News from the ASPCA: April is celebrated as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It’s a perfect time to adopt a pet from a shelter. Until all shelters become No Kill, pets are at risk for euthanasia. Your best friend is waiting at a shelter. If you see anyone abusing an animal, please report it […]
What are some facts about the Great Plains Rat Snake? The Great Plains Rat Snake is native to the U.S. and can be seen from New Jersey to Colorado and south to Texas and northern Mexico. It is sometimes known as Emory’s Rat Snake for the surveyor who collected them for the Smithsonian Institute. It’s […]
Origin Though originally native to Africa, Hedgehogs are now bred in captivity in North America and have become very interesting pets. Hedgehogs are about 5-8 inches long with a lifespan of 4-6 years. The underside of the Hedgehog is covered with soft fur, but prickly spines cover their backs. The spines lie flat when the […]
