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Can You Name This Dog?

PetSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:30 -0700

She sure is pretty . . .

Name Famously Furry Faces: Jack Russell Terrier Edition!

PetSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:10:58 -0700

We've brushed up on the breed itself, but what do you know about Jack Russell pups belonging to famous people? Test yourself and check out some cute terrier faces in the process.

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Who does this pup belong to? (Hint: It's her third JRT.)

New Kittens Alert! Empress Tang and Princess Peony

PetSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:50:48 -0700

What pretty Persian faces! Meet Empress Tang (at right) and Princess Peony (at left), the two kittens recently joining Martha Stewart's furry menagerie.

After losing Paw Paw, Ghenghis Khan and, most recently, a Himalayan named Mozart, I'm betting these two will keep her other pets rather occupied - smooshies Francesca and Sharkey already smell trouble!

The tricolor calicos already have another high-profile connection as she learned about them from Grace Coddington, who used some of this breeder's cats in a past Vogue photo shoot. From the looks at it, these 5-month-old kittens are well on their way to a future in modeling . . . for Martha, at least. Congratulations!

Source The Martha Blog

New Puppies Alert! Dolly and Ninja

PetSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:03 -0700

That's right, there's double the trouble here! Two teensy pups packed away in a celeb-favorite, LV carrier and just who do these cuties belong to? Heidi and Spencer Pratt. Even though Dolly and Ninja were presented to the paparazzi yesterday, they were carried for most of the way - a good thing, since the little ones have surely not received all their puppy shots (like Parvo) and should not be exposed to other dogs or outside dangers just yet. Here's hoping we'll soon see the twosome (the dogs) on The Hills this season . . . if they slow down long enough for the cameras to catch them, that is. See more pics of the pups in the gallery of furriness below.

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Famke and Licorice's Big Bike Adventure in the Big Apple

PetSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:40:06 -0700

Well hello there, Licky, how I've missed you! The now-8-year-old pooch tried out a different fitness routine - biking. There's been some recent news out in California about banning even recreational cyclists from ~~walking~~ running dogs due to the dangers presented to nearby pedestrians, but this pup seems to be in the clear for people territory.

Personally, I haven't ridden a bike since undergrad (save a couple vacation afternoons) and know my crazy yet scaredy cat pooch would not be too fond of running alongside something like this, even if I wanted to test it out. Have you ever tried this fitness routine, either for a quick trip or a lengthy excursion? Check out Licorice as he scoots alongside Famke in the gallery below before sharing your stories in the comments.

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How "FindToto" Works . . . and Will It Work For Jess?

PetSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:53 -0700

Earlier this week we learned of Daisy's abduction by a coyote. Sadly, when it comes to wild predators, it's less likely that pooch could come back (or be safely returned). Leaving no stone unturned in her search, it's been reported that Jessica Simpson has turned to FindToto to continue the mission.

Curious about this service, I hunted around for more information. Like an "Amber Alert" but for furry friends, the address where your pet was last spotted becomes the center of the search and the company then automatically contacts thousands of your neighbors to alert them. When you're a celebrity with over a million Twitter followers and news organizations across the world documenting your every move, chances are your neighbors already know about it. But for those people who couldn't reach thousands with a single click and in situations of simple escapes, this service seems useful for pets that aren't tagged or microchipped. Prices range from $70 (for 250 calls) up to 10,000 calls at $875 - would you test it out?

Breaking News: Coyote Snatches Daisy in Front of Jessica!

PetSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:45:15 -0700

There's some sad news out of LA this evening: Jessica Simpson's pooch was taken by a coyote. She just tweeted about the picking of her precious Daisy right in front of her face. I cannot even imagine:

My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR! We are searching. Hoping. Please help!

Unfortunately, coyotes present a constant danger for outdoor pets and it's hard to track exactly what happened after the dog disappeared. If you allow pets outside in areas where these animals (and other dangerous creatures) roam free, please let this be a lesson to you. Fingers crossed for a miracle to bring the maltipoo home.

Happy Eighth Birthday, Licorice!

PetSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:47 -0700

Someone's having a birthday today - Licorice! Famke Janssen's adorable smooshy turns eight years old today. To honor the anniversary of this Boston's birth, check out her favorite traveling and shopping buddy from coast to coast (and Canada!) in this slideshow! Happy "Arf"-day is more like it for this pooch!

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Canine Supermodel Bella MacPherson Is "The Dog's Body"

PetSugar — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:00:53 -0700

Although this fluffy Labradoodle wasn't technically born to Elle MacPherson, Bella MacPherson does have the formal supermodel as a human mom. The adoro 5-year-old signed a contract to be the first ever canine supermodel starlet for Dogside, where she'll show off the brand's stylish scarf, cute coat, lovely lead, and more.

No word on whether Bella's billboards will be hitting the streets of San Francisco anytime soon, so check out a couple of her modeling takes already found on their website - just like Elle was pegged "The Body" during her modeling days, Bella's already being called "The Dog's Body."

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The Scoop: Gerard Butler in the Middle of a Dog Fight

PetSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:55:05 -0700

Nope, not a cat fight - the sometimes heartbreaker Gerard Butler had a furry run-in with the law in NYC on Monday. TMZ is reporting more details on the dog fight involving the actor's smooshy, who we've glimpsed frequenting the set of The Bounty (along with fan fave, Norman).

Gerard's off-leash Lolita was allegedly attacked street side by a Greyhound, Mayfly, which caused the actor to push away the offending animal . . . and later bring his Pug to a vet for injuries. Although the Greyhound's owners claim that Gerard smacked one of their dogs without cause, no charges have been pressed and all the involved pups are OK.

I understand the illegality of having a pup off leash but, as someone who's had her dog attacked unprovoked as a puppy, it's a split-second reaction and a scary thing for all parties involved - do you think there's more to this story? Before you share, check out a cute video of Lolita looking rather friendly on leash as a puppy back in 2007, when you read more.