1. Did you know that BBD (Big Black Dogs) are last to be adopted? Black Pearl Dogs was started by Tamara Delany of Woodville to raise awareness of black dog superstitions, negative labels and fear. The site showcases adoptable black beauties by linking to shelters on her site. www.blackpearldogs.com
2. Bird-window collisions can be prevented. A Green Bay organization, Wisconsin Night Guardians for Songbirds (Wings), tell how. www.wihumane.org/wildlife/wings
3. The Cookie Brigade sends homemade dog treats to working military dogs. www.cookiebrigade.com
4. Unadoptable animals get a permanent home at Home for Life, a new kind of animal sanctuary in Star Prairie. This facility provides a lifetime of care and love for special needs cats and dogs. Read the amazing residents at www.homeforlife.org
5. Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee cares for homeless pets and injured wildlife and offers a wide array of programs for children including the Gosling Club, Camp Critter and birthday parties at the shelter. Find out more at www.wihumane.org
6. Blind as a bat? Myth! Bat Conservation of Wisconsin (BATCOW) has everything you might need to know about the world’s only flying mammal. Education, research and bat management programs are all offered at www.batcow.org