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Celebrating the 2022 O’Brien Prize Grantees: Honoring Indigenous Heritage at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

At the National Wildlife Refuge Association, we take great pride in
supporting conservation initiatives that not only protect national wildlife
refuges but also celebrate the rich cultural heritage intertwined with
these special public lands dedicated to wildlife. The 2022 O’Brien Prize,
awarded to the Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, exemplifies
the extraordinary efforts put forth by dedicated individuals who are
committed to honoring and preserving the legacy of the Abenaki Nation of
Missisquoi.

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Home Euthanasia: The Pros and Cons [2023 Update]

The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most heart wrenching decisions pet lovers have to make. I am quite certain every pet family with an ill or aging pet hopes their pet will die peacefully in their sleep. I am also certain pets rarely die peacefully in their sleep, forcing most pet families to decide to euthanize their favorite fur person. Not only do they have to decide when, but also where. I frequently talk with pet families about the pros and cons of home euthanasia.

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