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Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove South Dakota

Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

I was provided a ticket to the Sertoma Butterfly House and Museum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

Their Butterfly House has over 500 free-flying butterflies from Africa, Asia, and Central & South America. I loved looking at the wide variety of butterflies that they have on display. I especially loved looking at the Julia, Emerald Peacock, and Blue Morpho butterflies. They have swamp milkweeds outside that the Monarch butterflies feed on. Everyone should plant swamp milkweed in their gardens or pasture to help save our Monarch butterflies.

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Marine Cove has fresh, cold, and saltwater fish. My favorite fish was the Vlamingi Tang. He is a brilliant blue fish with blue lips. If he gets scared, he turns black. I also loved looking at the Yellow Tang, Flame Hawkfish, and Blue Hippo Tang.

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The cold water Purple Urchin was interesting. If you put your finger out where he could touch it, he would touch your finger gently to see if it was food he could eat. I found the Sea Cucumber interesting because most of its body mass is water. The Bat Starfish was eating algae off of a rock. The Bat Star has a stomach that it extrudes while it is eating.

The Coral on display had brilliant and vibrant colors. The various fish would hide among the Coral.

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I liked looking at the Shark and Stingray Touch Pool. The Stingrays can move very fast. The Sharks are nocturnal, so they were very content to sit in one spot while I observed them.

One of their aquariums has a glass bubble you can put your head in to get a bird’s eye view of the fish in that aquarium. It was fun to see them up close.

I noticed several children at the Sertoma Butterfly  House and Marine Cove. There was one little girl that kept telling her mother over and over again to let me in the water. It was an excellent place for children and adults to interact with butterflies and marine life. They have a reading room. You can sit and unwind from a hectic day in the Butterfly House by watching the butterflies. I find watching fish swim back and forth to be very relaxing.

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I highly recommend you and your family visit the Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove. You and your family will learn a lot of exciting facts about Butterflies and Marine Life.

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Should I give My Cats Shots for Diseases ?

Should I Give My Cats Shots for Diseases ?

All of my cats receive their yearly shots. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I live by this saying when it comes to my feline friends.

Distemper shots will save your kitten or cat from suffering or dying from a horrible disease. Years ago, some of our farm kittens got distemper. The kittens would have terrible coughs and diarrhea, and runny eyes. A few lucky kittens with an excellent immune systems would survive.

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Even if your cat is always indoors, I recommend a Rabies shot. A rabid bat may enter your house. Bats can come into your house at any time. A bat may enter your home when you put a new roof on your house. A bat may land on your clothing; when you walk into your house, the bat comes with you. Bats are a high carrier of rabies. If your cat comes into contact with the bat, your cat could get rabies from the bat. You would not want to get rabies and go through all of the painful shots humans have to have for rabies.

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Feline leukemia can be prevented with shots. I would highly recommend a trial for feline leukemia.

Make sure you ask your vet about Heartworm prevention for your cat. Your cat’ss heart can be completelyremovedr with Heartworms without proper prevention.

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Take your kitten or cat to your vet and have him give your cat all of its necessary shots. Make sure you keep all of your cat’s photos up to date. Please keep a record book for each cat in your household and keep it current. By keeping a record of each cat, you will not miss any of their necessary yearly shots.

I hope your cat stays healthy and does not die from any of the mentioned diseases.

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Outdoor Campus South Dakota

Outdoor Campus Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The Outdoor Campus is a joint project of the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, Parks and the City of Sioux Falls Park & Recreation Department. There Campus offers experiences with the natural landscape of South Dakota. The South Dakota Outdoor Campus has a 3000-gallon aquarium and two miles of walking trails. They have hands-on events and classes. The Outdoor Campus has a butterfly garden & great bird watching. They offer many different courses for different age groups. The Outdoor Campus teaches essential fly fishing, introduction to archery, GPS and Geocaching, outdoor cooking, habitat 101, and much more. All of their youth programs are free. Hunters and Anglers support their education efforts. You can learn about South Dakota Animals, why they make different sounds, and how they adapt to their environment.

