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Animal Shelter Support
 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...No-Kill Pet Shelters No-Kill Pet SheltersNo-Kill Pet Shelters vDue mostly to effective spay and neuter programs, the education they provide fewer dogs and cats are showing up in shelters. Many shelter workers oppose euthanizing healthy Multi-breed Dog Rescues Multi-breed Dog Rescues Multi-breed Dog Rescues Rescues come in many different sizes, shapes and forms. Yesterday we discussed breed rescues, which only take in a specific breed or breeds, today we talk about multi-breed dog Breed Rescues Breed Rescues Breed Rescues A popular type of rescue organization is a breed rescue. These rescues are just as they sound, breed specific. Breed rescues generally charge more than double what you might expect to pay at a municipal or nonprofit shelter. There are Humane Societies and Nonprofit Shelters Humane Societies and Nonprofit Shelters Humane Societies and Nonprofit Shelters In the 1960's and 70's most shelters were more warehouses, euthanizing animals, not like today where new homes are sought for strays and mistreated pets. Animals would spend |
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Pet Tips
Maremma SheepdogMaremma SheepdogAlternative Names: Maremmano-Abruzzese sheepdog Country of Origin: Italy History: This is an ancient breed of dog, developed to protect livestock from predators, particularly wolves. Its white coat was to help farmers distinguish it from these predators. It is believed to descend from dogs brought to Italy from the Middle East and continues to be used as a livestock guardian in Italy and in North and South America. Physical Description: This is a large, heavy dog that is longer than it is tall. It has a large, flat, wide head with a muzzle that is slightly shorter than the skull. The medium size, almond shaped eyes are dark, the nose is black, and the lips are black. It has natural drop ears that are set high. The long natural tail is set low. It is double coated, with a long, straight outer coat. It is shortest at the muzzle, ears, front of legs, and head. It is always white, sometimes with shades of ivory, lemon, or pale orange. Height: 25 to 30 inches Weight: 70 to 100 pounds Temperament: This is a courageous, independent, and stoic dog that is extremely protective over its flock. It bonds tightly with livestock and is almost never aggressive to them. It is affectionate and gentle with family, but wary with strangers. It can misinterpret benign situations. Activity Level: Moderate Best Owner: The Maremma does best when allowed to work as a livestock guardian. It is rarely kept as a pet. Special Needs: Fenced yard, job or activity, leashed, ongoing socialization, training Possible Health Concerns: Bloat, hip dysplasia, sensitivity to anesthesia If you enjoyed this article please take a look at our Pet Tips and Information Archive. |
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