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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
Neapolitan MastiffNeapolitan MastiffAlternative Names: mastino Napoletano, Italian mastiff, Neo Country of Origin: Italy History: The Neapolitan mastiff is a descendant of the ancient mastiff war dogs used in the Middle East and by the Romans. It was developed as a versatile working dog, used as a herder, flock guardian, drafting dog, hunter, guard, and companion. Despite the breed’s antiquity, it has only been officially recognized since after WW II; Neapolitan mastiffs didn’t reach other parts of Europe and North America until the 1970’s. Physical Description: The Neapolitan mastiff is a large, strong, powerful dog that is longer than it is tall. It has a massive, flat head that is covered with wrinkles and the muzzle is a wide and deep with heavy lips, causing the front of the mouth to look like an inverted V. It has deep-set eyes and a large nose. The small, triangular-shaped drop ears are cropped erect or left natural. The thick tail is docked to about two-thirds its length. The skin is loose, especially on the head, and the coat is smooth and short. It may be gray, lead, black or mahogany, tawny, tawny stag, or a brindle of any of these colors. Brown, pale, gray, and cream are accepted but not preferred. There may be small, white patches on the chest or toes. It has a distinctive lumbering, bear-like gait. Height: 23.5 to 29.5 inches Weight: 110 to 154 pounds Temperament: This is a strong, protective dog that is loyal to family. It is calm but independent-minded. Activity Level: Low Best Owner: It does best in a rural or suburban home with a dog-experienced owner who isn’t fastidious. Special Needs: Financial ability to meet giant size needs, protection from hot weather, socialization, supervision with children, training Possible Health Concerns: Cherry eye, heart problems, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, immune system disorder, sensitivity to heat If you enjoyed this article please take a look at our Pet Tips and Information Archive. |
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