tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362788987463374252024-03-13T00:27:15.423-04:00dog clothes horseDiscuss latest trends in small, teacup, designer dog clothes, apparel, outfits. Dogs making the news, news about dogs including, gadgets, technology, products, services, celebrity, lifestyle and more!modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-53405867699006183932010-08-02T13:32:00.001-04:002010-08-02T13:34:42.030-04:00Find us on Facebook<iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?id=37638167712&width=350&connections=12&stream=true&header=true&height=587" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:350px; height:587px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-15153496429058809872010-07-19T17:20:00.005-04:002010-07-19T17:31:11.591-04:00Thank you readers of Dog Clothes Horse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTkn0xKz2p5cepIWGnrvhq_rkSFdI12rL8i7WQ3ej803plH8_MoomBXSpaP97RoKJT4PaWc2tsQWLN8dMWQmzjbxiQZZS2T25xD1G94a5s-ahoXE01BX9VGtfaRR7JntT_daMVQoum7sC/s1600/DSC_0063.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTkn0xKz2p5cepIWGnrvhq_rkSFdI12rL8i7WQ3ej803plH8_MoomBXSpaP97RoKJT4PaWc2tsQWLN8dMWQmzjbxiQZZS2T25xD1G94a5s-ahoXE01BX9VGtfaRR7JntT_daMVQoum7sC/s320/DSC_0063.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495731930436631794" /></a>Hello to all our wonderful Dog Clothes Horse readers,<br /><br />At this time we have decided to continue our efforts on Facebook instead of continuing publishing this blog. We love all that you've contributed to Dog Clothes Horse in the past three years but we want to focus our efforts to our Facebook page instead of maintaining multiple sites. We invite you to become a fan of Modern Tails on Facebook [<a href="http://www.facebook.com/moderntails" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/moderntails</a>] where you can still share all your beautiful photos, videos and stories. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact us.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Modern Tailsmodern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-65216370329544940462010-06-24T17:36:00.003-04:002010-06-24T17:39:37.813-04:00Friday is "Take Your Dog to Work Day"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMqgv3YKH3QSyZ8rx3OIeSRFyj7oHSr6a4i5yYqzmwhz1_JbxgwuoOBcDvSypv5X7K1kmKD7PS1g3yN8w8pz83K1v4aSVE_VzLzrxcndVakBOKsfHBBql3tn83Xr88B5l0qoip6moahr5/s1600/dog+computer.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMqgv3YKH3QSyZ8rx3OIeSRFyj7oHSr6a4i5yYqzmwhz1_JbxgwuoOBcDvSypv5X7K1kmKD7PS1g3yN8w8pz83K1v4aSVE_VzLzrxcndVakBOKsfHBBql3tn83Xr88B5l0qoip6moahr5/s320/dog+computer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486458085131434482" /></a>Some people love the idea. Some people grumble about it. Regardless of how you feel about pets in the workplace, it's baaaack! Tomorrow, June 25th, is the official "Take Your Dog to Work Day."<br /><br />If your employer permits animals in the office, but you're on the fence about introducing FiFi to your coworkers, consider that spending time in new places can help socialize your dog and get her more comfortable with new experiences. Pets also tend to have a calming effect on (most) humans. Studies show that having pets in the workplace can help create a more productive work environment, lower stress levels and aid in reducing employee absenteeism. A recent CNN survey revealed that 75% of people said they would work longer hours if they were able to bring their pet to the office.<br /><br />Here are a few common-sense pointers to help ensure a positive experience for everyone involved during this annual event:<br /><br />Pet proof your cubicle: Before your dog visits, remove all small, chewable items that could be a potential choking hazard as well as anything with sharp edges. It's also wise to cover exposed electrical cords or outlets. If you don't want to keep your dog on a leash, put up a baby gate at your office door to keep her from wandering off.<br /><br />Create a happy home away from home: Make your dog comfortable by bringing in a cozy bed or favorite blanket where she can chill out. Also be sure to pack bowls, food, poo bags and a few treats to reward good behavior.<br /><br />Keep boredom at bay: Give your pup a chew toy or other "job" to keep her occupied while you're working. It's also a good idea to designate a surrogate office pet parent to look after your pup in the event that you are stuck in a lengthy meeting.<br /><br />Be realistic: You should only take your dog to work if she is healthy, up-to-date on her vaccines, well-trained, well-socialized and, of course, housebroken. If you already know that your dog can become skittish or aggressive in new situations, it may be best for her to sit this event out.<br /><br />Practice good canine hygiene: No one likes a dirty dog. Be sure your pooch is clean and well-groomed before her corporate debut.<br /><br />Be a responsible owner: Some of your cubicle mates may be allergic to or afraid of dogs, so never assume that everyone is happy to see your prized pup prancing down the hallway. Keep her on leash in common areas and always make your dog sit politely to greet other people and their dogs.<br /><br />Have a "plan b" in place: Just in case your pooch doesn't dig the office scene, arrange (ahead of time) to take her to a reputable dog sitter or daycare place nearby where she can safely and happily spend the rest of the day until you are ready to retrieve her.<br /><br />Are you planning to bring your favorite canine comrade to work tomorrow? How do you feel about having pets in the office?