Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 by Susie
Purchasing a pure bred pup can get really expensive. Well, this story coming out of China gives “expensive pets” a new meaning. A special breed of Mastiff, the Red Tibetan Mastiff to be exact, recently sold for over $1.5 million. A wealthy coal industrialist from China has made international headlines with his pricey purchase of an 11-month-old, 180-pound pup, named “Hong Dong,” meaning “big splash” in Chinese.
The Red Tibetan Mastiff’s connection to ancient Chinese history makes them all the more special. Genghis Khan and Lord Buddha are said to have owned Mastiffs. These unique furry friends are viewed as “pure Chinese” and very few are left in Tibet.
All I can say is this Mastiff better be his best friend and more for that price.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 by Susie
The people and pets of Japan need our help and support in this time of such loss and destruction. It makes me so sad to think of the innocent pets who once belonged to a loving family and are now suddenly left homeless after the earthquake and tsunami. There are many organizations working hard to help [...]
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 by Susie
You don’t have to have an Irish Setter to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with your pet. There are many ways to get into the festivities with your four-legged friend. I’m sure you don’t want to get pinched and neither does Fido, so dress your buddy up in a fun green-themed costume or collar. There are [...]
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by Susie
John Travolta and celebrity wife Kelly Preston have baby on the brain these days. In addition to bringing home a new baby boy Benjamin, they also welcomed two new Goldendoodle puppies into their home last month. Kelly Preston and her daughter, Ella Bleu, reportedly picked out the adorable pair of pups who they named, “Charlie and Audie.” The golden doodles reportedly [...]
Monday, February 21st, 2011 by Susie
Today we should all be pampering our pets and showing them a little extra love because it is a special holiday besides just President’s Day. It is “Love your Pet Day” today and that means going the extra mile to make your pet feel appreciated. Here are a few ideas of things you can do from Associated [...]
Friday, February 18th, 2011 by Susie
Online dating websites are popular more than ever, but how about a dating website that was created exclusively for pet lovers? Well, datemypet.com is just that. Whether you are looking for a life partner, a buddy for your pet or just someone to hang out with, this site claims you’ll be able to find exactly who you are looking [...]
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 by Susie
It’s official, the Scottish deerhound Hickory won best in show at the Westminster dog show on Tuesday night in New York. It was the first time a Scottish deerhound was the winner. Among her competitors there was a Pekingese, Portuguese water dog, Chinese Shar-Pei, smooth fox terrier, bearded collie and black cocker spaniel. Each dog’s [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 by Susie
My hubby was out of town yesterday on Valentine’s Day, but I still had a valentine, a furry one that is. My beagle Oliver was my sweetheart! He was my cure for loneliness just like many other people who have that special bond with their pets. A study by the National Institutes of Health revealed that having [...]
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by Susie
I know my beagle Oliver has a nose on him, but I never thought it could be that powerful. Well, in a recent Japanese study, a trained canine successfully detected early signs of bowel cancer in more than 9 out of 10 cases. Previous studies have yielded similar results with dogs sniffing out prostate, skin, bladder [...]
Sunday, January 30th, 2011 by Susie
Have you checked out the fun new website called PetTube.com? The producers of “Planet’s Funniest Animals” and “Funniest Pet’s and People” created PetTube in honor of pets and the people who love them. They have opened up a large library of funny animal videos to give viewers unlimited access to clips that have been featured on television shows [...]
