Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Pup My Ride Rocks!
Pup My Ride, run by Best Friends Animal Society, may just be one of those best kept secrets of the West Coast. Some 3,500 small breed dogs have been saved from Los Angeles kill shelters thanks to the program. Read more here!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Happy Birthday, Human Pet!
We'd like to wish our human pet a very happy birthday today. Without her, we'd have a hard time bringing all of this somewhat interesting stuff to you.
We're celebrating by NOT doing the following:
- Leaving hair on her comforter
- Peeing on the carpet
- Pooing in the master bathroom
- Eating strange things off of the floor
- Tripping her up in the hallway
- Fighting with one another
- Bitching for food
- Walking on the keyboard
- Tearing open the garbage
- Clawing at her shoes
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Celebrity Pet Hotel Opening Soon to Los Angeles
No humans allowed!
At least that's what the marquee should read at The Barkley's latest opening. The hotel, which started in Orange Village, Ohio (which is really just Cleveland with a fancy name), has quickly become a nationally recognized leader in luxury pet lodging.
The latest branch, scheduled to open on October 25 in Los Angeles, is designed with only A-list celebrity pets in mind. Rumor has it that posh pets will have their paws immortalized in a set-up akin to the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
If you're anything like us, then we suspect you might need something a little bit more down to earth. No worries! You can search hundreds of US lodgings to find places where pets are welcome.
Is Your Cat Obese? Figure Out His FBMI!
Just like humans, cats have their own body mass index. It's called feline body mass index, and it's relatively easy to calculate according to Embrace Pet Insurance:
Gathering Information:
While your cat is in a standing position, with the legs perpendicular to the ground and the head upright:
- Measure the circumference of your cat’s rib cage. (The level of the 9th rib is ideal.)
- Now measure the length of the lower back leg from the knee to the ankle and write down both numbers. You'll need them for what's next!
Calculating the FBMI
- Divide the rib cage measurement by 0.7062 and subtract the length of the leg.
- Divide that answer by 0.9156.
- Subtract the leg length from that number, and that is your cat’s FBMI.
Lampanelli Gets Herself a Small Dog
Lisa Lampanelli may be losing her tough girl attitude thanks to her recent adoption of a rescue Yorkie. Lampanelli, a first time pet owner, named the pup, Parker, after Sarah Jessica Parker. The comedienne claims she used to joke about people with small pets:
"We had a joke, 'You may be a douchebag if your dog doesn't come up to your knee' "All douchebags aside, the pup was adopted thanks to A Cause for Paws. Thanks for giving the little ones a chance, Lisa!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Pets Dressed Up as Famous People
Ever wondered what your pet may look like if he dressed up as Dr. Spock or Michael Jackson? Wonder no more! Check out this somewhat hilarious display of pets dressed up as famous people at This Blog Rules.
Dancing Merengue Dog
Meet Carrie and her owner, Jose Fuentes. They're a dancing duo from Chile, and I think they're fantastic! Wouldn't it be great if they made it on Dancing With the Stars? Let's make it happen, my little furries!
Send DWTS a message on their Facebook page telling them you want to see Carrie and Jose live!
Cat Shot 30 Times Is Well, Looking for Adoption
Officials report that Lovey, 5 year-old black cat that had been shot 30 times with a pellet gun and left to die in Tampa's McKay Bay last week, is doing well and looking to be adopted. The suspects are believed to be juvenilles which worries officials as research has shown that young people who commit acts of violence against animals often develop more aggressive tendencies against humans into adulthood.
Hillsborough County Animal Services is currently investigating. If you have any information, you are urged to call 813-774-5660. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is also offering a $2000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Hillsborough County Animal Services is currently investigating. If you have any information, you are urged to call 813-774-5660. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is also offering a $2000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Live Tiger Cub Found in Suitcase - Unbelievable!
Are we the only ones shocked about this live tiger cub found in a suitcase at a Thai airport? We hope our human pet doesn't get any ideas about us!
