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Were You at Petco on Saturday?

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:00:01 -0700

Over the weekend, I took off to find my nearest Petco here in SF to check out their Halloween costume photo extravaganza taking place at stores nationwide. Furry friends of all kinds were invited to come dressed in costume, and have a fun piccy taken to remember the fun forever. The photographs were totally inexpensive ($5 plus tax), and came with a cute pumpkin frame to boot. I didn't want to chance taking North along, since he's usually the rowdy one in the bunch and, let's face it, a rowdy pooch while other dogs are trying to sit and stay for the camera doesn't really make sense! Check out some of the costumed pets I found at my local shop in this slideshow.

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Can You Picture Your Dog on a Billboard in Times Square?

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:00:56 -0700

I sure can . . . and now's our chance! Dancing With the Stars winner, Drew Lachey and his German Shepherd, Luka, wanna get the word out that every canine can be a celebripup! They're inviting dog lovers across the country to join and show off their picture-perfect pooches by entering themr with Purina's "Picture Your Dog in Times Square". On June 19 all valid photos will be featured on the Reuters/NASDAQ Digital Tower Billboards in midtown Manhattan, giving each pup face time in one of America's most famous intersections.

To learn how to get started, read more.

Between now and April 28, log on to upload a favorite photo of your dog (or dogs), and be entered to win a five-day getaway to the Big Apple with your big (or little) dog. Now, I don't think I'll be able to travel east to catch North's photo but, even if you're not in NYC, you can still see the pups at the country's largest virtual dog park. What's more, real-life dog parks will also benefit as Dog Chow is creating a dog-park grant program - giving away up to $40,000 for the maintenance and upkeep of dog-friendly and off-leash areas. I already entered my budding model, so now it's your turn!

Enter the Spay Day 2008 Photo Contest!

PetSugar — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:30:48 -0800

It's time to groom your pup or kitty and get out the camera! The Humane Society of the United States is hosting a special photo contest in honor of Spay Day. This year the special day falls on Feb. 26 and highlights spaying or neutering pets as an effective and humane solution to the problem of pet overpopulation.

How to you enter the contest? All you have to do is upload a digital photo of your pet and explain how your furry friend has made your life better. The Humane Society celebrity judges will award prizes to 36 entrants judged to have the best photos and write-ups.

The contest ends March 7. You can register your pets on the Humane Society website.

PetSugar's Halloween Photo Contest: The Results Are in...

PetSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:30:26 -0800

A big thanks to everyone who shared pictures with PetSugar in my Halloween Costume Extravaganza group and via private message! We had a bunch of great costumed pets this year! So many, in fact, that I have actually chosen two winners!

Congratulations to Gizmo the Lobster. I'm shocked that he's tolerated not one but several costumes... and poses so elegantly for the camera. He doesn't even look fazed at all!
Congratulations to Super-Chicken Max, who is certainly one of the cutest, little super chickens that I've even seen! I especially like his unflinching gaze at the camera – he knows he's a superstar!

For these phenomenal pet photos, kitten25 (mom to Gizmo) and roxyb (mom to Max) can choose either a PetSugar tee for themselves... or for their furry friend! Stay tuned, there will be more chances to win before you can even say cock-a-doodle-doo!

PetSugar's Halloween Photo Contest Is Here!

PetSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:00:53 -0700

Pets in costumes can look silly but they often make adorable pictures! If you're planning on dressing your pet up, or you have in the past, join the PetSugar Halloween Costume Extravaganza group on Team. Start uploading your pet's Halloween costume photos to share with us now! I'll look through our submissions, and pick a winner next week. One lucky winner can either choose a PetSugar tee for herself or one for her pup!

Want your own PetSugar swag? Stay tuned for more contests during the month of November. Check out some of my favorites below, but there's lots more to choose from.

PetSugar's Halloween Photo Contest Ends Wednesday!

PetSugar — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:07:19 -0800

Does your little devil want sweet recognition like Oski here? If you've ever dressed your pet up, join the PetSugar Halloween Costume Extravaganza group on Team. Don't forget to upload your pet's Halloween costume photos to share with us by Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m.! I'll look through our submissions, and announce the winner this Friday. One lucky winner can either choose a PetSugar tee for herself or one for her pup!

Want your own PetSugar swag? Stay tuned for more contests during the month of November. Check out some of my favorites below, but there's lots more to choose from.

It's a Dog's World: Fun at the 2009 World's Ugliest Dog Contest

PetSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:55 -0700

Variety is the spice of life, and thankfully we got a taste at this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma. The winner wasn't a Chinese Crested (like it has been in past contests), but a Boxer mix named Pabst who walked away with the blue ribbon and stole the hearts of the crowd with his huge underbite. But for me, the World's Ugliest Dog Contest wouldn't be complete without a stroll through the barns and coops of the other furry (and non-furry) animals that take their place at the fair. My favorite this year were the bunnies, and I secretly had my eye on a few to sneak home in my bag!

Check out some of the other sights from the Sonoma-Marin Fair, including a mobile pet adoption center (so cute), and the "Ugly is The New Beautiful" fashion show sponsored by House of Dog when you read more.

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Photos of the 2009 Worlds Ugliest Dog Contest

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:09:51 -0700

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LOLseals Photo Caption Contest

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:34:04 -0700

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Registry Alert! Hasani Has a Ball . . . But Needs More

PetSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:29 -0700

This baby gorilla lives up to his name's meaning for sure – I can't get enough of Mr. "Handsome!" He's nearly four months old and can now make his way around the exhibit, giving keepers his winning gaze and grin. Since it's not yet time for Hasani to come on public display (but count me there!), this zoo offers a Nursery Cam on site from 12 to 2 p.m. daily if you live in SF.

Since he's been seen around the world in that naming contest, if you want to give him a treat, check out Oscar Jonesy and Monifa's online gift registry. They've got plenty of requests (big and small) and for each $25+ donation, you'll get an electronic photo and footprint of the little love to tide you over 'til you can see the real thing.

See more piccys of baby Hasani when you read more.

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Photos: SFZoo.org