanimalstore.wordpress.com/">WordPress</a> and hope you'll come with us. Click <a href="http://theanimalstore.wordpress.com/"><i>here</i></a> to take a look and get a sneak peak at the general design of the new website.<br />
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Be sure to follow us on the new blog. This will be our last post here and this blog will be coming down as soon as the website goes live.<br />
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<br />Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-24161906464474434572011-09-19T11:52:00.001-05:002011-09-19T11:52:04.777-05:00From the Way Back Machine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQVSE80JHxT6RXja5Ng1xSkqLAz8MgTqrBZpf7Fswrm3zkD0ThN4OVuU5x2_LEuheo7cKoAAn8xjvywhYCccsQgASZ54Gc7RLlHU2LBS4H-rxQjhChg4fYsrYsIuoNAR_UQOB/s1600/kenn_becky+%2528old%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQVSE80JHxT6RXja5Ng1xSkqLAz8MgTqrBZpf7Fswrm3zkD0ThN4OVuU5x2_LEuheo7cKoAAn8xjvywhYCccsQgASZ54Gc7RLlHU2LBS4H-rxQjhChg4fYsrYsIuoNAR_UQOB/s400/kenn_becky+%2528old%2529.jpg" width="334" /></a>If you haven't heard, we are hard at work on a brand new website. We know, it's about time. But don't worry, it's going to be great — well worth the wait.<br />
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While picking through the material on the old site to see what is worth reposting on our beautiful new site, we came across this beauty shot from the Way Back Machine. With humble apologies to Becky (a truly beautiful woman) for reposting what is probably <i>not</i> her favorite picture, we did think you would get a big kick out of seeing Kenn with a full head of jet-black hair. This was taken a little before his youngest son, Seth, was born. Is the grey hair that's happened in the 13 years since his birth a coincidence? We think not.<br />
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<br />Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-19046040152981420712011-09-18T13:41:00.002-05:002011-09-19T18:03:10.075-05:00The Craftsman Experience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, at 2:30 p.m., The Animal Store will be featured live on SCREW*D: Where Survival Comes Down to the Right Tools — The Craftsman Experience. The crew visited the store and one of our most exotic animals will be making an appearance. Don't miss it.<br />
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This was a live stream that is not currently available. As soon as they post the video on YouTube, we'll add the link here.
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Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-41982122085926320252011-08-18T19:48:00.000-05:002011-09-18T13:38:52.384-05:00Help Local No-kill Shelter with Your Vote<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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Our friends at the Buddy Foundation, a nonprofit foundation no-kill shelter, is looking for your vote. The shelter has a has a chance to win a $25,000 grant from EMC Insurance Company. $25,000 will help them provide food, shelter, and medical care for hundreds of homeless and abandoned animals.<br />
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Click <a href="http://thebuddyfoundation.sc102.info/" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a>, then click on the round purple kitty button on the right to vote.<br />
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Vote daily through October 8th.<br />
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<br />Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-55656669371601222592011-07-11T08:00:00.002-05:002011-07-11T08:00:19.906-05:00Pixie Frogs New at The Animal Store<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3awtKa_cBGEAOj1LvBpF7ZZv0duk_hgui3IC4BiOM59R3omON04QzS6vosqojh1bYTlcdOpBNvzh90cGMPLDsJrx78lY-FXXZmXYLNnBuSxjc4RMe4luiVd6rytLa86ibbgps/s1600/IMG_0223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3awtKa_cBGEAOj1LvBpF7ZZv0duk_hgui3IC4BiOM59R3omON04QzS6vosqojh1bYTlcdOpBNvzh90cGMPLDsJrx78lY-FXXZmXYLNnBuSxjc4RMe4luiVd6rytLa86ibbgps/s400/IMG_0223.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>When you hear the word "pixie", the first thing that comes to mind is probably a tiny, fairy-like creature with wings, making magic and causing mischief — not a giant bullfrog. The African Bullfrog, pictured here, is also known as a Pixie Frog and it gets its common name from its scientific name, <i>Pyxicephalus adspersus.</i><br />
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This frog is brand new to The Animal Store and is already bigger than a baseball. Young Pixies are bright green in color, but they become duller as they age, and adult males have a yellow/orange neck, while the females will have a creamy white one. These animals are native to sub-Saharan Africa and are the second largest amphibian in the world. Adult males can grow to nine inches long and weigh more than four pounds. They have been known to live as long as 40 years.<br />
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Stop in soon an meet the newest addition to our amphibian collection.Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-57317625793673948642011-07-08T22:03:00.000-05:002011-07-08T22:03:57.777-05:00We're Havin' a Party<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hare-Today-Great-Tortoise-Sale---The-Animal-Store.html?soid=1104274495300&aid=9PlikDOf4qM" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3tvR8wAosZDCJK91XFGJHYgtOSQhJYrFLSq7KbZrMAl-14ZqVBcIGWMR8MAW9DrBZX8-i-9q7XzhOICmWqx1_imO5ppxH5Yz6TvMp1tc68Kv8bitrdKqLObarVIqJY_qFfuE/s1600/The+Spur+Button.jpg" /></a></div><br />
This weekend we're throwing Spur a big <a href="http://theanimalstore.blogspot.com/2011/07/big-weekend-at-animal-store.html" target="_blank">welcome home party</a>, and around these parts that means big savings for you. Kenn's so happy to have her back that he's offering <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hare-Today-Great-Tortoise-Sale---The-Animal-Store.html?soid=1104274495300&aid=9PlikDOf4qM" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><b>25% off everything*</b></span></a> in the store. Yep, everything.<br />
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And just so the fish department doesn't get jealous of all the attention being lavished on Spur, we're also offering buy 2 get 1 free on all fish**. Plus, don't miss our sidewalk sale savings, with discounts up to 60% off of select merchandise.<br />
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And see that groovy button featuring Spur's famous photo? Our good friends at <a href="http://www.busybeaver.net/" target="_blank">Busy Beaver Button Co.</a> made them up in a hurry just for the party. Saturday and Sunday, we're giving a free "I found Spur …" button to the first 200 customers.<br />
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Bring Spur a leafy green or two to welcome her back. Get great deals and a free button. And join the party:<br />
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Saturday July 10 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Sunday July 11 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Good on white tag prices only.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">**Of equal or lesser value.</span><br />
