Strachan Strays would like to help you in your search to find the perfect pet! We have listed by state no-kill shelters that we like.  We recommend finding a shelter near you and visiting the pets they currently have.  In this way you can see animals in person and bond with their personalities.  If you are unsure of what kind of pet you want, try spending time volunteering with different dogs to gain a better understanding for who will fit into your lifestyle. Sooner or later one will steal your heart and become a member of the family. Have your heart set on a specific breed? Please see our list of breed specific rescues to help you in your search. Doberman Assistance Rescue & Education http://www.dobe.net/ Afghan Hound Club of America, AHCA  http://www.afghanhound.net/ Southeast Bloodhound Rescue, Inc. http://www.southeastbloodhoundrescue.net/index.htm Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition. Second Chance Shelter (Boaz) http://www.secondchanceshelter.net/ Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley (New Kensington) http://www.animalprotectors.net/

Fayette Friends of Animals (Uniontown) http://www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net/ Gateway Humane Society (Falls Creek) http://www.gatewayhumanesociety.net/ Peaceable Kingdom (Whitehall) http://www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info/ Pets Come First (Centre Hall) http://www.petscomefirst.net/We Have Alaskan Malamute Puppies Available! Reserve Your Puppy Now ! ! We would like to personally thank you for visiting our web site! Please bookmark our site for updates on new litters, and we would really appreciate it if you would sign our guestbook. Old English Sheepdog Puppies Irish Water Spaniel Puppies Dogue de Bordeaux Puppies English Toy Spaniel PuppiesRetired racing Greyhounds are tremendous athletes. The aerodynamic design of their body (narrow head, deep chest, and long legs and tail), their muscular build, and their low percentage of body fat attests to that. Yet in retirement they are known as 42 mph. couch potatoes because of their low exercise requirements and their uncanny ability to curl up into a small ball on your sofa.

Former racers have already had extensive training before you adopt them! Red German Shepherd Puppies For Sale In OhioAll are crate trained, meaning that they already have a fairly god notion about house-training. Homes For Sale In Caistor Centre OntarioThey are also trained to walk well on lead and have had extensive socialization with people and other dogs.Home Depot Vs Lowes For Blinds Greyhounds are living history. They are members of the oldest family of dogs which date back to 6000 B.C. Breeds such as Afghan Hounds and Borzois are cousins! Greyhounds are easy keepers. Their short coat requires a minimum of grooming. And while all dogs shed, Greyhounds shed less that most. After racing, Greyhounds need loving homes.

In the past, many were destroyed. Now, with the racing industry and adoption groups working together, the majority find homes--but more good homes are always needed. Adopting a Greyhound is a humane alternative to buying a pet. Although ex-racers have a professional career before you adopt them, most are still relatively young dogs --2-4 years of age -- when they retire. And Greyhounds have a very long life span for a large breed 12-14 years. As a breed, Greyhounds are non-aggressive, non-territorial dogs. They are bred to run like the wind and, since they race in groups of eight, they are also bred to get along with other dogs. Some bark occasionally, most don't. Retired racers are an exceptionally healthy breed. All breeds have some genetic problems, but Greyhounds have many fewer than most. Their athletic background kept them in good shape and, of course, those who were not good racers (either because they were physically unfit or because they just did not have that competitive drive), are rarely bred.

So, healthy dogs make more healthy dogs! Most adoption agencies can arrange to temperament test their Greyhounds in advance of adoption so that they have a very good idea of who is cat safe. (You must, of course, exercise caution with Greyhounds, or any breed of dog, initially.) Adoption coordinators work hard to match the right dog with the right person. And if it doesn't work out, most groups will take the dog back--even if its years after the adoption. In most cases, the safety net for your Greyhound lasts for the dog's entire lifetime. Greyhounds are elegant, affectionate and refined. Is is no wonder that they have inspired poets and artists for thousands of years. Throughout the ages, Greyhounds were the exclusive domain of royalty. Now, even everyday people have the opportunity to keep one of these gentle, beautiful dogs as companion.Welcome to Afghan Hound Association website The Internet home of the oldest Afghan Hound Club We are very pleased to welcome you to our home in the online Afghan Community and hope that you will find the information contained within these pages useful and informative.

Dates for your Diary 2016 Saturday 16th April AGM & HOUNDS 'R US Monday 2nd May Championship Show Saturday 30th July Back to Back Open Shows “The AHA is not quite as old as the breed in Britain but it has served the breed for longer than any other club.”, wrote Ann Adams on her retirement as Secretary in 1984. About the Afghan Hound breed Afghan Hounds are sight hounds originating from Afghanistan, they hunt by sight. In the UK Afghan Hounds belong to the Hound Group, while under FCI rules they are placed in Group X (Sighthounds). They have distinctive characteristics and features which make them unique. Their instinct is to chase and catch anything that is running. In their native country they were used to hunt antelope and gazelle and even snow leopards. They have very good vision, strong jaws. They have lean muscular bodies, a deep chest to house their lungs, and long powerful legs. In their native country their thick coat protected them against extreme cold of the upper snow regions, but equally shielded them from the sun in the desert areas.