Soup Kitchen for Pets
In these hard times, it's nice to know that there are some people willing to do whatever it takes to keep families together, including those with pets. In Germany, Claudia Hollm became so upset that people were having to give up their pets for adoption that she decided to open up her own soup kitchen for pets.
The organization named Tiertafel (meaning "animal table") is Berlin's first soup kitchen for animals, and its success depends entirely on donations and volunteers. In 2008, Hollm told Reuters:
“Nowadays people underestimate dogs. They are incredibly important for those who lack social contact with other humans. Making sure dogs don’t go hungry is just as important as making sure that people don’t starve.”
Pint-Sized Pool Shark...Err Chihuahua
Amadeus the Chihuahua has got some skills! According to PEOPLEPets.com, Amadeus learned how to play pool after being continuously praised by his owner, Connie Baldwin. All it took were a few words of encouragement ("Go get the ball" to be exact),and the pint-sized pool shark began traveling down the road of hustling hearts.
Talk about the power of positive reinforcement!
Sirius Republic Collars Giveaway
Pawcurious is hosting a giveaway where you can win a Sirius Republic Collar for your little furry. There are two ways to enter, both of which take five seconds. All you have to do is the following:
1. Go to the website, peruse the collection, and leave a comment on Pawcurious' post saying which collar you would like to have.
1. Go to the website, peruse the collection, and leave a comment on Pawcurious' post saying which collar you would like to have.
2. Become a Facebook fan here. You still need to leave a comment here so the people at Pawcurious make sure you get your extra entry!
Entries close on September 11 so get on it, my little furries!
Kristin Bauer Fights for Chimpanzees
PEOPLEPets.com is reporting that Kristin Bauer, best known for her role as Pam on HBO's True Blood, has been writing letters to the National Institute of Health to protest the transfer of 200 chimpanzees from New Mexico to a Texas research facility. The NIH, however, has responded that the animals are critical to advances in human health.
If the plan for transfer goes through, the chimpanzees will be relocated some time in 2011. For now, Congress continues to debate whether legislation is needed to shut down federal chimpanzee testing for good.
Monday, September 06, 2010
To My Tweets...err Peeps
I'd like to extend a shout-out to petsforlifeeh and smithynews for sharing our articles on Twitter. I appreciate the tweets! Keep it coming, my little furries!
Cat Slides Down Stairs
As I have no stairs in my house, I was fascinated by this video. Do your little furries do this on the stairs in your house? Let me know below!
Pets Now on Staff for Hotels
According to Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, pets are now on the payroll for some hotels in America. Though these pets may be treated with celebrity status, they have a serious job to do - improving guest relations by providing fantastic customer service. Below are a few places you could visit to meet these canine and feline (and avian!) maître d’s:
- Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana: Meet Chance, the Chocolate Labrador, Dog Director of Operations
- The Algonquin Hotel in New York City: You can hang out with Matilda, the 15 year-old Ragdoll kitty whose popularity has reached superstar status.
- Firesky in Scottsdale, Arizona: Bosco, the Cocker Spaniel, who was a frequent guest to the hotel, is now Director of Pet Relations.
- The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston: Catie Copley, the Labrador Retriever, has her paws full entertaining guests in this 383-room hotel.
- JW Marriot Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California: You can spend some time on the wild side with Thelma and Louise, a pair of Guyana toucanets.
- Hotel Indigo Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia: Indie, the Jack Russell Terrier, is the general manager's trusted sidekick.
- The London West Hollywood Hotel in West Hollywood, California: Garbanzo, the English Bulldog, greets guests with the bellmen on Fridays.
- The Guanahani Resort and Spa on St. Barths: Papyrus, the Fat Cat, and his entourage of fourteen felines have free reign in this Caribbean paradise.
- Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia: Wendy, the Border Collie, is the official duck and goose re-locator on your hunts.
Beach Dogs!
With summer coming to a close, The Doggie Stylish Blog has put together a fabulous photo display showcasing dogs on the beach. Click here to see all twenty photos!
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