Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-29 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: males 88-110 lbs., females 66-88 lbs. Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: only with continued socialization What is the origin of the Estrela Mountain Dog? The Estrela Mountain […]
Billy, the rescued puppy mill Chihuahua, endeared himself to thousands of people who viewed a YouTube video. Billy appeared in the video with his rescuer and caretaker, Adam Parascondola. Because he lived in a cage without any medical care or attention for many years, Billy suffered both physically and psychologically. After his rescue, Billy had […]
The California State Senate has approved S.B. 1221, a bill that bans hound hunting of bears and bobcats, protecting all 3 animals. The bill is now one signature away from becoming law. It is on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk waiting for him to sign. Governor Brown has signed other animal protection bills including outlawing the […]
