Feb 28th, 2012

Dogs have snow boots!

Researchers in Japan have been looking into the reason why some dogs can spent long periods of time in the snow without it seeming to bother them. They found that dogs have a built in heat exchange system in their legs. Warm arterial blood heats the cooler venous blood before returning it to the dog’s [...]

Feb 27th, 2012

The canine costar of The Artist wore his finest to the red carpet.

Uggie was the height of canine fashion as he strutted down the red carpet at the Academy Awards last night before his movie took Best Picture. He wore a wore a custom Chopard bow tie of 18 carat gold and satin with a gold dog bone pendant. The bow tie and pendant will be auctioned [...]

Feb 27th, 2012

Celebrities donate drawings to raise money for wildlife.

For the sixth year, celebrities are donating doodles to Doodle for Wildlife, the annual fundraiser for the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. The doodles will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to help fund the clinic. Celebrities that are donating include Jay Leno, Matthew McConaughey, Billy [...]

Feb 25th, 2012

At the Oscars, dogs can steal the show.

Many dogs have graced the golden screen, but Jack Russels are becoming the hottest breed since collies. Intelligent, and fiercely loyal these dogs can be hard to train but one they are they will work hard to please their owners. And to get treats, of course! Click here to read more.

Feb 24th, 2012

Hours after being adopted, a cat saves its owners life.

Adopting a pet can have a massive impact on someone’s life in so many ways, but one lady never thought that she would be saved from a diabetic seizure by her new cat. Mere hours after returning home from a shelter with two new cats, Amy Jung slipped into a diabetic seizure. Her new cat [...]

Feb 22nd, 2012

From boisterous and unwanted to trained and loved.

For a Shar-Pei named Hoosier, life almost took a horrible turn. When his owner could not handle the dogs untrained enthusiasm, the owner took Hoosier to the pound to be put down. Luckily the staff were able to intervene and Hoosier found a new owner that was willing to work hard with the dog and [...]

Feb 22nd, 2012

Bad breath in a pet is something to pay attention to.

If your pet has bad breath, your vet can start the process but you will need to help at home also. Brushing your pet’s teeth is just as important as brushing our own. Brushing will help keep the puppy or kitty kisses as enjoyable as possible, but bad breath can also bee a sign of [...]

Feb 17th, 2012

Pekingese wins The Westminster Kennel Club dog show.`

This year a cute little Pekingese named Malachy won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show held at Madison Square Garden in New York. At 4 years old, this is his 115th best in show title overall. Click here to read more.

Feb 15th, 2012

New advertisement in Britain is going to the dogs. No, really.

People in Britain this week got to see the first ever advertisement that was directed at the dogs, not the dog owners. The commercial used ultra high frequency sounds to attempt to get a reaction from the family pet towards the images on the screen. The home owners, seeing their lovedĀ fur ballĀ staring at an image [...]

Feb 15th, 2012

Dogs jumping in water.

Some of the greatest photography helps us see familiar things in a whole new manner. Photographer Seth Casteel has found a new way of photographing his furry friends as they leap into pools. Seth’s photography has a greater purpose though. He works very hard to bring attention to animals that need homes and help. He [...]