Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, glossy, close-lying Color: black Temperament: affectionate, playful, curious, adventurous April’s Cat of the Month When it comes to smarts, this American breed is t the head of the class and especially likes to play fetch. Where do Bombay cats come from? In the 1950s, in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard Dogs Height: 8-22 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: when raised with them Good with other pets: may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Hokkaido Dog? The Hokkaido dog also known as the Ainu-ken, Seta and Shita is […]
St. Francis of Assisi was a Catholic preacher who lived from 1181 or 1182 until 1126. He formed the order called the Franciscans. He is considered the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the Catholic and Anglican churches hold ceremonies blessing the animals on his feast day, October 4. This date was chosen […]
