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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 Fremont County / Shelter House
Please visit Humane Society of Fremont County / Shelter House and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Humane Society of Fremont County / Shelter House. Humane Society of Fremont County / Shelter House is located in canon city, Colorado. If you have information to add or update for Humane Society of Fremont County / Shelter House, please click here and let us know.
The humane society was founded in 1950 by Ralph J. Wann, a Canon City businessman and animal lover, who paid for the construction of the original shelter. After finding neither the City of Canon City nor the County of Fremont interested in running the shelter, Mr. Wann set up a charitable foundation and donated his own stocks which to this day help to keep the shelter going. Walter Jenks, President of the Board of Directors for the shelter believes that "the trust and support of the citizens of all the surrounding communities" and "a close knit Board of Directors" have been major factors in the success of The Humane Society of Fremont County for the past 49 years. The shelter has also had contracts with several of the surrounding communities over the years. You could say that the folks at Fremont are lucky to have a private foundation to provide support for their activities, but they are not just sitting back and watching the checks roll in. The staff has come up with a couple of creative ideas for fundraising, most notably their annual yard sale. Office Manager, Diana Warren, who has been with the humane society for ten years, describes it as the "Disneyland of yard sales". The community donates "thousands of items from clothing to computers, housewares to holiday decorations" according to Diana. A very successful Christmas food drive (which provides food for the pets for an average of 6 months!), and year-round collection of aluminum cans for recycling (organized by Juan Carlos Chavez) round out the fund-raising activities at Fremont. To see the adoptable pets for Humane Society of Fremont County / Shelter House click here Return to list
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