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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...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. The Aidi Dog A Perfect Watchdog Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. |
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Animal Shelter details for Association for the Protection of Animals
Please visit Association for the Protection of Animals and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Association for the Protection of Animals. Association for the Protection of Animals is located in granite city, Illinois. If you have information to add or update for Association for the Protection of Animals, please click here and let us know.
The History and Mission of the Granite City APA The APA in Granite City began in March of 1972 when ten hard-working volunteers decided that there was a need for a no-kill animal shelter in southern Illinois.. The "APA" was incorporated and the shelter opened in a member's basement. In 1979, the ten members began fund-raising efforts to begin a building fund. The present building is housed on land that was donated by a generous individual, but the actual construction of the building took five years. It took many bake sales, rummage and candy sales to finally raise enough money to complete the building. Many generous individuals helped to shape the shelter that is our current home. The APA receives no city, county, state or federal assistance. We are a 501(C)3 non-profit, public corporation. In 1999, a group of people were asked to go to the shelter because they received reports of animal abuse. They found animals living in unbelievably filthy conditions at the shelter. One person was attempting to care for over 150 animals. Some of the dogs had large, open wounds and mange. All of the cats had eye drainage and upper respiratory infection. Vaccination records were non-existent. Some animals had been tested heart worm positive and then never treated. The shelter veterinarian knew when one of the APA animals was in his waiting room because he said that he could smell them. The shelter was not air-conditioned. There were no fans and all the windows and doors were left open for ventilation. Flies and mosquitoes covered all of the animals because there were no screens on the windows or doors. The lucky animals were outside lying in their own waste and much of their food was full of maggots. Their water was stagnant and discolored. There was no shade outside and they just sat in the sun. The cat rooms were full of mice droppings and everything smelled like urine. Three 55-gallon drums of animal waste were cleaned up and removed from the shelter during the clean-up. Today, the shelter is air-conditioned and pavilions have been built outside to shelter the animals from the weather. Each animal now has toys to play with. In the summer, the animals have plastic swimming pools to play in and keep them cool. Carpeted towers were purchased for the kitten and cat rooms for hours of fun and play and the cat and kitten room is screened in so the animals can easily view the workers, volunteers and visitors in the lobby. We also hold mobile adoptions every weekend for so that people that cannot come to the shelter can meet our critters.. Our challenge is the shelter is an old building and is worn out from taking care of all the animals. Around 500 animals a year are taken in and adopted. The local municipalities and the Tri-City Port Authority have been contacted about acquiring some land so the shelter can relocate. These companies have ignored our little shelter so we are still hunting for a newer, larger building. The Granite City APA is a "no-kill" shelter meaning that we do not put a time limit on how long an animal will be maintained at the shelter. We give the animals we accept or rescue every attempt at adoption possible. "No-kill" does not mean "never kill" - we wish it did - but in reality, not every animal that comes to us can be adopted. Euthanasia may be performed if an animal is so sick it cannot be helped, or is so vicious or lacks socialization that it cannot be placed in a home. Our animals are not sentenced to a life in a crate, but are free to play and interact with others throughout the day. To see the adoptable pets for Association for the Protection of Animals click here Return to list
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