<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=66476" target="_blank">Tails of the City</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-28271487182764837192010-06-24T17:33:00.001-04:002010-06-24T17:35:24.827-04:00Dog vitamins recalled, infected with salmonella<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYY7cenaTpTbNwUGEnmWVwT7ENdYUqY5crfov-hV-eD-cT6riSb1f2t0ZErlxg0KhyphenhyphenwIAWDFCteKAU0oAA6o9nS2PqoNxbmlUNHCZT4caqb2gNZwFQK7fPjJIzA81eJ2u6Q22yaZ7NTkU/s1600/pro+pet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYY7cenaTpTbNwUGEnmWVwT7ENdYUqY5crfov-hV-eD-cT6riSb1f2t0ZErlxg0KhyphenhyphenwIAWDFCteKAU0oAA6o9nS2PqoNxbmlUNHCZT4caqb2gNZwFQK7fPjJIzA81eJ2u6Q22yaZ7NTkU/s320/pro+pet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486456770989015122" /></a>The manufacturer of vitamin supplement for dogs that is sold nationwide has issued a voluntary recall for the product, because some of the products have been tainted with salmonella.<br /><br />The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that United Pet Group is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin tablets for dogs due to possible salmonella contamination.<br /><br />The product comes in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label; its UPC code is 26851-01800. The vitamins are being removed from stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. <br /><br />The affected products are those with expiration dates on or before June 2013. The expiration date can be found on the right side of the product label.<br /><br />Although testing has shown that only one lot of the product was contaminated with salmonella, the company is recalling all unexpired lots of the product to be safe.<br /><br />Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product, you need to contact your veterinarian.<br /><br />People who handle salmonella-contaminated food can become infected, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after touching the products. Consumers experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping or fever after handling the product should contact a doctor.<br /><br />Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to contact the manufacturer or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers can call United Pet Group at (800) 645-5154, ext. 3.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2010/06/dog_vitamins_recalled_infected.html" target="_blank">OregonLive.com</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-5134718781280852492010-06-01T14:37:00.002-04:002010-06-01T14:40:15.022-04:00Music for Dogs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lAbw3zhrRZAHORahDRYkDE74VVodwZTGi7gzn1M8Wjf5MKgvKmhosVeN7ZGQ1UYIUq8NWVG2axguMDuDNeQ3YT1B__gzam2hrn-lelUSLkXdT6hS6lQxQ7scetuKSNzH9fyEMypDC7Kq/s1600/musicdog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lAbw3zhrRZAHORahDRYkDE74VVodwZTGi7gzn1M8Wjf5MKgvKmhosVeN7ZGQ1UYIUq8NWVG2axguMDuDNeQ3YT1B__gzam2hrn-lelUSLkXdT6hS6lQxQ7scetuKSNzH9fyEMypDC7Kq/s400/musicdog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477876521865954162" /></a>The World Premiere of a unique concert experience on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, for you...and your dog!<br /><br />Laurie Anderson has composed a 20 minute work especially for the hearing range of dogs – who can hear frequencies far outside the human audio spectrum. Taking the idea of the apparently inaudible dog whistle to new artistic heights, our canine friends will be treated to a glorious cacophony of sound, while all we will hear is the lapping of the water on the harbour.<br /><br />The morning will be an inter-species social gathering on a scale never seen before in Australia. Breakfast can be purchased onsite including freshly brewed coffee and egg & bacon rolls, while you watch dog demonstrations and be surprised by some very special guests.<br /><br />This is an event that you’ll be yapping about for years to come, an absolute must for any dog and their two legged friends! <br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://vividlive.sydneyoperahouse.com/MusicForDogs.aspx" target="_blank">Vivid Live</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-25560661486374964922010-05-27T12:23:00.002-04:002010-05-27T12:26:37.102-04:00Memorial Day Savings Coupon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzC13EPtRHDSuHQKqvbpo2q-QsFI8tP6q92_hd1SizZ_w7vVLv5i0jbnpp3Xl5TG3LBi-K1cEm64C6WTzI8oyduKfS_6lGEmCwoiM6d7WRBug0Kxfn7m8xRpek0Y-bZ4hpO0zmqDyALOvp/s1600/aloha-surf-shirt-dt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzC13EPtRHDSuHQKqvbpo2q-QsFI8tP6q92_hd1SizZ_w7vVLv5i0jbnpp3Xl5TG3LBi-K1cEm64C6WTzI8oyduKfS_6lGEmCwoiM6d7WRBug0Kxfn7m8xRpek0Y-bZ4hpO0zmqDyALOvp/s320/aloha-surf-shirt-dt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475986697725405842" /></a>Shop for summer essentials and save 10% off your order. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout to receive your discount, good until May 31, 2010. <br /><br />Limit one coupon per customer, per order; cannot be combined any other specials, discounts or coupons. Not redeemable for cash or gift cards, nor is it valid toward previous purchases.<br /><br /><a href="http://moderntails.com/dog-collections-beach-bums/" target="_blank">Go here to start shopping!</a>modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-85869174656954674382010-05-27T12:17:00.004-04:002010-05-27T12:23:04.372-04:00Surfing Dogs at Loews Resort Surf Dog Competition 2010<object width="420" height="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jqdbr73T3wc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Jqdbr73T3wc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="400"></embed></object><br /><br />With Memorial Day around the corner, it's a reminder that summer is here! Check out this dog surfing competition from this past weekend and get beach ready.modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-6270435848602164472010-05-20T21:15:00.005-04:002010-05-27T12:22:44.892-04:00It's Me or The Dog - Casting Call<object width="420" height="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iTuOr2vlC-c&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iTuOr2vlC-c&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="400"></embed></object><br /><br />Now casting dog-owners from the Tri-state area for season three of Animal Planet's It's Me or The Dog.