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Tails Magazine Lists Pet-friendly Hotels & Mentions Luxurypaw!
Read this article where Tails Magazine provides a great list of pet-friendly hotels (most of which you can book on luxurypaw.com) and mentions PAW;Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide (us) www.luxurypaw.com as a great pet-friendly hotel resource!...
LuxuryPaw shares Miami Travel Kibble with DailyKibble.com
Read the full MIAMI TRAVEL KIBBLE feature written by Janine Franceschi, owner of PAW;Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide on line at www.luxurypaw.com HERE. This week on Dailykibble.com check out the pet-friendly Miami/Coconut (or CocoMUT) Grove Groove and soak up the fun and sun!...
Another Fantastic Pet-friendly Westin…this one in Arizonza
Read the full Examiner.com article about the Westin La Paloma in Arizona HERE...
Wagging Tongues & Tails - the February PAW Newsletter
Lots to report on, upcoming events, media coverage and special luxury pet-friendly hotel promotions! Read the February PAW Newsletter - HERE...
The Luxury Pet-friendly Brazilian Court, Palm Beach, FL
Read our Examiner.com review for the luxury pet-friendly Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Florida...
LuxuryPaw provides Travel Kibble N’Orleans Style!
Janine Franceschi, owner of PAW:Pet-friendly Accommodations Worldwide online at www.luxurypaw.com provides Dailykibble.com with a Travel Kibble article all about pet-friendly New Orleans. Visit the Big Easy with you pup for Mardi Gras or anytime and you’ll find a warm pet-friendly welcome awaiting! Read the Travel Kibble Article HERE....
The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood: THE BLOG
Wholesome Pet Solutions PART 2
PART 2: A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by yet another wonderful pet parent: Debbie Guardian, founder of OPIE & DOXIE/Wholesome Pet Solutions. Here is a little bit about her and our conversation together. Enjoy! How and when did you realize that Buttons was suddenly...
Just heard on the news that they're predicting another 2 feet of snow...Stay warm & dry, y'all!...
TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO ATTEND BLOGPAWS 2010:
Twitter and Facebook are all abuzz aboutthe upcoming (April 9,10)BlogPaws 2010 the first-ever pet bloggers conference, where more than 250 bloggers, writers and companies passionate about pets will come together for networking, learning and fun in Columbus, Ohio.Here are the top 10 reasons why YOU want to attend:Number 10: Hundreds...
What Does "Holistic" REALLY Mean?
Originally written for and reprinted herewith permission from: The Dog Files What Does "Holistic" REALLY Mean?by Nadine M. Rosin for The Dog FilesAs the rate of canine cancer continues to skyrocket, so does our passion for battling it and finding a cure. But when this terrifying disease threatened to steal...
WHOLESOME PET SOLUTIONS INTERVIEW PART 2:
PART 2: A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by yet another wonderful pet parent: Debbie Guardian, founder of OPIE & DOXIE/Wholesome Pet Solutions. Here is a little bit about her and our conversation together. Enjoy! How and when did you realize that Buttons was suddenly...
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by yet another wonderful pet parent: Debbie Guardian, founder of OPIE & DOXIE/Wholesome Pet Solutions. Here is a little bit about her and our conversation together. Enjoy!"Like many of you and your own pets, my life revolves around my...
Best in Flock - Parrot Blog
Turn Around – Conure Does Interpretative Dance to Total Eclipse of the Heart
Stewie “turns around” to Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 hit song Total Eclipse of the Heart. This is an old trick, set to music for the first time. (He’s not turning to the song; he’s watching for my “turn” cue off-camera. Shhhh.) Tagged: "sun conure tricks" "trick training"...
Phoenix Landing Foundation Rescues 26 Parrots
On February 11, parrot welfare organization Phoenix Landing rushed to save the lives of 26 parrots facing euthanasia at the Catawba County Animal Shelter in Newton, North Carolina. These birds, ranging from tiny parakeets to large macaws, were part of a group of nearly 200 animals seized by local law enforcement from an abusive situation...
Favorite Foraging Toys for Parrots
Foraging toys are a wonderful way to enrich your birds life. There are a lot of great DIY foraging toy ideas out there, but in this post I’m going to concentrate on a couple of our favorite commercially available foraging toys. In particular, I like to use acrylic puzzle toys to...
