Thursday, September 30th, 2010 by Susie
As a fellow beagle owner, this story definitely made me feel good. A little lost beagle was brought back to his family. Gil Garcia and his family were reunited with their beloved dog, Bandit, Wednesday at an animal shelter in Carlsbad and shelter officials credit the reunion with the identification microchip implanted in the dog. Garcia told the San Diego Union-Tribune he couldn’t believe it when he got a call that Bandit had been found alive and well, 60 miles away from their home, in Julian. Bandit escaped from his backyard in March after a gate was accidentally left open. A good samaritan picked him up and brought him in to a shelter. Don’t you wish you could just see what he was doing all those months and where he went? I sure do…
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 by Susie
Who can resist dressing up your pet for Halloween? I know it’s silly, but it’s so darn cute! But before you do, keep in mind some important pet safety tips from the ASPCA during this holiday. Things like choosing the right pet costume for your dog’s personality, keeping Fido away from all the chaos of tricker treaters [...]
Monday, September 27th, 2010 by Susie
I had to share some fun pet products now available over at Crate and Barrel. They carry some new adorable items for you and your pooch. The white porcelain canisters come in clever designs made to honor the canine or feline member of your family. The jars feature themed black graphics including fire hydrants, “Woof” thought bubble, and swimming fish. [...]
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by Susie
Lucy, a 4-year old mixed breed, was rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico after being paralyzed in an auto accident. She was taken in by Courtney Dunning from New Hampshire. Lucy has been using her specially made wheelchair, Walkin’ Wheels, for nearly two years and has been preparing for the climb up Mount Washington with Courtney. Lucy [...]
Monday, August 30th, 2010 by Susie
Need a unique gift for the pet lover in your life? This is a great and hilarious idea. Send in a photo of your pet to Hot Digital Dog, and they will send you a very fancy portrait of your little buddy in formal Victorian wardrobe and sepia tones. They claim they will work diligently in presenting your Dear [...]
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 by Susie
There is no chance for Fido to get bored when games like these are at his fingertips, I mean paws. The company called Fetch Dog helps challenge pets by using this brainy dog board game. Is your pup smart enough to dislodge the removable bones and slide the top covers to access the hidden treat? If you want to increase the difficulty, [...]
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 by Susie
Oliver rides in the car with me all the time, why shouldn’t he get his own drivers license? He probably really wishes he could take over the wheel and head to dog beach every time we get in the car. Well, the company called www.petdriverslicense.com created doggie drivers licenses that are made to look just like your particular [...]
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 by Susie
On Friday, August 20th at 2 p.m., National Geographic Channel will be airing a special that looks pretty interesting called “and Man created Dog”. The show will trace the genetic journey from wolf to dog, taking viewers back 100,000 years to meet the “mother of all dogs.” It’s no accident that dogs evolved this way, as [...]
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 by Susie
My Beagle Oliver knows all my problems and all my my deepest secrets. He is my shoulder to cry on and always helps me with my stress issues. I was not surprised to learn that a survey by Mindlab International found that 55 percent of people were more relaxed after spending time with their pets–44 percent were also [...]
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 by Susie
Some people think pet food is pet food. Not the folks over at Nulo. Nulo’s pet foods are made from love. Their special food is 100% free of corn, wheat, soy, chemical preservatives, artificial colors & flavors and marketing smoke & mirrors. Better ingredients mean tastier food, gentler digestion and smaller more compact stools–even the most doting pet [...]