<br /><br />The show, from the producers of Supernanny and The Real Housewives of New York, are seeking owners of one (or more) out-of-control dogs. Is your pooch an obedience school drop-out? Then we want you! The casting team is currently seeking dog-owners with a variety of backgrounds, which are ready for the ultimate doggy boot camp!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gotcast.com/casting-calls/Its-Me-or-The-Dog-Season-3/55940" target=_"blank">Click here for more details</a>modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-6065574885908887922010-05-07T21:16:00.003-04:002010-05-07T21:19:40.936-04:00Kanellos the Greek protest dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgsNcmGcLndw43-Bz_FMXSSWt7BAaKRgoY0k7KfHbziUFUJr_K8rf0SyKfOpzYGwfUVae5RG4zbBDelxjoXDuUtoN202ygyOspZXP-V6OjmfwpzjsRkzDD2VQfWJDHWEgR76M44gIGXoQ/s1600/A-stray--017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgsNcmGcLndw43-Bz_FMXSSWt7BAaKRgoY0k7KfHbziUFUJr_K8rf0SyKfOpzYGwfUVae5RG4zbBDelxjoXDuUtoN202ygyOspZXP-V6OjmfwpzjsRkzDD2VQfWJDHWEgR76M44gIGXoQ/s400/A-stray--017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468702575284931170" /></a>A dog that has been seen at nearly every demonstration in Athens over the last two years has turned up again during the recent protests against new austerity measures. View more images here: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2010/may/06/greece-protest?picture=362290874" target="_blank">guardian.co.uk</a>modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-81627559839622190032010-05-07T20:59:00.004-04:002010-05-07T21:08:04.629-04:00Hair soaks up oil spills<object width="400" height="245"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EwQOD_Ir2vQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EwQOD_Ir2vQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="245"></embed></object><br /><br />Watch this video to see how hair and fur can help clean up the oil spill.modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-8473513913091319432010-05-07T20:55:00.003-04:002010-05-07T20:59:00.868-04:00Fight The Oil Spill By Giving Your Dog A Haircut<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ivO8tJ0FRKcnSwezu1QgPGnijjv5vhAVJWxbt-o8HF6ctHhM5uXwei0gt_9YsZnR-NMrW4MvGCa0jgDwC-nuaPHdTqYizOkNdWtwMAjOY7dUjP4EiRGZz_r5s_5Uo6Qg2Lpcii7qh8Fd/s1600/dog-grooming+poodle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ivO8tJ0FRKcnSwezu1QgPGnijjv5vhAVJWxbt-o8HF6ctHhM5uXwei0gt_9YsZnR-NMrW4MvGCa0jgDwC-nuaPHdTqYizOkNdWtwMAjOY7dUjP4EiRGZz_r5s_5Uo6Qg2Lpcii7qh8Fd/s320/dog-grooming+poodle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468697384019951042" /></a>Until today, Hair Balls thought pet hair clippings were only good for making you sneeze, but apparently the hair is incredibly absorbent, which could come in handy in the case of, say, a gigantic freakin' oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.<br /><br />Pet Paradise, a chain of chichi pet spas, with two in Houston, has started collecting hair clippings from its 13 locations and is donating them to Matter of Trust, a San Francisco-based charity that uses pet and human hair wrapped in used nylon stockings to make "booms" to help soak up oil spills. Matter of Trust is collecting as much hair as possible to battle the BP oil slick covering about 3,500 square miles. (Weird fact: Pet Paradise Spokeswoman Lisa Pogue tells us that "it's estimated that one pound of dog hair can soak up one quart of oil in one minute.")<br /><br />The chain collects about 100 pounds of hair a week, which, if our math is correct, means the BP oil spill can be cleaned up in four seconds. But that's just a rough estimate. The hair is shipped off to Matter of Trust's warehouses in boxes lined with garbage bags, to ensure that not one strand goes missing.<br /><br />Check out the Matter of Trust website for info on how you can donate your pup's hair. (Or maybe you just want to send the whole dog.) Or, if you don't own a dog but are raising rabbits, horses, sheep or alpacas in the backyard, Matter of Trust accepts their hair, too.<br /><br />And don't worry, the oily booms aren't just tossed in the trash when they're all used up -- Matter of Trust says they use a totally green disposal method that involves worms eating the booms. That's right: worms eating giant piles of oil-soaked animal hair. Hope we didn't ruin your lunch.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/05/doghair_oil_spill.php" target="_blank">Houston Press</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-38478336473560182702010-05-07T20:49:00.003-04:002010-05-07T20:54:10.186-04:00Actress Katherine Heigl rescues England, the hog-tied pit bull of Bakersfield<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQO6KHYszNVslS-GZMlk8FAwjxzkSFeekoiQ0wt_tZIn-xjhzRtygn9XRNQBwwHE_eyokNeSkKSKHiZvpdXGnXmdJ36IRXhidYm_pRAgafVDpNqiUkrko1tAbd37BVr2PDsuZQFaz71arv/s1600/heigl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQO6KHYszNVslS-GZMlk8FAwjxzkSFeekoiQ0wt_tZIn-xjhzRtygn9XRNQBwwHE_eyokNeSkKSKHiZvpdXGnXmdJ36IRXhidYm_pRAgafVDpNqiUkrko1tAbd37BVr2PDsuZQFaz71arv/s320/heigl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468695749205883746" /></a>Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and mother Nancy, co-founders of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, teamed up with Last Chance for Animals at a press conference Tuesday to announce they will be taking in the Bakersfield pit bull, England, who was found hog-tied and left for dead in the mud for several hours late last month.<br /><br />"Anyone that would do this to an animal is a coward and would potentially do this to a child or a woman,” said Chris DeRose, president of LCA.