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General information, not the way to raise one
I love the Magazine. I love the articales. Yes,in some countrys they use ferrets to chase rabbits out of holes,but it is NOT done in the United States. All magazines you are going to see things you like and dislike. This is a good starter magazine with general information in it. I love the pictures and stores. I find the cute and amuzing. Some of information is sad,and some is general information, some is scetchy.You should go to your Vet. if your concerned about your ferret. Don't take it personal, it's a magazine, not a way to raise your ferret.

Too Schizooooooooooooo For Me
This magazine is a bit strange.On one hand, it gives you loads and loads of cute articles and cute photos. While, on the other hand, it will print something that shows total disregard for the feelings of another type of animal.For example, there was the article by the person who said she "grows"--yes, "grows"--mice to feed to her ferrets.(The average ferret owner raises pet mice to feed to their ferrets like the average cat person does.)Even worse, in the January 2005 issue just released, there was a vile ode describing the cruel hunting down of a hare by a hunter, with his dogs and ferrets. The editors said they were publishing it to "celebrate" the way dogs and ferrets have worked together in the past.(Like readers who buy a pet magazine for all the cute pictures and articles really are into "celebrating" the cruel sport of ferreting.)And isn't ferreting illegal in the United States? And aren't ferrets illegal in California, where this magazine is published?And shouldn't someone tell the editors you can't please BOTH the tender-hearted and the cold-hearted?Trying to please both just gives you a schizo type magazine that leaves subscribers like me cancelling for good.

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GREAT MAGAZINE!!
Cover to cover reading. The best dog magazine for those that take their dog everywhere with them! A High quality, glossy mag that is a good resource for people who travel with their dog. Great info...just wish they were monthly.

Very informative and entertaining!!
Fido Friendly was a great help in our search to find not just any hotel, but a 4star hotel that more than welcomed our two goldens. The articles are very interesting and fun to read!

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Plesantly Surprized!
My mom used to subscribe to this magazine when I was growing up. I used to read it often throughout my adolesence. However I always found the magazine to be lacking. (Quality, Information.) Now some 10 years later I decided to try the magazine out once again. Since there has been some recent hype going around about it. I got this months newsstand -- April -- issue and the Special Puppy issue. I am in Love! It seems the Dog Fancy has improved by leaps and bounds since my last read. Now it contains an enormous ammount of extremely helpful information as well as stories and such to entertain you.

Full of good information
I have read Dog Fancy for a year now and I find it to be full of useful information for people that have a dog or thinking about getting a dog. The only problem that I have with it is, that sometimes a whole issue may be designed around a topic that you are not interested in, so the whole issue is of no use to you.

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For parrot newbs and kids
Not for breeders, or for people whose birds have serious health or behavioral problems. Just a nice fluffy mag for people new to birds.

This magazine isn't only about baby birds. Sure a lot of the content is geared toward owners of young birds. But face it, that's how most people get a bird. They buy a young one. But be assured, there are plenty of articles on older/adopted birds.

However I do agree that if you are an adult who has owned a bird for a year or even less, or if you have any previous bird-smarts, you will quickly outgrow this magazine. It doesn't help that the articles are recycled rather frequently. I worked in a pet store for over two years, and when things got slow, I would read this mag as it was sold at the checkout. (Meaning I have pretty much read every issue for at least two years)

The magazine is highly devoted to parrot owners. I'd say at least 80% of the content is on parrots in any given issue.

On the bright side, it's a good, quick read for kids or adults with no bird experience, and the pictures are nice.

I look forward to this magazine every month.....
We've had a subscription to BIRD TALK magazine for two years, and I just renewed for a third.BT is the magazine to read if you want to go beyond books. Articles in BT are written by various bird lovers, many of whom, like Mattie Sue Athan, have also written book or two.Many of the BT authors are avian veterinarians and many like Athan breed and raise and/or rehabilitate parrots or are simply extremely knowledgeable about companion birds. I find the monthly collection of articles very diverse-important to me as I have 18 companion birds, of 8 different kinds.

BT carries plenty of information about excellent bird resources- suppliers, breeders, avian vets, etc. as well as toy makers and food suppliers). I found an advertisement for a small mom and pop organization in California that manufactures play gyms and stands using old grape vines from the vineyards.These vines are harvested as the vineyards are replenished with new plants. Grape vine play gyms are wonderful fun for the birds-exercising bars as well as chewing toys-and great for giving the old beak a workout on something other than your ear or hand.