<div></div>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-48467134825339566052011-07-05T19:52:00.009-05:002011-07-09T19:10:25.092-05:00Big Weekend at The Animal Store<div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you have been following along on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Animal-Store/130759060399" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Theanimalstore" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, you already know that the 4th of July weekend brought a <i>lot</i> of excitement to us here at The Animal Store. In the end, the news was good: Spur, our beloved Sulcata tortoise was returned safe and sound. Thanks so much to everyone who showed concern and helped to spread the word. We feel very lucky to have her back.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Stay tuned for even more fireworks next weekend, when we plan to celebrate Spur's return with a <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hare-Today-Great-Tortoise-Sale---The-Animal-Store.html?soid=1104274495300&aid=9PlikDOf4qM" target="_blank">big Tortoise Welcome Home Party</a> for our whole community.</div><div><br />
</div><div>When we say Spur is famous, we're not kidding. She's been featured on the radio, in newspapers, on TV, on blogs, and in humor columns, from Chicago to Seattle to Missouri to Florida to Croatia to Australia. You know your news is big when the Internet begins to mock you. Here's the latest roundup; some posts helped bring her home, some were pretty funny, and some were just plain outrageous. </div><div><br />
</div><div>ABC7 WLS-TV Chicago <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/bizarre&id=8228431" target="_blank">"Spur the Tortoise stolen from pet shop</a>"</div><div>ABC7 WLS-TV Chicago <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8229036">"Stolen Tortoise found in Lincolnwood backyard " target="_blank" </a></div><div><i><br />
</i></div><div><i>Chicago Tribune</i> <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-02/news/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702_1_tortoise-sulcata-lincolnwood" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div><i>Chicago Tribune</i> <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-03/news/chi-missingsulcatatortoisespurlincolnwoodillinoistips-20110703_1_tortoise-animal-store-pet-store" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from pet store returned 'with only a few minor dings'"</a></div><div><div>SunSentinel.com (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,1304089.story" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div>Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,5117093.story" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div>KY3 (Springfield, MO) <a href="http://www.ky3.com/news/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,3354963.story" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div></div><div>q13fox.com (Seattle, WA) <a href="http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-spur-a-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-animal-store-20110702,0,5500349.story" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Gather <a href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979560634" target="_blank">"70-Pound Tortoise Stolen is Home Again"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Herald Sun (Australia) <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/stolen-exotic-tortoise-found-in-nearby-backyard/story-e6frf7lf-1226087139194" target="_blank">"Stolen exotic tortoise found in nearby backyard"</a></div><div>Perth Now (Australia) <a href="http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/world/stolen-exotic-tortoise-found-in-nearby-backyard/story-e6frg1p3-1226087139194" target="_blank">"Stolen exotic tortoise found in nearby backyard"</a></div><div>The Daily Telegraph (Australia) <a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/stolen-exotic-tortoise-found-in-nearby-backyard/story-e6frev00-1226087139194" target="_blank">"Stolen exotic tortoise found in nearby backyard"</a></div><div>CourierMail (Australia) <a href="http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/world/stolen-exotic-tortoise-found-in-nearby-backyard/story-e6freoox-1226087139194" target="_blank">"Stolen exotic tortoise found in nearby backyard"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Chicago Sun-Times <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/6312470-417/70-pound-tortoise-stolen-from-lincolnwood-pet-store.html" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise stolen from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div>Chicago Sun-Times <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/6324621-417/happy-ending-for-stolen-70-pound-tortoise.html" target="_blank">"Happy ending for stolen 70-pound tortoise"</a></div><div>WLS 890 am radio <a href="http://www.wlsam.com/Article.asp?id=2228393&spid=" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise stolen from Lincolnwood pet store"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>NBC Chicago <a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/124913324.htm" target="_blank">"Giant Tortoise Stolen from Lincolnwood Shop"</a></div><div>NBC Chicago <a href="http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Stolen-Tortoise-Found-Safe-The-Animal-Store-Lincolnwood-turtle-124942469.html" target="_blank">"Stolen Tortoise Home Again; Anonymous tip leads to Spur's safe return"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Lincolnwood Review <a href="http://lincolnwood.suntimes.com/news/6312260-418/70-point-tortoise-stolen-from-lincolnwood-pet-store.html" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from Lincolnwood pet store is returned"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>WGNtv.com <a href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,3269275.story?track=rss" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store" </a></div><div>WGNtv.com <a href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/chi-missingsulcatatortoisespurlincolnwoodillinoistips-20110703,0,4184717.story?track=rss" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from pet store returned 'with only a few minor dings'"</a></div><div><a href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/chi-missingsulcatatortoisespurlincolnwoodillinoistips-20110703,0,4184717.story?track=rss" target="_blank"></a>WGN radio 720 <a href="http://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,7030942.story?track=rss" target="_blank">"70-pound tortoise lifted from Lincolnwood pet store" </a></div><div><a href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/chi-70pound-tortoise-lifted-from-lincolnwood-pet-store-20110702,0,3269275.story?track=rss" target="_blank"></a>WGN radio 720 <a href="http://www.wgnradio.com/news/chi-missingsulcatatortoisespurlincolnwoodillinoistips-20110703,0,2122439.story" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from pet store returned 'with only a few minor dings'"</a></div><div>KY3 (Springfield, MO) <a href="http://www.ky3.com/news/chi-missingsulcatatortoisespurlincolnwoodillinoistips-20110703,0,6902169.story" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from pet store returned 'with only a few minor dings'"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>HULIQ <a href="http://www.huliq.com/10304/tortoise-stolen-chicago-area-pet-store-returns-home" target="_blank">"Tortoise stolen from Chicago-area pet store returns home"</a><br />
