Animal Advocates got an email about a chained dog that is sadly, still common. It was originally sent to the SPCA, but when nothing improved for the dog it was sent to AAS. As you read Hap’s story keep in mind that the SPCA is the pound in this place, and since it does not do...
Cavapoos are a bit larger than Poochons, though, with an average weight of around 18 pounds compared to the 9.5-pound average weight of a Poochon. Pomapoo: Pomapoos and Poochons are both affectionate and intelligent dogs who don’t like being left alone. Poochons are more tolerant of...
Dogwatch UK is a dedicated blog and charity that passionately advocates for the welfare of 'poundies' dogs on death row in pounds across the UK. It was inspired by a trustee's personal experience of her dog being stolen, which exposed her to the broader issues facing unwanted and lost ...
Most dogs love to have a run and play, such as I explain in my postThere’s a technical term for almost anything – the zoomie. To truly love to race, a sentient being, be it human or animal, must be able to opt into competition of their own free will, accept the risks associated...
“We don’t actually have too many nice things to say so we’re just going to come out with it,” the New York shelter said of Ralphie./ Source: TODAY By Anna Kaplan Meet Ralphie. He's a 26-pound, black-and-white dog up for adoption at Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York...
I don't have to worry about taking him to the park I'm confidant he will obey! I excited that I won't have a 125 pound dog dragging me down the street!!! :) happy training!!! Joy Cepurniek Another STELLAR PUPPY sitting turned in by Shelley. These little MUNCHKINS love her. We...
While it may not look like the smartest dog in the pound, there are many things about the Bernese Mountain Dog that make it unique among the breeds. It’s very athletic and needs to move often, that’s why this type of dog is most suited for living in an outdoor setting, such as ...
The benefit here is you prevent the dog from ending up at the pound or being neglected with their current family. Conversely, the risk with acquiring a dog privately is trusting sellers. There’s no public accountability for getting a dog from people you don’t know. So be sure to check...
The weight of an adult animal ranges between 9 and 20 pounds. As an example, a 20-pound raccoon dog weighs about the same as two average-sized housecats. The heaviest known raccoon dog was 22 pounds. Racoon dogs have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell. This helps them to ...
The word “throwback” should also ring alarm bells if you hear it. Those bad breeders use this to make excuses for a puppy that doesn’t look like apurebredand is ugly. “Seventy-poundDane?”“Throwback?”“Both are stupid terms. ...