2-Legged Wonder

So, we've all got a string of things we cannot or choose not to do because of some hindrance or another. You can't start that business because of your lack of funds or lack of knowledge in how to get started. You want to write that novel, but you can never find the time. There's always that hike you're thinking about, but is it really worth all that effort?

Then we get reminded of the poster of the cat on the clothesline with the caption "hang in there, baby!" (or whatever it is, I forget). Anyway, still images are great, but it's easy to lose that motivational point. Luckily for you, I've found the moving images that will stir you towards a different mindset. In short, this'll teach you to walk on your own two legs and appreciate it.

"But Lu, I've always had two legs!" I'm sure you're saying. Well, two legs is fine and dandy for us bipeds... but what about animals that are used to two extra legs? Watch below.



Now after watching all that, and seeing how a dog like that can still lead a happy life... doesn't it make you want to re-evaluate your own limitations?

The Mythical Double-Nosed Andean Tiger Hound

It sounds like something straight out of a Harry Potter book or Indiana Jones movie, but Colonel John Blashford-Snell, a professional adventurer, spotted a rare dog with 2 noses in Bolivia. He said, "While we were there, sitting by the fire one night, I saw an extraordinary-looking dog that appeared to have two noses. I was sober at the time, and then I remembered the story that the legendary explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett came back with in 1913 of seeing such strange dogs in the Amazon jungle."

The Colonel first spotted this dog named Bella in 2005. When he returned in 2007, he encountered Bella's son, Xingu, who also has 2 noses. The Colonel noted that Xingu is intelligent, has a great sense of smell, and other dogs snarl at him because they can sense he is different. Maybe we need to recall the story of Rudolph to these other doggies and let them know it's okay to have a different nose!

Monkey + Dog + Cowboys = Awesome!

OMG, I think this might be the most awesomest thing I've seen in my life (okay overdramatic...at least within this month). Whiplash is a Capuchin Monkey who herds sheep, while riding a border collie. Even though a monkey is taking top billing over a dog, we're okay with it since Whiplash is really talented, cute and...kind of studly at the same time! He's got a great wardrobe and his Taco Johns commercial outfit reminds me of Clint Eastwood from the spaghetti westerns.

Belzer - Dog Worshipper

Richard Belzer is one of the stars of Law and Order SVU. What most people may not realize about this gruff looking TV detective is that he is an avid dog lover. He's usually seen with his Bebe, whom he found in a small French village. Well, the tale is more his to tell, so feel free to watch below.

Warning: this video contains mature language:

Marvel-ous Tees

So, let it be known... I'm a nerd at heart. I do nerdy stuff. I listen to soundtracks to games and movies. I read comics. Though would I be so willing to expand such nerdiness to my dog? It's tempting.

See that to the left? That there's a dog-tee sporting Captain America. And it comes in numerous varieties. Alongside Cap there's the Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, the Invisible Woman, Wolverine, and my personal favorite--the Hulk.

Personally, while I find the concept lovely, I may find it easier just to buy my dog the "Pow" charm. Now that's nerdy and understated!

Pet Luxury Hotel

So there are those of us who spoil our dogs rotten. My golden's a brat, and knows how to get what she wants from me. But the idea comes along every so often that we have to be seperated, and she has to be left in a kennel. Well, it seems one establishment is looking to change all that, Wag Hotels.



That's right, folks, a hotel that caters and pampers your dogs and cats. Until I found out about this hotel, I didn't even know that a dog could get a facial (though every so often I see one that could use it). There are locations in San Francisco and Sacramento, California for now with some intentions of spanning throughout the state. If it keeps up, don't be too surprised to see them start popping up around here.

I'm a bit jealous though. For those rates, you can't even get half that stuff at a human hotel. I think I need to reconsider things for my next life...

Rent-a-Dog

Do you have a full-time life but want a part-time pet? Flexpetz tries to fill that void in your life by allowing part-time ownership of a dog. Common reasons cited for not being able to have a dog full-time: pet restrictions where you live (common in New York City), heavy traveling for work (common with many New Yorkers I know) and/or a busy family schedule. The program allows you to spend time with a dog, from a couple of hours a day to a number of days. Most of the dogs are rescued (which is great), trained, healthy and come with a bed, food and water bowls, walking leash and GPS collar. Flexpetz is currently operating in Los Angeles and San Diego, with new locations in New York City, San Francisco and London opening this fall 2007. If you've used this service, we'd love to hear the feedback.

Even the iDog Wears Clothes!

First came the iPod, now the iDog. No, it's not made by Apple but Hasbro - so you know it's mainly a toy for kids (and kid-like adults) to play their music. Turn on the tunes and the iDog will flash lights, tilt its head, and lift its ears to the beat. It seemed cute enough, but when I saw the accessories, it went from "oh that's cute" to "I want one". Granted there's not a lot of outfits - it looks like the same one in different colors, but still, that is darn cute to have a music player with clothing accessories!