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Steve Dale's Pet World <a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2011/07/stolen-tortoise-didnt-get-far/">"Stolen Tortoise Didn't Get Far"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Triblocal Skokie <a href="http://triblocal.com/skokie/community/stories/2011/07/70-lb-tortoise-stolen-from-lincolnwood-pet-store/" target="_blank">"70-lb Tortoise Stolen from Lincolnwood Pet Store"</a></div><div>Triblocal Skokie <a href="http://triblocal.com/skokie/community/stories/2011/07/tortoise-returned-to-lincolnwood-pet-shop/" target="_blank">"Tortoise Returned to Lincolnwood Pet Shop"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Fox Chicago News <a href="http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/lincolnwood-70-pound-tortoise-stolen-from-pet-store-20110702" target="_blank">"70-Pound Tortoise Stolen"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>UPI: Odd News <a href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/07/03/Big-turtle-stolen-from-pet-store/UPI-90981309743002/" target="_blank">"Big turtle stolen from pet store"</a></div><div><a href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/07/03/Big-turtle-stolen-from-pet-store/UPI-90981309743002/" target="_blank"></a>iStockAnalyst <a href="http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/5269068/big-turtle-stolen-from-pet-store" target="_blank">"Big turtle stolen from pet store"</a></div><div>dalje.com (Croatia) <a href="http://dalje.com/en-world/big-turtle-stolen-from-pet-store/368494" target="_blank">"Big turtle stolen from pet store"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Detective Shaved Longc*** (some material on this blog may be offensive to some readers) <a href="http://shavedlongcock.blogspot.com/2011/07/70-pound-tortoise-stolen-from.html" target="_blank">"Update: 70-pound tortoise stolen from pet store returned 'with only a few minor dings'"</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Fark.com 25 comments (some material on this site may be offensive to some readers) <a href="http://www.fark.com/comments/6351251/-70-pound-tortoise-stolen-from-Chicago-area-pet-store-Frantic-owners-now-checking-eBay-Craigslist-restaurant-specials-of-day" target="_blank">"70 pound tortoise stolen from Chicago area pet store. Frantic owners now checking eBay, Craigslist, restaurant specials of the day"</a></div><div><br />
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<div></div>Kennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06108957859299371365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-2885250335004236112011-07-03T11:55:00.003-05:002011-07-03T12:00:41.179-05:00Great News. Spur is Back!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Animal Store Kenn Bearman is happy to welcome<br />
Spur back home.</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Spur has been found and is back home safely here at The Animal Store. Our giant, 70-lb female Sulcata Tortoise was stolen when someone broke in very early Saturday morning, smashing the front door, avoiding our security cameras and taking only Spur.<br />
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An anonymous tip led to her return today with only a few minor dings. She's a little freaked out and, as you can see in the picture above, reluctant to come out of her shell, but we think she will be just fine.<br />
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Thank you to the Chicago media for their efforts to get the word out to the community.<br />
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And thank you to all the friends of The Animal Store who shared our story on Facebook and Twitter. We really appreciate your efforts and concern.<br />
<br></br>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-55398881866818500762011-07-02T09:59:00.005-05:002011-07-02T11:01:58.922-05:00Giant Tortoise Stolen from The Animal Store<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfHasr1yWPorwMzs0wG02yB9A6DSJcBTGMgoL2HEL-O7ZgZnkWfE7tRQqF_rrBV_xc80nBkmlm2Waqno1jUDMCgB7-6zFvmtRwzfvMYKnUtzW8gM8nvxUKsnNcFWSSeVoT0dj/s1600/sulcata.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624770163529872626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfHasr1yWPorwMzs0wG02yB9A6DSJcBTGMgoL2HEL-O7ZgZnkWfE7tRQqF_rrBV_xc80nBkmlm2Waqno1jUDMCgB7-6zFvmtRwzfvMYKnUtzW8gM8nvxUKsnNcFWSSeVoT0dj/s400/sulcata.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 270px; width: 360px;" /></a><br />
<div><b><i>Please help us find Spur.</i></b></div><div><br />
</div><div>In the wee hours this morning, we go a phone call at home — never a good sign. Someone had broken into The Animal Store here in Lincolnwood and stolen Spur, our 70-pound, four-foot-long Sulcata Tortoise.<br />
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Anyone who has visited us knows that Spur is a part of The Animal Store family and a part of the community. People who come for coffee at Starbucks next door will stop in and say hi to her. Kids love her and she frequently travels with Kenn on school visits, scout troop visits and visits to homes for the elderly. She has lived with us here with us for 20 years, but is actually about 30 years old.<br />
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Her beauty, size and visibility in the community make Spur easy to recognize. It's hard to hide a 70-pound tortoise. In addition to missing her terribly, we are very concerned for her welfare. Sulcata tortoises need a specific kind of lighting (that is very expensive), and have exact humidity and special dietary requirements. If these needs are not met, Spur could become very sick or even die.<br />
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If you have any information about Spur, or think you have spotted her, please contact the <a href="http://www.lincolnwoodil.org/pdf/Police/Reporting%20Suspicious%20Persons%20and%20Activities.pdf">Lincolnwood Police</a> at their non-emergency number (847) 673-2167. We would like her returned as soon as possible.</div><div><br />
</div>Kennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06108957859299371365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-59026630744818340072011-06-25T22:30:00.000-05:002011-06-25T22:30:39.587-05:00Going on Vacation? We Board Pets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssB_V2oQ-SV5Y7rPfX8EVpsZwK7KFRzblGnwV4o_wjVtFAyBcCK9Gp9kaqwHjlNLDmRNIcMtS5le0qQdJhM4JcGq-o8dNsTo93vaUBW0VfafxMX4foJnY6px8ONLCF9ihv5RG/s1600/airplane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssB_V2oQ-SV5Y7rPfX8EVpsZwK7KFRzblGnwV4o_wjVtFAyBcCK9Gp9kaqwHjlNLDmRNIcMtS5le0qQdJhM4JcGq-o8dNsTo93vaUBW0VfafxMX4foJnY6px8ONLCF9ihv5RG/s200/airplane.jpg" width="200" /></a>Summertime is here, which often means traveling away from home for a summer vacation. But before you hit the road, board a plane or hop a train, let us help you make sure you have a safe environment for your pet while you are away.</div><br />
The Animal Store offers boarding services for your bird, reptile or small animal. Call or <a href="mailto:i.haveaquestion@theanimalstore.com">email</a> us today to find out more information or to make a reservation. Bring your own cage, or use one of ours. We can even clip your bird's wings or trim your pets nails while your gone.Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-36029696454689572812011-06-22T23:25:00.000-05:002011-06-22T23:25:13.861-05:00Beagles and Kong Guest Post<i>This guest post is reprinted with permission from the fabulous blog of </i><a href="http://suburbanscrawl.com/about/" target="_blank"><i>Melisa Wells</i></a><i> called </i><a href="http://suburbanscrawl.com/" target="_blank"><i>Suburban Scrawl</i></a><i>. Thanks Melisa!</i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One Pet Peeve Down…</span></span></b><br />
by <a href="http://suburbanscrawl.com/about/" target="_blank">Melisa Wells</a><br />
from <a href="http://suburbanscrawl.com/" target="_blank">Suburban Scrawl</a><br />
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If you’ve ever known the joys of owning a beagle, you know that the breed comes with all kinds of eccentricities and baggage that show themselves just often enough to keep you in line and remind you who’s really in charge.<br />
