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The Scoop: Brave Man Saves Little Dog From Big Shark!

PetSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:10:08 -0700

I've heard that when necessity strikes ordinary people can suddenly perform superhuman strengths. Such is the case with an Islamorada, FL man who decided to take on a shark, beating its head to get the animal to release his prized pooch, Jake, from the jaws of death. The five-foot-long creature already had almost the entire 14-pound Rat Terrier in its mouth . . . but thankfully, there's a happy ending.

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Sand Saviors Help Baby Turtles Find Their Way!

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:15:38 -0700

Each evening at dusk, you'll find people walking along Palm Beach Shores in Florida. It's not just because the ocean is pretty enough to warrant a daily visit, but they're looking for movement in sea turtle nests there. When volunteers locate an active nest, they lend helping hands to the leatherbacks and dig channels to create a clear pathway to water for the babies.

Umm, I'm definitely adding baby turtles to my growing list of cute animals . . . look at those lil feet scramble! Thanks runnergeek for alerting me to this cool video!

The Scoop: Swimming For Bears

PetSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0700

I love animals, but I have to be honest and say, if I was placed in a situation like one that Adam Warwick faced last week, I'm not sure how I would respond!

Warwick, a Wildlife Officer from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission made a quick (and dangerous) decision to save a drowning bear who was shot with a tranquilizer dart after wandering into a Florida beachfront neighborhood. The 364-pound black bear was stunned after being tagged with the dart and ran straight for the nearby ocean. Warwick, acting fast on his instincts, dove in to help after seeing the bear struggle in the water:

He was losing function in his arms and legs, and was obviously in distress. I knew I had to keep him from drowning.

Although at one point the bear looked as if he was going to climb on top of Warwick to keep his head above water, he walked away with only a few scratches to show for his efforts, and the black bear was safely released into Florida’s Osceola National Forest.

If you were in Warwick's position, would you have jumped in the water to help?

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The Scoop: Pets Only Funeral Home Expands to Florida

PetSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:00:07 -0700

Saying goodbye to a pet is a difficult experience for any family, and the number of unique ways to commemorate a pet continues to astound me as the pet-loss industry grows as well. Even if you're not interested in a LifeGem or Perpetual Pet, it's not uncommon to honor the loss of a cherished furry family member in your own special way. Pet Angel Memorial Center offers memorial and burial services for pets from dogs to iguanas and everything in between at one of their three US locations (Carmel, IN, Wichita, KS, and Pinellas Park, FL). Learn a little bit more when you read more.

They've got many packages available but, what sets them apart is that they offer actual memorial services for your friends and family in addition to remembrance burial and cremation packages.

"We started the business because I don't have two-legged children," owner Colleen Ellis said. "All I have is four-legged children and I wanted her treated in the same way as the human-funeral business, which is the business I come from."

I wouldn't be surprised if this concept spreads to other cities – what's your take?

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The Scoop: Walt Disney World to Open Pet Resort in 2009

PetSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:30:26 -0700

It's such a bummer when you consider a four legged animal a member of your family, but yet there are some places that still don't allow them to roam around with you. Disneyland and Disney World are two of the "happiest places on earth" but unfortunately, the happiness doesn't apply to your furry friends. At least the happiness inside the park anyway! Although I'm not sure how appropriate it would be to take a pet on a ride, it does make me feel slightly guilty about leaving my poor pup in one of the kennels while I'm slurping up shaved ice!

However, if you're planning a trip to Disney World in mid 2009, things just got a little easier on your heart. Your pampered pooches still won't be lucky enough to join you in the park, but now they'll have a resort they can call their own! Word is, Disney World is building a pet resort that will boast such amenities as hiking trails, doggie day camp, cat lounges, grooming services, ice cream socials, and bedtime stories for your pets to enjoy while you're frolicking with Mickey and Minnie. I'm excited to hear more news about this since I'm definitely wanting to head back over to Florida after my awesome adventures at Aquatica, so it would be cool to check this out as well. Plus, it will give me a good excuse to go see Disney's Animal Kingdom!

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Easter Beagle: Canine Couture in Palm Beach, FL

PetSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:45 -0700

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Nationwide Canine Casting Call For Upcoming Disney Flick!

PetSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:30:49 -0700

If your furry friends have stars in their eyes, here's the chance for one lucky celebripup to get a cameo role in an upcoming Disney film, Buddies. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment hosted special casting calls in LA and San Diego over the weekend as part of a nationwide search for a camera-ready canine.

Participants were encouraged to come ready to shine – with two runways, Beverly Hills Chihuahua for glamorous furry fashionistas and a Bolt runway for all kinds of talents and tricks. If you missed this, find out the remaining cities, dates, and casting locations when you read more.

Audition slots are limited with sign-ups beginning at 12 p.m. and are on a first come, first serve basis:

PHOENIX
Friday, March 13
Bolin Memorial Park
1649 W Adams St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
DALLAS
Sunday, March 15
Fair Park (Museum of Nature & Science Bldg)
1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75315
ATLANTA
Friday, March 20
Centennial Park
265 Park Ave West N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30313
MIAMI
Sunday, March 22
Bayfront Park
301 North Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

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