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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
ScenthoundsScenthoundsScenthounds were developed in Europe and North America to track and pinpoint prey. Some were specifically developed to trail injured prey while others were developed to tree prey, driving raccoons or opossums into trees and keeping them there while alerting the hunters by baying. Because of this background they ten to be very vocal and can make unpopular neighbors in apartments. The entire makeup of a hound is bound to hunting, even the long ears and facial wrinkles are said to help catch and direct scent. Hounds were traditionally hunted in packs so they get along well with other dogs. They also work closely with people so they are almost universally friendly. They are rarely sharp dogs and are largely dependable with children and playful puppies alike. While many of the hounds are large and leggy, there are several dwarf varieties, including the basset hound and dachshund. Despite their small size, they retain hunting traits of their larger cousins. They can be equally vocal and one-minded when given the opportunity. Hounds have special health issues. They are prone to ear infections because of their long ears and skin infections because their heavily wrinkling and loose skin. They also suffer from disc and spinal problems in the dwarf breeds. Owners should clean the ears and skin folds regularly. If you enjoyed this article please take a look at our Pet Tips and Information Archive. |
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