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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 North Iowa
Please visit Humane Society of North Iowa and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for Humane Society of North Iowa. Humane Society of North Iowa is located in mason city, Iowa. If you have information to add or update for Humane Society of North Iowa, please click here and let us know.
The origins of today's Humane Society of North Iowa, which will also be referred to as the Pet Adoption Center, began as the Pet Assistance League, incorporated in 1965 in Mason City, Iowa. In the early 1960's, PAL as it was then known, moved its "animal" operations to the farm of Bill and Alice Blackmore. By the end of the 1960's PAL developed and changed its name to Humane Society of Cerro Gordo County and obtained a tax-exempt status. The 1970's brought more changes to the Humane Society of Cerro Gordo County. The animals that were housed on the Blackmore farm were moved to a building location on South Taft Avenue in Mason City. During this period the Humane Society was also the sole contractor of the city and county animal control. The 1980's were a mix of good and bad news for the Humane Society. the organization started the new decade off in a very negative way. It lost the city and county animal control contract and filed for bankruptcy. It lost its building on South Taft as well. Determined not to leave the animals as the victims of mistakes, a group of dedicated volunteers met in several different places such as the basement of the Mason City Police Department. The small group soon formed the nucleus of the Board of Directors, raised a small amount of money, and moved into its current location, and rented from Dr. Randy York, DVM. The Humane Society of North Iowa, as we currently know it, was taking shape. Janece Wing was also a part time employee for the new pet Adoption Center during the late 1980's. Animal lovers and philanthropists David and Phyllis Murphy bought the current pet Adoption Center building for the Humane Society. This era also began a legacy of fund raising for the shelter to include the first annual appeal letter mailed. As HSNI moved into the 1990's more positive things made caring for and adopting animals easier. Like the beginnings of the 1980's the 1990's started with some bad omens. There was a serious volunteer crisis that almost closed the pet Adoption Center. Janece Wing left the Pet Adoption Center at the same time. The crisis was overcome, primarily through the help of the local media, which spread the word of the volunteer crisis. New volunteers for both the pet Adoption Center and new Board members were recruited to keep the Pet Adoption Center open. Then without warning a major ringworm outbreak happened affecting many of the animals housed in the Center. The last half of the 1990's was a bit gentler to the HSNI. Pet Tales, the Pet Adoption Center's newsletter began. Fund raising progressed with the introduction of an annual pizza sale. HSNI received several large bequests that enhanced the organization's financial condition. The HSNI facility was improved with such things as new dog yards, dog runs, and fences being installed. The Pet Adoption Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1996. Part time staff and a manager were hired to run the day-to-day operations of the Center. A new computer was purchased in 1997. Board members and other volunteers began informal pet visits to local Nursing Homes. 1999 saw the death of the Pet Adoption center's largest benefactor, David Murphy. To see the adoptable pets for Humane Society of North Iowa click here Return to list
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