In the summer of 2010, Cub
Creek Science Camp was able to rescue 36 animals (dogs and
cats) from our local shelter and place them with permanent
homes.
How long is
a dog pregnant?
and other
interesting things about dogs
The length of pregnancy in a dog varies with
the breed, but on average their gestation period is 62 days.
The dog is one of the most popular
pets in the world. It ordinarily remains loyal to a
considerate master, and because of this the dog has been
called man's best friend. Class distinctions between people
have no part in a dog's life. It can be a faithful companion
to either rich or poor.
Dogs have been domesticated for most of human history and
have thus endeared themselves to many over the years.
Stories have been told about brave dogs that served
admirably in war or that risked their lives to save persons
in danger. When Pompeii--the Roman community destroyed by
Mount Vesuvius in AD 79--was finally excavated, searchers
found evidence of a dog lying across a child, apparently
trying to protect the youngster. Perhaps few of the millions
of dogs in the world may be so heroic, but they are still a
source of genuine delight to their owners.
Dogs play an important role here at Cub Creek
Science Camp. We have several "Camp" dogs that remain
with us year after year and then we have the dogs that we
bring in from rescue shelters for the summer in hopes that
they will find a permanent home. For many campers this
is a chance to spend quality time with one of "Man's Best
Friends". Each camp session most of the dogs that we
bring in find homes after having been petted and loved all
summer. Tilly is our Australian Shepard mix and her
picture is at the top of the page. The big white Great
Pyrenees is Angel. Not pictured is Alphie our Border
Collie.
