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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 Humane Society of Chittenden County
Please visit Humane Society of Chittenden County and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Humane Society of Chittenden County. Humane Society of Chittenden County is located in south burlington, Utah. If you have information to add or update for Humane Society of Chittenden County, please click here and let us know.
Established in 1901, our humane society – which was known first as the Burlington Humane Society, then as the Humane Society of Greater Burlington, and since 1997, as the Humane Society of Chittenden County – has grown with the community to serve its changing population. HSCC primarily serves the most populous and fastest growing county in Vermont. Chittenden County’s 532 square miles are home to 146,500 people, almost 25% of the state’s total population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001). In addition, HSCC serves as the principal sheltering organization for Grand Isle County, a neighboring county which consists of 83 square-miles and a population of 7,000 people, with no county humane society of its own. HSCC welcomes approximately 1,500 animals annually, and anticipates that the number of visitors to our new Adoption Center will exceed 20,000 in 2003. Our success is achieved in a number of ways, including off-site adoptions at our Luv-a-Pet Center at PETsMART in Williston, pre-adoption behavioral training and consultation to address any potential issues stemming from either our animal’s background or personality or the potential adopter’s home life or current pets; careful screening of adopters to ensure a good initial match; follow-up support for new pet owners; widespread publicity donated by local media; and our commitment to keeping animals as long as it takes to find the right new home. We serve people and families from all income and educational levels. Two special reduced-price programs match pets up with older people and older pets with new owners. Our current programs include: Spay/Neuter Program which ensures that every animal adopted from HSCC is spayed or neutered before going to their new home; Foster Care Program for animals who are sick, injured, or too young for adoption; Lost and Found Program, which in the past three years has re-united 126 animals with their grateful owners; Humane Education Program, is taught in the Winooski Elementary School, and to more than 100 students each month at HSCC, and; Humane Investigations, which responds to calls of concern in suspected cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in Chittenden County; Matchmakers, a service we offer wherein we maintain a list of customer’s wishes for a particular animal, in terms of breed, size, personality, and other characteristics , and then contact them when an animal who matches the description arrives; and our Good Neighbor Program, through which we partner with local human service organizations to provide shelter for beloved pets during times of stress and transition in the lives of their owners. We benefit from the work and expertise of a very dedicated volunteer Board of Directors, and the hard work of nearly 200 volunteer animal companions, dog walkers, shelter aides, and administrative volunteers who provide over 5,000 hours of service annually to help us operate efficiently and effectively every day. We receive no county, state, or federal funding. We operate entirely through the contributions we receive from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations. For more information see How to Give. To see the adoptable pets for Humane Society of Chittenden County click here Return to list
Humane Society of Chittenden County LocationBelow is a map for Humane Society of Chittenden County, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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