Every month a different bird is featured on the cover, and in the lead article and centerfold. I saved the Senegal centerfold to hang in my office and remind me of my own little `Bertie' the Senegal when I am at work. I hand my copies of BT to my granddaughters after I have read them cover to cover and they have used the centerfolds to decorate their room. BT recently carried an article on feather-plucking and we all read it as one of the Cockatiels had developed this bad habit.Following the advice in the article, we had the vet check Quincy out and when she pronounced him disease free, we began to examine factors in his environment.We were able to get to the root of the problem and now Quincy is his old self.Thanks BIRD TALK, keep up the great work.

Periodically, the book includes a feature article on an endangered species, environmentally sensitive bird habitat and/or and Ecotour. Bird companions are often also avian conservationists.

Lots of advertisements! Little information?
If you are looking for a magazine and have low expectations. A magazine with a few cute photos, with very basic (VERY) information then you may want to read a copy of this as well as a few others produced by this same publisher.

I cannot stress any more that the information contained within these pages are BASIC! If you know that parrots have hard beaks then I can honestly say that you will probably read this magazine in 5 min flat.

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Long-Time Reader
I have been a reader & fan of Dog World since I had my first dogs in 1981. Being an avid dog-lover since childhood, I have always enjoyed the breeder ads & discovering breeds new to me. These days one of my favorite sections is the "rare breeds". I thoroughly enjoy the bi-annual "all breed" special issue. Although each issue does profile a breed of dog, what I like better than Dog Fancy is that the profiles are more informative & in-depth. Dog World also covers rare breeds in their profiles, not just AKC breeds. I would recommend Dog World for dog professionals & avid dog-lovers involved in dog sports; and Dog Fancy for the more casual dog people.

Sadley, only 3 stars.....
I absolutely love Dog World, but...... there are SO many adds!! I would recommend this magazine to EVERYONE, but just the fact of so many adds and a good majority of it is things like breeder finder and dog classifieds. Don't get me wrong, I love this magazine, it's just the adds. Dog World should definitely make way more articles and pictures than adds.

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This has got to be one of my favorite magazines
I love this magazine. I'm a teenage rider and I find (most of) the articles very informative and helpful. I really like Cindy Hale's Life With Horses colum and I always enjoy Breed Profiles. The one thing I don't appreciate is a woman named Marcia King writes articles in some of the issues that are too animal-rights activist for me. Definitely subscribe!

NOT REALLY WORTH THE MONEY
Horse Illustrated is a nice, slick, colorful, and simplistic magazine appropriate for the young horse lover who isn't ready for a greater depth of information about the equine world.This is not the publication for anyone who is seriously interested in becoming informed about horse health, care, products, training, or breed information. For the more mature equestrian, it is not worth the money.A better choice is Horse Journal or Equus.

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Sales Rank: 894
Subjects:  1. Science & Nature    2. Nature    3. Animal Culture   

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A Great Toddler Magazine For Your Animal Lover!!!
We ordered this magazine for our son when he was one year old because he loves photographs of animals.This magazine is so cute.Each month they feature a baby animal with real photographs and a short story.The issues also include an animal fingerplay, an animal comparison (Showing your child how a particular animal is similar in one way to him or herself.), a short story about a child and his or her pet, and a picture hunt for a little skunk that is hidden four places in the magazine.Other material changes each month and feature an early childhood concept.Some months you will have counting, other months focus on a beginning sound (and all the animals that start with that sound), opposites, and other skills are introduced.What a greatintroduction to magazines.A must for every toddler that is an animal lover.My son is now 17 months and will bring his Wild Animal Baby magazine to me and sit in my lap wanted it to be read over and over.

Another plus to this magazine is that it is small for little hands (about board book size).The corners are rounded and the pages are sturdy (but not as thick as board book pages).The magazine is also glue bound so you don't have to worry about a curious toddler and staples.

Everything is good except the binding
The magazine is interesting and informative.My toddler can recognize and tell the names of many animals, she learns a lot from the magazine.
Just one thing is that the binding easily coming off after a few times of flipping.
We would like to keep the magazines and so the siblings and other kids can have the chance to read them.

I have been gluing and putting scotch tapes all over the magazines, but they still not holding up.

Hope the publisher will look into this matter and have it improved.
Thank you for your attention.

