Latin dictionaries define the name Fido as meaning “to trust, believe, confide in”. Books describing origins of names say that Fido means “I am faithful.” All apt descriptions of dogs. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, esteemed for preserving the Union and ending slavery, was a pet lover as well. Lincoln often recovered […]
The Pinto was a favorite of buffalo hunters on America‘s Great Plains. Native Americans often rode Pintos as these horses provided camouflage. While other horses may have pinto coloring, the breed Pinto was developed in 1963. The Pinto is an all-around horse and takes part in many equine activities. Pinto is a Spanish word for […]
The HSUS reports that some member of the U.S. Congress have removed the protective language to a provision banning horse slaughter on U.S. soil. There is a political campaign to bring horse slaughter back to the U.S. after a 5 year ban. Just a reminder that while it was banned in the U.S., American horses […]