<br /><br />Katherine Heigl added, “We really need to send a message out and educate people about the breed. This cruelty cannot be tolerated.”<br /><br />Petting her own black pit bull, Apollo, who affably accompanied her to the press conference, she continued, “How can you do this to an animal that’s this loving and playful? All they want is for you to love them.” And love him she did, albeit at the expense of her manicure, which after five minutes was covered in the good-natured slobber of Apollo’s returned affections.<br /><br />JDHF and LCA officials also announced they will be offering a reward for abuse cases that LCA investigates. “We will do everything possible to find the person or persons responsible and make sure they are made accountable and punished to the full extent of the law for their actions,” said the Knocked Up actress.<br /><br />In fact, Chris DeRose wants to see the courts take animal cruelty more seriously and said he also wants to help educate the public on what to look for and what to stand up for. He pointed out that violent tendencies often start early and more attention should be given to children who act out aggressively toward animals.<br /><br />"LCA is a non-profit animal rights organization that exposes cruelty and abuse nationwide. Since 1984 their investigations on vivisection, pet theft, fur farms and circuses have been used to develop public education and outreach campaigns, and to draft legislation leading to lasting changes for the animals. From exposing companion animal meat being sold for human consumption and the mass slaughter of deer by the National Parks Services at Gettysburg, to the first ever conviction of USDA licensed B dealers, LCA is committed to bringing these issues to the forefront and effecting change,” states the LCA press release.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-40189-LA-Dog-Rescue-Examiner~y2010m5d6-Actress-Katherine-Heigl-rescues-England-the-hogtied-pit-bull" target="_blank">Examiner.com</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-41052136746575084382010-05-03T23:41:00.002-04:002010-05-03T23:43:04.500-04:00Four pet heroes inducted into Purina Animal Hall of Fame<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgkcpTVIvZFm3nkjpUo1DJofHNUa3anSifqkvtoXrhErdQDuX0zHxRrqDc9E8r6aC7rekp9jXHivtLJFB-NHI7zwfelXbJtgYh23PYd18xswcnlBMfDjaZZnVdOUSnYV29uBOV9OqwLMF/s1600/hallfame.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgkcpTVIvZFm3nkjpUo1DJofHNUa3anSifqkvtoXrhErdQDuX0zHxRrqDc9E8r6aC7rekp9jXHivtLJFB-NHI7zwfelXbJtgYh23PYd18xswcnlBMfDjaZZnVdOUSnYV29uBOV9OqwLMF/s400/hallfame.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467255129731707378" /></a>Four four-legged heroes have been inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame for their bravery, determination, selflessness and devotion.<br /><br />Chance, Patty, Gepetto and Bingo have demonstrated a powerful bond with their families and have done the incredible feat of saving human lives.<br /><br />Mary Siemiesz, executive director of the Purina PetCare Legacy, said in a press release that 2009 marked an important year for animal bravery:<br /><br /> “This year’s Inductees have shown us that a hero is a hero no matter how big or small – all that matters is the size of their hearts. They remind us why we adopt, rescue and welcome pets into our lives, and why it is so essential they are responsibly cared for and cherished.”<br /><br />This year, three dogs and a cat have been inducted. Since the Hall of Fame’s creation in 1968, more than 140 animals have been inducted: 120 dogs, 25 cats and one horse.<br /><br />Gepetto is a mellow cat from Wetaskiwin, Alta.; Patty is a Border Collie mix from Westlock, Alta.; Chance is a Dalmatian-Fox Terrier mix from South Bar, N.S.; and Bingo, who won the distinction of Service Dog of the Year, is a Jack Russell Terrier from Shilo, Man.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/05/03/four-heroes-inducted-into-the-purina-animal-hall-of-fame/" target="_blank">National Post</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-40187328788875519212010-04-20T03:07:00.004-04:002010-04-20T03:14:46.004-04:00Canine Topiary - Where Creativity Wags Its Tail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3dpVA6panHMDupbN7DW-keZdTuISIWQaayrjuQlCiYmf9QcC_3zKLB-BlYosBeDdmNNiSyz3_1x4BPp5jSaDumsLyo7u8hH_1Kz_LYHMZeOIOcE2aNt2kvzX5VTsNOeW8mgzfaW_TUOI/s1600/topiary.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3dpVA6panHMDupbN7DW-keZdTuISIWQaayrjuQlCiYmf9QcC_3zKLB-BlYosBeDdmNNiSyz3_1x4BPp5jSaDumsLyo7u8hH_1Kz_LYHMZeOIOcE2aNt2kvzX5VTsNOeW8mgzfaW_TUOI/s400/topiary.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462113201668502098" /></a>SECAUCUS, N.J. — Once they finished shaving the cats, the glamour event of the dog grooming show began.<br /><br />Angela Kumpe had won the “creative challenge” event the past two years at Intergroom, one of the more prestigious competitions on the calendar. First, she clipped and colored a standard poodle into an ode to Elvis Presley — Elvis on one side, a guitar on the other. Last year, she turned a dog into a peacock. She is one of the best at canine topiary.<br /><br />This year, Kumpe, a 34-year-old from Little Rock, Ark., spent more than six months turning a poodle into a buffalo. It probably would have won Sunday, beating the seahorse, the Lady Gaga and the Mad Hatter.<br /><br />But Kumpe, who has become the groomer-to-beat at contests like this, changed her mind after her mother died Feb. 24. “She was my biggest fan in creative grooming,” Kumpe said.<br /><br />So Kumpe turned a dog into a living memorial.<br /><br />Intergroom is a three-day trade show for the industry. About 150 exhibitor stalls offered everything from tools (scissors, clippers, combs, brushes), equipment (cages, tubs, dryers), products (shampoos, conditioners, colognes, gels, glitter and coloring) and apparel (mostly smocks for groomers and showier items for the dogs).