Two hundred years ago, North American researchers began the practice of placing leg bands on wild birds in order to keep track of their habits. This practice was continued with imported birds by the United States Department of Agriculture to help avoid outbreaks of diseases. After an outbreak of psittacosis, restrictions were set on bird […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for October The […]
Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pets or other feral cats. They are usually wild and having had no human contact, are fearful of people. Some feral cats, with time and patience, can adapt to being pets. Stray/Homeless cats are pets that are lost or have been abandoned. They are accustomed to […]
