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Bring Your Pleo to Work Day!
Sadly, North couldn't come with me to work on Take Your Dog To Work Day, but Pleo could! This dinosaur, which I renamed Lexi, is a robotic alternapet and makes a interesting – albeit a bit noisy – addition to a non-pet-friendly workplace. North already sniffed her out so I brought her in to Sugar HQ to see if she could blend in.
"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North vs. the Pleo
Meet Lex! Thanks so much for helping me name her – I agree it's a great suggestion so I've been referring my new alternapal by the pet name of Lexi. Before I share all the neat things a Pleo does later this week, I wanted to introduce North to the lil girl.
I Need Your Help . . . Name PetSugar's New Pet!
That's right, North has a new pal! I'm testing out a "pet" dino for the next two weeks, the Pleo. Now, I'm not sure how I'm feeling about the name so I'd love for you to help me rename my new lil guy (or girl?).
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PetSugar Street Team: Roll 'n Clean Is the Best Litterbox Ever
An essential duty of kitty ownership is cleaning up the poop — can't be avoided. Now there are plenty of pricey products that come highly recommended (like the Litter Robot); however, community member Arcsis shared her love for an affordable alternative in the Street Team —this Omega Paw Roll 'n Clean Litter Box ($29):
My favorite thing about this is you never have to touch, or even come close to touching waste. You fill it with your favorite scooping litter, roll it upside down, roll back and empty the drawer.
Grooming Pets From Start to Finish
We've tackled many pet peeves on PetSugar, but grooming is one of the dirtiest topics — P. U.! To keep your furry friends nice and fresh, refresh your memory with these six posts.
Fursions: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Sniff, sniff, sniff, what's that I smell . . .
The PooTrap: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Now here's an interesting alternative to actually scooping the poop. Curious what this dog wears? Well, click away to decide if you're ready to get behind this device for your pet's behind.
Do Tell: Do Your Cats Have Electronic Toys?
What could possibly imitate a moving mouse better than an actually moving mouse?! This cat seems alternately creeped out and captivated by this zippy robotic rodent. Have you ever tested out electronic pet toys on your dogs or cats .
Pet Airways Makes First Flights Today: Are You Buying In?
No people allowed, people. That's the policy on the Pet Airways fleet offering main cabin travel for pampered pals only. Although it began taking reservations when it launched with an introductory one-way fare of $150, prices now range from $250–$300 and take off from regional airports close to five US cities — New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles — and seats are selling fast.
Abandoned 'Roo Gets Makeshift Pouch: In the LINK of an Eye!
- Mama rejects this adoro newborn — Paw Nation
- Calorie counts of safe "people-food" treat alternatives! — Dolittler
- Know the signs of doggie heatstroke — PetMD
- Tips for trips with pets — Washington Post
- Banish ants with a pet-safe spray — moderncat
- Should you remove your dog's dewclaws? — Wag Reflex
- Jack Russell seems a good candidate to test a puppy treadmill — PupStyle
- Refresh Summer (pet) safety — DogTime
- Pit bull wins 2009 Humane Society Dog of Valor award — Dogster
- Tasmanian Devils now endangered — Discovery News
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