<br /><br />There are few limits in creative grooming. Sometimes, people make dogs look like different animals. There have been lions and ponies and camels that have forced closer examination to verify the species.<br /><br />“People sometimes say, ‘Oh, poor dog,’ ” the M.C. Teri DiMarino told the audience that surrounded the show area at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. “But their perception is limited to their front feet. Really. All they know is that people are paying attention to them. They love it.”<br /><br />Contestants generally spend six months or more preparing the dogs. First comes the idea. Then the dog’s coat is shaved with clippers, cut with scissors and fine-tuned occasionally. Colors are added in the weeks before the event. Up until competition day, dogs look like nature gone awry, as if they were groomed in the dark with blunt instruments and dipped into a box of melting Crayolas.<br /><br />“Some people ask, ‘Was she born that way?’ ” said Sami Stanley, busy putting finishing touches on her standard poodle, the dog of choice for its thick, grooming-friendly fur and relatively large size. Stanley’s dog, Skye, had a dragon sculptured on one side and a jumping gold fish on the other. Stanley called it Zen Poodle. “If you have a better name than that, let me know,” she said with a shrug.<br /><br />Diane Betelak was the judge. A frequent winner of these increasingly popular contests, Betelak said she looked for whether the clipping was concise and the color vibrant, and whether the design was original, among other things.<br /><br />“Some ideas have been used over and over, like a carousel horse,” Betelak said. “So if you bring me a carousel horse, it better be spectacular.”<br /><br />She awarded third place to the Mad Hatter, accompanied by three people fully decked in other Alice in Wonderland costumes. The dog “wore” a fur-coat-colored brown, had the March Hare on its left rear leg and tea cups on its right. Brynn Haynes of Whitehall, Pa., the groomer and the Red Queen, said she spent 25 hours creating it.<br /><br />Second place went to a dog that, when it stood on its hind legs, was meant to look like a poodle-size seahorse. It stood before a sea-themed vinyl shower curtain, which hid a man holding a plastic toy that made bubbles to drift through the scene.<br /><br />The winner came as little surprise. After scrapping plans to bring her buffalo-themed poodle — a buffoodle? — Kumpe started from scratch a week ago with a friend’s standard poodle that had not been clipped in nearly a year.<br /><br />A woman’s body was sculptured onto one side of the dog, head turned away and hair tied in a bun. “It’s a grieving angel for my mom,” Kumpe said. Her mother, Linda Smead, was 66. Kumpe was dressed in white and wore white wings. Down the dog’s rear leg, and on most of its opposite side, were fragile-looking purple flowers and green leaves, part of the dog’s manicured coat and marked with exacting detail. They matched artificial flowers and greenery at the dog’s table.<br /><br />The design drew finger points and picture takers. When DiMarino told the audience that Kumpe’s design represented an angel for her mother, a buzz went through the room. Kumpe won the $1,500 first prize.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/19/sports/19grooming.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-41933998208697118162010-04-05T18:35:00.004-04:002010-04-05T18:53:19.554-04:00The 101 Dalmatians Musical at The Theater at MSG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iDk2xl22DZb_dIgxjbpFnME8p3__teHm-70bo7JAW9GE6XzVzwnGb7qZVUw5D_LbjLbXj-6wBDEImUXf7zu39MUGLnpcl537b_80c8RcJ3BdN9HrIhqbBUFfGmPfyxirFvg7dPZ0jlKd/s1600/101dalmations.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iDk2xl22DZb_dIgxjbpFnME8p3__teHm-70bo7JAW9GE6XzVzwnGb7qZVUw5D_LbjLbXj-6wBDEImUXf7zu39MUGLnpcl537b_80c8RcJ3BdN9HrIhqbBUFfGmPfyxirFvg7dPZ0jlKd/s400/101dalmations.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456789657278658450" /></a>The 101 Dalmatians Musical is an experience for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. More than a simple story about good versus bad, the family bands together to overcome every hurdle and hardship in the most difficult times.<br /><br />Find ticket information at <a href="http://www.theateratmsg.com/tickets/promotion.html?p_id=PAWS" target="_blank">The Theater at Madison Square Garden</a>.modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-29165442659244565482010-03-22T16:03:00.003-04:002010-03-22T16:32:07.026-04:00Shelter dog and cat stamps get a nod from DeGeneres<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRt3JsbglQOp3_Oo8FU0hycDFJLrD2pky5483djZxbFeAsSbpjyDXMAeROIyyjaLzgE9Lo0SSypi5BIashLc0PjS7WDmZiycPgby30eAaDXhv1doC4_7sn6sSViB-xm7m_N-VlMYMt5v7M/s1600-h/usps+stamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRt3JsbglQOp3_Oo8FU0hycDFJLrD2pky5483djZxbFeAsSbpjyDXMAeROIyyjaLzgE9Lo0SSypi5BIashLc0PjS7WDmZiycPgby30eAaDXhv1doC4_7sn6sSViB-xm7m_N-VlMYMt5v7M/s400/usps+stamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451557936039088946" /></a>Ellen DeGeneres is working with the U.S. Postal Service and Halo, Purely for Pets, her holistic pet care company to promote a stamp campaign for shelter pets.<br /><br />"This is a subject that I am extremely passionate about. By working together, we can find good homes for millions of adoptable, homeless and abandoned pets," said DeGeneres. "And until they get adopted, I'm happy to say that Halo and I are giving one million meals to shelter pets that are waiting for you."<br /><br />USPS awareness stamps have highlighted causes including Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell anemia, the Amber Alert program to help find missing children, and adoption - but that one was about kids, not critters.