Saturday, January 29th, 2011 by Susie
It’s that time of year when I get excited to see all the Oscar nominated movies, but one movie was not nominated that really should have been. ”My Dog Tulip” was somehow missed for the best animated feature category! These are the three animated features that were nominated: “How to Train Your Dragon,” “The Illusionist,” and “Toy Story 3.” “My Dog Tulip” is really an animated movie made for adults. The touching film is narrated by Christopher Plummer and is based on the 1956 memoir by J. R. Ackerley, which explores a lonely man’s devotion toward his pet.
This film captures the soul of a dog and how lucky we are to have them in our lives, however long. It is one of the best love stories. Five stars all the way. Now I plan to read the book next.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by Susie
Winter is here and in some parts of the world both pets and people are dealing with harsh winter conditions. Veterinarians say some of the smaller breeds are more at risk and may need to be in outerwear. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal states that small, short-haired, inactive dogs without a thick fur undercoat [...]
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by Susie
Our pets can’t tell us they love us, but you can be sure they will try to show us their love and appreciation via tail wagging when we spend extra time with them this Valentine’s Day. Why not surprise him or her with a fun Valentine’s toy or treat to celebrate your love? Pet Simple carries a variety [...]
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 by Susie
Did you know there could be dozens of potential pet hazards lurking in and around your house? I know I have always made sure to ”puppy proof” my home, well at least I thought I did, until I discovered some suprising risks in regards to common household plants. Many of these plants you might think are [...]
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by Susie
I’m always curious about dog intelligence. I often wonder if my beagle Oliver can really understand some of the words I’m saying. I’ve heard before that dogs can comprehend many words and develop actual vocabularies. So cool. Even cooler is the border collie named Chaster who was able to recognize 1,022 toys by name. He was trained for three years [...]
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by Susie
Pooch City is a new website offering the most comprehensive social networking site for the millions of dog lovers and the businesses that serve them. The site offers all of the community social networking features found on sites like Facebook. PoochCity also has adoption and breeder search tools for those looking to add a new member to [...]
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by Susie
If you are like me, your pet is often thirsty and you find yourself trying to pour your water bottle into your hands for your little pooch to get a drink. Well, this BPA-free, stainless-steel water bottle by the company Dog is Good is pretty nifty. The bottle has two openings: the small one up top has a ball-bearing to [...]
Friday, October 29th, 2010 by Susie
We all know it is important to think about children and safety during Halloween, but it is just as important to be smart about our pets during the excitement. The ASPCArecommends taking some common sense precautions. For example, candy is a big no no for fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be [...]
Monday, October 25th, 2010 by Susie
Halloween is right around the corner. There are so many fun pet costume ideas online. It thoroughly entertained me looking at all the creative pictures. Good Housekeeping is even running a costume contest. Enter your best buddy for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night stay for you and your family at the Vero [...]
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by Susie
What pooches wouldn’t want to check out an event where they get free Pup-Peroni treats? I know my Beagle wouldn’t miss it. Celebrities like Mischa Barton and her cute pups checked out a nonverbal-communication event in LA sponsored by the food brand on Thursday, October 14th in Los Angeles. Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson, [...]
