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What Do You Know About Wolves (Jacob Not Included)?

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:10:31 -0800

In honor of today's big New Moon release, I've been alerted to some (were)wolves - in fact, this whole "wolf pack." Hot. To celebrate the film, take this WolFiction/WolFact quiz and see if you can pick out the wild facts from the wild realities about real wolves.

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25 Hot Pics From the Life on White Project

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:30:35 -0800

When first hearing about the daunting task of the Life on White Project, aiming to photograph animals with a plain white background, I thought the posing process and sheer number was the trickiest part. That is, until I saw it included animals like lions and hippos and not just puppy dogs and kitty cats. The photographs are all truly stunning, some silly and others serious or straight to the point. Check out 25 lovely shots by Eric Isselée and his team of (human) assistants when you start this slideshow.

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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.

Source: Flickr User thenestor

Howl-o-ween Twinsies: Tiny Dancers

PetSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:32 -0700

Your pup already prances down the street so why not make her a tiny dancer? The next one-piece costume idea comes from a Frenchie's Flickr photo - simple tutus for you two!

Pick out tulle fabric at a local craft store, or start with a child-sized skirt, and snip away to fit a tiny doggie waist. Cutting (or using) elastic will require more sewing skills but you can instead hot glue a velvety ribbon to the fabric and tie it under the tummy in a bow.

I was surprised by the number of shops selling a pet-sized tutu (who knew?) so, if you're not lil Miss DIY, buy custom-made dog tutus ($21 and up) for all shapes and sizes -it's "cut in underneath for ease in pottying" - but you're both on your own for the toe shoes.

Source: Flickr User Barbara L. Hanson

10 Conditions Affecting People and Pets: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:04 -0700

Top 10 illnesses that pets and people can both catch - PetMD
Lost dog collects clues that lead to his family - Paw Nation
Is this horse the world's tallest?! - People Pets
Temperament test keps dogs on Marine base - Dogster
What's up with people who don't like pets? - Dolittler
Is it really time to get a dog? - Dogtime
Put a cat in your latte or hot cocoa - moderncat
Laurence Fishburne walks the dogs - Celebrity Dog Watcher

Zachary Walks a Pup, I Swoon - Hot Day, Hot Dog, Hot Spock

PetSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I may be one of the few people who hasn't yet tuned into the latest Star Trek movie but, after spotting the very adorable Zachary Quinto, I'm wondering why I waited! Yup, resistance is futile. The new hot Spock was caught out in LA walking his cute pooch. Collective awww at both of them.

I'm noting his bandana fix (like others we've seen) but this enterprising pup also has a furry friend along for his lil Trek(kie) to ~~the Final Frontier~~ Silver Lake.

Yup, I've exhausted my show saying stash so shush me up and just check out the pictures of both dogs for yourself when you read more.

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Droopy Dog Mouths and Dangling Tongues - That's Hot!

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:00:51 -0700

Summer's not over yet! As today's dose of cuteness, check out some pups exercising their R.T.B.T. - right to bear tongue, that is. From Frenchies to Boxers to breeds in between, there's plenty of cuteness to drool over and slobber right up in this slideshow.

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3 Cute Kitty Things My Desk Doesn't Need, but I Still Want

PetSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:19:37 -0700

Someone's gotta watch over my mouse. Get it? My mouse. Ha, I crack myself up . . . but at $110, I don't want to crack this kitty up. She better stay sitting pretty on my desk monitoring my blogging all day long.

Then, after all that typing, maybe my hands are burning up! Not too sure what a "Steuben Cat Hand Cooler" is but I'd love to get gifted one in my hot little mitts. But, since she looks rather sleepy, I'll let her rest up as a paperweight when not in use.

Lastly, catends look much better than my haphazard stack of books threatening to topple at any second. Keeping the set in order, this kitty is form plus function but with a healthy dose of feline fun! Looks like I have three more things to add to my wish-I-needed dream list.

3 Cute Doggie Things My Kitchen Doesn't Need, but I Still Want

PetSugar — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:00:17 -0700

Wouldn't you love to be faced with this across the kitchen table or office each morning?! I mean, I couldn't help but giggle at these silly mugs. Of course, I love the doggie one, but there's also a rabbit, pig, or monkey model if any of those creatures appeal to your human family members more. Why not collect all four for an in-home zoo!

Granted, I don't personally care for hot dogs, but I could totally care for this clever cooker. This cute pooch steams up to six at a time and even lets off a "bark" alert when dinner's ready - would I hear that at your house? Good dog.

Woof, woof! These pups cut soft foods but they're meant for tiny hands. Whatever, I'd totally butter and slice up my afternoon toast with doggie knives - the ears and tails act as hand guards in case I'm too excited while digging in!

On Sundays, La Zona Rosa Turns Into a Dog-Friendly Church

PetSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:00:01 -0700

Most nights La Zona Rosa is a bar-slash-music venue featuring loud tunes and Bud drafts, but sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning, the Austin club undergoes a transformation into a community church. Parishioners clean up evidence from the night before and welcome in people and their pets!
Since many visitors walked with dogs, and Texas is no place to leave a pooch roaming the streets or in a hot car, the founders decided to also welcome dogs to sit through services. To see a video of the preparation process and the pups, read more.

Source: La Zona Rosa