<br /><br />The stamps can be pre-ordered by clicking <a href="https://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/htm/animalrescue/" target=_blank">here</a> or by calling 1.800.STAMP.24 (1.800.782.6724). Sales at post offices begin April 30.<br /><br />DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi have a household of rescue pets. They, like most of the readers who took our survey, let the dogs and cats pile into bed with them.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/pawprintpost/post/2010/03/shelter-dog-and-cat-stamps-get-a-nod-from-degeneres-/1" target="_blank">USA Today</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-74343549799400851992010-03-12T13:08:00.003-05:002010-03-12T13:10:33.760-05:00FujiFilm's Latest Camera Aims at Dogs, Cats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7aJZk2_Cb8-ldeh-1y0eWckRcjwJ6ibdmyZkmkf5sE28iUlu-9whrChBQppgRQ3N-B818VEeCqMJ2BS2H8OU48rMhenR93auNj6zHowe5s-jAN9hQ3w_X4LrfrGDVvwhDCijyYX8DCRo/s1600-h/Chihuahua.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7aJZk2_Cb8-ldeh-1y0eWckRcjwJ6ibdmyZkmkf5sE28iUlu-9whrChBQppgRQ3N-B818VEeCqMJ2BS2H8OU48rMhenR93auNj6zHowe5s-jAN9hQ3w_X4LrfrGDVvwhDCijyYX8DCRo/s320/Chihuahua.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447810947975343298" /></a>If you own a dog or a cat then there's a good chance you've spent hours with a camera trying -- and probably failing -- to get a perfect picture of them. Now, technology is coming to the rescue.<br /><br />FujiFilm's Finepix Z700 features a face-detection function that can recognize canine and feline faces, and it can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera lens.<br /><br />There is one pet photography problem FujiFilm says its new camera can't solve: "Dogs or cats that are constantly in motion cannot be recognized."<br /><br />It is demonstrating the animal face recognition feature at this week's Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan, albeit with stuffed toy dogs and cats. It works just like face detection does with a human. When it finds a face, a green box is drawn around it on screen and the camera automatically focuses. In the auto-shooting mode it waits until the animal turns to the camera before taking a picture.<br /><br />It worked well with the stuffed animals but it turns out real dogs and cats can be a little bit trickier. FujiFilm has a list of dog and cat breeds that are easier for its technology to identify.<br /><br />FujiFilm says the technology can also get confused if the animal has a dark coat, if it has large patches around its eyes, a wrinkly nose or hair over their eyes. All these things make it difficult for the computer in the camera to recognize the facial markers and determine whether it is looking at a dog or a cat.<br /><br />The 12-megapixel FujiFilm Z700EXR has a 3.5-inch screen, and is 16.9 millimeters thick. It is available this month and costs US$280.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/191387/fujifilms_latest_camera_aims_at_dogs_cats.html" target="_blank">PCWorld</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-54120518729363980532010-03-11T18:03:00.000-05:002010-03-12T13:06:45.654-05:00A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgmVfBz4AYpedOqyyIlOfwTc2Ab6xkUv3O-i-B2U7DRH-LvbdBKTDxA1zuQhwy9YUu-nfuSozuv8CFOfVI2I9q6mLZY2-BU3eiviWiWe0oKVtYuT0dqywMdGzvPZXAandluRZSvhSfhPq/s1600-h/bedbugs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgmVfBz4AYpedOqyyIlOfwTc2Ab6xkUv3O-i-B2U7DRH-LvbdBKTDxA1zuQhwy9YUu-nfuSozuv8CFOfVI2I9q6mLZY2-BU3eiviWiWe0oKVtYuT0dqywMdGzvPZXAandluRZSvhSfhPq/s320/bedbugs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447809725038786722" /></a>CRUISER made four house calls on a recent rain-soaked Tuesday. There were two happy endings and two unhappy ones, a fairly typical outcome for a typical day in the life of a bedbug-sniffing puggle.<br /><br />“Except that there’s nothing typical about this business,” said his handler, Jeremy Ecker, 35, whose six-month-old company, the Bed Bug Inspectors, has vetted hotels, college dorms and Midtown office buildings, suburban homes, bare-bones Brooklyn rentals and tony Manhattan co-ops. (Mr. Ecker, who charges $350 for a residential inspection, is an independent inspector, meaning he has no affiliation with an exterminator, though many hire him to check a property they have treated.)<br /><br />Increasingly, real estate lawyers are urging buyers in contract to inspect apartments before they close, and in their advertising, many pest control companies exhort would-be tenants to “inspect before you rent.” And dogs like Cruiser can inspect a room in minutes, whereas lesser mammals like human beings need hours to conduct a visual inspection.<br /><br />Bedbug-sniffing dogs, adorable yet stunningly accurate — entomology researchers at the University of Florida report that well-trained dogs can detect a single live bug or egg with 96 percent accuracy — are the new and furry front line in an escalating and confounding domestic war.<br /><br />To read the rest of the article, check out <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/garden/11bedbug.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a>modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-64956759696950202792010-03-11T12:00:00.001-05:002010-03-12T13:07:22.939-05:00Vote for a People's Hero Dog of Valor : The Humane Society of the United States<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUDONaD0sb61CjgLPOl1eQLGiYcbQdn-_aUAHL0Nm71IvvrgIoyNDXTv223EfLQV744NEDadR8JX7zcNpMfeI2kshHpmiG8IY-xrUZLY9FJ30_m_e8q6T6PEqeIaSJ_P0J2GRAUA_Y7xg/s1600-h/calamity_jane.