Archive for February, 2010
Basset Hounds are short-legged hound dogs with very long bodies and big floppy ears that William Shakespeare said could “sweep away the morning dew.” While their reflexes are relatively slow, they have an excellent sense of smell, second only to their cousin, the Bloodhound. The name Basset is…
Air travel with pets has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog, as has the potential aggravation (mental, physical or otherwise) of fellow passengers who might not be so keen about sharing a row with Rover.
According to the New York Times , last week a group of Canadian…
On February 16, the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) launched HumaneWatch.org , a project specifically aimed at closely analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
According to the CCF, while the HSUS has become the animal rights industry’s most powerful…
Happy Spay Day everyone! While Hallmark hasn’t yet capitalized on this gem of a holiday, PETA certainly has with its scantily-clad, star-studded ad campaign. (See the slide show below.)
Today marks the 16th anniversary of Spay Day. The Humane Society of the United States’s annual campaign…
Happy Spay Day everyone! While Hallmark hasn’t yet capitalized on this gem of a holiday, PETA certainly has with its scantily-clad, star-studded ad campaign. (See the slide show below.)
This year, up to 8 million unwanted cats and dogs will be surrendered to shelters or simply abandoned…
Giant George, a blue Great Dane who hails from Tucson, Arizona, has been crowned the new king of gargantuan canines.
On his hind legs, he stands head and shoulders above the average dog (not to mention most basketball players) and weights 100 pounds more than the average Great Dane. Measuring…
California may soon place animal abusers on the same level as sex offenders by listing them in an online registry , complete with their home addresses and places of employment.
On Friday, State Senator Dean Florez (D) announced a bill for a statewide registry in California, which follows in the…
In honor of shoe-loving Sadie , Westminster’s new top dog, this week’s breed post is dedicated to Scotties (and their fans) everywhere.
Show off your Scotties (and Scottie mixes) in our new Scottish Terrier gallery .
The Scottish Terrier is a compact, independent and intelligent breed…
In honor of shoe-loving Sadie , Westminster’s new top dog, this week’s breed post is dedicated to Scotties everywhere
Show off your Scotties in our new Scottish Terrier gallery .
The Scottish Terrier is a compact, independent and intelligent breed with a long, rectangular head, short…
Planning to fly over the big pond with your furry friend in tow this summer? Better be sure he’s microchipped to avoid delays or worse — having to leave him behind.
European laws are about to require that all cats and dogs traveling to Europe, or within its boundaries, are equipped with…