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I love The Bark!!
Every issue is so exciting you'll look forward to buy/receive them in your mailbox every 2 months!beautiful pictures,neat ads and so many articles(some really touching!).they focuses probably more on real life heroes rather than celebrities which makes them unique.

Great on multiple levels
I am a new subscriber, have received two issues so far. This is a fascinating magazine, beautifully laid out, and well written. In the first issue I received (which I have now read almost cover-to-cover, something I Never do with magazines), there were articles about Dog rescue in Asia, the science of the historical relationship between Dogs and their humans, emotional vignettes about the love between Dogs and humans and so much more.
I like the reviewer who likened this magazine to the New Yorker about Dogs. The first issue was chock-full of everything from useful tips to weepy stories to fascinating science.
I made an effort to cancel all of my magazine subscriptions recently, simply because I do not have the time to read them all. This one will remain. In fact, I may start archiving this magazine-it is that good! All of our guests inevitable pick up the magazine, drawn by the crisp graphics, and retained by a healthy variety of reading.
Obviously, I am a fan. I have barely started the second issue, but from skimming the articles, I have full faith that I will not be disappointed.
Subscribe and enjoy!

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Cat Fancy is...Good But Could Be Better
I really love Cat Fancy. I have been getting it for two years now, and I read all of the articles. Even though some of them don't apply to me/my cats now, they have good signs to watch out for. I really like the poster in the center. I am disappointed, however, with the breeder directory section. I don't believe in breeding cats when there are already many loving and friendly cats needing homes. I adopted my two cats after they were found in a dumpster at six weeks old. I also don't like how the magazine treats 'purebreds' better than 'mixed breeds'. If the last half of the magazine weren't included, this magazine would easily get my five stars.

Spoil Yourself and your Feline Companion(s)!
I recently subscribed to Cat Fancy after bringing two amazing kittens into my life.I previously owned another cat, now deceased, and I regret not having subscribed to this magazine for the seventeen years that I owned him as well.

The articles comprising Cat Fancy include a featured (centerfold) breed, "Ask the vet," "Humane Matters," and various other articles including topics such as how to know what various cat noises mean, and how to handle cats when you have allergies. The articles never go too in depth, but merely give the reader a taste of the subject matter, to be researched further should an interest be generated.Cat Fancy is also full of gorgeous photos, some of which are taken by readers and sent in to the magazine.The "Feline Bookshelf" section highlights more in-depth reads, as well as children's cat books.There is also an event calendar in which you can look up feline-related events in your area.

One of few things I really don't like in this magazine is all of the advertisements, as well as the huge directory included in the back.The directory may be useful if you are searching for purebred cats, perhaps for showing, but the majority of cat owners out there probably aren't.Furthermore, the magazine tends to be rather short.

Nonetheless, I find Cat Fancy to be a useful resource and an interesting read.It's a great way to stay current with kitty-related issues and items without constant visits to the vet.As with any magazine, certain articles are going to be more intriguing to certain people than others.However, at a price like this it really is worth the money for a year-long subscription!

A little disappointing
I received a subscription of Cat Fancy as a gift from a friend who knows I'm a cat lover.More often than not, though, I find myself disappointed with the magazine, especially after I've finished reading it.The magazine mainly consists of a heartwarming story or two, a page of new products for cats or cat lovers, a breed profile, and a couple feature stories about selected topics (e.g. kittens, older cats, some medical condition). About a quarter of the magazine is comprised of ads for breeders.

Most of the time, the articles don't relate to my cats, and when I do see something interesting, the article turns out to be pretty vague.For example, there was an article on alternative/natural cat litters.The article listed a few different types of litter, but there was no information on the benefits or drawbacks of each kind.The gist of the article was pretty much: X, Y, and Z are different litters, look them up and see what's best for you.Most of the information in the magazine is either too general or too specific.I won't be renewing my subscription, but I would probably buy off the newsstand if I saw an article that applied to my cats.

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my humble thought's
I really like the great articles concerning the scientific exploration in various parts of the world and the continued search of tropical freshwater fish. Their newest addition is the livebearer section which TFH is now adding to their brilliant magazine.

