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Diana Guerrero’s Ark Animal Tracks December 2009
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Volume 7, Number 12
Publisher: Guerrero Ink
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Copyright © 2009 Diana L. Guerrero. All rights reserved.
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December News & Tips
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
2. Discussion for the Month
3. Monthly Roundup
4. Schedule of Upcoming Events & Appearances
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1. Tales from the Trips (Latest News)
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So I am finally back in the winter wonderland of Big Bear Lake. My return home was a little bit precarious because more than eight inches of snow fell and although I had the right clothes—I did not have the right shoes and wondered how I’d get from the mountain transport bus to my home.

Fortunately, my neighbors all pitched in to help.

Bob cleared a path down my hillside stairs, Joan picked me up at the Lodge where I was deposited and all was right with the world!

It is good to be home and even better to finally be feeling well. I can amble up and down the hills without a lot of trouble and that has not happened in almost two years.

I missed most of fall but winter is a great time of year where I live. The fresh fallen snow makes everything glisten and saturates the soil so that the forest can drink deeply.

The blanket of white always exposes just what animals have been snooping around the place and the birds are more attentive since they want me to help them out on cold, blustery days by making sure the feeders are filled with seeds to help them get through the storms and deeply covered earth.

In fact, they were bossing me just this morning!

I’ve also started a new book. Normally I shop it first but I am busy working on the content on this one.

More will be revealed to you later.

Thanks for your support and I hope you have a great holiday season.

Happy Tails to You & Yours,
Diana L Guerrero
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2. Discussion for the Month
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So I was one of the winners in the NaNoWrMo competition last month.

Every November a bunch of writers work on novels and other projects.

I am sure it is no surprise to you that my new book is on animals. There is still a lot of work to do–but that is how the writing process works.

I’d love to hear about those myths you have encountered about animals, their training, behavior, and care…so if you have a minute, email me or leave a comment on the blog.

At the moment I am having a break from most of the writing projects except for those of my clients.

It took a week to get back in sync on the mountain and to get ready for this big storm that finally hit today.

We expect at least two feet of snow before tomorrow and the storm is suppose to be here all week.

During the holiday season it is important to make sure that your pets are prepared for the hazards of winter and the activities during this season.

I’ve written on this topic many times and encourage you to visit the website and peruse them.

Please share how you are going to be helping animals over this holiday season and any charities you support.

I’ll be blogging on the topic—hopefully!

Have a great holiday and you’ll hear from me in the new year—if not sooner!

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3. Article Round Up
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Below are the articles I have written since the last newsletter. Just click in to visit the articles of your choice and feel free to use the “tell a friend” link at the end of each post to email your friend the article link or to bookmark your favorite posts.

Most of you have said you don’t want daily notifications about the new content on the web which is why I include the list
here.

If you do want immediate notification, I’d suggest signing up for the RSS feed.

Directions are on the website and you won’t miss a thing!

November 2009

Ark Animal Tracks

Back to Basics with Mr B

Car Riding Crimes Leopard Version

Mr B Learns to Weigh Himself

Animal Training: Target, Station or Place

Dogs Greet Soldier Video

Animal Careers & Free Advice

Fishing Training Star at the Bubble Blog

Mr B’s Cat Training & Consistency

Traveling not Fishing

Classical Conditioning or Operant Conditioning?

Systematic Desensitization

Martin Hardoy Horse Trainer

Turkey Jerky Treats

Riverdance Dog Video

Lion Sleeps Tonight Video

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips Video

Pet Airways Video

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4. Schedule of Upcoming Events & Appearances
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My calendar is now live online. I am still not scheduling much at the moment during my recovery but you can access
it via the links above.

Thanks for your continued support and suggestions
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Have a great month and stay tuned!
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It is hard to explain to those coming into the wild animal field just how much things have changed through time. As my career has transformed over the years I am amazed at just what things remain constant.

One of my aspirations as a writer is to convey information and motivation to others so that my legacy will be to connect people with animals so they will care about, learn to understand them, conserve them, and so change the world.

But I am not the only one who has had that goal.

Like many who have become associated with zoos and conservation, one of my earliest addictions beyond animals was reading books about them.

My favorite author at the time was Gerald Durrell. His brother, Lawrence Durrell was more known in the literary world but in the hearts of future conservationists and animal people worldwide, it was his brother Gerry who motivated many to pursue careers for the benefit of endangered species.

This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the Durrell Conservation Trust.

I am also an alumna from the Trust and its International Training Centre. My training took place at the zoo on the island of Jersey (which is located in the English channel between France and England) and I lived on the grounds in Les Noyers Manor and Les Augres Manor when I did some work at the trust.

I remember when I arrived–it was like a dream come true.

This year I was not able to be present for the gala and surrounding events but I was present at the 25th Anniversary.

This morning I’ve been watching the video from one of the celebration events and remember watching Gerald Durrell (affectionately known as Gerry) live as he spoke way back when.

I remember thinking how amazing it was that I knew and worked with many of the world’s great people involved in the conservation of animals–and also to know many animals and endangered species on a personal basis.

My stay on Jersey was supposed to be four months but I stayed over ten and was proud to be part of the handful of people invited to attend.

Today the world has changed and so have the threats to animals and their habitats but what has not changed is the impact of one person who had a dream.

I’ve been one of the lucky people who has lived a dream. I wonder what yours is and if you will pursue it. I wonder if mine will have the impact I dream of.

Only time will tell but if you have the time and motivation–watch this long video and perhaps it will inspire you to take action in a new direction.