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News From New Moon, JT Jokes About In-Laws, and Oprah Asked to Apologize For Making Dr. Phil Famous

Molly — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:47:08 -0700

We've got the latest from New Moon, including sexy Kristen, the soundtrack's new release date, and Summit on Twitter. Plus, check out what Justin TImberlake has to say about his possible future in-laws and how Oprah responded when she was asked to apologize for introducing the world to Dr. Phil. All that and some Sex and the City 2 and Gossip Girl news, too! Watch PopSugar Rush now!

One of Oprah’s Dogs Killed by Virus, Sadie Seeking Treatment

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:00 -0700

A spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey confirmed to People Pets that one of the puppies Oprah showcased on her show, Ivan, died over the weekend. Apparently Sadie, Oprah's newly adopted cocker spaniel who the world met last week, is also being treated for the virus and “is getting stronger.”

According to veterinarians, puppies around the country are suffering from a new strain of the disease called Canine Parvovirus Type 2c. Little Sadie was exposed to Ivan before her second shot so she is being treated with "plasma from hyperimmunized healthy dogs” (as you can see from the picture Oprah shared on her show) as a precaution.

As you may already know, Parvo is a highly contagious viral illness, that can attack your pups intestines (which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite) and cardiac system (which affects heart muscles of very young puppies), and often leads to death. The majority of cases are seen in puppies that are between six weeks and six months old, so be sure to get all your pups vaccinations before introducing them to the outside world. Check out PetMD for details of symptoms and precautionary tips.

We know all dogs go to heaven, but we are sure little Ivan will be missed!

Sadie Makes Her Doggy Debut on Oprah!

PetSugar — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:00:42 -0800

I was pretty anxious to sneak a peek at Oprah's new pup, and was so jealous of my mom, who got to catch Sadie's national debut on East Coast time. Well, everyone, her cuteness is well worth the wait. Although the pooch was named Amanda in the shelter, Oprah's calling her new Cocker Spaniel Sadie. (That name change should be no problem if she follows my tips on the subject.) Seems like the puppy was struggling to adjust in her new, very loving home but looks rather content now - see for yourself in the video below!

Even though Oprah brought out Sadie's three brothers who are all available for adoption at PAWS Chicago, there are nearly 2,000 adoptable Cocker Spaniels and cocker mixes available on Petfinder.com across the country.

See more pictures of Sadie when you read more.

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Found! Eva Longoria Parker's Pink Presents for Her New Puppy

PetSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:46 -0700

Remember Eva Longoria Parker's new pal for her pet, Jinxy? Turns out she's named the new lil Pug, Oprah, and is already spoiling her with girly girl gear! Last week she stopped at Bark N' Bitches in LA and picked up a couple pink leather collars with bone bling ($29) and this pink "Monster" rhinestone skull hoodie ($32) in two different sizes to account for her quickly growing pup. Lucky lass, it looks like Eva's sharing her love for the sparkle with her dog.

To learn a little more about this shop (and see a picture), read more.

Frequented by celebrities including Rihanna and Bobby Brown, the shop stocks gear for pooches of all sizes – in fact, the owner's rescue pittie is often on hand to lend a helping paw and nose! Plus, it doesn't stop there as they also hold pet adoptions in store every Saturday, acting as a major participant with local nonprofit rescue organization, Dogs Without Borders.

Oprah Pays Tribute to Her Beloved Sophie

PetSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:50:18 -0700

Oprah opened today's show by saying it was for "anybody, anywhere who loves a dog, has ever loved a dog or just cares about their basic right to human treatment." She dedicated the show to her spaniel, Sophie, who passed away on March 10, saying:

Sophie gave me 13 years of pure unconditional love. She was the true love in my life. In fact, she's been one of the greatest reasons for me to be a kinder, more gentler person.

The tribute video, which Oprah's team put together for her, is incredibly moving. See for yourself, but before you start, you might want to grab a tissue.