THE TROPICAL FISH MAGAZINE IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF FISHES I
I CAN SAID THAT THE TROPICAL FISH MAGAZINE IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF AQUARIST INFORMATION BECAUSE THIS MAGAZINE: SOHW HOW TO FEED A FISH,WHERE TO BUY A AQUARIUM ACCESORIES IN THE CHEAPEST STORES, WHERE TO BUY FISHES IN THE AQUIARIUM MARKET, SPECIAL TIPS FROM OTHERS AQUARISTS,ETC. IN THE TROPICAL FISH HOBBYIST MAGAZINE I WRITED: ISSUE MAY 1986, PAGE 79," A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SPAWNING ANGEL FISH"THEN I AM THE LIVING PROFF. CAN I CONTINUE TO WRITE MORE ARTICLES? IN THIS MOMENT OF MY LIFE I CAN WRITE MUCH MORE ABOUT FISHES WITH PHOTOS: SPECIAL TIPS FOR BEGGINES, LIKE HOW TO REPRODUCE ARTEMIA SALINA TO NAUPILII- ADULT STAGE,HOW TO PEEL THE TINY EGGS TO REMOVE THE SHELL USING CLOROX, ETC, ETC.YOURS TRULY,HECTOR DUARTE FROM HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MÉXICO.

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Sometimes its Ok, sometimes its not
I have read Bird Times many times.The articles are much less complicated than the Bird Talk magazine articles, which are fairly simplistic as well.I recommend that you look at the cover and see if there are any articles that you want to read.This magazine usually takes me 15-20 minutes to read, and that is if there is an interesting article.Fewer ads than Bird Talk.

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Ride it Read it!
I love this horse magazine so much!I love the quizzes, great posters and great acticles about real people and their horse/pony.I take riding lessons but don't own a horse but still enjoy this magazine! This is a great magazine for kids ages 7-13 i think. Some people say that people over the age of 10 are too old for this magazine, but I toatally disagree!I am 11 years old and I love this magazine. This magazine I think is for any good horse lover!

Great magazine!
I really enjoy reading Young Rider, but it only comes every other month. I decided to suscribe to other magazines such as Horse Illustrated and Practical horseman so I don't have to wait two months before another horse magazine comes. i also LOVE the posters!

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Expectations & Perception
This magazine will sometimes feature fish no one else has.

The magazine is filled with more advertisements than content. There have been a few gems (Blue Ring Octopus overview in 2000) but most articles are accompanied by no photos and give no real value of importance to an aquarium keeper. Most articles are so heavy in opinion and personal memories about their past experiences that can be of no interest to anyone not personally close to the writer(s) that it winds up a boring read barely worth keeping for the few photos of fish that attracted the reader to buy the magazine in the first place.

I've read a few good articles, like I said, but would never consider telling anyone to buy a subscription to this over priced magazine.

Used to be great, but has gone WAY downhill
Years ago, this was a great magazine, and all the top experts contributed. That was then, this is now.

Often contradictory, frequently confusing, and seldom edited, too many of the articles in FAMA just do not hold up to close scruitiny. In recent issues I've seen:

* Contradictory advice in two separate articles,
a certain indicator of lack of editorial oversight

* An article about keeping a beta in a flower
bowl, which is cruel by any standards

* Rambling, off topic content which any competent
editor would have cut

* Articles which add no particular value to anyone,
including some strange pseudo fiction that
nobody I've spoken with can understand

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We keep renewing!
This is a great magazine for preschool/early elementary kids.We have renewed it twice and enjoy watching our son learn more with each issue.The editors do a great job of publishing intersting and unique facts about many different kids of animals.

RIP OFF!!!!
I ordered a subscription for my step-son and a gift for a niece at the same time.They took my money and both of the ONE-YEAR subscriptions I paid for only resulted in ONE ISSUE to each child.I couldn't get any more information on the magazine, as we never received any more informaiton until I got an e-mail from Amazon asking me to renew.

I noticed another recent post with the same problem.The magazine was really great, and my step-son and niece both waited and waited for their next issue which never showed.

How disappointing.I wouldn't take the chance if I were you.

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Excellent!
One word does it!

I loved it as a child, my daughter loves it.Your child will to!

Helped Foster My Love and Respect for Animals
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Living in the country as I did, I saw plenty wild animals in my backyard (squirrels, raccoons, possums..), but armed with Ranger Rick, I was able to appreciate and see them up close with out being bit, scratched, mauled, or hauled off to the emergency room for rabies shots!

Besides the wonderful animal features, there were projects, games, and activities to keep me and my brother busy.The concepts put forth in each issue emphasized recycling, kindness to animals, and conservation -- values and beliefs I carry with me almost 30 years after the fact.

