Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is proud to announce the signing of the 1,000th Puppy-Friendly Pet Store. The program was launched by the HSUS in 2008. PetSmart and Petco, the two largest pet retailers, took the lead in shunning the sale of dogs several years ago. Some […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Finland Group: Spitz Height: males 16-19 in., females 14-17 in. Weight: males 27-33 lbs., females 23-27 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: some may be dog aggressive What is the origin of the Finnish Spitz? When early tribes of people crossed […]
Mockingbirds can be found in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, the Antilles, the Galapagos and the Bahamas. They are the state bird of Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. They were popular as caged pets in the 18th and 19th centuries (see Thomas Jeffrson) and are experiencing a revival now. Mockingbirds weigh about 50 grams and […]
