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Anastasia Breaks World Balloon Popping Record!

PetSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:00:44 -0700

Every animal has a talent! Some can walk on two legs, some seem to talk to us, and others just want to pop some balloons. Obvi. On Live! With Regis and Kelly last week, Anastasia, the Jack Russell, showed her unique talent by popping 100 balloons in 44.8 seconds, beating the previous world record by almost ten seconds! My favorite part of this video isn't Anastasia's crazy high pitched whining as she's waiting to attack the pack of balloons – it's the part where Regis says, "Let's get it on!" So hilarious. Check out the video of Anastasia in action below.

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Homemade Howl-oween: A Grape Costume Idea!

PetSugar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:05:45 -0700

What a grape, err I mean great, costume idea! It may not be a pet-safe snack, but it's a neat ensemble nonetheless.
Turn your own dog into Grapes on a Vine . . . on a dime! OK, more than $.10 but this costume can easily be had, especially if your pup already has a green coat or sweatshirt.

To create, simply blow up purple balloons (or choose red or green balloons for your favorite flavor) and hot glue them to the coat. Add on some leaves cut from a garland and you've got a fine costume on your hands - just be sure to place the balloons where your pup can't accidentally pop them and put it out of reach when the photo opp's done.

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Tips For a Pet-Safe New Year's Eve Party!

PetSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:44 -0800

If you're throwing (or attending) a New Year's Eve bash with a furry friend, beware of the dangers of those festive decorations! Even if you wanna take a photo of your pet perhaps wearing a party hat like this fella, take it off immediately afterwards. Not only is it dangerous if he decides to munch on the paper, but the elastic string can choke your pal or lodge in his throat if he decides to eat his entire costume. Please also beware of the following things:

Noisemakers. I don't know about your pet, but North ran away the first (and only) time anyone blew one of these noisemaking horns in my home. I don't know if it was the loud sound, or the popping out, but my pup looked at me like I was crazy and ran into the next room. Never again.

Get the rest of my list when you read more.

Confetti. Just like tree tinsel is dangerous, metallic confetti and other lil bits of paper can still cluster in a pet's throat or tummy. Be on the safe side, and keep this unsafe stuff out of the house!
Hanging Decorations. Streamers and balloons can get stuck in a furry friend's intestinal tract so keep them up high and don't leave an animal unsupervised in a room with these things.
Alcohol. I hope I don't really need to remind you of this, but alcohol is not for pets. While I'm sure no responsible animal owner would offer this substance to a pet, parties can result in spills or left out cups that pets may try to lick. Make sure this liquid (and any poisonous foods like chocolate) is faaar out of the reach of your pet's nose and tongue.

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How Long Are Those Recordbreaking Ears?

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:15:45 -0700

We've seen some pretty amazing animals on this site, from quite possibly the world's oldest dog to a recent title for balloon popping. I've found a few record-winning ear lengths and had to see if you'd beat my surprise at how expansive lobes can be! For good measure, I also added in some Guinness Record-holding goat horns . . . bonus. There are pictures, too, so see how you measure up!

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