Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Home Alone Pugstyle



The plot of the classic movie as told by adorable pug puppies......The perfect way to ring in the new year!

Monday, December 30, 2013

Animal Vision



How animals see the world. Very interesting!

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Savour Every Moment



Savour every moment and live like these dogs (and cats, and goats) do!!! Beautiful footage.

Swim Test



Before the tiger cubs at the National Zoo could be put on display (November 18 they made their debut), they had to prove they could swim, in case they fell into the moat that surrounds the exhibit.

Guess what? They passed!!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Roar



Kate Davis covers Kate Perry, with the cats of the New York Human Society as her audience. Might we think they all roar their approval?

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Do Not Pass the Cat



As if there was ever any doubt as to who is in charge in a household with cats and dogs.....

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Sweet Dreams




From our house to yours, Merry Christmas and sweet dreams.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Pug Holiday



Christmas pugs--what could be better?

Monday, December 23, 2013

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Dancing Pony



Dance pony dance! The dancing pony is back just in time for Christmas.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Perfect Dog



But you already knew that.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Don't Forget the Cats at Christmas



A subtle (or not) reminder from our feline friends not to forget them at Christmas.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

JJ to the Rescue--Even in the Operating room

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An amazing event: KK's service dog, JJ, will be allowed into the operating room when she has surgery at Duke Hospital. Watch and learn.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Santa Paws



What is it about pugs and french bulldogs and dressing up for the holidays??!! Very adorable, especially the reindeer.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Jumping for Joy



Wondering what to get your bulldog for Xmas? How about a trampoline?

Monday, December 16, 2013

Woof to Wash



This is truly amazing and wonderful. There is such self assurance and power that comes with being able to take care of oneself and with the help of a service dog, doing the wash no longer requires asking another person for help. If only training the dog, was as easy as loading the washer!

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Reunion


"I owe her my life and I want to take care of her." Them's fighting words spoken by a marine reunited with his service dog, Casey.

Better than heartwarming.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Friday, December 13, 2013

Peter, the Elephant Playing the blues



Love this. The elephant, in the Elephant Stay sanctuary in Thailand, is playing the blues on his own. He has got the beat and his friend is even enjoying it!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Bird and Dog Play Together



Now this is something I have NEVER seen. Maybe it has something to do with Australian birds. This one is a magpie.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Singing to Fight Cancer



This is wonderful and all for a good cause.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Bullet Poof Vests for K9s



A truly inspiring story especially around this time of the year.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Juneau to the Rescue



In this season of miracles, this is one of the brightest. A skier, injured in an accident, is saved by his loyal dog.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Mountain Dog

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player As incredible as it may seem, this pup, Rupee became the first to climb Mt. Everest with his owner, Joanne Lefson, in tow. Sometimes, literally. The story is even more remarkable since Rupee was rescued from a heap of abandoned pups in India and nursed back to health. A great tale, inspired by Lefson's previous dog, Oscar who traveled around the world with her and sadly passed away before the Everest adventure.

But like I always say, there are no coincidences.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Great Escapes



Where there's a will, there's a way ....out. Great escapes caught on camera.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Sunny Obama

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Sunny Obama might be in the dog house. The story has a happy ending when the rambunctious pup knocked over a visiting toddler.
Maybe coal in her stocking?

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Settling In



I know its sad that this little girl is in a Zoo, but consider the alternative. The orphaned polar bear cub was found wandering alone near the Manitoba airport in Canada. Officials from the Polar Bear Sanctuary at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Canada rescued the she bear and recently introduced her to her new quarters. She needs to be quarantined for a few months before being introduced to the other bears, and I'd say she needs a bigger pool, but for the moment, she looks pretty content.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Dynamo Dogs



Is there life after being a vet tech? Absolutely. Check out Gail Mirabella's new life with her dynamo dogs!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Lab Antics



Labrador retrievers are giant babies, no matter what their ages, and they love water. This is for all the lab lovers out there.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Turner


In the category of count your blessings, here is an inspiring story about a victim of a school shooting who has been paired with a service dog named turner. The two are inseparable and hope to inspire others. Talk about what goes around,comes around....

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Rise and Shine



A commercial for a Dutch pet care company all about looking good!!!!

Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Finale of Chickens



Did you watch? Two of my favorites, together again and even a grand finale!

Friday, November 29, 2013

Stormy



A happy ending to this stormy tale!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Pilgrim's Progress


This is NOT Phoebe (who would NEVER looks angelic) but you get the general idea. We all wish you a benevolent Thanksgiving.
With plenty of left overs for the pups.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Super Vet Does Thanksgiving

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A little hokey but you get the general idea. Keep table scraps away from your dog and if you don't, be prepared to clean up the results.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

'Tis the Season to Adopt



'Tis the season to be thinking about gifts. If you are thinking about a pet, please think about adopting one. This video says it all--there are usually no bad pet, just bad owners.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Quack! Quack!!



This happened in the CVS in Saratoga Springs, New York about three weeks ago. Fifty ducks wandered in--looking for some nesting materials perhaps? And were shooed out by a Swiffer.

Too funny!

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Welcome Home



Welcome home soldier!!! And you thought your homecomings were terrific.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Shrek



By now, you have probably hard about Shrek, the maltese poodle who found his way to the backyard of a veterinarian in Canada. The dog was so covered in matted hair, the vet's husband thought he was a piece of rotten carpet. Underneath all that hair (3.5 pounds of it) was a pup who had never had human contact. He is now thriving in the home of his rescuers and "restoring their faith in humanity."

Friday, November 22, 2013

Doggie Dreams

PROJEKT ROAM: Day of the Dog from Projekt Roam on Vimeo.


Wonder what your dog dreams about? Well in this film, the dreams are in color!!!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Find the Bassett Hound Puppy



How cute is this? Peek-a-Boo with ears. . .

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Hoopster



Sign up that bear for the NBA!! Impressive basketball skills demonstrated by this fellow at the San Diego zoo.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Chicasso at Work

Nicknamed "Chicasso," Chicky the dolphin has been taught to paint by her trainer Frank Sanchez. Sanchez, who is known for his training expertise, said Chicky impressed him as very intelligent and even stops to admire her work while it is in progress.

National Elephant Sanctuary

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All I can say is Bravo!!! Elephants deserve nothing but the best.

Monday, November 18, 2013

The Price Was More Than Right



They say elephants never forget. Well they certainly aren't going to forget the generosity of animal lover Bob Barker who paid $1 million to transfer a trio of elephants from the Toronto Zoo to their new home at an animal sanctuary in California.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

The Birds



I feel very sorry for these people. They should qualify for a permit to do something to relocate these birds. Maybe they will fly south soon?

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Pleasant Dreams



Henry the hedgehog twitching in his sleep. Very cute.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Shake!



One of the great uses for slow motion video. Ever.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Escape Artists at Work



Man goes to work. Puts dog and cat in kitchen behind closed door. Man comes home from work. Dog and cat are running around the house. It happens again, and again and again. Man sets up hidden camera. Watch the escape artists at work with dog cheering on cat!

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Inside a Penguin's Brain



Ever wonder what goes on in a penguin's brain? Well in Fluffy's there was an infection that was causing him to wobble and not be able to preen. Vets at the University of Minnesota's Vet School performed the first ever MRI on a penguin to determine this and once treatment with antibiotics was started, Fluffy made a dramatic improvement.

The prognosis is excellent for Fluffy, who at 18 is middle aged for a penguin.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Mr. Snuggles to the Rescue



Mr. Snuggles, the adorable golden retriever puppy in the video, is going to be a lifesaver--literally. Donated to Amira Jones, by the firefighters in Corona, California, the dog will eventually be trained to detect Amira's seizures before they happen. Since the firefighters were often called in to help Amira when she had seizures, they knew how much a dog could help the little girl.

And believe it or not, since the dog has arrived on the scene, Amira has not had a seizure.

Monday, November 11, 2013

High Jump




Not a kangaroo--but you could have fooled me! This is one high jumping dog!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

The Dog Walk



All of the accessories in the video above are from Ralph Lauren's 2013 season. And all of the dogs are from shelters and have been rewarded with forever homes.

