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Pet Pic of the Day: Lucy Lu Makes Me Happy

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:36 -0700

The first second I saw this picture of Lucy Lu, I got a huge grin on my face. Now? I'm still smiling! Thanks for making my day that much brighter, Lucy Lu!

Congrats to Lucy Lu and meltoids for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group. You may just see your furry pal on the pages of PetSugar.

Pet Pic of the Day: Atlas Caught in the Act

PetSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:00:15 -0700

This is totally how I would find North if he was allowed on mama's bed! Apparently, Atlas decided it was a good time to take a nap – right after Steffie523 made her bed. Maybe next time she should just forget about the chore altogether – Atlas looks pretty darn comfy right where he is!

Congrats to Atlas and Steffie523 for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to send your photos in to our Pet Pics group. You may just see your four legged pal on PetSugar!

Do Tell: Is Your Purebred Ever Mistaken For Another Breed?

PetSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:00:49 -0700

Can you pick North out of that picture? Although I consider myself pretty good at naming dog breeds, I'm always shocked by the number of people who get confused seeing my lil pup. He begrudgingly endures "I looove Pugs" or "What a cute Frenchie" at least once a week, but the funniest story comes from our days in NYC.There was an issue with my tub's leaky pipes so a plumber (supervised by the super) had to come in to fix them. On the afternoon of the appointment day, I get a phone call from my building's management company informing me that he could not fix the problem and had to leave because of my (and I do quote) "vicious pit-bull puppy." Umm, yeah, that would be North. In his crate . . . and obviously freaking out because strangers came in and didn't let him out to play!

Trying not to be outraged at the stereotype behind the "vicious pit bull" statement, I had to explain to management that I had a crated, 15-pound Boston Terrier surely hellbent on "death by kisses" and go home on my lunch break to sit with them while they fixed it the next day. Do you have people misidentifying your pups as well? Share in the comments below!

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The Scoop: Dog Survives Rattlesnake Bite in Bronx

PetSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:48 -0700

Imagine taking your dog for a daily walk . . . and encountering a rattler!

If they'd been strolling in Florida, I'd be less surprised – I'm glad I've never seen a snake on the streets of NYC!

(Thanks CoralAmber for sharing this news with us!)

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Pet Pic of the Day: Fawn the Fabulous

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700

This is Fawn, nanatree's gorgeous Pit Bull terrier. There are so many reasons why I love this photo: the back light from the sun, Fawn's contemplative stare, and her beautiful color next to the green grass. I'm guessing this photo is framed on nanatree's mantle. I know it would be on mine!

Congrats to Fawn and nanatree for being selected for our Pet Pic of the Day! Be sure to submit your favorite photos starring your pet to our Pet Pics group, and they may be featured on the pages of PetSugar!

Vick Dog Gets a Second Chance, Shares With Cancer Patients

PetSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:48 -0700

“He was a little like a caveman at a tea party. . . He didn’t have a lot of training." That's how Leo's new owner described this pooch rescued from Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennel. Like many of the dogs rescued from the horrific conditions, Leo's spending time with a special trainer to determine his placeability as a pet. Living with Marthina McClay, president of Our Pack, an advocacy group for pit bulls in Los Gatos, Calif, see what he's up to now in this video.

Boy, is he a success! After successfully completing five weeks of intensive training, he now shares his joy for life with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at nearby Camino Infusion Center.

Pet of the Day: Brody's a Frisbee Fiend!

PetSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:03 -0700

The weather's heating up so it's time to get outdoors! Take an extra twenty minutes and let your pup enjoy the weather – either with longer walks around town, time at the dog park, or a chance to frolic in the yard with new toys. Bettyesque recently treated her pooch to a brand new item – this fun frisbee! Or should I perhaps say flying disc? Either way Brody definitely looks like a disc-dog-in-training so check him out in action when you read more.

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