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Animal Shelter Support
 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your petsSpay and Neuter your pets Spaying and neutering is arguably the biggest single issue in domestic animal welfare. The vast majority of animal rescue groups and shelters have placed an emphasis on educating No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet Shelters vDue mostly to effective spay and neuter programs, the education they provide fewer dogs and cats are showing up in shelters. Many shelter workers oppose euthanizing healthy Multi-breed Dog Rescues Multi-breed Dog Rescues Multi-breed Dog Rescues Rescues come in many different sizes, shapes and forms. Yesterday we discussed breed rescues, which only take in a specific breed or breeds, today we talk about multi-breed dog Breed Rescues Breed Rescues Breed Rescues A popular type of rescue organization is a breed rescue. These rescues are just as they sound, breed specific. Breed rescues generally charge more than double what you might expect to pay at a municipal or nonprofit shelter. There are |
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Pet Tips
Newfoundland dogNewfoundlandCountry of Origin: Canada History: Although the Newfoundland’s history is cloudy, come believe the breed is descended from Great Pyrenees brought to Canada by fishermen. It was developed as a drafting and general working dog on the island of Newfoundland, off the coast of eastern Canada. The dogs were used to tow lines and nets for water rescue. Physical Description: The Newfoundland is a large, powerful dog with a broad head and muzzle, pendulous lips, and dark eyes. The ears are naturally drop and the long tail hangs when relaxed. The thick double coat is black, brown, or gray, with or without white markings, Landseer-type Newfoundland are white with black markings. Height: 26 to 28 inches Weight: 100 to 150 pounds Temperament: The Newfoundland is a gentle dog that is excellent with children. It loves the water and is known for attempting to rescue swimmers whether or not they are in trouble. Activity Level: Moderate Best Owner: The Newfoundland does best in a rural or suburban home with an easy-going owner who is not fastidious. Special Needs: Financial ability to meet giant size needs, grooming, supervision around water so they don’t inadvertently hurt swimmers, training Possible Health Concerns: Skin allergies, hip and elbow dysphasia, and hypothyroidism If you enjoyed this article please take a look at our Pet Tips and Information Archive. |
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