Bud Anderson’s Hawk Class / Western WA Hawk Watching Class / Tacoma 8 Jan. – 5 Feb 2014 Wednesdays, 7-9pm University of Puget Sound / Class meets for 2 hours, one night per week for five weeks. 2014 cost is $175 per person. Includes a full day field trip. Minimum registration is 20, but hoping for lots more. He will add extra field trip dates if the class is large enough. Exact dates are Jan.8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb.5. / TO REGISTER: Call (253) 591-6439 OR register online using Bar code 69459 at: https://www.metroparkstacoma.net/onlineregistration/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

One of the photography forums I frequent provided a link to this cute, heart-warming story of a rescued owl off Finland including a photo.

Hi there, here is Ruth at ManorCare Health Services in Tacoma, enjoying a moment during her recovery with her Jack Russel Terrier “Tobey.” Ruth will probably be at this nursing home for physical therapy for the next 4-6 weeks. Thanks so much for all your well wishes. Ruth greatly appreciates everyones support. Sincerely, Shep Shep Thorp, VMD The Animal Emergency Clinic Puget Sound Veterinary Referral Center 5608 South Durango Street Tacoma, WA 98409 sthorp@theaec.com 253-370-3742