Caring For Your American Flag

   Regardless of the quality, proudly displaying your American Flag will eventually take its toll. When your flag becomes old, worn, tattered, frayed or faded, it should be disposed of properly. According to USFlag.org, "When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, and should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner."

Contact your local Boy Scouts of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or the American Legion and, if they provide a flag retirement service, the flag can be dropped off and they will take care of the ceremony.

Fly your flag proudly and best wishes for
a safe and happy July 4th!
 

Animal Collectibles & Gifts Made in the USA!

             

   Sadly, quality, contemporary figurines, collectibles and, gifts entirely produced in the U.S.A. are few and far between.
However, some do exist and Dezign Zoo Animal Emporium is proud to

offer products from a few first-rate American giftware producers!

  As our nations birthday approaches, I invite you to take a break from your July Forth celebrating to stop in and browse specially selected, American Made items from:
August Ceramics, Dynasty Gallery, Fiddler's Elbow, Sherri Pence and Yardbirds.

I am always on the lookout for
more great American made products so be sure to visit often!
 

ANIMAL TRIVIA - Number 1

Is it true that an elephant never forgets?

  This expression likely stemmed from the fact that the elephant has the biggest brain of all land animals — and apparently, the bigger the mass, the better the memory. Elephants are able to retain a mental map of their entire home range — we’re talking an area the size of Rhode Island! Elephants also travel in packs and when the group gets too big, the eldest daughter breaks off to start her own contingent, yet she never forgets her roots. One researcher witnessed a mother and daughter elephant recognizing each other after 23 years of separation.


By Animal Planet
Image credit: sarahemcc via Flickr