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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 Cocheco Valley Humane Society
Please visit Cocheco Valley Humane Society and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Cocheco Valley Humane Society. Cocheco Valley Humane Society is located in dover, New Hampshire. If you have information to add or update for Cocheco Valley Humane Society, please click here and let us know.
There is a place in Dover dedicated entirely to the care of several thousand unwanted animals per year. It's a daunting and almost impossible task for one organization. If you aren't familiar with our shelter, allow me to introduce you to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, a group of tireless, dedicated people with one goal: ending the battle against animal abandonment and homelessness through awareness and pet placement. The Cocheco Valley Humane Society, founded in 1984, is a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the care of homeless, abused, and neglected animals in Strafford County. The Society, located in the county complex on County Farm Road, cares for approximately 3,000 animals per year which are dropped off at its door for one reason or another. This monumental undertaking is accomplished with a handful of staff members, a great number of volunteers, and many generous donations from the community. The shelter receives no funds from the government and runs this large operation totally on fundrasiers and donations from the public. CVHS (as we are known to friends and supporters) is not only devoted to caring for unwanted animals, but also spends a great deal of time educating the public on the proper care of companion animals. The shelter also adopts animals into new homes as well as providing outreach programs to the public. These programs include humane education classes for local schools and a program called "Visiting Companions" where trained animals are brought to nursing and retirement homes. Thirty to forty percent of animals brought into the shelter are purebreds, originally purchased from breeders or pet stores. Much of the remaining percentage is the result of unwanted litters, a strong argument for one of the Society's main goals: spaying and neutering of every household pet. The following statistic gives a very meaningful illustration of how large the unwanted pet problem is in the United States. To place all the homeless animals, every person in the country would have to adopt five dogs and seven cats. This means a family of five would have to own 35 dogs and 49 cats. CVHS is only one of the many shelters faced with this staggering issue. The shelter also provides services to the community such as helping local police investigate reports of animals cruelty, abuse, and neglect. Although most reports are centered on lack of food and shelter, CVHS is often called in on cases of serious neglect and abuse. Two years ago, they took in eighteen dogs and a horse that were extremely dehydrated and near starvation. At about the same time, the shelter rescued a horse, which was 400 pounds underweight. To help with part of the well-publicized abuse case in Berlin, NH involving 200 animals, the shelter cared for many of the dogs and cats. It took a tremendous amount of resources and money to care for these animals and, as always, the shelter relied heavily on volunteers and donations. With serious incidents such as the ones stated above, court cases are often involved. And along with court cases comes the need for animals to remain in custody anywhere from six months to an entire year. Since it is often impossible and undesirable to keep an animal caged for this amount of time, CVHS relies on foster homes. This requires a huge foster care network, not only to help in protective custody cases, but also to provide temporary homes for young and sick animals while they grow or heal. The shelter is always seeking new loving foster parents who have the time to devote to these special cases. If you are interested in any CVHS program, or in helping to support the work of the Society through membership, donations, bequests, or volunteering, please look through our site or call (603) 749-5322 for more information. We would love to hear from you! To see the adoptable pets for Cocheco Valley Humane Society click here Return to list
Cocheco Valley Humane Society LocationBelow is a map for Cocheco Valley Humane Society, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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