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The Outdoor Campus has programs for ages three and up. They offer beginning fishing, hunting, and archery classes. The young naturalist program teaches ages 5 to 7. They also provide a Jr. naturalist program. Family programs include canoeing, fishing, archery, and the basics of using a compass.

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I was very impressed with all of their different animal displays. I enjoyed walking on their hiking trail. They have swamp milkweed planted to attract the Monarch butterflies. I met Lena, their resident rabbit. Lena was very friendly, and I held her for a while.

The Outdoor Campus is a beautiful place to teach your entire family about the great outdoors. Children of all ages can learn about fish and games and how to respect the different types of animals. Their list of outdoor activities is imposing and free of charge except for a material fee for some adult classes.

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I highly recommend the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to all my family and friends. The perfect place to learn about hunting, archery, animals, canoeing, and the great outdoors that God created for all to enjoy.

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Comfort Inn & Suites South Dakota

Comfort Inn & Suites Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

I was provided a two-night room at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

My room is light and is painted with earth-tone colors. The carpet and the floors are spotless. I have an excellent sofa in my room. I am sitting in a beautiful office chair while writing this post.

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The bed in my room is soft and feels exactly like the bed I sleep in at home. I have a variety of soft and firm pillows to sleep on for the perfect night’s sleep. The lighting in my room is perfect. I love that they use large enough light bulbs so that you can easily see to write or put on your makeup in the morning. I have an ample supply of soft towels in my bathroom. Comfort Inn & Suites has supplied my shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is a small refrigerator and a coffee maker in my room. I have a brand new hair dryer in my room.

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The receptionist and employees have gone out of their way to visit with you or ask if there was anything else you needed. One of their employees was cleaning the elevator to perfection. She was scrubbing the elevator just like cleaning things in my home.

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The control for heating or central air is easy to use and in a handy location. I have been in some hotels where you could not control the heat in your room whatsoever.

I enjoyed my breakfast of scrambled eggs, yogurt, and cranberry juice. They have a wide variety of items to choose from. They have bagels, sausage, oatmeal, juices, toast, and fresh fruit. I was delighted with all of the breakfast items that they offered.

I highly recommend staying at a Comfort Inn & Suites to my family and friends. Everything in my room was sparkling clean and spotless.

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Should I Let My Cat Sleep in Bed With Me ?

Should I Let My Cat Sleep in Bed With Me ?

I started with one house cat and am now up to three house cats. I let my cats sleep in bed with me. My cats generally go to a particular area of my bed and make themselves comfortable all night.

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Some people say you will not get a good night’s sleep by having your pets sleep in bed with you. I locked my cats out of my bedroom at night to see if it made any difference in my sleep pattern. I found out that I slept less without my cats in my bed.

Cats are very relaxing to be around. They can calm you down at night. They will purr away while you pat them on their head. Seeing them rest peacefully puts you in that same frame of mind.

In the summertime, you may get too warm in bed with your cat beside you. I move my cats over to the foot of my bed, and we are both comfortable for the night.

I have a three-cat night in the winter instead of a three-dog night; one of my cats will lie on my left side, one by my right side, and one at the foot of my bed. All of us are nice and cozy on a long winter’s night.

Cats can be a good alarm clock in the morning. I once had a Siamese cat that would wake me at precisely 6:00 AM every morning. I never overslept when I had her.

In the morning, my cats will get up and run up and down my steps; when they get up, I generally get up and start my day along with them.

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You decide if you want your cat to sleep in bed with you. They have a nice calming and relaxing effect for the perfect night’s sleep.

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Cattitude - Is Your Cats Attitude Showing ?

Cattitude – Is Your Cats Attitude Showing ?

I have owned many cats in my lifetime. Every cat has its unique personality. Some cats are charming and easygoing, and others are skittish and fast to anger.

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I have had several outdoor cats with two quite wild parents. Their kittens were very feral, to begin with. I started patting the kittens every time I fed them in the morning. Slowly the kittens stopped hissing at me. I had gained their mutual trust and respect.

