Archive for November, 2005

    Tover® Coats Needs Materials for Katrina Dogs

    Earlier this year, we reported of a new dog coat called the Trover® Dog Coat. Toni Cherrett, who makes and sells the coats, is now asking the public to help her make coats for dogs displaced by Hurricane Katrina.The coat is called "Katrina Coat", ...

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    Posted by John Hocking - 11/27/2005 at 2:16 pm

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    Painting 4 Paws Now Offering Collage Paintings

    Karen Derrico, known for producing colorful paintings of rescued dogs, is now offering collage paintings on a commission basis.Karen donates up to 25% of the proceeds to animal welfare charities.To make the collage paintings, she works from sever...

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    It’s Veterinarian Approved

    Everywhere you look, pet products all seem to be "veterinarian approved". Exactly, what must a product go through to get such a distinction?My all time favorite has to be the PupCups. It's just plain old water, no additives, no flavorings. You could...

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    Get the PawPlunger

    The PawPlunger is the latest in pet cleaning products, designed to help you keep your dog's paws clean.When "Mimi" is ready to come into the house, you "plunge" each foot into the PawPlunger, and the soft bristles and water cleans off all the dirt a...

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    Helping Pet Survivors of Hurricane Katrina

    As pet lovers, one thing I’m sure has been on all of our minds, is the heartbreak and tragedy befalling the pets of Hurricane Katrina victims. Perhaps like me, you’ve tried to imagine what it would be like to be stranded as a refugee with two small children, two cats and a dog, no food [[...]

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    Posted by John Hocking - 11/26/2005 at 11:25 pm

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    Advent Calendar for Pets

    The Associated Press reports that a pet shop owner in Austria created an advent calendar for pets. They look just like a regular advent calendar, but behind each day, is a biscuit for pets, instead of chocolates for kids.Heide Obermeier, who created...

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    TRAINING DOGS TO BE RELIABLE IN THE FIELD – Curry Coastal Pilot


    TRAINING DOGS TO BE RELIABLE IN THE FIELD
    Curry Coastal Pilot, OR - Nov 26, 2005
    ... according to Adams. And the first thing a bird-hunting dog should learn in training is not "sit," but "whoa.". "The biggest mistake ...

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    San Diego Dog Beach

    Eyes shut Bulldog Originally uploaded by Cynr."OB Dog BeachOct. 2005"Lot's of great photos from the San Diego Dog Beach, 104 photos in all, in this Flickr set, including plenty of action shots.

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    Barking For Attention

    What is it about the telephone that makes others want attention? Not only do children come running as if the phone is a magnet, and spouses often interject repeatedly, but many dogs bark for attention too! Whether it’s while you’re on the phone, fixing dinner, or trying to relax, some [...]

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    Posted by John Hocking - 11/25/2005 at 11:30 pm

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    Families help raise puppies for guide-dog training group – Arizona Republic


    Families help raise puppies for guide-dog training group
    Arizona Republic, AZ - Nov 25, 2005
    The Catalina Foothills High School sophomore took comfort in the thought that if her puppy did not graduate from the intense guide-dog training program, she'd ...

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