So whether you live on a farm, the suburbs, or the city, Ranger Rick would be a wonderful gift for your child.It will help foster a life long love and respect for animals, as well as reinforce key values (conservation, recycling, etc.).A few things have changed over the past 30 years, but Ranger Rick is still consistantly a good magazine.

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it's a realy cool magazine that makes learning fun.It gives you cool and fun facts

I'm going to say it again
The previous reviews have said it all...but it can't hurt to say it again...this magazine is a waste...it is filled with jokes, ads and animals frequently dressed up in silly outfits.SO SO SO disappointing because I am a huge National Geographic fan.For those who want a good quality magazine for their children, subscribe to ASK Magazine.

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A Fantastic Magazine
Last fall, I picked up an issue of "Discovery Girls" at Kroger.After skimming a few pages, I decided that it was worth a try, and asked my mom if she would buy it for me.I read through the entire magazine in one night, and enjoyed it very much!I bought a couple more issues after that until I finally decided that I just needed to get a subscription.I ordered at an off-time, so I ended up having to wait a couple months until I got my first issue.But boy, was it worth it!You can just imagine my excitement when I came home from playing outside and found an issue of "Discovery Girls" waiting for me!

Contained in each "Discovery Girls" magazine are:

- Information about this issue's real life "Discovery Girls".If you find that the "Discovery Girls" company is coming to your state soon, and you are between the age of eight and twelve, you could be one, too!"Discovery Girls" get to have fun and hang out together, model for pictures that will be featured in the magazine, possibly try out a new product, and spend a day at someplace fun, ranging from a salon to "Build-A-Bear Workshop".Two girls are chosen to be cover models.

- Articles giving helpful advice about things such as friendship, jealousy, getting along with siblings, and more.Unlike most magazines, "Discovery Girls" actually gives GOOD advice that will really help you with your problems.And besides the longer articles, there is also a section called "Ask Ali", where you can send in a letter to "Ali", and possibly receive an answer in a later issue.

- Plenty of room for you to speak, whether it be sharing advice with fellow readers, telling an embarassing moment, voicing your opinion about a certain topic, telling a fictional story, sharing something shocking that really happened to you, or asking questions and giving ideas to the editors.

- Lots of cool quizzes!Some are just for fun, but others can teach you a little bit about yourself.For example, featured in the most recent issue are the quizzes: "Are You a Drama Queen?", "Case Closed!" (Are you too quick to judge people?), "Which Star Could Be Your BFF?", and "What's Your Trollz Style?" ("Trollz" is a product).They are entertaining, nicely-illustrated quizzes that you will be giving to your friends.

- Sports advice.A new sport is featured each issue.Some past ones have been basketball, softball, track, and I think volleyball.I personally never read the sports advice, since dance is the only sport that I am involved in at the moment.But if "dance" is ever mentioned, I'll read every little word and detail!

- Celebrity pages.Want to know more about a celebrity?Maybe find out just how much you already know about them?Celebrity pages (ranging from quizzes involving them to interviews) are featured frequently in "Discovery Girls".

- Craft ideas, one or two comics, occasionally something along the lines of a word search, and more, meaning more fun!The crafts are unique, too!They're not all just "scissors and paper" crafts.One in particular was REALLY cute!It was making cute snack-size treats for your mom on Mother's Day.

- Opportunities to learn more about other countries and cultures.In each issue, one girl from each country is interviewed, tells a little about her life, what she likes to eat, what music she listens to, and some other things, and then there are facts such as "things that make that country unique", and "the traditional way to dress in that country".This month's country was India!

- Chances to win cool stuff, and advertisements for new books, movies, toys, clothes, and much more.There are also website names featured in certain areas, so that girls who love to surf the web and do online shopping will never get bored.

If that doesn't convince you that "Discovery Girls" is a great magazine, then it isn't the magazine for you.But I love it, and I can't wait to get my next issue!

Notes to parents:

A new issue of "Discovery Girls" comes every two months.

Some slightly older-girl content is featured in certain issues (such as "Which Bra is Right for You?").So be aware that bras and boys ARE talked about occasionally.But also be aware that there is no profanity, crude language, or anything else of the sort.

PERFECT For 8-11 year olds
I'm 13 and i think that this magazine is the "grown-up" version of American Girl but is still too babyish and boring for preteens, so 12-15 year olds try Girl's Life,it's sooooo much bettter!!!!!!!!!!!!!