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When Roxie was a puppy, a friend of mine took care of her for a weekend while we were camping, and upon our return said to me, “She’s just cute enough that all of your friends will want to watch her…ONCE.” Roxie has electrocuted herself once. She has been skunked once. She has escaped from the back yard around five times (including the time she was discovered running down the middle of the golf course behind our subdivision, big ears flapping in the wind). Where <a href="http://rememberruby.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">our late, great Bijoux</a> had that adorable beagle bay that everyone loves because it sounds so dang cute, Roxie was “blessed” with the annoying type of surprising, blood-curdling howl that scares the bejeezus out of anyone who is hearing it for the first time (and sometimes the second). She does that “reverse sneeze” that is common for the breed, and, well, I love her dearly but it’s embarrassing to take her anywhere.<br />
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Roxie will also do anything for food. Anything. She has stolen more food in her seven years of life than Bijoux did in her entire thirteen, I think. Roxie has eaten entire loaves of bread just like her predecessor, and chocolate (never enough to warrant a stomach-pumping, but nonetheless), and crackers, and cookies, and, well, anything she can get by standing on her hind legs and swiping off the countertops or dining room table with her paws. She has even been known to slurp up a glass of milk or soda if I accidentally leave it on the table next to the couch when I get up to get something from the kitchen. She does this without spilling a drop, leaving the glass standing proudly on its coaster as if I put it there fresh out of the dishwasher. It drives me insane. INSANE, I tell you! She will stealthily carry off an empty wrapper that one boy or the other leaves in his trashcan, and lick it for dear life, in case there might be a microscopic crumb of its former contents stuck to the inside.<br />
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Not only does she eat anything she can get into her mouth, but she doesn’t even chew. She inhales. When it’s time for her to eat what we intentionally give her (dog food) in the morning and the evening, she sucks up the little nuggets so quickly and violently that over the past couple of months she’s been choking herself. (But it doesn’t stop her from eating, oddly enough.) I worry that one day, she’s going to excitedly run over to her food dish, start her inhaling process, and die because nobody was right there to give her the Heimlich.<br />
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I think I’ve found a solution, though.<br />
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(Note that this is NOT a sponsored post in any way, shape, or form.)<br />
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I read somewhere a couple of weeks ago that you can slow down your rapid-eating dog by putting her food into a container that acts like a puzzle: she has to use her mental and creative skills to figure out how to get the food, and thus doesn’t choke herself to death from the lack of a challenge. I took her to get her nails trimmed today, and remembered to look for this amazing contraption. Lucky for me, they were in stock:<br />
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Truth be told, I love this brand. Ages ago we bought one of the smaller toys and stuffed it with dog treats: Roxie, being really smart (as beagles tend to be), learned how to pick up said toy in her teeth and flip her chin so the toy would go airborne before bouncing on the floor, the impact making the treat slot open enough for the treat pieces to pop out. As I stood there at the store today, I imagined the entertainment possibilities for something like this.<br />
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Then I saw the picture of the spokesdog, in the corner of the package. She looked very familiar …<br />
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As I inspected the package, I had a great laugh:<br />
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Contrary to what this company thinks will happen, I know that beagles are not usually truly appreciative about anything, especially something that is going to stand in between them and food. In fact, I figured that the purchase of this meal tool just might cause Roxie to hold a grudge against all four of us for longer than you would think possible, for a dog and all.<br />
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As it turns out, we all had a great time! (Mostly us, watching her.) It took her about eight minutes to eat her dinner, as opposed to the 45 seconds it usually takes, and tonight’s mealtime was silent except for the sound of that red plastic Wobbler being pushed all over our living room. It was glorious.<br />
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Now if I can just find a way to change the way she howls …<br />
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<i>Thanks so much to Melisa for this great post. In honor of Melisa and her beagle, we would like to offer a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">15% discount* off all Kong products</span> to our readers. Just come in to the store and mention this post when you check out to get your discount. No coupon necessary.</i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires July 22. Good on white tag prices only.</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-72149210176602693242011-06-16T17:00:00.000-05:002011-06-16T17:00:02.047-05:00A New College Graduate’s Search for the Perfect Pet (Part 3)<i><br />
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<i>Welcome back to Lisa Shoreland, with the final installment of her three-part guest post. Let's see which pet she finally chose.</i><br />
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<i>Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/" target="_blank"><i>Go College</i></a><i>, where recently she’s been researching </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/aerospace-scholarships.html" target="_blank"><i>aerospace engineering scholarships</i></a><i> as well as </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/health-admin-scholarships.html"><i>health administration scholarships</i></a><i>. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, practicing martial arts, and taking weekend trips.</i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">My Final Decision</span></b><br />
by Lisa Shoreland<br />
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Drum roll, please … After considering all the pros and cons, I’ve decided to purchase a cat as my pet. They have a little bit of a startup cost for the shots and them spayed or neutered, but I should be able to work that into my budget. <br />
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In my opinion, female cats seem to have better dispositions than males (although this is not universally true; I’ve met male cats with nice dispositions as well). While female cats don’t spray like males, they do still go into heat and can keep you up at night screeching like a banshee at doors and windows in there quest for a mate, so having my new female kitty spayed is my first order of business as soon as she is old enough.<br />
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If I find my kitten gets too lonely in the house by herself all day, I can always get a second cat so that they have a buddy to hang out with while I’m at work. It seems only fair to consider the needs of the animal as well as my own needs. I hope my kitten isn't too mischievous. I had some friends that had a couple kittens that stayed up all night making all kinds of noise, the last thing I need when starting a new job.<br />
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My sister has a Maine Coon, and considering her disposition, personality and furriness, I think that’s what I’m going get. The Maine Coons do have some common physical ailments that plague their breed, so I will spend the extra money to have the cat screened first. I’m so excited to finally get my own kitty!<br />
