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National Family Pack Walk in September
The 2nd annual National Family Pack Walk will be held in Washington, D.C. at the National Mall on September 29, 2012. The event will be led by “Scooby Doo” and Cesar Millan. After the walk, attendees will join in an afternoon of education, fun and mystery. Scooby Doo, North Shore Animal League’s Mutt-i-Grees are presenting […]
Spanish Pointer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Scenthound Height: 19-22 1/2 in. Weight: 59-72 Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Spanish Pointer? The Spanish Pointer, rarely seen outside of Spain, is a result of a crossing with the Sabeuso Espanol, a […]
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]




