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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Ainu The Perfect Guardian dogThe Ainu dog, also called Hokkaido dog, is named after the Japanese prefecture where it arrived 3000 years ago, when the Ainu tribe from the Tohoken region brought it along. With its straight forelegs, powerful neck, prominent chest and solid back, the dog is thin, muscular and fast - an important feature for those who would like to adopt such a breed. Due to its outdoorsy and inquisitive nature, it needs long daily walks and regular exercise to stay in shape. That is why this breed is unsuitable for living inside an apartment. Intelligent, watchful, eager to learn and very easy to train, the breed is suitable for hunting, but it also Choose the Airedale Terrier as a Pet and Say Good-Bye to Boredom “The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. The Africanis Dog From the South African Plains to Your Home Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. The Afghan Hound Elegance and Distinction If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. |
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Frustrated with the short time limits imposed at Chicago's animal shelters in the 1960's, a small group of animal lovers began rescuing and adopting out cats and kittens on their own. In 1970, they founded the not-for-profit organization, Animal Protective Association, with the motto of “Caring, not Killing.” For seven years, our founders would foster their rescued cats in their own homes, at veterinary hospitals, and even in the back of a small resale shop on Clark Street. A generous bequest in 1977 enabled us to purchase a two-story building on Wrightwood Avenue, with large airy rooms for the cats to play and relax, and side rooms for admission and isolation areas. The warmth of this home-like environment allowed adopters to get to know all the cats before choosing a new pet. They could see for themselves who is a cuddly lapcat, or who wants to chase and wrestle with a cat buddy. In 1988, we relocated to our current Kedzie Avenue location, with three full floors for the cats and kittens to run and jump, and with multi-tiered cat trees on every floor. APA adopted the name Harmony House for Cats to reflect the gentle nature of this unique haven for cats. We also adopted our new hugging cats logo, designed by Margrit Fiddle, as a symbol of a cat's ability to live peacefully in a communal setting. Far from being loners, many cats welcome the companionship of other felines, and can be found snoozing in a heap of furry bodies with paws sticking out from every direction. We are committed to providing the highest quality care for the cats and kittens in our care. Every new admission receives comprehensive veterinary care including a thorough examination, spaying or neutering, vaccinations, testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV, treatment for fleas, earmites, and internal parasites, and an AVID microchip. We also treat many bite wounds, broken bones, and traumatic injuries received while living on the streets of Chicago. No matter what costs are incurred in treating a injured cat or kitten, we charge an adoption fee of only $75 to the new adopter. We rely on the generous support of our donors to help pay for the many bills that our cats and kittens generate, and we are grateful for the countless hours that our volunteers devote to grooming and socializing the cats, planning special events that are the lifeblood of our fundraising program, and staffing outreach tables to introduce the public to our cats and our mission. We hope that you will become involved with Harmony House by adopting a cat, making a donation, attending a special event, shopping online, or signing up to be a volunteer. To see the adoptable pets for Animal Protective Association / Harmony House For Cats click here Return to list
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