Annual Well-Birdie Visit to the Avian Vet
Last week, Stewie and Mika went to the vet for their annual checkup. Stewie posted about his trip on Facebook resulting in a long comment thread about everybirdie’s vet-visiting habits. Among most of Stewie’s bird friends, the consensus matches the advice you’ll find on boards and parrot organizations: a routine...
Walnut Exchange Program: Cockatoo “Recycles” for Treats
This cockatoo has learned that it can barter for a yummy treat by bringing back an empty walnut shell. Shells = currency in this simple economy. The owner explains “if I don’t want him to ask for more, I simply remove all the empty shells [from the cockatoo's reach]” How...
Heisenberg Paradox of Parrot Body Language
For a while now I’ve been trying to put together photos of different types of body language my parrots exhibit to show people what an angry parrot looks like, a scared bird, a happy parrot, etc. In trying to study and document Stewie’s body language, however, I invariably have to introduce...
Best Friends Indianapolis
Hello, my name is Onyx. I am a DSH black kitty cat. Contrary to belief, us black cats are not bad luck nor do we have bad luck. I have really good luck actually!! I was a shelter kitty and they brought me to Best Friends to stay until I...
Makeover Of The Week 3/13/2010
Hello, my name is Maxwell and I am a Bichon Frise. In the late 1800's Bichon's were used to lead the blind and to perform tricks in the circus. And let me tell you, when it comes to my groomer Sara, there are no tricks about it...she's the BEST!! As...
Hi, we’re Leo and Shadow, and we are Standard Poodle puppies. This is our very first big boy haircuts. Our older brothers “Ace” and “Quincy” just had their hair done & they look fantastic. We were so impressed with their new “do’s” that we decided to put away that...
Kodiak L. Hello, my name is Kodiak. I’m a German Shepherd. I am an older gentleman, but I love staying at Best Friends. Whether it’s a pat on the head, outside exploring time, playing with my soccer ball or a kiss & a cuddle, I just love all the attention...
Dog Survives 40 Days Stranded In Mountains
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Calif. (CBS) Buc seen shortly after his rescue. Terina Held/CBS A very strong-willed dog has returned to its owner after surviving 40 days in the freezing wilderness of the Santa Cruz Mountains, CBS station KPIX-TV reports. Buck, a black lab, got lost near his home Jan. 6. Owner...
Hello, my name is Kittykat. I am a black DSH kitty. I love when I come and stay at Bestfriends! When I am here, I love to explore Kitty City and play in the sink! Cats do like water, but Shhh, don't tell anyone! I enjoy being petted and playing...
Saving Mia
By Cathy Scott Sunday morning was sunny for about a one-hour window, in between the rain in the Mojave Desert. So I got everybody into their harnesses (l-r, above, Rosy, Hollywood and Joey), and we hurried out the door for a walk in the 'burbs. Gypsy (pictured left) lagged behind a bit,...
Jesse James, Sandra Bullock Reunite with Missing Dog After 3 Weeks
Reprinted from news reports:Jesse James' dog, Cinnabun, has been returned home."The search is over!," James posted on his West Coast Choppers Web site Wednesday, Feb. 17. "We got a call from a gal by the name of Rosaura in Los Angeles today saying she had Cinny."Rosaura brought Cinnabun--who disappeared from...
Pawprints of Katrina Book Launch Revisited
The following is a reprint from Las Vegas freelance writer Terrisa Meeks's blog. She not only attended the Pawprints of Katrina book launch and signing--featuring actress Ali MacGraw, who wrote the book's foreword, photographer Clay Myers, and Cathy, along with Katrina dogs Lois Lane and Mia--but Terrisa wrote about it...
Home for the Holidays: Sissy & Peanut Adopted
The last few months, I fostered two puppies (they were together a few weeks – overlapped). The first one was Sissy, a long-haired Chihuahua rescued from a large commercial breeder in Southern California who was days from being evicted and he unloaded Sissy and some mama dogs. She weighed just...
Happy Holidays from Gypsy Rose Lee, a Refugee From a Puppy Mill
Meet Gypsy, a tiny survivor from a commercial breeding farm.In mid November, I went on assignment to the Midwest to cover the rescue of 150 dogs who were scheduled to be killed at puppy mills. They no longer could produce, or they had terrible medical issues, or they were just older, used-up...
