Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Picardy Spaniel? The Picardy Spaniel is a native of the French province of the same […]
The Pet Care Trust was selected by the William H. Donner Foundation to receive a grant of $10,000 for its Pets in the Classroom Program. The William H. Donner Foundation makes grants to qualified non-profit organizations for the purpose of advancing thoughtful, creative projects. The $10,000 grant from the William H. Donner Foundation will help […]
Cats (and dogs too)use every part of their bodies to communicate with us and each other, including their paws. Cats have sweat glands between their paw pads. When they scratch an object, they deposit pheromones from the scent glands, leaving lots of information about themselves that other cats can read. The sweat glands also prevent […]
