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ASPCA-Gag Bills

2014 Idaho is the 7th state to pass an “ag-gag” law. These dangerous laws make it illegal to expose abusive conditions on factory farms and make it easier to hide animal cruelty from the public. Signed into law by Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, the anti-whistleblower bill punishes anyone who exposes the horrific conditions for […]
Dog Breeds Guard Dogs

Cane Corso

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard Dog, Mastiff Height: 24-27 in. Weight: 88-110 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with children in the family Good with other pets: Usually no, with dogs and other pets What is the origin of the Cane Corso? The Cane Corso can trace its […]
Cat Behavior

How Did My Cat Get Into That

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Have you ever watched your 10 lb. kitty try to squeeze int a match box? What is it about boxes, coffee cups, sinks, bags, shoes, tiny spaces, even items that appear too small to contain them, that cats find alluring. Claudia Vinke, ethologist (ethology-study of animal behavior) at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands, led […]