Rosy, my heeler/basset mix, and Joey, my shih-tzu boy, played in the snow last weekend at Angel's Overlook at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The sun was out and the snow was on the ground; Rosy couldn't resist playing in it, and then Joey joined in on the fun. We'd gone to the...
Art Dog Blog
"Theo" ( see all proofs )© rebecca collins / artpaw.com I love this handsome pup. Theo is an important memorial project. I fell in love with this sweet Doberman's original photos. The white on the face is so pretty and so unique. ...
© rebecca collins / artpaw.com Working hard today to get caught up on pet portraits. If you are waiting on a proofing set please hang tight for just a couple more days. We have a lot of new projects in-house and I don't want to hurry through anybody's artwork. I...
The theme for today was relax. I love Kris Hundt's image to the right. I tried to capture Ajax relaxing in the sun. I like how the shadows from the shade are echoed in the pattern on the yoga top to the right. Both images have a living subject, but...
I don't do logo design work because ... well because it is just too darn hard. Every year I get a handful of requests from pet oriented business owners and small rescue groups wanting me to create a custom logo using my painting style on their pooch or other animal. I...
"Max" ( see all proofs)© rebecca collins /artpaw.com I liked the pink and red so much in yesterday's artwork of Paisley I decided to try it on this handsome guy named Max. The client chose an orange ground and we will be sending this one as their complimentary mini-print. Max is...
© rebecca collins /artpaw.com This afternoon I am working on a few project updates. This is Paisley the Dachshund. The original proofing options had a pretty ordinary blanket thing happening for a ground and the client asked me to jazz it up some how. I really love this option and feel...
PetsitUSA Blog
FDA investigating complaints about dog treat
The FDA is looking into complaints from dog owners that treats from Dynamic Pet Products is causing illness and death in their dogs. The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing concerns that a Missouri-produced pet treat has caused serious illness or death in dogs, a spokesman said Thursday. The FDA is looking...
Pet sitter book review: How to Create Excellence in Your Pet Sitting Business
The pet sitting industry is growing, and driving pet sitters to be the best at what they do by being professional and offering excellent service, while building a profitable business. So when I was offered an advance copy of How to Create Excellence in Your Pet Sitting Business, by Danielle...
Austin City Council approved plan to make Austin a no kill city!
The Austin City Council approved a plan today to start turning Town Lake Animal Center into a no kill animal shelter. The vote did not include funding – that will be determined later, but this is a huge step toward saving many cat and dog lives here in Austin. From KVUE.com:...
Nature’s Variety expands cat and dog food recall
The pet food recall announced by Nature’s Variety last month has been expanded to include all frozen raw chicken cat and dog food due to possible contamination with salmonella. LINCOLN, Neb., March 8 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Variety has expanded its voluntary recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs...
Austin city council to decide on making Austin a no Kill city
Important information from FixAustin.org regarding the Austin no kill efforts: This is perhaps the biggest news in the No Kill world since Reno, NV, went No Kill in 2007. This Thursday, March 11, the Austin City Council will decide whether Austin, Texas, will join the ranks of America’s No Kill cities....
Godspeed my sweet Tequila kitty
Tequila lost her battle with cancer on Saturday night, February 27, 2010. She was in my arms when she slipped away. Tequila was in the process of being diagnosed with cancer. Her case was baffling to the veterinarians because none of what they saw pointed to any one type of cancer....
Pawfun
POTUS & Bo: new official White House Photos
Moira McLaughlin at Dog Art Today reports that Stephanie Dahle, a Forbes journalist, has taken over as editor of The Obama Dog Blog. Stop by regularly to see all things first pup. More Bo photos here...
Rocky Mountain Goats’ Amazing Cliff Climbs
Living in mountainous regions around North America, sure-footed Rocky Mountain Goats can be found at altitudes of up to 13,000 feet, climbing cliffs in search of food. However, despite their name, they actually are large-hoofed mammals and not goats. Nonetheless, as these photo attest, they are amazing climbers who can...
There’s simply never been a better cat perch! I used to have a wonderful white cat. She would somehow jump on top of a door, wait for me to be brushing my teeth, and then jump onto my shoulder. It scared me out of my wits every night for years. Heh!...
