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Swifto, a marketplace for dog walking that connects dog owners with highly vetted and screened walkers, brings a technology oriented approach to disrupt an exceptionally traditional market. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 Swifto takes dog walking as a service a step further by controlling the entire user experience from end-to-end, providing clients with the ability to view the route of their walker on a live map through an internal GPS tracking mobile application, and automating...
License Fees Help Protect Dogs and Support Animal Shelters Statewide WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agriculture Secretary George Greig today reminded Pennsylvanians to license their dogs, saying a dog license is the best way to protect lost dogs. "Dog ownership comes with a lot of responsibilities and licensing your dog is on the top of the list," said Greig. "Buying a dog license is easy and affordable. Dog owners can purchase a license at their local...
Unique products help train happier dogs Englewood, CO (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 Two Colorado organizations, Freedom Service Dogs of America (FSD) and Kyjen Pet Products, have just teamed up to produce smarter, happier dogs in 2013. FSD rescues shelter dogs and custom trains them to become service dogs for people with disabilities. Kyjen’s products challenge dogs’ minds and keep them active. Together, the two are providing greater stimulation and environmental enrichment for the dogs...
The team at SpiritDetox.com has launched another raw pet food recipe, this time for dogs. With the complementary pet food recipe, pet owners can give their pets the raw nutrition they need to be as healthy as possible. Bakersfield, California (PRWEB) March 11, 2013 The team at SpiritDetox.com is dedicated to the health and well-being of all living creatures, pets included, and to help highlight this dedication, they have added a new raw food dog food recipe to their online database of...
Lawmakers introduced an act to Congress that, they hope, will close current loopholes that exempt online puppy sellers from adhering to USDA licensing and regulation. Dogington Post urged it’s dog-loving readers to support the PUPS Act. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) March 08, 2013 The Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act – The PUPS Act, if passed, will require commercial breeders who sell their puppies directly to the public via the internet, newspaper classifieds, or over the phone, to...
The 2013 Retailer Excellence Awards presented by Global Pet and Pet Business Magazine are designed to honor the outstanding independent pet stores in a variety of categories. Healthy Spot, a Los Angeles based all-in-one dog care retail company that offers customers a full range of premium, eco-friendly products along with award-winning, personalized grooming, daycare and training services, was awarded the 2013 Retailer Multi Service Excellence Award. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) March...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A recent genetic analysis has shown that a 33,000-year-old canine skull found in Siberia is more closely related to today’s domestic dogs than the wolves of its time, according to a report in the online journal PLOS ONE. The finding could have major implications for understanding how modern day labradoodles and peekapoos were bred from wild dogs over thousands of years. The skull was first found in 1975 by a team of Russian...
4 Paws for Ability partners with Pay It Forward Apparel to help raise money to provide quality service dogs for children with disabilities. Xenia, OH (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 4 Paws for Ability is proud to announce the partnership with Pay It Forward(PIF) Apparel, LLC, in an effort to Pay it Forward. Kicking off in March, this cause marketing partnership will include the opportunity for supporters to purchase a fabulous PIF T-shirt! The promotion will last year round, starting in March,...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Many tears were shed as the "Atlantic Shores/Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Love Program" came to an end on February 15, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/CG68229 ) This inspiring program was one of the first in the nation to link tiny puppies, young schoolchildren, and seniors with giving hearts in a partnership to raise guide dogs for deserving individuals. The program came to life at Atlantic Shores, an...
Gourmutt Beastro & Barkery is pleased to announce that on Sunday February 17, 2013, there will be an adoption event held at the Barkery. Windham, ME (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 An adoption event on Sunday February 17 will be held at the Gourmutt Beastro & Barkery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Barkery is located at 4 Whites Bridge Road in Windham. The event is being hosted by Maine Citizens Against Puppy Mills. There will be a variety of breeds and ages available. All dogs have been...
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The African Wild Dog, Lycaon pictus, also known as the African Hunting Dog Cape Hunting Dog, or Painted Hunting Dog, is a mammal of the Canidae family. It is related to the domestic dog. It is the only species in the canid family to lack dewclaws on the forelimbs. They are, as their name indicates, found only in Africa. They are found especially in scrub savanna and other lightly wooded areas. Individuals can easily be recognized in the basis of coat patterns. The pelage is an irregular...
Appearance The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is an African canine with a fox-like appearance. It has tan fur, and a thick stripe of black and silver running down its back. They weigh anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds and are 5.91 to 11.81 in (15 to 30 cm) at the shoulder. Males are usually larger than females. Behavior Black-backed Jackals usually live together in pairs that last for life, but often hunt in packs to catch larger prey such as impala and antelope. They are very...
The Ethiopian Wolf is also known as the "Abyssinian Wolf", "Red Jackal" or "Fox", "Simen/Simenian/Simian/Simien Fox or Jackal" and "Horse's Jackal" in English. The Ethiopian wolf is one of the most rare and most endangered of all canids. The numerous names reflect previous uncertainty about their taxonomic position, but they are thought to the wolves of the genus Canis rather than the foxes they resemble. Recent molecular evidence even seems to indicate that the Ethiopian Wolf is a...
The dingo (plural dingoes or dingos), Canis lupus dingo, is a type of wild dog, probably descended from the Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). It is commonly described as an Australian wild dog, but is not restricted to Australia, nor did it originate there. It originated in Africa. Modern dingoes are found throughout Southeast Asia, mostly in small pockets of remaining natural forest. They are found on the mainland Australia, particularly in the north. They have features in common with...
The dog is a type of canid, a mammal in the order Carnivora. The term includes both wild (feral) and domestic variants, but commonly excludes other canids such as wolves. Over time, the dog has developed into hundreds of breeds with a great degree of variation. Intelligence Among dog lovers, dogs are generally valued for their intelligence. Both anecdotal evidence and scientific research suggest that dogs have a reasonably high intelligence. This intelligence is expressed...