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUDONaD0sb61CjgLPOl1eQLGiYcbQdn-_aUAHL0Nm71IvvrgIoyNDXTv223EfLQV744NEDadR8JX7zcNpMfeI2kshHpmiG8IY-xrUZLY9FJ30_m_e8q6T6PEqeIaSJ_P0J2GRAUA_Y7xg/s320/calamity_jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447808997912920018" /></a>Check out these Ten Dogs of Valor finalists and vote for the People's Hero winner! The Third Annual Dogs of Valor Awards celebrates the human-animal bond by honoring dogs who have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage or resolve by heroically helping a person in need. The panel of celebrity judges, including Kristen Bell, Sally Pressman, and Jay Kopelman, will choose the Valor Dog of the Year and two Runner’s Up. You will choose this year’s People’s Hero winner! Voting closes on Friday, Mar. 12, 2010 at 5 PM ET.<br /><br />Check out the site to see the <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/about/events/vote_valor.html" target="_blank">nominees and vote</a>!modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-12278075657462395472010-03-09T12:54:00.001-05:002010-03-12T12:59:22.125-05:00The 15th Annual Original Ugly Dog Contest™<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaPUwSD8NZ9ld5chhCZCuYoQY_w9vfV7wKyH45Gdr-5_rwmVAjw6JN0AqCqnoHGFxL1bKfkj0nb_egHjVQbzeISB_abb2CfSx-fzMxtDlr78qdzSme3QHP6vd04iOPaWPAy__4HyL-WdI/s1600-h/ugly+dog.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaPUwSD8NZ9ld5chhCZCuYoQY_w9vfV7wKyH45Gdr-5_rwmVAjw6JN0AqCqnoHGFxL1bKfkj0nb_egHjVQbzeISB_abb2CfSx-fzMxtDlr78qdzSme3QHP6vd04iOPaWPAy__4HyL-WdI/s320/ugly+dog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447807758427189730" /></a>There are no ugly dogs, in the opinion of San Diego Dogs Examiner. However once a year here in San Diego county we pretend there are, and throw a party to celebrate them, all in the name of charity.<br /><br />The Del Mar Kiwanis Club, founders and organizers of the 15-year-old event, gives prizes to the dogs and their people, and proceeds from the party go to animals in need.<br /><br />A seven-pound Chinese Crested named Rascal was selected as the Ugliest Dog in the contest held Sunday. His person is Dane Andrews of Sunnyvale, California.<br /><br />“I know dogs aren’t ugly, though some kind of are,” said show producer and Del Mar Kiwanis member Sheila McDonnell in a telephone interview, “but they are so loved by their owners that it doesn’t matter.”<br /><br />While the tally for this year’s show proceeds isn’t in yet, McDonnell estimated that last year’s Ugly Dog fest raised about $10,000 from ticket sales, entry fees, and donations.<br /><br />“A huge supporter has been County Supervisor Pam Slater,” McDonnell reports. “She donated $3,500.”<br /><br />McDonnell was pleased that the weekend’s wet weather failed to discourage attendance. “It didn’t seem to stop the turnout,” she said. “It was standing room only. We had a 20,000 square foot building and we took up every darn inch.”<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-3045-San-Diego-Dogs-Examiner~y2010m3d8-Ugly-Dog-Contest-winner" target="_blank">examiner.com</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-46284041164002714122010-02-24T17:02:00.002-05:002010-02-24T17:05:32.558-05:00Carrie Underwood shows love for dogs during Franklin visit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-t1YbTF-f8gclpkLxRnp7rSwdKmz45CA4Aiv7hNO_RA65-uxP2sOOFeBYhDR7FvvgGIOdGxMCavxb7BfSTmbia9AtyfkwzsNUzwCTg_gyzMpFiV-eyGUFsMe41U1JZakn3cZ70Plnw0u/s1600-h/carrie.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-t1YbTF-f8gclpkLxRnp7rSwdKmz45CA4Aiv7hNO_RA65-uxP2sOOFeBYhDR7FvvgGIOdGxMCavxb7BfSTmbia9AtyfkwzsNUzwCTg_gyzMpFiV-eyGUFsMe41U1JZakn3cZ70Plnw0u/s320/carrie.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441934031389803522" /></a>Carrie Underwood spoke about the importance of dog adoption today during a press conference with Franklin-based Mars Petcare.<br /><br />The award-winning country music singer has joined the sixth annual Pedigree Adoption Drive, which was started by Mars Petcare to help feed dogs in shelters.<br /><br />During the press conference, Pedigree presented Underwood with a check for $50,000 to help build an animal shelter in her hometown of Checotah, Okla.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100224/WILLIAMSON01/100224030/Carrie+Underwood+shows+love+for+dogs+during+Franklin+visit" target="_blank">Tennessean.com</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-45954310866582410522010-02-24T16:47:00.003-05:002010-02-24T17:05:51.151-05:00'New Moon' Star Kellan Lutz In New PETA Ad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BPeP65BZwCS-6IkbdwO7QzfipoWhl7evC59WgljEmDQZnMP2lxfnttVmyPd54yQICgSK1obhHYyFMN20hVAm4Ud-_6yfiBvpQEe3d4L1bw6oornuWQViJv5Z3z2qYP00Re0dXV_1Ajjx/s1600-h/twilight+peta.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BPeP65BZwCS-6IkbdwO7QzfipoWhl7evC59WgljEmDQZnMP2lxfnttVmyPd54yQICgSK1obhHYyFMN20hVAm4Ud-_6yfiBvpQEe3d4L1bw6oornuWQViJv5Z3z2qYP00Re0dXV_1Ajjx/s320/twilight+peta.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441930250900648930" /></a>When we heard "Twilight" star Kellan Lutz was taking part in PETA's newest campaign, we were hoping he would take a page out of his costar Christian Serratos's book and give us sexy and nude. Unfortunately we didn't quite get what we were asking for, but heart-warming and adorable is a close second.<br /><br />Kellan is serving as the latest spokesperson in PETA's "Adopt, Don't Buy" campaign. Considering the fact he has always been outspoken about his love for his own dogs he rescued, Kola and Kevin, we can see that he and PETA are a perfect match.<br /><br />In a video on the PETA website, Kellan talked about why he chooses adoption ("There are countless numbers of animals out there. It's our job to take them under our wing.") and his own experience adopting Kola.<br /><br />"You can feel the pain that they go through," he said about dogs in shelters. He added about Kola, "She wanted a home, and I think that she could tell that I was the right owner for her. And from that day on, I just loved her."