That's fashion done right.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Friday, November 8, 2013

Thanks For Your Service



Just a wonderful video about the special relationship between handlers and their military dogs. I have to believe these dogs save so many lives, not only with their explosive detection capabilities, but also with their unconditional love. Brave, brave warriors: human and dog alike.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Loki



Loki, the adorable lab puppy in the video above, is the official mascot for Fitness Blend, a site with workouts you can down load. But aside from that he is just plain adorable. Here he gets his first taste of a lemon slice, looks in the mirror and talks to his owner.

Cuteness overload.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Fill 'er Up



Fabulous French car commercial shows the pitfalls of poor gas mileage--for your back seat passengers.

Enjoy.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Mission Accomplished

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Here's a dog who took matters into his own hands. While being housed in a Colorado shelter, he went out and found himself a new family.

Re-named Houdini, this Australian Shepherd's escape antics were caught on the shelter's security camera. Smart dog. Hope the new owners have a fence, although I don't think he will be going anywhere.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Happy Birthday Allison!

A feel-good story about a ten year old girl who forfeited her birthday gifts to raise money for a bullet proof vest for a dog in her local police unit. Way to go Allison!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Returning the Favor

KMSP-TV

Once again, what goes around comes around. A foster dog saves a little boy's life.....

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Helping Around the House, Doggie Style



My dogs certainly know the toilet paper trick and are also very good at "clearing the table."

Golden Season



Just because there are few things cuter....

Friday, November 1, 2013

Almost Heartbreak Hill

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The first dog to complete a half marathon without human assistance is awarded a medal for his efforts. Just like a lab to follow a large pack of runners!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Trick and Treat


Now that is a trick that deserves a treat! Hope your hallowe'en is spook-tacular!!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

One More Time

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Yes, we know you know, but here are some safety tips for your pets for Halloween.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Mother Knows Best



"Didn't I tell you to stay out of the mud?" Can't you just hear mothers everywhere echo this mama elephant's cry?

Monday, October 28, 2013

Afghanistan Shelter

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I imagine it is pretty expensive to ship a dog to the states from Afghanistan but some of these pups are amazingly cute. Its good to know they have a safe home for now.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Stuffed or Not Stuffed



In my house, with my dogs as pups, these stuffed animals would be history in about thirty seconds. Just saying.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Puppy Predictors



The puppy predictors are back and their powers suggest that the Red Sox win the World Series. Only time will tell if they are right but regardless, they sure are cute!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Dog Befriends Boy with Autism



This shows you the value of gentle patience. The dog wins over a boy with autism.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Costumes for Dogs


Need some suggestions for Halloween costumes for your pooch? These are some nifty ideas.

Kitty Learns To Play Jenga



Watch this kitty learn how to play Jenga. She actually removes one tile from the bottom of the stack.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Rover to the Rescue



October is adopt a pet month so in honor of those shelter pets that need homes, take a glimpse at some of these wonderful images from the organization Rover to the Rescue.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Can You Hear Me Now?



This is pretty funny--two dogs Skype with each other and the result is a haunting ballad!!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

America's Vet Dogs

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Another great organization that trains service dogs for our returning vets.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Fly Like an Eagle



Ever wanted to fly like an eagle over the Chamonix Valley in France? Hop aboard and soar!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Balancing Act



Perhaps this cat thinks he is a hot house--balancing tomatoes on his paws seems to require no effort, even when one slips.

Dachshund Paddle



I don't think I have ever seen two dogs so eager for a bath!! Or so cute once they get in!!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Sherman



Way to go Sherman! Lovable lab earns the Medal of Valor for saving his owner's life. All in a day's work....

Cat Agility

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Apparently dogs aren't the only ones who do agility! Move over Rover, Kitty can jump through those same hoops!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Friends



A British ad which may be among the best I have ever seen! What do you think?

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Reunion



I challenge you NOT to get a little misty-eyed when this soldier reunites with her dog, courtesy of the Queen Latifah Show. This is just the kind of great work that our fabulous local organization PACT does, placing dogs with foster homes while soldiers are deployed.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Lifeguard



Best baby sitter ever!!! Watch this dog stop a baby from crawling into the ocean. Amazing.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Tic Tac Toe, Pandas in a Row

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What's cuter than one panda cub? How about fourteen? These cuties were all born between July and September at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China. I'd say the breeding program was going quite well, wouldn't you?!!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Sniffing Out an Intruder


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Proof that a spaniels' sense of smell is just as useful as its sense of hearing. Maybe more so!!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

"But I Just Finished Raking those Leaves!"



