Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion dog Height: 14 in. Weight: 5-15 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Maltipoo? Maltipoos are hybrids, sometimes called designer dogs. They are a cross between Malteses and Poodles. The aim […]
One form of animal abuse is illegal animal fighting. Animals are trained to fight in a ring and people make bets on the winner. These fights are extremely violent and also usually involve other criminal activities such as gambling, drugs, prostitution and illegal firearms. Children are often exposed to this violence and put to work […]
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) calls itself the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters. PETA focuses on preventing animal cruelty in factory farms, the clothing trade, in labs (animal testing), and in the entertainment industry. The organization also focuses on preventing the killing […]
