What's in a name? The man behind the breed
A handful of dog breeds were named for people. Louis Dobermann, a German tax collector in the mid-19th century, developed the elegant and protective breed that bears his name to, in the words of Britain's Kennel Club, "protect him and ... 'encourage' slow payers." (In the United States, the final "n" on "Dobermann" was dropped long ago. Full Story
Pet Buzz
• Love dachshunds? Veterinarians like to say these popular short-legged dogs are "half a dog high and two dogs long." While most people think of a brownish red, shorthaired dog when they think "dachshunds," the American Kennel Club in fact recognizes two sizes (standard and miniature) and two additional coat types, wirehaired and longhaired. Full Story
Pet of the Week
To adopt a pet There are many dogs and cats available at Lee County Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Call 533-7387 or visit the agency's Web site at www.leelostpets.com. Adoption applications may be downloaded from the site or completed at the shelter, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full Story
Bark Buckle UP
Devoe Volvo in Bonita Springs is hosting Pet Safety Days on Friday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the dealership's showroom. The event is free, open to the public and will feature innovative pet travel and safety products to try on your dogs, as well as free pet food samples and pet product giveaways. Learn how to travel safely with your pets. Full Story
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