This is one of those laugh out loud videos. Totally adorable.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

PACT



I went on the trip with Buzz Miller, Founder of PACT when Kelly dropped her "kids" off with the foster family who is taking care of them when she is deployed. Lots of tears when she had to say goodbye but you can see that all is well while she is away. In this way, PACT is a blessing and Buzz is a saint.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Dog Detects Blood Sugar Levels



What is better than boy meets dog? Boy meets dog that can save his life.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Get Moving!



And all that exercise is good for you as well!!!!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Bubbles and Bella



Bubbles is a 32 yar old African elephant who lives at the Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in South Carolina. It was there that she met Bella, a homeless dog who had been abandoned on the wildlife preserve. To say they hit it off is an understatement. They bonded over their mutual love of water as the video shows. What a great friendship.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Cody



He's a screamer for sure, but I think he just might be saying "what do you want?"

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Into the Wild



Into the wild!! Two bobcats rehabilitated at Big Cat Rescue were returned to the wild recently and the vision of them running free is wonderful.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Hamster in Overdrive


Full disclosure, I drive a Volvo but regardless, I think this commercial is hilarious. Who thinks of these things?

Monday, September 30, 2013

Howling Good



This little guy does a pretty good imitation of the ambulance siren he hears in the distance. I'm impressed!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

A Dog's Instinct

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Smart parents to pick up cues from their dog. Never, ever doubt a dog's instinct especially when it comes to letting strangers in the house. They are always right.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

El Perro!!



Watch carefully to see who scores the header goal in this clip of a soccer game in Argentina. If you guessed the dog, you're right!! And watch him trot back to center field to get ready for the next play.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Dogs and IPads

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Honestly, I see no point to this unless they are ordering our book on Amazon.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

ICPooch (Get it?)

What do you think about the iCPooch, a device that rigs up to your computer and operates through the cloud to deliver your dog a live video of you plus a treat. Amazing invention is the brainchild of a 8th grader in Seattle. Read all about it here.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

What Does the Fox Say?



We are so totally hip here at Something About Barbaro, that we are sharing this music video with you. What does the Fox Say is rumored to be the next "Gangam Style" trendy video (3 million views so far!) so don't say we didn't tell you.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Patriotic Puppy Party



Five soldiers cared for Sheba and her pups while in Afghanistan and they were all reunited earlier this month in Long Island. Each soldier went home with a pup and Sheba will be trained as a service dog for a vet suffering from PTSD.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Manatee Release



Manatees are endangered sea hippos that are gentle giants. This one was nursed back to health at Sea World, Orlando and recently released. One can assume that the buoy on her back is to make her visible to boats.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Talking Dog



What do you think? Can you hear Abby say "I Love You?" Or if you listen hard enough, you can hear a dog say anything?

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Dog Years


What would your life be like if you were a dog? Hint: In this house, it would GREAT!!!!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Bird Patrol

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Don't think you have room for a watchdog? Get a bird instead! This one proved just as adept at catching a burglar.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Cat is Sat



I know this is a cat, but honestly, I also know that this is exactly what my dog Phoebe thinks of most dog-sitters!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Fire-Tail Collieshepherd



Give a mixed breed dog a unique name instead of "mutt" an all of a sudden, he's in high demand. This is how they did it in Costa Rica.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

CPR By Dogs For Dogs



Some people don't know how to do CPR but this pup does!!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Heist at Racing Museum



The police are calling this an inside job and I believe it was. This guy knew just what he wanted and so far, has managed to get them. What a shame. These cups are priceless.Let's hope they get them back.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Tight Squeeze



This is what happens when one's eyes are bigger than the opening through which one came!! The ermine's appetite is too big for his escape route.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Therapy Dog Helps Student Return to Newtown School

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One little girl from Newtown, Conn. is going back to school with a stuffed animal to remind her of her best friend, a therapy dog named Jeffrey who helped her through the trauma.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Adopt Me Maybe!



