Sighthounds are sporting dogs that have keen eyesight and can easily spot prey by sight. These dogs have flexible backs and long legs so they can capture fast prey. They also have unusually large hearts and lean wiry bodies. There is proof that sighthounds were in use in ancient times. The earliest presumed sighthound remains […]
On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, members of the Los Angeles, California City Council gave Best Friends the go-ahead to negotiate a contract to run their North East Valley Animal Shelter. The contract should be finalized in 2-4 weeks. With Best Friends running the facility, it will mean a thriving spay/neauter and adoption center. And a […]
Cats can produce a number of vocalizations,about 100 different sounds, most of which tell us what’s on their minds. The majority of the vocalizations are meant to communicate with humans. The most common sounds are meow, purr, growl and hiss. By comparison, dogs make about 10 different sounds. Siamese and other oriental cat breeds are […]