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<i>Were you surprised by Lisa's choice? Let us know <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=34167510&postID=7214921017660269324">here</a>. Cats can make a great first pet. Our own new family kitty, Pekoe (named for the tea), is incredibly friendly. She even comes when we call her. If cats aren't </i>your<i> cup of tea, let us help. Whether you have a small space, no back yard, allergies, a limited budget, small children or other special considerations, we can help you find just the right pet to add to your home.<br />
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In honor of Lisa's guest post and all you new grads out there, The Animal Store would like to give you a graduation gift. Bring in some proof of your recent graduation and get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">25% off your entire purchase</span>• of a new pet and all the supplies you need to get started. For those who have already graduated or are still in school, mention Lisa's post for a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">10% discount</span>.*</i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Offer expires June 30. Good on white tag prices only.</span></i><br />
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</span></i>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-64867180546345893712011-06-14T17:00:00.013-05:002011-06-14T17:00:02.594-05:00A New College Graduate’s Search for the Perfect Pet (Part 2)<i><br />
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<i>Welcome back to Lisa Shoreland, with Part 2 of her search for her first post-college pet. Today she shares her decision-making process. Tune in on Thursday to see what she finally decides.</i><br />
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<i>Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/" target="_blank"><i>Go College</i></a><i>, where recently she’s been researching </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/aerospace-scholarships.html" target="_blank"><i>aerospace engineering scholarships</i></a><i> as well as </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/health-admin-scholarships.html"><i>health administration scholarships</i></a><i>. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, practicing martial arts, and taking weekend trips.</i><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Pets I’m Considering</span></b><br />
by Lisa Shoreland<br />
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I’ve compiled a list of the different pets I think could possible fit all of my needs. I’m going to consider the pros and cons of each pet to determine which one I’d like to buy. Although there are some pets that might fit this list of needs, I’m going to rule out lizards, snakes, spiders, rodents, and birds because none of them appeals to my personal tastes. Although a ferret or a hamster might fit my needs, personal childhood experiences have led me to take them off the list as well.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Small Dog</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<tr><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Great personality</div></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Shots and spaying/neutering can be expensive</div></td></tr>
<tr><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Furry and nice to pet</div></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Need a carrier for travel</div></td></tr>
<tr><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Will curl in your lap</div></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Require more attention and care than other animals on list (<i>e.g.</i>, regular baths)</div></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Can be paper/litter trained, but tend to take longer to house train</div></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Some apartments don’t allow dogs</div></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Can be destructive to furniture</div></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Have that dog scent, even with regular bathing</div></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">May bark and anger neighbors</div></td></tr>
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<tr> <th>Pros</th> <th>Cons</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Independent</td> <td>Shots and spaying/neutering can be expensive</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Quiet</td> <td>Need a carrier for the move</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Clean</td> <td>Male cats are known to spray furniture</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Have a personality</td> <td>Can be mischievous and claw furniture</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Furry and nice to pet</td> <td></td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Cat's purring is soothing</td> <td></td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Will curl in your lap</td> <td></td> </tr>
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<b>Aquarium with Fish</b><br />
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<tr> <td>Visually Stunning</td> <td>No personality</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Very low maintenance</td> <td>No real companionship</td> </tr>
<tr> <td></td> <td>Difficult to move</td> </tr>
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<i>While we don't necessarily agree with Lisa's assessments of each type of pet, we do like and recommend her process of creating a list of pros and cons about which pet will work best for you. If you have questions or we can help you overcome a particular "con", let us know. Part 3 with Lisa's final descision will be posted on Thursday evening, June 16. In the meantime, what was factor that tipped the scales in determining which pet you would choose? Let us know <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=34167510&postID=6486718054634589371">here</a>.<br />
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In honor of Lisa's guest post and all you new grads out there, The Animal Store would like to give you a graduation gift. Bring in some proof of your recent graduation and get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">25% off your entire purchase</span>• of a new pet and all the supplies you need to get started. For those who have already graduated or are still in school, mention Lisa's post for a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">10% discount</span>.*</i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Offer expires June 30. Good on white tag prices only.</span></i><br />
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</span></i>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-81742282595809228372011-06-12T23:46:00.000-05:002011-06-12T23:46:43.446-05:00A New College Graduate’s Search for the Perfect Pet (Part 1)<i><br />
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<i>This is our first guest post on The Animal Store Blog. Please welcome Lisa Shoreland, who will discuss her search for her first post-college pet in a three part series. Stay tuned this week to see what she decides.</i><br />
