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Purina and Jenny Craig forge partnership
I think it’s genious. You’re overweight and your pet is too, so go on a diet together. That’s what Nestle Purina and Jenny Craig are counting on. They’ve just announced a new program for people and their pets, called Project Pet Slim Down. Can you think of a better diet buddy than your best bud? [...]
Selective dog name memory?
People who know me well know I’m quite horrible with remembering names. Because of my line of work, I meet new people almost daily. I either *try* to remember someone’s name by repeating it several times, or by thinking of someone else I know who shares their name! How’s that method working for me? It’s [...]
Hot Video: “Dogs in Cars”
Ahhhh…the pure joy of seeing dogs with the wind blowing through their fur, and smiles abound when they stick their noggins out of your car window! A Brooklyn, NY amateur (although he should do more of these) filmmaker captured 13 dogs in all their glory in a short film simply called, “Dogs in Cars.” After [...]
Most Popular Adoptable Pet Names of 2011
I must admit I love the name LaRue! When I adopted her earlier this year, the name the shelter gave her was “Annie” and that just didn’t seem to fit her personality. When I brought her home my sister, Yvette, and I went through several names until she came up with LaRue. Since she was [...]
Globetrotting senior pooch knows her way around France
I just love a worldly pet! My dog, LaRue, has clocked plenty of miles around her neighborhood park, riding in my car with me to run errands, makes appearances with me here and there, and also travels to Chicago with me…but that’s pretty much her realm of worldliness! Take, Chula, an 11 year old Sheltie [...]
10 ways to avoid holiday pet hazards
We know you’re all ready for Christmas and New Years, but is your pet ready for all of the holiday shenanigans? Our friends at VCA Animal Hospitals have some great fast facts as a reminder to all of you pet parents. VCA spells out the tips very festively! Protect and cover all prepared and uncooked [...]