Gotta love this version of Call Me Maybe made by the Westminster (California) Adoption Group.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Comforters in Training



Future Lutheran Charities Canine Comfort Dogs begin their trading. I challenge you NOT to be comforted by these adorable pups!!!!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Pet Flipping--Beware



Beware of this latest scam and keep your pets close.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Scratching Post



Watch these bears scratch their backs when no one is looking. Apparently this is one way of letting other animals know who was here.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Pet v. People Empathy



What grabs your attention more: a headline about a dog left in a hot car or one about a homicide? Researchers have found that we tend to empathize more with pets than people. Surprised?

These professors offer some explanations.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

People and Pet Food



Chelsea Handler and Snoop Dog (now known as Snoop Lion) have teamed together with other entertainers to create Dog For Dog people and pet food. For every bag you buy (and yes, people can eat it too), a bag is donated to a pet shelter. This of course begs the question, would you eat dog food? Chelsea Handler would and does.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Home is Where My Dogs Are



Home is where my dogs are--even if I am homeless. A remarkable video.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Pin Ball for Dogs



Why oh why can't my dogs figure this out? Instead, they have me trained to throw the ball for an hour into the pool while they swim and fetch! Memo to self: install some kind of currents!!!!!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

You Saved My Life!



And they say elephants never forget. Well, apparently, neither do lions.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Rain Dance



These two tiger cubs in the Tacoma, Washington Zoo, look like two pups splashing in the rain--minus the mud!!!

Monday, September 2, 2013

Horses Blowing Bubbles



Nothing like a nice swim on a hot summer day.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Golden Retriever Festival





And this is where I want to go for my next summer vacation. Seriously.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Warrior Canine Connection

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A great piece about out friends at Warrior Canine Connection.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Cat Friend v Dog Friend



Not that I am playing pet favorites, but this video says it all about the differences between cats and dogs.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Wet Dog



This dog's opinions of his recent bath are pretty funny!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Skating Mice

First of all, these are mice on skateboards jumping through flaming hoops at an Australian rodent skate park. I wasn't sure if it was amazing or cruel but according to the brains behind this activity, the mice love it. When they fall off the skateboard they just want to get back on.

You be the judge.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Stem Cell Miracle



Update on Malibu, now 12. She is still dong well but slowing down a little. She can no longer outrun the squirrels in the backyard.

Bigger question: When will this be approved for use in humans?

Saturday, August 24, 2013

One Dumpster To Go, Please



I'll take those leftovers to go, please, says this bear who drags the dumpster behind Edelweiss Restaurant in Colorado Springs, from the back of the restaurant to the parking lot. Talk about a hungry patron!

Friday, August 23, 2013

The Brows Have It



It's all in the eyebrows! Check and see if your dog is happy to see you by looking at whether or not he raises his left eyebrow.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Meet Sunny!



Bo Obama is a now a big brother to Sunny! Meet the newest addition to the Obama White House. What a lucky dog!

Swimmer Puppy Syndrome



I've written before about swimmer puppy syndrome-I actually had a pup who had it in her back legs. I had to pattern her on burlap so she could grip and she learned to walk perfectly.

Amazing what a little time, love and kindness can do.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Happy Ending



Even watching the ending to Homeward Bound, second hand brings tears to my eyes, but clearly this pug likes a happy ending as well!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Jesse



Hire that dog. He does a better job cleaning than my human helpers!!

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Walk Like a Man



Did you ever imagine what life would be like if the tables were turned? This clever PARODY goes there.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Weiner Dog Alert



Coming soon to a multi-plex near you: the race of the Wienerdogs!!!!And we're not talking about the mayor's race in NYC.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Pleasant Dreams



Good night. Sleep tight. And don't let the cuteness bug bite!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Bear Necessities



Little dog, big bark and bye bye bear. Amazing.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Service Dogs Can Go Anywhere. Period.