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<i>Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/" target="_blank"><i>Go College</i></a><i>, where recently she’s been researching </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/aerospace-scholarships.html" target="_blank"><i>aerospace engineering scholarships</i></a><i> as well as </i><a href="http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/career/health-admin-scholarships.html"><i>health administration scholarships</i></a><i>. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, practicing martial arts, and taking weekend trips.</i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDZDlp_1_nfEYO861LrVr0XglP6IfTAP7Syfvkp7OlzSridrMSL5XLXhDAlq159sKiTYbvozfjWzFEd3gRKBZucBXrnWRzt54ScqSwv46pRxSd20nKijWi7o2MLPUZPe3n0Io/s1600/Pet+Grad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDZDlp_1_nfEYO861LrVr0XglP6IfTAP7Syfvkp7OlzSridrMSL5XLXhDAlq159sKiTYbvozfjWzFEd3gRKBZucBXrnWRzt54ScqSwv46pRxSd20nKijWi7o2MLPUZPe3n0Io/s400/Pet+Grad.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Why Get a Pet?</span></b><br />
by Lisa Shoreland<br />
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Having just recently graduated from college this last semester I’ve been excited to finally go out into the workforce. I’ve been interviewing with companies and trying to find that perfect fit. While I am quite excited to get started with “real life”, I’m finding that I’m not spending quite as much time around people as I used to. While I was in school I got to see my friends almost every day and, although we still hang out on the weekends, my days are filled with talking to HR reps and trying to find that next interview. In light of all this, I’ve decided to get a pet, just a little companionship for me while I’m getting settled into a working life.<br />
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Due to my situation, I have some specific requirements when it comes to owning a pet. I will likely be moving shortly, so I have to take that into consideration. I’m a new grad, so I don’t have tons of disposable income and I have to make every penny count. I will most likely be moving into an apartment, which will probably be pretty modest. I may or may not have access to a yard. Most of the jobs I’ve been interviewing for are either shift-work and/or salaried with lots of overtime.<br />
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So my pet is going to have to provide some amount of companionship while being relatively inexpensive, somewhat self sufficient, easy to move, be an indoor animal without needing too much room, and have a quiet disposition so as not to upset any neighbors.<br />
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<i>Which pet will Lisa choose? Part 2 of her search will be posted on Tuesday evening, June 14. In the meantime, what was your first pet as a "grown up"? Let us know <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=34167510&postID=8174228259580922837">here</a>.<br />
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In honor of Lisa's guest post and all you new grads out there, The Animal Store would like to give you a graduation gift. Bring in some proof of your recent graduation and get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">25% off your entire purchase</span>• of a new pet and all the supplies you need to get started. For those who have already graduated or are still in school, mention Lisa's post for a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">10% discount</span>.*</i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Offer expires June 30. Good on white tag prices only.</span></i><br />
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</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-7026777741672650082011-03-19T13:27:00.000-05:002011-03-19T13:27:58.817-05:00Chews and Hides can Keep Your Pet Healthier<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZJOy5I7Yo1Wdpwc0-3GkZzuCbzGrv6jNpVip9Kk8T6hhe3m4X9cQPHsKHlyCeKbdi3SVQxOVCAeqHbvJmdXVvLnza2FXoQH9jcbGIN4WlAmx-Dl91Bwg3P71j-nFviEpiVbM/s1600/Lumber-Jack+Trainer+Maze.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZJOy5I7Yo1Wdpwc0-3GkZzuCbzGrv6jNpVip9Kk8T6hhe3m4X9cQPHsKHlyCeKbdi3SVQxOVCAeqHbvJmdXVvLnza2FXoQH9jcbGIN4WlAmx-Dl91Bwg3P71j-nFviEpiVbM/s400/Lumber-Jack+Trainer+Maze.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>One of the biggest trends we've seen is an increased interest in the health and well-being of our pets. It's no wonder, since our furry, feathered and fishy friends capture our hearts and quickly become members of the family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lumber-Jacks Workout Play Set</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>In the world of animal husbandry, enhancing your pet's environment with appropriate toys, hides, chews and exercise equipment is called enrichment. We call it common sense. The good news is, several new products on the market can serve double duty for your small mammals.<br />
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The brand new Lumber-Jacks line includes hideaways and climbers made of wood, so they also serve as safe chews for gnawing animals. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit your cage or pet's personality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>One of many shapes and sizes of the new Lumber-Jacks Lodge</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>This weekend only, we are offering <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">25% off* on any small animal wood chew, hide or toy</span> in the store for our social media friends. All you have to do is mention that you so us on the blog, Facebook or Twitter. No coupon required.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires at closing (5:00 p.m.) Sunday, March 20. Good on white tag prices only.</span><br />
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</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-2854200862706720122011-03-11T20:38:00.000-06:002011-03-11T20:38:47.246-06:00Fish, Fish and More Fish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEUxkLzw6kWwNpkanI2ewD2ssv2XIUMtmGWBG8-E6k2YNokv4jJYAqgFtGdHsOxrEGnfhgZG2g9VBi25Fdb1W9nSDKqXwK3fpA3Q65CkJBChR7oWOwAgfs5JFcc6Xy1jwCsCc/s1600/Teeming+fish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEUxkLzw6kWwNpkanI2ewD2ssv2XIUMtmGWBG8-E6k2YNokv4jJYAqgFtGdHsOxrEGnfhgZG2g9VBi25Fdb1W9nSDKqXwK3fpA3Q65CkJBChR7oWOwAgfs5JFcc6Xy1jwCsCc/s400/Teeming+fish.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This Friday, The Animal Store received a huge shipment of tropical fish. Every tank in the store (more than 100 of them) is teeming with fish of every size, shape and color. If you are a fish lover, a novice keeper or an experienced aquarium hobbyist, this is the weekend you've been waiting for.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">30% off every fish</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">30% off </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">every kind of aquarium decor</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(plants — plastic and living, ceramic ornaments, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">backdrops, driftwood, decorations and more)</span></div><br />
Hurry in, this sale* ends Sunday at our 5:00 p.m. closing.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Offer good on white tag prices only; expires 3/13/11</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-48347931841951498642011-03-05T11:04:00.002-06:002011-03-05T11:05:04.559-06:00Meet the Baby (Macaw)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOBPGfTL0I-TssD6PjMHRGwhTTqKE-W6zjjC1YKgSS3eRQhQ_AQiGWqEwO7czoJdaP_f3I3VNe1Sg4UUreG2UN2Yz_WBgzOD4Ylgs8i0qQAvncfrFLcwtSOKs0ChPTy5Eq3Fo/s1600/IMG_8057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOBPGfTL0I-TssD6PjMHRGwhTTqKE-W6zjjC1YKgSS3eRQhQ_AQiGWqEwO7czoJdaP_f3I3VNe1Sg4UUreG2UN2Yz_WBgzOD4Ylgs8i0qQAvncfrFLcwtSOKs0ChPTy5Eq3Fo/s320/IMG_8057.JPG" width="205" /></a></div>One of the things that sets our store apart is the amount of face time we give each animal. Young animals need to be socialized to make the best pets. This is especially true of parrots, which can live for decades and become an important part of a family.<br />
