Archive for February, 2010
At some point a few years ago, like the rest of you, I succumbed to the mounting pressures of social networking and created a Facebook account. I wasn’t “cool enough” (like a few of my Facebookless pals insist they are) to resist. The creation of my page happened to coincide with a new…
Last night, Sadie, the sassy four-year-old Scottish Terrier, took top honors at the Westminster Dog Show. Sure, Sadie has a reputation for being a strong competitor in the ring, but did you also know that she has a penchant for footwear? While you won’t see Sadie strutting in heels anytime soon,…
The Zhu Zhu toy hamsters that flew off shelves last Christmas (and sold for as much as 10 times their list price on eBay) are getting an armored facelift this summer in the hopes of winning the imaginations of young boys.
The maker, Missouri-based Cepia unveiled its “Kung Zhu” Ninja Warriors…
Love may not conquer ALL, but it certainly has the potential to shake things up and turn our usual way of thinking on its ear. Love also tends to sneak up on us when we least expect it: we’re hanging out in our favorite neighborhood watering hole, maybe munching on some food. We look up and there…
The Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable, popular and oldest human-developed horse breeds in the world. These horses appeared in rock paintings and inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula as far back as 2,500 B.C.
The Arabian horse is known for their swiftness and grace. They were…
In an economy where some businesses are struggling to simply stay afloat, many people in the pet industry are purring all the way to the bank. According to new spending data compiled by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the pet industry grew by more than 5 percent in 2009 and…
We’ve all heard and read stories about incredible pooches who’ve change people’s lives. Maybe you even know such a dog or have been changed for the better at the “paws” of one. If so, DogsChangeLives.org , a project sponsored by the Pennsylvania-based Susquehanna Service Dogs, would like to hear…
Are you ready for the ultimate commitment? Meet your perfect pet match at the Marin Humane Society’s Valentine Matchmaking weekend, February 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s THE place to see and be sniffed!
In addition to expert companion animal matchmaking services, adopters will…
To fill the void between acts during a recent reading event at Dog Eared Books , our very energetic host passed out pieces of scrap paper and asked everyone to draw what they thought was the “most awesomest” thing in the world.
Hot on the heels of seeing Avatar , I proudly drew a giant tree…