Memories of Sophie and Gracie: Controversial Artist Dedicates Sculpture to Oprah's Deceased Dogs

PetSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:45:42 -0700

When I first saw this, it took a couple minutes before I could even say anything. You're looking at a life-size monument depicting deceased pups, Gracie and Sophie, atop the head of Oprah Winfrey. Called "Memories of Sophie and Gracie: A Puppies' Memorial," the sculpture was designed by Daniel Edwards. Now his name sounded familiar to me, but I couldn't quite place it, so I googled him up – lo and behold, he's the same controversial sculptor who created that statue of Britney Spears giving birth on the bearskin rug. If you're interested in checking it out up close, it will be displayed at NYC's Leo Kesting Gallery from May 22 - June 8. Learn a little more about the reasoning behind this sculpture when you read more.

"To represent Sophie and Gracie together, joined in Oprah’s memory as they were in life and in Oprah’s heart, the artist depicted them as conjoined at the hip and sharing a common tail,” says co-director John Leo. The dogs are shown standing on the flowing-maned golden likeness of Oprah’s head, in reference to how the dogs’ deaths may be weighing heavily on Winfrey’s mind. “Losing two beloved pets within a year is likely to take its toll on anybody.”

While the artist says his intentions were to draw attention to the overlooked threat of accidental pet fatality from not pet proofing a home (Gracie choked on a ball), it's still a tad too morbid for my tastes – what do you think?

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Oprah and Jen, Hermes, Puppies and Katrina

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:09:40 -0700

Today was the official season premiere of Oprah where she unveiled her new studio and christened the event with a glass of champagne with Jennifer Aniston. As usual the Oprah audience went wild. The two talked about how well Jennifer was doing and how false tabloid reports have been this summer. Nothing shocking was revealed although Jennifer did say she did not cry during the Vanity Fair article. She looked amazing - tan, toned and relaxed.

Oprah then cleared up the Hermes incident from this summer. She said:

"Shame on anybody for thinking that I was upset for not being able to get in to a closed store and buy a purseâ€”please. I didn't get to be this old to be that stupid. I was not upset about not getting to buy a bagâ€”I was upset because one person at the store was so rudeâ€”not the whole company."

She said it was not about being turned away, it was about a rude employee. Oprah had the CEO of Hermes, Robert Chavez, come and discuss what happened. She ended the segment by saying we should continue to carry Birkin bags and you could tell the CEO of Hermes was super relieved. He did not want Oprah on his bad side. I bet she got some nice bags out of the whole thing.

The show continued with Oprah and her man, Stedman, picking out 3 new adorable pups for their home. You can check out the Puppy Love segments on her site.

Finally, while the audience walked away empty handed this year (no cars), but she did donate $10 Million to Oprah's Angel Network designated to Katrina victims. She set up a registry so you can help rebuild homes. Oprah does good once again!

Breaking News! Oprah Winfrey Adopts a Puppy

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:00:53 -0800

I certainly remember when Oprah lost her beloved Sophie in 2008, prompting a special on puppy mills and a vow to adopt her next dog. Well, nearly a year later, she's made good on her word as an eight-week-old, blond-colored Cocker Spaniel joined her furry family on Sunday.Lisa Nowak, a rep for PAWS Chicago, confirmed to Usmagazine.com that Oprah fell in love with the lil pup – named Amanda by staffers – and was excited to bring the baby home. Not only did she keep that promise, she also has donated money in Sophie's name for a room at the no-kill shelter.

See more images of the state-of-the-art Lincoln Park center that aims to find homes for more than 3,000 homeless pets (!) this year when you read more.

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Vintage Video: Cesar Helping Oprah With Sophie

PetSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:15:01 -0700

Oprah's late spaniel, Sophie, was often mentioned or included on various segments of the show - and, on several occasions, Cesar Millan was invited to help Oprah with her furry pals. A problem that North and I sometimes battle, this pooch would become distressed after a person left the home often anxiously howling and seemingly pleading for a quick return. Check out this video to learn Cesar's advice, and see some vintage footage of Sophie from the show.

A bonus clip for you when you read more.

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So Long, Sweet Sophie: Oprah's Beloved Spaniel Dies

PetSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:35:38 -0700

I was so sad to hear about the death of one of Oprah's beloved spaniels, Sophie, from kidney failure. While it's certainly difficult to lose a dog of any age and at any time, her pooch lived to a ripe ol' 13 and was truly a valued "child" in the household - and at the Harpo production company. My condolences go out for losing another beloved pet so soon after the death of Gracie. See a couple more pictures of Oprah attending a red-carpet event back in 2000 with this beloved pooch in her arms the whole way when you

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