Non-Profit Oregon Dog Food Bank gives away 40,000 pounds of pet food a year
Pet owners in need in Clackamas County, Oregon, have received 40,000 pounds of free pet food in the year since the non-profit FIDO (Friends Involved in Dog Outreach) Dog Food Bank program started operations. The group’s website describes the food bank as “One way to help financially challenged families...
Who knew cats could sing? All this time, I thought Noni Kitty Ochman was just yowling for dinner. Keep listening or you’ll miss the best part! via Dr Jill Elliot...
What a face! I especially like the spot where the dog licks the hand. via Petopia, Hat tip to Bob Bryan...
Ask Spike Online
Spike’s Up Close and Personal with Ashley Marratt and Copper
Us dogs participate in very fascinating activities and bring many great things to this world....
Dog Is Love – Happy Valentine’s Day From Mom And Me
Mom and I want to wish you a happy Valentine's Day. Remember, the holiday is about LOVE....
A friend of Mom's called today for some advice. She acquired an eight month old male dog for Christmas. Lately, he has been showing some disturbing behaviors, as it was explained to Mom. It seems that on their walks, he goes up to an object, licks it and his teeth...
Baby Boxer Handshake...
Mom said that many years ago humans discovered they needed to take shelter because it was either cold, or raining, or too uncomfortable to live outside, so they moved into caves....
Lately, I'm getting a lot of questions about crying pups, possible depression, and what their families can do to help their pups. The symptoms described are usually the same....
Ark Animal Answers
Slow Motion Video Dogs Catching Treats
No matter what you think about Pedigree, this slow motion advertisement is very cool. Interesting PostsWhat Motivates You to Help Animals?Book Video: Do You Remember Love?Going Green: Cat LitterDoggie DI Boot Camp–Down the Home StretchAre people ever going to get it?Ark Animal Tracks: November 2008...
Interesting PostsBlogging Hazards & Freedom of Speech Irresponsible Glenn Beck Against Turtle Conservation (Video)New Book at Book Expo AmericaAnimal Career Dreams?Things to Make You SmileAnimal Attack Week?...
Animal Trainer Chats Post Tilikum Orca Incident
Early in my career I was part of the enrichment for Corky and Orky, the killer whales once housed at Marineland in California. In fact, I considered myself enrichment for a wide variety of animals housed there–including a few walruses, sea lions, dolphins–but somehow not for Bubbles the pilot whale. Go figure. They...
Mary is a regular commenter here on the Ark Animals blog. Here you can see her initial attempts at training the horse’s head movement away from her. I am hoping she will leave us a comment as to her criteria or if she is accepting any movement and when, if ever,...
Why did I start training animals?
I was watching an educational video today by a successful online businessman. He was discussing living your dream life and one of the things he asked was, “What would your ideal day be?” Funny, I was asked a similar question years ago. The person actually asked me, “What would you be doing...
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4 The Love of Animals
Crypton Doodle Dog Bed from Designer Doggy
Our sweet little dog loves it when companies offer her items to review. The Crypton Doodle Dog Bed is her new favorite, thanks to the great folks at Designer Doggy. Designer Doggy is a new website which caters to dogs and the people who love them. They offer tons of...
Giveaway: Purina Pro Plan Prize Pack!
Purina recently launched The Pro Plan® Doing More™ for Pets program. Doing More for Pets is a series of short web videos that provide pet owners with new and creative ways to care for their pets. Jeff Probst, Emmy Award-winning host of the hit television show Survivor and an avid...
Cute of the Day: Alexis and Jacob
This is a special Cute of the Day because these cute dogs have a great story to go along with the photos! Karen writes: My husband and I were emptynesters until December 1st. We walked into the Adopt a Pet in Knoxville Tennessee and fell in love with Alexis and Jacob. Now...
Today we have a great guest post from author Susan Wilson. She has a new book out (which I am reading right now) called One Good Dog. One Good Dog is the story of a man who is down on his luck, and a dog who is all out of...
Every so often, you need a bottle opener. And chances are, it’s not something that you carry around with you! Well, Bark4Beer has solved that problem. Bark4Beer is a bottle opener and dog collar all in one! The collar has a retractable bottle opener attached, so it is always handy...
We recently got a review copy of a great new book called Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet, which is going to be available on March 9th. We really enjoyed the book a lot! It’s jam packed with simple ways to...
Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Training and Maine Dog Trainer
Puppy Daycare-Playing Offleash
Yes the big white gallumping thing is a puppy too, named Magoo. Doberman puppy Boris is racing around with brindle puppy, Ollie. Boris, Leon, Magoo, Roxy and Harley (if you see them), are all off... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Brady and Puppy Walking Adventure
Brady and I must have been walking along Josias River or Clay Hill Brook. Looking at mapquest, I am not sure. What ever water entity this was it was pretty as can be evidenced... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Ollie and Duck Pond Adventures
Duckies are watching me approach with the dogs and puppies. They are seeing Leon (red Doberman male), Boris (black Doberman male puppy), Minny Manny (black male Chihuahua X), and Ollie... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Hi, I am Nellie. I live near Mannerly Mutts. My owners have been bringing me there so that I might learn to come instead of adventure around the neighborhood. ... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Agility Parody & New Contributor
Hi, I am a client of Mannerly Mutts, and have been invited to share videos on dog training. Here is a great on on the basics of agility, heehee. Maine Dog Trainer, Maine Dog Training, Maine... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Who knew that Great Danes made such a good doggie bed for Boris???? http://www.mannerlymutts.com/http://mainepets.mainetoday.com/http://www.dognewsisgoodnews.com/ Maine Dog Trainer, Maine Dog... What did the dog do today!!!! ...
Guinea Pig Connection
More Things Your Guinea Pig Should Not Eat
Last fall, I wrote about the 10 things that your guinea pig should not eat, which also included links to other lists of poisonous and toxic plants. Ellen Falbowski (the rescue's board secretary and the person prepping Joanne's piggy photos......
With Aimee Belair's help, a pet project of mine is coming to fruition in the rescue's Zazzle gallery. As someone who lives with (mostly) well-behaved furkids, I've been looking for a "badge of honor" specifically geared to guinea pig owners.......
I've long ignored Valentine's Day on the grounds of it being a manufactured holiday, but one of the Web's most irreverent bloggers/artists is making me change my tune this year (just for this year). Hugh MacLeod has long been known......
Can A Guinea Pig Be Too Old For A First Roommate?
On the ever-popular Myth #1: Male Guinea Pigs Can't Live Together post, Frances asked: i have a male guinea that is about 4 years old. i want to get him a friend but i'm afraid he might be too old.......
Valentine's Day Cards Now In Our Zazzle Gallery
While Cindy and I have been more than just a little swamped over the last month, Ellen Falbowski (the rescue's board secretary) and Joanne Colangelo (our boundlessly enthusiastic cheerleader) have been busy beavers. The result is an expansion of our......
During my Web travels earlier today, I found the following on Wayne Dyer's daily affirmation page on Heal Your Life (I've copied it here because it will be gone by Sunday): If 2009 left you feeling frazzled and fatigued, perhaps......
Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature
Senior Portrait Photography – Fun with Bubbles!
I had a portrait session with Miranda on Saturday and got some really great shots that I’ll share in the next couple of weeks (after proofing, editing, etc.) but I just HAD to share this one right away! We…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Senior Portrait Photography –...
So, here I am. Sitting in front of a blank screen for the first time in nearly a month, trying to put together the words that will convey what’s going on inside my head and heart. I’ve known that…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.My...
Max, A Golden Retriever Puppy Portrait : Completed Painting
I’ve completed Max’s portrait and just await the final blessing from my client before I ship this beautiful little puppy painting across the Atlantic. I snapped some photos as I was working on him and thought I’d share that progress…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Max,...
Max, A Golden Retriever Puppy Portrait : WIP #4
I’ve just completed the under painting on Max, a sweet little golden retriever portrait that I’ve been working on. It’s pretty dark considering the coat is so, so creamy – but the layers of cream fur that I’ll paint on…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Max,...
Gingie the Beagle : Completed Dog Portrait
She’s finished! I completed Gingie’s portrait yesterday – it took a bit longer than I had anticipated because of the size of the piece, the very fine fur detail and the length of time that I can paint fur each…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by Nature.Gingie...
For my birthday, I acquired a new lens for my Nikon D90. This new 70-300mm lens will aid my birdwatching-slash-nature obsessing habits. It arrived the day before my birthday, and as you can imagine, I unpacked that thing faster than…This post is from Leanne Wildermuth : Artist by...