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If you are angry and upset, your cat will pick up on that and act more aggressively. Your cat may exhibit aggressive behavior if someone yells or screams in your house. If everyone in your home works calms, cool, and collected, your cat will also. Cats sometimes get sad and angry, just as we do now and then. We all have good and bad days depending on how we feel or what has happened to us during the day. Our feline friends also have their good and bad days.

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My house cat Garfunkel is timid with strangers. I gave my cousin a cat toy with a fish that dangled on the end of a pole. He dangled the fish in front of Garfunkel. Garfunkel played with the fish for a long time. Garfunkel and my cousin are now good friends. Garfunkel lets my cousin hold him and pat him on the head now.

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Never give your cat a treat after he has exhibited lousy behavior. Your cat will think, I will receive a nice cat treat if I misbehave. Always be consistent in how you correct your cat’s terrible behavior. Don’t let your cat jump on your table and tell him not to one day, and the next day, be fantastic with him sitting on top of your table. Your cat will get mixed signals from you quickly.

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Giving a cat a treat is an excellent way to get a shy cat to interact more with you. I pat the cat on the head while he is eating his treat. Please do not hold a cat against his will. A skittish cat against his will makes him more nervous and afraid of people.

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Some feral cats that I have adopted have never warmed up to me. I will never know what they have been through in their life. Be kind, compassionate, caring, and loving to all your feline friends.

Always be consistent and kind and loving toward your cat for a cat with the best cattitude possible.

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Simple Solution Cat Litter from Chewy.Com

Simple Solution 30 Day Never Scoop Urine Again! Cat Litter from Chewy.Com

I was provided Simple Solution 30 Day Never Scoop urine Again! Cat Litter from Chewy.Com to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

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Simple Solution cat litter is super – absorbent has exclusive odor-eliminating technology and is made for multi-cat households. Simple Solution cat litter gets rid of even the toughest litter box smells. The clay they use is three times more absorbent than standard litter, so it works faster and better. The unique Attapulgite clay is so effective it doesn’t need to clump – so you don’t have to scoop the urine. The litter is 50 % lighter than standard litters giving you more odor-fighting power in a smaller box. Simple Solution cat litter attracts attacks and neutralizes odors. The waste is made with Attapulite, a unique, lightweight mineral with a three-dimensional crystal structure, large surface area, and high porosity, allowing it to quickly attach to, absorb, and trap moisture and odors.

If you have a finicky feline add a layer of your current cat litter thick enough to cover the Simple Solution 30-Day Cat Litter and use less of your present debris each time you clean your litter box. Usually, even the fussiest cat becomes comfortable using the new trash after one or two changes. My cats immediately used the Simple Solution 30-Day Cat Litter Never Scoop Urine Again from Chewy.Com with no problems.

Kohl, Conrad, and Garfunkel used Simple Solution 30-Day Cat Litter Never Scoop Urine Again! The very moment I put it out for them to use. I put some Simple Solutions Cat Litter in my other house, and Mr. Gray immediately headed for it and he made his deposit.

I love the smell of Simple Solution 30-Day Never Scoop Urine Again Cat Litter from Chewy.Com. The litter smells like a beautiful air freshener.

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Minnesota National Eagle Center

National Eagle Center located in Wabasha, Minnesota

I spent a wonderful fall weekend in Minnesota. Wabasha had a fantastic fall festival. They had the largest pumpkin contest. The winning pumpkin came in at 1193 pounds. People were selling their excellent fall harvest produce and lots of craft items.

My friend and I visited the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. The Eagle Center is located just 80 miles south of the Twin Cities. Their admission is only 8.00 dollars for adults and $6.00 for Senior Citizens, and youth are $5.00, and three and under are free of charge.

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I was very impressed with my visit to the Eagle Center. The visit was very informative and educational. Our guide was very knowledgeable. I was taken aback by the size of the Eagle’s nest. The nest is 8 feet wide by 4 feet deep—the Bald Eagle dwarfs most other raptors, including the Turkey Vulture and the Red-Tailed Hawk. The Eagle has a heavy body, a large head, and a long hooked bill. A Bald Eagle in flight holds its broad wings like a board. The female Eagles are 25 % larger than the males. Bald Eagles use forested areas for nesting and roosting. Their nest is located close to the water for good fishing. They scavenge dead animals and steal prey from other raptors if an opportunity presents itself. Their lifespan can be up to 28 years in the wild.