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This baby Blue and Gold Macaw was hatched August 10, 2010 and came into the store later that year. The macaw is now ready to find a permanent home and family. This beautiful, hand-fed, friendly baby has the potential to be a good talker. Blue and Golds are also very smart and able to learn all kinds of tricks.<br />
<blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A $2900 value for just $1900</span></b></span></blockquote>Come into the store to meet our baby Blue and Gold. If you're ready to bring a new parrot home, now is the time. Kenn is making an incredible offer to our social networking friends: this beautiful <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Macaw is just $1900 and comes with a free parrot-proof cage</span> worth $1000. But hurry, offer expires at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.<br />
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-Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-39032550378326959312011-03-01T11:41:00.000-06:002011-03-01T11:41:19.846-06:00Flame Von Rio (aka Orange Von Rio)<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Uo-7bQQ_MS4" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div><br />
We have a new fish in stock called the Flame Von Rio (scientific name <i>Hyphessobrycon flammeus</i>), also known as the Orange Von Rio. These tetras sport a beautiful red/orange that will add a flash of color to any fresh water aquarium. They do very well in groups of six or more, and are peaceful neighbors in a community tank. Males are more brightly colored than females, with larger fins. These fish appreciate some plants, as well as some open swimming space in their environment.<br />
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</div>Come in a check out these colorful, freshwater beauties.Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-70541208285723968942011-02-04T17:56:00.000-06:002011-02-04T17:56:13.079-06:00The Art of Reef Tanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8_Y5_GJOGYf9o-a_TPKaCaQUod9QO5e8LjjcBhdC9I61A9vNqXyIOznj7mKMGkPoefRB9VBt-rEq2LCfp4Os-25Z7SuEEv4v3fFS-i8ziCduFccRryTYJy0aM9yw36punx1y/s1600/Biocube+w%253Astand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8_Y5_GJOGYf9o-a_TPKaCaQUod9QO5e8LjjcBhdC9I61A9vNqXyIOznj7mKMGkPoefRB9VBt-rEq2LCfp4Os-25Z7SuEEv4v3fFS-i8ziCduFccRryTYJy0aM9yw36punx1y/s320/Biocube+w%253Astand.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today on NPR's <a href="http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201102043" target="_blank">Science Friday</a>, Ira Flatow and producer Flora Lichtman interviewed Joseph Yaiullo, co-founder of Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, NY. Yaiullo has been keeping reef tanks since 1987; he shared some tips and tricks on the art of reef-tank keeping.<br />
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Reef tanks aren't for beginning fish hobbyists, as they can be time consuming and expensive, but as we hear on the <a href="http://npr.vo.llnwd.net/kip0/_pxn=0+_pxK=17273/anon.npr-mp3/npr/totn/2011/02/20110204_totn_03.mp3" target="_blank">podcast</a>, they can also be addictive. Ira Flatow is a self-admitted "reef-geek", and Yaiullo said he coined the word "coralholic" years ago when he realized the depth of his addiction. You'll also get to hear how science and hobbyists are working together to learn more about the habitats and habits of coral reef systems and how to protect them.<br />
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If you've been thinking about becoming a reef-tank keeper, we have a one-of-a-kind offer to get one lucky hobbyist started. We have a floor model <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">29-gallon Biocube system and stand with live rock and coral</span> ready to go out the door. The Biocube is a complete system that includes:<br />
<ul><li>dual filter intakes to draw aquarium water from the surface and mid-water for improved water circulation and filtration.</li>
<li>replaceable 2-stage filter cartridge provides easy-to-maintain mechanical and chemical filtration.</li>
<li>bio-ball wet/dry filtration system improves gas exchange and provides efficient biological filtration.</li>
<li>UL-Listed submersible pumps.</li>
<li>comprehensive aquarium lighting system with Coralife compact fluorescent lighting, Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LEDs, and dual cooling fans integrated into the hood. </li>
<li>individual power cords for timers to create custom light schedules.</li>
<li>curved glass front corner for a panoramic aquarium view.</li>
<li>attractive black wooden two-door stand.</li>
</ul>This is an <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">unbelievable deal — a $1,800 value for just $900</span>. We have only one available, so if a reef tank is your dream, come and get it.<br />
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The video below, also courtesy of Science Friday, is of Justin Muir, founder of City Aquarium and "aquarists to the stars", takes us fancy fish shopping.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The hottest thing in aquaria today is the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">nano aquarium</span> (2.5 - 35 gallons). Fluval has interpreted some of the smallest versions of the nano aquarium in its elegant chi kits. Available in two sizes (5 gallon and 6.6 gallon), these complete kits are easy to set-up and maintain and have tiny footprints, making them ideal for small spaces such as offices and apartments. Even my daughter's dorm* would allow the Fluval chi. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's true that these smart little aquariums can bring beauty and energy into your space, with their sleek, edgeless design and minimalist aesthetic. They also offer a great introduction to the hobby, and come equipped with safe, low voltage LED lighting and a powerful filtration system. If you have been looking for an easy way to bring a pet into your life or to explore fish keeping, stop in soon to learn more about the Fluval chi or one of the many other shapes and sizes of aquariums we offer at The Animal Store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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For example, on January 22, we sent out our first e-newsletter. If you got it in your in box, great. Let us know what you think. If you aren't receiving it, then you are missing out on some really good deals. For example, subscribers learned about the<span style="font-weight: bold;">:<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >Bears-Packers-Game-Day-Only Super Sale<br />Sunday, January 23</span><br /></div><br />Plus. there's a special week-long savings coupon that's good from 1/24 - 1/31. What's that? You say you want in on the deal? We thought you might. All you have to do is subscribe below.<br /><br />We're also getting pretty active on Facebook and Twitter, so connect with us there, too. Feel free to post pictures of your pets on our Facebook Page. Let us know if they are from The Animal Store. You can Like us or Follow us using the links in our sidebar.<br /><br />These days, the only animals you hear much about are bears — the Chicago Bears, that is. That's all well and good. As Chicagoland's friendliest pet shop, we support all this great community has to offer. Are you a Packers fan? Don't worry. We won't tell. And if you're not a football fan at all, we're open all day game day until 5:00, so come on in and say hi. Because we have lots of other animals that we can talk about besides Da Bears.