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May 1, 2010
Share the Rewards with our new Refer-A-Friend Program!
In appreciation for spreading the word about our boarding services we will
give a "treat" to your friends and you. Your friend will receive $10 off the
charge for their first time visit and we will apply a $10 credit to your account
toward your next visit! You can continue referring as many people as you
like - we'll give you credit every time!
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Share the Rewards with our new Refer-A-Friend Program!
In appreciation for spreading the word about our boarding services we will
give a "treat" to your friends and you. Your friend will receive $10 off the
charge for their first time visit and we will apply a $10 credit to your account
toward your next visit! You can continue referring as many people as you
like - we'll give you credit every time!
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A Morning at the Museum
By Tina Christensen
I have seen many exhibits at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls but
the “Wolf to Woof the Story of Dogs” is now my favorite.
As I walked in the Museum I was met by a friendly volunteer wearing a
red vest and I was encouraged to take pictures
At the entrance of the exhibit is a wall with pictures of dogs that are up
for adoption. Brochures and information about local dog rescue
groups are available.
Another volunteer met me as I began my tour and told me about the
interactive displays and I knew then that I was going to have a fun
morning.
You probably knew that modern dogs were descended from wolves.
But did you know that dogs first appeared about 40 million years ago
and are the earliest known carnivores.
An interesting display about coyotes has a sign that says, “Kitty cats
are easy dinner for a coyote.”It brought a tear to my eye as I
remembered losing my barn cat to a coyote a couple of years ago.
I enjoyed the interactive displays with touch screens that are scattered
throughout the exhibit.
My favorite history item that was displayed was a spike collar that
was worn by flock-guarding dogs to protect them from wolves. I also
learned that dogs were considered to be guides to the afterlife.
On the main floor of the exhibit, by the rest rooms, is a wall where you
are welcome to add a picture of your own dog.
The display continues on the second floor and the first thing I noticed
was a giant set of dog ears. Did you know that dogs are trained to
hear termites? You can sit and listen and try to locate where the
termites are.
Another volunteer offered his help to me with an interactive display
that spins with mirrors and shows a dog running…it was very cool!
More history lessons were taught on the second floor. I learned that in
1882 Louis Pasteur collected saliva from rabid dogs in his quest to
make a rabies vaccine. He was successful in 1885 and the vaccine
saved millions of lives from rabies.
Two giant eye balls give you the opportunity to see what a dog sees.
Dogs have better motion and night vision than people.
“Who says dogs can’t fly” is a display explaining how dogs were
parachuted behind enemy lines during WW 2 and there is a picture of
“Laika” the first dog to orbit the earth.
I was surprised to learn that in 1943 a dog named “Tarzan” was the
first dog from Idaho sent into military service. By the end of the year
60 more dogs from Idaho were serving our county.
I laughed when I read about the beacon transmitter. “This dropping is
really a transmitter, disguised as a dog dropping so the enemy won’t
suspect its real purpose.”
Another funny display asks “Why does my dog sniff everything? He’s
just reading the pee-mail.”
There is more information about dog body language and behaviors
with another fun interactive display.
In an adjoining room upstairs we can learn more about the
Yellowstone Wolf packs and watch a short movie.
I enjoyed my morning at the museum and I would highly recommend
it. The exhibit runs until Sept. 11.
The museum is open: Mon-Tue 9AM-8PM, Wed.-Sat. 9AM-5PM and
is Closed on Sunday.
Pictures of the Wolf to Woof exhibit can be seen on Portneuf Kennels
Facebook Page.
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By Tina Christensen
I have seen many exhibits at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls but
the “Wolf to Woof the Story of Dogs” is now my favorite.
As I walked in the Museum I was met by a friendly volunteer wearing a
red vest and I was encouraged to take pictures
At the entrance of the exhibit is a wall with pictures of dogs that are up
for adoption. Brochures and information about local dog rescue
groups are available.
Another volunteer met me as I began my tour and told me about the
interactive displays and I knew then that I was going to have a fun
morning.
You probably knew that modern dogs were descended from wolves.
But did you know that dogs first appeared about 40 million years ago
and are the earliest known carnivores.
An interesting display about coyotes has a sign that says, “Kitty cats
are easy dinner for a coyote.”It brought a tear to my eye as I
remembered losing my barn cat to a coyote a couple of years ago.
I enjoyed the interactive displays with touch screens that are scattered
throughout the exhibit.
My favorite history item that was displayed was a spike collar that
was worn by flock-guarding dogs to protect them from wolves. I also
learned that dogs were considered to be guides to the afterlife.
On the main floor of the exhibit, by the rest rooms, is a wall where you
are welcome to add a picture of your own dog.
The display continues on the second floor and the first thing I noticed
was a giant set of dog ears. Did you know that dogs are trained to
hear termites? You can sit and listen and try to locate where the
termites are.
Another volunteer offered his help to me with an interactive display
that spins with mirrors and shows a dog running…it was very cool!
More history lessons were taught on the second floor. I learned that in
1882 Louis Pasteur collected saliva from rabid dogs in his quest to
make a rabies vaccine. He was successful in 1885 and the vaccine
saved millions of lives from rabies.
Two giant eye balls give you the opportunity to see what a dog sees.
Dogs have better motion and night vision than people.
“Who says dogs can’t fly” is a display explaining how dogs were
parachuted behind enemy lines during WW 2 and there is a picture of
“Laika” the first dog to orbit the earth.
I was surprised to learn that in 1943 a dog named “Tarzan” was the
first dog from Idaho sent into military service. By the end of the year
60 more dogs from Idaho were serving our county.
I laughed when I read about the beacon transmitter. “This dropping is
really a transmitter, disguised as a dog dropping so the enemy won’t
suspect its real purpose.”
Another funny display asks “Why does my dog sniff everything? He’s
just reading the pee-mail.”
There is more information about dog body language and behaviors
with another fun interactive display.
In an adjoining room upstairs we can learn more about the
Yellowstone Wolf packs and watch a short movie.
I enjoyed my morning at the museum and I would highly recommend
it. The exhibit runs until Sept. 11.
The museum is open: Mon-Tue 9AM-8PM, Wed.-Sat. 9AM-5PM and
is Closed on Sunday.
Pictures of the Wolf to Woof exhibit can be seen on Portneuf Kennels
Facebook Page.
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