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Stuart Exposure, Page 11

Book Review from page 10 condor population: lead
from bullets, which has
This is as close to an on the spot safari experience been a major cause of
you will ever have without traveling to Africa. And along destruction.
the journey she offers a bonus – descriptions of such It is an inspiring
remarkable other migrations as: the five-mile, week- story for anyone of any
long trip of 40 million Christmas Island red crabs off age who cares about the
Australia’s Indian Ocean coast; the loggerhead sea turtles’ creatures with whom
migration that can take up to 15 years to complete; the we share this world.
billions of pilchard sardines in a giant school miles across And, once again, with
along the east coast of South Africa from May to July to Sy Montgomery as our
fertilize their eggs, attracting predators swooping from the guide we learn along
skies and sharks, dolphins and others from the depths of with her so much that,
the ocean; the round-trip journey of 300 million monarch for me, was surprising At left, a young girl compares her outstretched arms against a display of the California Condor’s
butterflies that takes four generations of their families to about these awesome 10-foot wingspan.
complete ... and the tiny, floating sea organisms called birds.
zooplankton all over the world’s oceans, most two-tenths Related as they are to vultures, with their bald heads statement: When arriving for a recent appointment for
of an inch or smaller, that migrate vertically from the and wrinkled faces, sharp curved beaks, large turkey- an annual medical checkup, I was greeted by my doctor
depth to the surface and back down again each night, in type legs and claws, and the fact that they feed on with a warm “Thank you” and handshake. Recognizing
swarms totaling a billion tons! dead carcasses, I had always thought of them as ugly my surprise, he explained that during my last visit I had
Try learning that from the average safari guide! and fearsome. My feelings about them now, after what mentioned to him my having read and absolutely loved
***** I have learned from Montgomery, could not be more (and reviewed in my column) Sy Montgomery’s The Soul
The other new book by Sy Montgomery is very opposite of that, to the point where I can truly view them of an Octopus, a book which I later learned was on the
different, in many ways. While the subject of the migration as beautiful for the creatures they truly are: wonderful, adult bestseller lists in 25 countries around the world!
book, the many thousands of wildebeests, fills her view faithful parents; gentle of disposition; growing to four feet My doctor purchased a copy for his 16-year-old son,
from horizon to horizon, and the thrumming sound of in height with wingspans of 10 feet; graceful in flight, on whom it made such an impression that he decided to
their combined hooves and roaring “Neeh! Noo! Neeh! soaring for miles at speeds of 55 miles an hour without pursue a career as a zoologist. My doctor is delighted,
Noo!” pounds in her ears, Condor Comeback tells the once flapping their wings ... and playing a critical role and thanked me for that.
dramatic story of how the largest bird in North America, in cleaning up the carcasses of dead animals that would When you have thoroughly enjoyed The Magnificent
the California condor – with a wingspan of 10 feet – has otherwise rot and pose environmental problems. Migration and Condor Comeback, think about sharing
come from near extinction As Sy’s research has her them with others in your family. You never know....
with a population of only one participating in each step of
bird in the wild in 1987 to a the capture, tagging, checkup
total now of about 460. and tracking process, she takes Your ad
This conservation miracle you with her, introducing you to
is due to the work of dedicated the professionals and volunteers could be here!
scientists, volunteers and who make it all possible – and
everyday citizens engaged who will surely inspire many of
in a program to capture, tag this book’s readers to consider Call
with telemetry and track adult taking the same path, or at least
birds; raise abandoned chicks; finding out more about how 561-746-3244
nurse sick birds back to health we can all help from the many
and conduct groundbreaking references she provides in the
research that has inspired book’s final pages. to find out how!
legislation banning the single I have some reason for
most lethal threat to the wild confidence in making that last
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, Adoptable Pets
President of Furry
Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch,
Sept. 2020
“For the Love of Animals” features
real stories happening at Furry Friends
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the
only no-kill shelter open to the public
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in our community for more than 30
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization consists of our Jupiter
based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the public), thrift
store, and Palm City Ranch.
A bit on the reserved side but Ghonjo is a 9 year old mixed boy who
On June 7, the lives of 2 little girls changed forever. Six-year- you can easily win him over came to us because his owner could no
longer care for him. He can be a little
old Memphis Hammond was involved in a tragic car accident that with treats! A handsome tabby timid when meeting new people but
left her with a fractured neck and a crushed spinal cord. “The therapy she needs, and Juliet and Summit have returned to our who really hopes his three is a love bug once he knows you. He
impact caused my baby daughter to go into cardiac arrest,” says Ranch to continue her training for the next year. “Juliet was born and a half years in the shelter also does great with other dogs. Given
Memphis’ mom, Gayrene Meade. “She was without breath for 2 to be a service dog for Memphis Rose,” he says, but my program is is coming to an end and that his age, he would do best in a quiet
1/2 minutes and couldn’t move. At St. Mary’s Medical Center, the intensive. She has to learn how to act in any public access where an he might finally get a family home without the activity of young
neurosurgeon said her spinal injury is one she may not recover oxygen tank can go. She has to be bomb proof—not get excited by of his own. Please come visit kids. Ghongo is part of our Senior to
from, and her chances of paralysis are significant.” anything or have outbursts from what she may encounter because Mo at our Ranch in Palm City. Senior Program. You can meet him at
As fate would have it, that same day, Kourtney Haddix at Memphis Rose is quadriplegic.” our Jupiter Adoption Center.
Wyoming Sky Goldens donated a 10-week-old puppy to Furry When considering adding a furry family member to your family,
Friends to be a part of their Shelter to Service Dog program. please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW Zarrella Street or
Lori Griffith from Chasin’ a Dream reached out to Furry Friends our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 Capital Street in the Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
President, Pat Deshong to tell her about Memphis and to inquire Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
about a service dog. Pat knew just what to do. After a call with TO VISITING EITHER LOCATION DUE TO COVID19. Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Memphis’ mom Gayrene Meade, Lori and Furry Friends Shelter Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
to Service Dog trainer, Summit Earhart, it was decided that our for the LOVE of animals! 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
newest recruit would be trained as Memphis’ assistance dog and “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
help her on her journey of recovery. The Leeds Endowment also happen for our Furry Friends”
stepped in to cover the cost of all of Juliet’s training.
On July 27, these two little girls met for the first time and there
was an instant connection. We all knew right away that the timing Patricia Deshong, President
of their journeys was not a coincidence. According to Gayrene,
“Juliet took one look at Memphis Rose in her wheelchair and
jumped onto her lap licking her and cuddling. Memphis was so
happy to meet Juliet that she smiled brighter than I have ever seen,
especially after learning that the loving puppy was in training to
be her service dog. It was a magical moment for me after a horrific
few weeks.”
On August 6, Memphis and her mom made the journey to
Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelphia. The cost of the Air Ambulance
was $40,000 which was not covered by insurance. Luckily, Trinity
Air Ambulance donated their services to ensure Memphis was
transported safely. This trip was the first time Memphis was going
to get back in a vehicle since the day of her accident and she was
understandably very nervous. Trinity allowed Summit and Juliet
to accompany Memphis all the way to Philadelphia.
Memphis will stay at the Shriners Hospital to receive the Paid Advertisement