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Wendy Diamond

Krewe of Barkus – Mardi Gras Has Gone To The Dogs!

Everyone knows about the mystery and magic behind Mardi Gras in New Orleans (or what we used to refer to it in the Midwest as “Fat Tuesday”), but what about Mardi Gras’ sister, canine-friendly bash? The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is Mardi Gras’ sole canine-exclusive krewe, the equivalent of Bacchus

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Dog A Day: Adopt Sirius – New Orleans!

Animal Fair and Wendy Diamond launched the Dog-a-Day Campaign helping homeless animals find the place where they belong 365 days a year! Open your heart and help us reach our goal! And If you or someone you know gives this truly wonderful, and worthy dog a home, please send us

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New Orleans, Louisiana

The Krewe Of Barkus and Meoux Mardi Gras revelers come in all shapes and sizes. Nowhere is this more evident than the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux parade, a celebration of four-legged friends. Originally started in 1992 to commemorate the dogs lost in the early days of the Russian space

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Safari American Style

Forget the visas and the vaccinations. Never mind the jetlag or the expense of foreign travel. Exotic wildlife encounters can be experienced daily in America’s backyard. At the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana (an hour north of New Orleans), some 30 exotic and endangered species and over 3000 animals,

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