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I Need Your Help . . . How to Deal With "Happy Pee"
Over the weekend, I met a Maltese with a bit of a pee-pee problem. The owner scooped her up, apologized profusely when I wanted into the apartment, and admitted she had no idea how to predict or stop this.
Flashback to a childhood friend of mine: we knew to knock on her door and immediately step back so her pooch would come outside to greet us .
Online Sale Alerts: Easy Weekend Shopping Deals
Finding coupon codes online makes me very happy, especially when it's about the time that I need to replenish North's food, care products, or whatever essentials he may need. But I really like finding a bargain on cool products that I have had on my wish list, but didn't want to hand over the money to buy. I'm sure there are those of you out there who feel the same, which is why I think you'll especially like this week's big find!
Say "Hi" to 10 Hungry, Hungry Hamsters
Our dear pals over at Urlesque have turned today's Groundhog Day into an all-rodent, all-day deal! Since I'm loving their Rodent Dessert Roundup (that means rodent-themed treats for you not including actual rodent parts, of course), I decided to collect some of the cutest shots I've seen of snacking hamsters. Click through if you can handle the cuteness!
Did Sophie Know a Quake Was Coming?: In the LINK of an Eye
- Security camera catches pooch "sensing" quake seconds before —Paw Nation
- New Puppy Alert! Miley Cyrus's Mate — People Pets
- Two beautiful Scottish Fold kitties snuggle away — Love Meow
- Francesca and Sharkey check out the Cross River Reservoir — The Daily Wag
- Do coupon-clipping cat owners get a better deal than canine counterparts? — Dolittler
- For real, Case-Real has a hammock under a coffee table — moderncat
I Need Your Help . . . Dealing With Aggressive Dogs on Walks
Nothing turns a walk time from rad to bad quicker than a foul-tempered pooch. I'd hazard a guess that very few, very lucky pet owners have never encountered an aggressive dog while out and about — even an attempted lunge is scary stuff — and what if it continues on way too far? Community member Beaner explains:
We've been going in the woods off-leash ever since we had our dog and, last weekend, the same dog went after him for the third time.
Would You Download Animal Mating Call Ringtones?
Just in time for Valentine's Day, now I've heard of everything. If you're still searching for the best ringtone for your phone (and weren't swayed by the barks or meows), here's a real torture treat.
Download one of 20 animal mating call ringtones from cackling coyotes to chirping crickets.
Dealing With Fireworks as Easy as Right-Click, Download
If you're in an area where you can't completely shield a pet from fireworks by keeping her inside far from windows, or drowning out the sound, there's a possible solution to get her used to the distant booms.
While it's possible to purchase fireworks CDs for this purpose, you can download some for free online, like these when you right-click. To use, play in the house quietly and slowly work up to a louder volume.
Online Sale Alert! Anthropologie's Good Dog Tees
I'd say Anthropologie consistently tops my list of craveworthy clothing but at times their price points are no match for my wallet. Sigh. Always on the lookout for a good deal (and anything animal), peep these pretty tees at 50 percent off.
Merry Etsy-mas: Five Treat of the Month Clubs
OK, it's a little late to order a present online for shipping in time for the holidays but what's a procrastinating pet lover to do? Give a gift that keeps on giving. Treat of the month clubs keep dogs full of snacks and show you care .
I Need Your Help . . . Dealing With Irresponsible Pet Owners
Turns out it's not just pet owners leaving doodoo on the sidewalk, but other places pups play as well. A TeamSugar user wrote in about this problem encounter:
I like to run every day and often I run on the track at my local public high school. There are way more dog walkers than joggers there!
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