I recently read an article written by Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, “Fully Vetted” about ugly pet contests. I find myself in full agreement with her assessments of such a contest. As Dr. Khuly says, “they’re almost always genetically diseased, surgically altered or otherwise afflicted with extreme veterinary conditions.” Do we really want to […]
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of HSUS, announces the H-Couture Fashion Show 2012 to be held in Los Angeles, Saturday, September 22nd. Mr. Pacelle informs us that the global toll of mink, foxes, bobcats, raccoon dogs and even dogs and cats , their fur being used for garments, is more than 50 million yearly. The […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, flat fur Color: wide variety of colors & patterns Temperament: Intelligent, loving, playful, gentle, friendly, good with children & other pets Where does the American Shorthair come from? The ancestors of the American Shorthairs settled the New World along with the British. They had been […]
