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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 Kent County
Please visit Humane Society of Kent County and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Humane Society of Kent County. Humane Society of Kent County is located in chestertown, Maryland. If you have information to add or update for Humane Society of Kent County, please click here and let us know.
Our shelter is a community resource center for animal related information and guidance. We serve as a haven for unwanted, lost, stray, neglected or abused animals, and also act as an adoption center. People interested in adopting an animal must complete an application and spend time discussing the animal they want to adopt with the shelter staff. This screening process allows the shelter staff time to educate people on the concerns of the Humane Society in an attempt to place animals in permanent, responsible, and loving homes. A spay/neuter deposit is required to adopt an unneutered animal. There are times when applicants are refused. The most common reasons for refusal usually involve landlords, wanting to give the animal as a gift, a history of past pets that have not had proper medical care, or a difference in philosophy over how a pet should be kept. The shelter staff emphasizes how important it is to spay and neuter pets. Innumerable litters of puppies and kittens are received every year, far more animals than we can place in homes. Each animal is treated and evaluated individually; no predisposed time limit is set for any animal. Available cage space, the animal's condition, and how well it adapts to a kennel environment all determine its length of stay in the shelter. The shelter manager, with the input from the shelter staff, will consider all these factors in making the decision as to what is best for each animal. Animals are euthanized by a painless injection of sodium pentobarbital. The procedure must ensure minimal stress to the animal and the staff member. This shelter uses various means of tranquilization as an aid to euthanasia. We are familiar with the alternatives which are offered, but unfortunately, these alternatives are not solutions. Building more cages may help temporarily but will not make a lasting difference. Promoting adoptions without forethought can create further problems. Someone who must be convinced to adopt an animal could easily change their mind. We do not need more homes, we need fewer animals. The Humane Society of Kent County, Inc. received on the average 1400 dogs and cats per year and has placed approximately 22% of these animals into new homes. Where do these animals come from and why do people surrender their animals? There are many reasons: A sudden or drastic change in life-style may occur. It may be a serious illness, divorce, death of a spouse, moving or getting a pet as an unexpected gift. It may be a concerned citizen who brings in a stray. Too often, however, the shelter staff is confronted by an individual who is disposing of a pet for what seem very minor reasons. Often in our society the pet is regarded as a temporary, disposable item, not a permanent part of the family. Too often people acquire an animal on the spur of the moment without careful consideration about the commitment of years, money, training, care, and loving attention that the animal justly deserves. When an animal is surrendered, it becomes the legal property of the Humane Society. The staff tries to obtain as complete a history as possible. If a serious problem has been recorded in a history, an older dog or cat who has never been housebroken, a biter, an overly aggressive animal- these animals will not be available for adoption but will be humanely euthanized. If there is a problem that is not that serious, it will be listed on the admission form, and the shelter staff will discuss the problem with potential new owners during the adoption counseling process. Unfortunately, most people do not consider an animal over two years of age a good candidate for adoption, but come for a puppy or kitten. An older animal can be a wonderful choice for a companion. Many times these animals are already spayed or neutered, housebroken, or trained. Every member of the shelter staff looks forward to helping, educating and counseling prospective adopters, so that they know that the right animal is selected for that individual. Adoption counseling is one of the most important parts of the job. The difficult part of this job is that not every animal will find the permanent home that it so justly deserves. To protect the candidates for adoption, a potential new owner must be eighteen years of age, and will be asked for proof of landlord approval in the case of renters. Potential adopters sign an adoption contract, which authorizes the HSKC to inspect that animal at any reasonable time it chooses to do so. Individuals are refused for adoption when there is any doubt that the placement would not be in the animal's best interest. Unfortunately this can sometimes lead to emotional responses from the public who do not understand that the HSKC has a commitment to the animal first and foremost. A spay/neuter deposit is also requested for all adopted unneutered animals. The spay/neuter prepayment helps to guarantee the spay/neuter of the pet. When proof of spaying or neutering is submitted, the money is refunded either to the adopter or directly to the veterinarian. Adopters are protecting the future health of their new animal and they are being consistent with our humane goal. The prepayment amount requested is a very reasonable price when you consider that most pet owners could not possibly assign a monetary value to the love, companionship and enrichment a pet brings to their lives. For those for whom there is no second chance, euthanasia is accomplished with a swift and painless injection. This is a very difficult part of the job, made more difficult by the great public ignorance as to the size of the surplus pet problem. Every litter does hurt, more than a bit. One female unspayed cat can be potentially responsible for fifty-two offspring in a single year. And, unfortunately, there is the national statistic: 13.5 million perfectly healthy dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized every year. To see the adoptable pets for Humane Society of Kent County click here Return to list
Humane Society of Kent County LocationBelow is a map for Humane Society of Kent County, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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