Archive for April, 2010
Did you know that many Bay Area shelters are forced to euthanize thousands of kittens every year — most of them in the spring? Why? The majority of these abandoned kittens are born to feral cats. Too young to survive without their mother, they must be bottle fed until they can eat on their…
When Einstein was born he tipped the scales at a mere 6 pounds and measured just 14 inches tall. And while these stats might sound ho-hum for a baby of the human variety, they tell a very different story for a horse.
Einstein is a pint-sized pinto colt born born last Friday in New Hampshire…
Does your funny mutt strut around the house striking poses? Can your cute canine stay entertained for hours just by admiring himself in the mirror? Would your fussy furball rather be groomed than play with the neighborhood pack?
Perhaps your pet is simply preparing for his big break! And this…
The Newfoundland was originally bred as a working dog for fishermen in Newfoundland, Canada. They were used for hauling in nets, carrying boat lines to shore and retrieving anything that fell overboard — including passengers.
They are famous for their massive size, great strength, sweet…
It’s “derby season” once again and enthusiasts across the country are gearing up for some fierce competitions. But there’s one race that’s a little different (and furrier) than most: the PETCO annual Hamster Ball Derby where kids are the coaches and their prized pet hamsters are the athletes.
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Yesterday, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law designed to stop the sale and marketing of videos depicting dogfights and other acts of animal cruelty, saying it is an “unconstitutional violation of free speech.” The justices concluded (in an 8-1 decision) that the scope and intent of the…
I’ve never been a “pug gal.” Instead, I’ve regarded these wrinkly faced, wheezy, ugly-but-cute canines with equal parts curiosity and disdain. Why design a dog with such a short schnoz that it can’t even breathe properly?
But then along came Puglet . And as much as I hate to admit this, he’s…
Many people will argue that there are no accidents in life. Which is why Wendy Diamond might say that her career as a “pet lifestyle” expert, author and “underdog” advocate chose her, rather than the other way around.
Wendy first began volunteering to help homeless people in San Francisco…
Pet lifestyle expert, author and homeless pet advocate Wendy Diamond will be promoting her new book ” It’s a Dog’s World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living ” tomorrow night (Tuesday, April 20, 7-9 p.m.) at “Yappy Hour” at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. This playful and practical guide for dogs…
The Dachshund is a curious, clever and lively breed of hunting-dog. These playful pups are known for their propensity to chase small objects (toys, tennis balls, small animals) with great determination. They also have a strong instinct to dig.
Show off your wonderful wiener dogs here in our …