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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 Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions
Please visit Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions. Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions is located in atlanta, Georgia. If you have information to add or update for Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions, please click here and let us know.
In metro Atlanta, dogs and cats of all ages and breeds are turned in at county-run Animal Control facilities, abandoned, neglected or abused every day. Some dogs and cats are turned in to us by owners who no longer want them, or who can no longer care for them. Usually, though, most owners in this situation turn their pets over to the county-run Animal Control facilities, and there is a 70 percent chance the dog or cat will be euthanized. An owner surrendered "older" dog or and cat, or poorly-socialized purebreds, mixed breeds, and sick or injured dogs are usually euthanized immediately. The others might be put up for adoption, but with so many animals coming in each day, often there is no room to keep even the healthy, adoptable ones for very long in these shelters. This is where Atlanta Pet Rescue steps in. As a no-kill shelter, Atlanta Pet Rescue does everything within its power to reduce the number of dogs and cats that are euthanized in metro Atlanta. We rescue most of our dogs and cats from area shelters and once rescued, they are vaccinated, treated for intestinal and external parasites and are spayed or neutered. Many of the dogs and cats require additional, expensive medical treatment such as treatment for heartworms, broken bones, mange and other curable (and preventable) diseases. Then the work really begins. Our amazingly loyal group of foster parents take some of them into their homes, and some stay with us at the shelter. Regardless of whether they have a foster home or not, they are fed, loved and cared for-- some for the first time in their lives. We also work with the dogs on basic training, e.g. obedience commands and behavioral problems such as separation anxiety, if needed. Eventually, every dog and every cat is placed in the kind of home where it will never again know the fear and pain it has lived with most, if not all, of its life. In time, an amazing transformation occurs. Their emotional, physical and spiritual wounds heal. Scared dogs are transformed into healthy, playful, affectionate pets. Nervous, aloof cats become cuddly sweethearts. They learn to play. They learn to trust. They learn to live without fear or confusion. They become the pets they were meant to be and live the lives they were meant to live. To date, we have rescued and placed over 3,000 dogs and cats in loving homes. Our goal is to eliminate all homeless and unwanted dogs and cats in metro Atlanta. We are now renting space at 720 14th street in midtown Atlanta. Oour shelter houses roughly 40 dogs and 10 cats/kittens daily. We operate our shelter 12 hours per day, 7 days a week. We are open to the public for adoptions Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. On Saturdays we are open from 1:00 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. This move was necessaray to meet the overwhelming demand for growth. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, our web site is regularly updated with bios and pictures of our dogs and cats. But we can't do it alone. Generous donations from kind people like you sustain us with the financial support necessary to care for these victims of selfishness and neglect. Volunteers willing to open their hearts and their homes to our rescues are also crucial to our continued success and future growth. If you are interested in dedicating some of your free time or helping us meet the financial challenges for growth, please feel free to email us at help@atlantapetrescue.org. Be part of the solution - Spay and Neuter. To see the adoptable pets for Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions click here Return to list
Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions LocationBelow is a map for Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoptions, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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