Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
“Unsaid” by Neil Abramson Science has finally discovered what we pet people have known all along. Animals have emotions much like ours and are feeling, sentient beings. Neil Abramson has authored this book with a clear understanding of animals’ emotions and the deep bond forged between them and humans. You’ll meet chimpanzees, dogs, cats, horses, […]
A while back, we reported on a family dog named Avery who was mistakenly euthanized after being picked up on the streets and taken to a shelter. The dog had been frightened during a storm and escaped in fear. The Medlen family, owners of Avery, found him at the shelter and left to get the […]
