Famous Celebrity Pets

"Fur Keeps" number of abandoned pets to a minimum

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:22 +0000

A recent Petfinder.com survey found that 84 percent of shelters and rescues have adoptable pets that were relinquished because of issues that could have been resolved with the right training and resources. More than half reported that these surrenders occurred within the first two years of…

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The Pawscars: best animal performances

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:08 +0000

Before we get too caught up in Sunday’s much-anticipated Hollywood hoopla, I thought an animal-centric spin on the Oscars was in order.

This year, several of the nominated films received the American Humane Association ’s “No Animals Were Harmed” disclaimer , including Avatar , Harry…

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Calming the aggressive bunny

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:29 +0000

Does your fluffy little Flopsy growl when you feed her? Does your formerly meek Mopsy attempt to sink his teeth into your thumb when you try to pick him up? Do you put on boxing gloves before cleaning cute Cottontail’s litter box? Do your bonded bunnies spar until you signal the end of Round Three…

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Two upcoming Muttville events!

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:04 +0000

Muttville, one of my all-time favorite Bay Area animal rescue organizations, is participating in two very fun upcoming events. Check them out:

Kiehl’s hosts Muttville pet adoption and fundraiser : Come out to Kiehl’s in San Francisco (2360 Fillmore Street; 415-359-9260) this Saturday,…

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The $6,000 dog

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:11 +0000

It’s still the best technology around for checking out unattended packages and chasing down criminals. And it comes with a hefty price tag.

What is this tried-and-true kryptonite for crime, you ask? The few, the proud… the elite and rigorously-trained German shepherds, of course. According…

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Feline feeding "faux paws"

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:05 +0000

Is your cat’s diet up to snuff or does it leave something (namely purrfectly balanced nutrition) to be desired?

A 9Lives-sponsored “Pet Parent Purrception” survey of feline guardians across the country revealed that an overwhelming 94 percent of American cat owners are confident they feed their…

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Breed of the week: the big-hearted Basset Hound

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:05 +0000

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…

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Pets pose allergic hazard to plane passengers

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:10 +0000

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…

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Is the CCF the best watchdog for the HSUS?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:07 +0000

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…

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Celebrate Spay Day!

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:08 +0000

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…

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