This makes me furious, especially since it happened at the Jersey shore, not too far from Philly. Shame on that North Wildwood police officer for being so ignorant.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Bath Time



Look familiar? What is your dog's reaction to a bath? My dogs LOVE the idea!!!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Tigers, Up Close and Personal

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This is wonderful video from an encounter hosted by the Oregon Zoo for visually impaired children to experience what tigers feel like. The two tigers they explored were under sedation as part of their routine check ups. What an innovative program to share the world of animals with all children!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Shark Week in Absentia



Shark week may be history, but this rendition of it will never die!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

A Dog's Life



It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, but this guy seems to have mastered it!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Somersaulting Dog



Amazing new tricks from Jumpy. His trainer is the same one who trained Uggie.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Pedal Power



You go Norman!!! Amazing dexterity from this pup who rides a scooter as well as a bike.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Ring Me



Pretty cute reaction to ring tones--some of which are dog-inspired!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Rube Goldberg Goes to the Dogs



While I am not a big fan of Beneful dog food, I do love this commercial!!!!

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Be More Dog



Gotta love this new ad campaign from the British firm O2.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Amazing Rescue

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In the category of strange but true, this little dog survived a trip in the engine of a car with nary a scratch. Watch the amazing rescue!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Jax



Ever have one of those mornings?

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Dot Not Try With a Wild Fox



Do not try this with a wild fox. This one has lived in a sanctuary since birth and cannot be returned to the wild, it is so domesticated (and so very cute).

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Meet Pennmarydel



The horse in the middle is Pennmarydel, the last full brother to Barbaro. This is from July 6 and he is currently based at Fair Hill and learning to work in company.

He looks like a big boy--just like his brothers.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Hot, Hot, Hot



In case you need another reminder NEVER to leave your dog in a parked car on a summer day--even for 5 minutes--this veterinarian gives you first hand information on what it feels like to be that dog. Hint: after 5 minutes it was 100 degrees in the car.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Lentil


What a wonderful story about a french bulldog pup, Lentil, who had his palate repaired but not his cleft lip since it was purely cosmetic. Now he is an ambassador for kids with facial surgeries. And it all happened in my own backyard: Penn Vet and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Get There Anyway You Can

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Sometimes a dog has to do what a dog has to do...

Friday, July 26, 2013

Tail Wind

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Talk about a narrow escape! A small, white dog leaped away from his owner and onto the Tour de France course, just as the pack was coming around the curve, at breakneck speed. Luckily he managed to cross the road with no disaster, but talk about a close call....

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Pedal Pushing for a Good Cause



An amazing journey by an amazing volunteer.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Fore!



Foxy little fox knows a good thing when he sees one--a golf ball. But warning: wild foxes can have rabies so please keep your distance if you have such an encounter.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Hi-Yo!



Get thee to a theater and check out the remake of The Lone Ranger, with four horses playing Silver. They are all naturally white.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Thanks from Newtown



The town of Newtown, Connecticut gives heartfelt thanks to the therapy dogs that helped them through their darkest days.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Monkey See and Do



How would you like being stared at all day by a bunch of screaming kids? You go, Dallas Zoo gorilla!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

My Deer



Dear me. Lilly the deer has been allowed to remain with the Michigan family who saved her life five years ago, after quite an uproar on the internet when officials threatened to remove her.

She certainly seems to fit right in.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Dogs v Blanket



Forget what it was like to have a litter of puppies? Watch and remember as these Great Dane pups battle the blanket!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ding Dong



Funniest part of this ad from Target? The fact that when the doorbell rang in the video, my dogs barked!!!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Zabu Loves Her Ball



White tiger plus big red ball equals one happy cat!!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Monday, July 15, 2013

Making a Point

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It's a start and a good one at that.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Shake it Off



Ah summer--time for the dreaded shake!!!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Make Way for Ducklings



Follow the mama duck and chances are you will find the babies. In this case, the babies had fallen down a storm drain and good samaritan Bill Cobun noticed mama duck's distress. Thanks to his quick thinking, the babies were rescued by Columbus State Police Department and all made it to safety.

Friday, July 12, 2013

A Star is Born?



Of course you know your pup is a star but think twice before moving to Hollywood! ABC's The Lookout goes undercover in the animal agent world.....

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Extreme Grooming



And you thought the only thing in Hershey, PA was chocolate? Think again.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Kate and Pippin



This is an old story--from 2011--but new to me! I hope you find it as endearing as I do. What a great friendship to develop under the nose of a wildlife photographer. Surely her mission is to document this story!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013