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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Understanding Dog Language
Just yesterday, after our dog Walter vomited for the fifteenth time in two days, we bemoaned the fact that he couldn’t articulate his symptoms to us. We’re not the first to wish our dog could communicate using human language, but … Continue reading
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Michael Vick to Work With Humane Society?
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society, is open to working with former NFL quarterback and convicted felon Michael Vick to raise awareness about dogfighting. He said this on his blog: “I sat with the man, but I … Continue reading
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Five-Legged Dog Gets Rescued
On the brink of being sold to a Coney Island sideshow, a six-week Chihuahua-terrier mix named Lilly was saved by a North Carolina woman who vowed to have the extra leg surgically removed. Read more about this rescue here. We … Continue reading
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New York Times Covers Puppy’s First Year
The New York Times launched a weekly series of articles called the Puppy Diaries today. The paper’s managing editor, Jill Abramson, will be chronicling the challenges of raising a puppy in its first year. Here’s an excerpt: “She arrived almost … Continue reading
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Don’t Leave Dogs in Cars, Says American Idol Judge
“Far be it from me to be critical, but I find it really appalling that, this year, thousands of dogs will die of heatstroke inside parked cars,” American Idol judge Simon Cowell says in a new PETA PSA that came … Continue reading
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Dog Surf-A-Thon 2009
Surf’s up this September 13 at the annual Dog Surf-A-Thon in San Diego. Both dog surfers and human surfers are welcome at this fundraising event for Helen Woodward Animal Center. Below, check out the scene at last year’s event – … Continue reading
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First Dog Bo Has Firm Handshake
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Peticures
We know it’s common – necessary, even – to get dogs’ nails clipped. But we were still flummoxed when we saw this display at our groomer at the fabulous Healthy Spot in Santa Monica, California. What’s the difference between doggie … Continue reading
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Rattlesnake Vaccine
We took Walter for his second rattlesnake vaccine shot and now he is sleeping it off.
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Patriotic Pups
This patriotic Border Collie, June Spoon, from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, caught our eye when we were browsing the A Dog’s Life photo gallery today. We’re also wild about this gallery of patriotic pups published this weekend in the Boston Globe.
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Dogs They’re Just Like Us
They’re the king of the world!
Have Dog, Will Travel
As most of us know, having a dog makes travel trickier – whether it’s a matter of hiring a pet sitter, paying for a kennel, or getting really creative in coming up with dog-friendly itineraries. The national parks are notoriously … Continue reading
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