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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 Colorado Humane Society
Please visit Colorado Humane Society and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Colorado Humane Society. Colorado Humane Society is located in lakewood, Colorado. If you have information to add or update for Colorado Humane Society, please click here and let us know.
Colorado Humane is the state's only open admission shelter where no clock is ticking. As an open-door shelter, no animal is turned away. With no clock ticking, CHS does not euthanize for money or space considerations. It is relatively easy to accomplish one of these goals, but to stand firm for both is a Herculean task. This is what sets us apart from every other organization in Colorado. If an animal needs a week, a month or more to get a home, it will get it. When you see hope in the eyes of an animal that has been at the shelter for months, how could you do less? If they haven't given up, how can we? The Society is also what is called a "welfarest" organization. Simply put, we are in the business of saving animals one at a time. We actually lay hands on the animals we help. Our educational programs are pro-active and use positive messages to teach humane and responsible behavior. We do not become involved in protests or "activist" issues. Our day-to-day activities center around the shelters at 2760 S. Platte River Drive in Englewood and 616 Abbott Lane in Colorado Springs. The society houses and cares for animals brought in by concerned citizens as well as by animal control officers from various municipal agencies. Owners of lost pets are united with their loved friends and new relationships begin as pets are adopted. On a typical morning, you may find a young couple adopting their first child, a tearful family, clutching a pile of hastily made posters, learning that their lost pet is safe and waiting in the next room, an elderly woman adopting a small dog that will happily listen to her stories all day long, and a tour of third graders from a local elementary school. It truly is that diverse and exciting here every day. Beyond the traditional role of animal shelter provider, Colorado Humane has become a safe haven for strays picked up in much of the south metro area. We house by contract for Englewood, Littleton, and Arapahoe County. At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2004, CHS took over Animal Control services for the city of Colorado Springs, making us both the largest and oldest provider of humane services in the state! Revenues from these contracts account for a significant portion of our operating budget. Before we took over these duties, being picked up stray was almost certainly a death sentence. CHS also offers state of the art medical treatment for the animals in our care. The Colorado Humane clinic in Lakewood performs thousands of procedures each year, saving hundreds of lives and ensuring that every animal adopted from the shelter is spayed or neutered. A rotating staff of some of Colorados most talented veterinarians makes CHS the envy of organizations nationwide. We also operate as a non-qualifying, low cost clinic for the public. It's easy to see the tremendous changes that have taken place along the Front Range in the last decade. With a million new Coloradoans, our job has not gotten any smaller. And because our job has gotten a lot bigger, it is time for our facilities to follow suit. To see the adoptable pets for Colorado Humane Society click here Return to list
Colorado Humane Society LocationBelow is a map for Colorado Humane Society, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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