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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 Dog Adoption Network
Please visit Dog Adoption Network and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Dog Adoption Network. Dog Adoption Network is located in springfield, Massachusetts. If you have information to add or update for Dog Adoption Network, please click here and let us know.
In the Beginning DAN was created in 1994 by Dr. Stephen Dean and Linda Antoniucci. "We were dismayed by the number of dogs that were being euthanized at the shelters". Many were lost dogs that may have been claimed had the owner been aware that they had been captured. What most people don't realize is that a dog can cover 15-20 miles a day if it should wander away from home. Dr. Dean and Linda realized that many people had no idea that the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control Center existed, let alone where or what it was. They started out by taking video tapes of the dogs to public places to raise awareness for the need of adoption. Then they began circulating ads in as many newspapers as they could afford to get people aware of the number of dogs that were needlessly being euthanized. By spreading the word about the available dogs, many of them have been spared, but there are still 80-90 dogs put down every month at the Center alone. With the thought that more dogs could be spared via the outreaching internet, DAN went "hi-tech" with its first web site in November of 1998. Since then they have added a fully automated "Classifieds" web site called k9finder.com where animal control officers and the public can post lost/found, adoptable, and "looking for" ads on their own. Today Through its web site, DAN reports stories of animal welfare, legislative initiatives promoting animal welfare, stories of adoptions and other important animal rights issues. Funding Approximately 25% of all funds come from the public through the form of donations. The balance of the money is generated by personal contributions of its founders Linda Antoniucci and Dr. Steve Dean. It is important to note that while many organizations are top heavy with administrative costs, 95% of all the money that has been contributed to the DAN program has been used to maintain the web sites or promote dog adoption through personal appearances. To see the adoptable pets for Dog Adoption Network click here Return to list
Dog Adoption Network LocationBelow is a map for Dog Adoption Network, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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