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I saw four live Eagles that were living in the center. There were three bald Eagles and one Golden Eagle. The Eagles had been hit by cars or had been shot by hunters. One of the Eagles was blind in one eye. A female Eagle had one wing that was so severely damaged that she could no longer fly. I was surprised by how giant the Eagles were. When you see an Eagle soaring in the air, they do not appear that pretty large. One of the Eagles almost died from lead poisoning. Still, luckily, their veterinarian saved her life—The Eagles naturally were constantly very aware of what was happening around them.

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They have a wonderful gift shop. They had calendars with pictures of Eagles, T-Shirts, Sweat Shirts, and many more wonderful gift items or souvenir items.

I would highly recommend attending the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. Your family will be very impressed with looking at their Eagles and learning about these fine majestic raptors.

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Outdoor Cat Building

Outdoor Cat Building

My Father made a building for my outdoor cats. He built the structure for my cats because he knew how much I loved cats.

The building is made with two by 4’s and outdoor plywood. The cat building is insulated and is set on skids, so it does not touch the ground. There is a shelf in the building that my cats can sit on. One side of the building has an old chicken nest filled with fresh straw for my cats to sleep in. I have a shelf by the window in the building that is a good place for my cats to take a sun bath while they lay there. I have a heated stainless steel water dish for my cats in winter. There is an enclosed heated cat bed for my cats to get cozy during cold winter nights. I also have a heated mat with a cover over it.

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The original cat flap wore out over the years. I made a new opening out of a piece of plywood. I took a large coffee can and marked around it on the part of plywood. I used a jigsaw to cut out the opening on the piece of plywood.

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Raccoons were eating up my cat food. A friend told me how to make the opening raccoon-proof. I took several pieces of ductwork for a furnace and fastened them together at different angles. The raccoons cannot maneuver the different angles and, therefore, cannot get in my cat building anymore to eat up all my cat food in the middle of the night.

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I put an oil stain on my cat building yearly to protect the plywood from the elements. My outdoor cats love the building my Father so kindly made for them. I hope your cats have an excellent facility to stay safe and cozy.

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Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement from Chewy.Com

Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement for Dogs and Cats from Chewy.Com

I was provided Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement for Dogs and Cats from Chewy.Com. to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100 % honest and my own.

My cats loved every morsel of  Weruva Food Supplement for dogs and cats. Russ, Lorenzo, Sherlock, Mr. Gray, and Hilford licked the food dish completely clean of this excellent Pumpkin food supplement.

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Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! is Food Supplement for Dogs and Cats that supports stool quality. Weruva supports healthy gut motility and is pureed for easy mixing. The supplement is BPA and gluten-free. The supplement has only two ingredients pumpkin and water. Feed with your dog’s or cat’s food replacing up to 10% of the diet. It may be fed daily with each meal. Pumpkin Patch Up! is intended for supplemental or intermittent feeding only.

Pumpkin is good for helping your cat with loose stools. Pumpkin also helps with digestive issues your cat may have. Sherlock was having loose stools after Sherlock ate some of the Pumpkin Patch Up! Supplement, his chairs were tighter and firmer.

The next day I gave my cats next door some more of the Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement. My three kittens, Sherlock, Mr. Gray, and Hilford, went after the supplement immediately. Lorenzo licked the dish completely clean.

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I was thrilled that the Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement from Chewy. Com helped Sherlock with his loose stools the next day after eating them. I love a supplement that does not have dyes or artificial preservatives in it. Weruva calls their supplement ‘ The Happy Belly Maker,’ I agree with their slogan. Pumpkin has a lot of soluble and insoluble fiber to help with digestion.

I highly recommend Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! Food Supplement for Dogs and Cats from Chewy.Com. The supplement meets all of my expectations and more.

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