<br /><br /><div align="center"><div style="width: 160px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><form name="ccoptin" action="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp" target="_blank" method="post" style="margin-bottom: 3px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 102, 153); float: right; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 3px;"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 153);font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;" >Sign up for our Email Newsletter</span><br /><input name="ea" size="20" value="" style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153);" type="text"><br /><input name="go" value="GO" class="submit" style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px;" type="submit"><br /><input name="llr" value="e9fh5neab" type="hidden"><br /><br /></form></div></div>Kennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06108957859299371365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-41310458494697588812010-12-22T07:00:00.000-06:002010-12-22T07:00:04.386-06:00Last Minute Gift Idea for Pet Lovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDpCaKRgKh611EY_soAcHHMy3qsgdwu3kpy1NApImmhLJOqB7uATTchPDRL2oIP0KgAdw-AxjAPxwSrgJ-G5aSPemgspo4aqEnw32BEjSa_enVwdBLif0qcCeTzkUuDiIqowg/s1600/Gift+Card+Art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDpCaKRgKh611EY_soAcHHMy3qsgdwu3kpy1NApImmhLJOqB7uATTchPDRL2oIP0KgAdw-AxjAPxwSrgJ-G5aSPemgspo4aqEnw32BEjSa_enVwdBLif0qcCeTzkUuDiIqowg/s320/Gift+Card+Art.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It's getting down to the wire and maybe your list is longer than you thought it was. Or maybe you've just been too busy to get everything done that you need to do for the holiday. We're here for you. The Animal Store will be open through Christmas Eve and has all kinds of last-minute gift ideas for the pet or pet lover on your list.<br />
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We've got toys for your dog, treats for your birds, and the perfect present for any pet. We can also help you surprise your family with that new pet they've been wanting. We'll help you choose something wrappable for under the tree. Then you can bring the family in after Christmas to choose just the right bunny or kitty, gerbil or guinea pig, reptile and fine feathered friend.<br />
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Still at a loss. We also have gift cards in any denomination. They make perfect stocking stuffers. Happy Holidays from all of us at The Animal Store.<br />
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Mention the last-minute holiday post and get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">10% off your entire purchase*</span> between now and Christmas.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires December 26, 2010 and excludes gift cards.</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-60672340377670196542010-12-21T07:00:00.000-06:002010-12-21T07:00:09.136-06:00USB Desktop Aquarium for Home or Office<div><br />
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</div>Those fishy screen savers just aren't as cool as the real thing. Now you can plug the new USB Desktop Aquarium right into your computer's USB port and have a mini-aquarium at work or in your home office.<br />
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</div><div>This little conversation starter has a small footprint, but offers a big impact and is a fully functioning aquarium, complete with under-gravel filtration system, low voltage pump, gravel and plastic plant. In addition, it offers office functionality, with features including:</div><div><ul><li>a pen holder</li>
<li>an adjustable overhead light</li>
<li>an LCD calendar with time, date, week and temperature</li>
<li>an alarm clock with a snooze feature and countdown timer</li>
</ul>This little aquarium puts the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">fun</span> in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">fun</span>ctional, and may just be the perfect gift for the workaholic on your list. Mention this post for an additional <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">15% off*</span> your purchase of the USB Desktop Aquarium. Tell Kenn you read about it online and he'll let you pick out a free fish, too.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires December 31, 2010. Free fish is from a selection of Kenn's choice.</span></div>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-29678037805053148042010-12-20T07:00:00.002-06:002010-12-20T12:03:16.914-06:00New Take on a Family Favorite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_XnNCzxGDcGTmN4fQDzglSQMMLJf_0U3R1xm5zNn1a45lG00CevNBFMDVErTeDLEDIJCMty-BEG8oiAWOb1j37AfC0Ii1h4o9YOR7paCbQH1Ur_oqCBktIIbGqQJ9iAW4BJ/s1600/203-6fd6antworksspaceageanthabitatanim.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_XnNCzxGDcGTmN4fQDzglSQMMLJf_0U3R1xm5zNn1a45lG00CevNBFMDVErTeDLEDIJCMty-BEG8oiAWOb1j37AfC0Ii1h4o9YOR7paCbQH1Ur_oqCBktIIbGqQJ9iAW4BJ/s400/203-6fd6antworksspaceageanthabitatanim.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Remember the old-fashioned ant farms — a bunch of sand, sandwiched between two pieces of glass. Practically every family had one. Well, the 21st Century version of this classic learning toy is so futuristic, you'll barely recognize it.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIyR_A2k0fYvKcOESsDyxmWwpUxsME1QCEeifakC-Hvdgir_0RK75a0RPQGJ1ApEEgCBNmqsUM0wwCYH7g07rykuYC_EEsacXJJY5D2XyeGh7DsFFLh9eguQoguB-PENu7fFx/s1600/Antwork_07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiIyR_A2k0fYvKcOESsDyxmWwpUxsME1QCEeifakC-Hvdgir_0RK75a0RPQGJ1ApEEgCBNmqsUM0wwCYH7g07rykuYC_EEsacXJJY5D2XyeGh7DsFFLh9eguQoguB-PENu7fFx/s200/Antwork_07.jpg" width="200" /></a>The AntWorks Colors of Life ant habitat takes the traditional ant farm completely high tech. The multi-color LED shines continuous, full-spectrum light through the nutritious, non-toxic gel. You can set the lights to change continuously, or pick your favorite color with the flick of a switch. Your children will be fascinated watching the ants create intricate patterns as they tunnel through the gel. This is a great first pet experience and a good choice for families with allergies. It's a safe, fun gift for the little scientists in your life.<br />
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Mention the AntWorks blog post and get an additional <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">15% off*</span> your purchase of a Colors of Life ant habitat between now and the end of the year.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires December 31, 2010.</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34167510.post-80938701960102470542010-12-19T07:00:00.002-06:002010-12-19T09:14:55.329-06:00New Viquarium Can Create Family Harmony<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the Viquarium that we have set up in The Animal Store. <br />
The flexible system can be inserted into most 20- to 55-gallon tanks.</i></td></tr>
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If your family is anything like ours, getting the children to agree on anything can be a tricky. This one wants one thing, that one something else — a real challenge when it comes to choosing a pet. If your family is feeling like a house divided this holiday season, we may have just the answer for you.<br />
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Stop by and talk to Kenn or another staff member about how you can set up a beautiful Viquarium® in your home in time for Christmas. Mention this blog post for an additional <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">10% discount*</span> on your purchase of a complete Viquarium® setup.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Offer expires December 31, 2010.</span>Susan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.com0