<br /><br />"There are surprisingly many animals in these animal shelters," Kellan said. "It's sad, and knowing that they get euthanized, and they can't house them all. There's a lot you can do.<br /><br />He added his thoughts about fur (something PETA is very vocal against and, ironically, Christian was advocating against — maybe Kellan will become the next anti-fur spokesperson and our dreams can come true?), "I don't like fur. I'd never wear fur. There are so many knock-offs, why do you need the real thing? There's just no reason."<br /><br />At the end of his video, Kellan focused his message directly to the fans of "Twilight" and showed one of the main reasons PETA probably loves having "Twilight" stars be their spokespeople: the size of their audience.<br /><br />"For the fans of 'Twilight' who are out there who have so much love, give that love for these books and these characters to a pet if you don't have one," Kellan said. "Twilighters, if you can, do it. Adopt a pet."<br /><br />Since "Twilight" cast members have become such vocal supporters of PETA's campaigns, we think it's about time PETA stepped behind the "Saga" and gave their own vocal support. How about a "Love Your Neighbors" campaign to promote vampire and werewolf camaraderie for "Eclipse"? It only seems fair.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/02/24/new-moon-star-kellan-lutz-cuddles-with-his-dog-for-new-heartwarming-peta-ad/" target="_blank">Hollywood Crush</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-57061567883262465942010-02-23T13:34:00.003-05:002010-02-24T17:06:11.185-05:00Happy National Dog Biscuit Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YJUdXEMuWeUt-LWjTb80LdLEoKE0ZIDrcGkitn25Yis4h_wo8A3NfzUzJBbxIpiLa7phgd2UwedWE6FrhVlgEeSKQnKdf766xqSsuuKjs0amrgZ9WdySwzsISwsh7wLip4UAVH4wBPAb/s1600-h/dog_biscuit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YJUdXEMuWeUt-LWjTb80LdLEoKE0ZIDrcGkitn25Yis4h_wo8A3NfzUzJBbxIpiLa7phgd2UwedWE6FrhVlgEeSKQnKdf766xqSsuuKjs0amrgZ9WdySwzsISwsh7wLip4UAVH4wBPAb/s400/dog_biscuit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441509626180262962" /></a>If you want to try to make your own treats, check out <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/Cookies/Pet-Cookies/Main.aspx" target="_blank">allrecipes.com</a> for some delicious recipes - it's nice to know what goes in the treats if your dog is on a special diet or has food allergies.modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-85416516864504815362010-02-23T03:45:00.002-05:002010-02-23T03:47:40.780-05:00Doggy RIP: Cesar Millan's Pit Bull Daddy passes away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXR3nDGvAOMSAQUqmZnKTdJQvy-CnF1vRtHtPEoTU0mpcvWORTroOuLE8vZrO8g-OxGfG-rzqK6ZMA6BWGhHHaAH7_coDKrn4SeJHUQpQmtBmEw3SI1k_iM_sXtDZ1qB8Hse4_xilh5YH/s1600-h/ceasr+daddy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXR3nDGvAOMSAQUqmZnKTdJQvy-CnF1vRtHtPEoTU0mpcvWORTroOuLE8vZrO8g-OxGfG-rzqK6ZMA6BWGhHHaAH7_coDKrn4SeJHUQpQmtBmEw3SI1k_iM_sXtDZ1qB8Hse4_xilh5YH/s400/ceasr+daddy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441357451201716354" /></a>Daddy, Cesar Millan's beloved pet, died peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 16, according to the press wire. Daddy was a key fixture in the National Geographic Channel television series Dog Whisperer. He assisted Millan with his toughest cases, interacting with and calming the most unmanageable dogs with his natural balanced energy.<br /><br />Daddy helped shape the behavior of entire generations of dogs by showing them the way to balance. Daddy, often referred to as America's Pit Bull ambassador because of his gentle disposition and intelligence, lived with the Millans from the age of four months.<br /><br />Millan has been getting ready for Daddy's demise. He talked with me last fall about how Daddy helped him pick out a new dog for his pack. That new puppy was introduced in this article.<br /><br />But any pet owner knows this: you can try to get yourself ready for the day your pet dies and it's never easy when it happens. Let's salute Daddy for the awareness he helped spread about good Pit Bulls.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/pawprintpost/post/2010/02/doggy-rip-cesar-millans-pitbull-mix-daddy-passes-away/1" target="_blank">USA Today</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-836278898746337425.post-1252473097702078022010-02-23T03:35:00.003-05:002010-02-24T17:06:34.554-05:00Guinness World Records announced new record for Tallest Living Dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OyHCdX-rQ4AgZEoRvBX-RZOyatN8qu703stUU3b6kY5VbbYTyahgQxOewHuyllNYFJNQvtbe0DaJzAY5otFDCHLnnKgGliwF4M3kioioqN8RgOhu9iQ7mK-jBSm-Mr7RQLnhbxgJcq2E/s1600-h/guinness+tall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OyHCdX-rQ4AgZEoRvBX-RZOyatN8qu703stUU3b6kY5VbbYTyahgQxOewHuyllNYFJNQvtbe0DaJzAY5otFDCHLnnKgGliwF4M3kioioqN8RgOhu9iQ7mK-jBSm-Mr7RQLnhbxgJcq2E/s400/guinness+tall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441355083463402786" /></a>Guinness World Records has just announced a new record holder for the Tallest Living Dog and the Tallest Dog Ever. Meet Giant George, a Great Dane from Tucson, Arizona.<br /><br />George stands at 42.25 inches (more than seven feet from head to tail) and weighs almost 250 pounds. He's owned by David Nasser, seen in the above picture. <br /><br />Guinness says it's currently searching for pet owners who think they might have record-breaking animals in the following categories: Dog with Longest Ears, Smallest Dog (Length), Oldest Dog, Smallest Cat and Oldest Cat. You can submit a proposal via http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2010/02/this-gigantic-dog-deserves-his-own-tv-show/1" target="_blank">USA Today</a>]modern tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18180820368967766986noreply@blogger.com0