Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Fires, Flood, all disasters leave a great deal of devastation behind and grief over losses. But it’s important not to panic and try to pick up the pieces as best we can. The aftermath of disasters affects animals too, leaving them frightened and/or injured. In these situations, first responders must attend to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England, Scotland Group: Terrier Height: males 13-16 in., females 11-14 in. Weight: males 13-16 lbs., females 11-14 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Border Terrier? The Border Terrier was bred […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
