The most expensive dog wedding in history is in the works, but at least all the money being spent is going toward The Humane Society. The lucky bride, Baby Hope, will be wearing a $6,000 gown featuring Swarovski crystals. The groom, Chilly Pasternak, was last seen sporting a multi-color coat.
If you’ve ever wondered what could happen if your dog got its paws on your iPhone, here’s the hilarious answer in the form of a blog collecting texts between a British pup and his master. You’ll laugh so hard, you’ll fall out of your chair and onto your dog’s bed.
For many pups, the sounds of fireworks are nothing to celebrate. To their sensitive ears, the booms and crackles sound threatening. So as you prepare for Independence Day, here are some tips from Petside.com to help you help your pup get through the festivities without too much fear.
Uggie may not have taken home an Oscar for his role in The Artist, but he has the honor of being the first dog to leave his paw prints in cement as part of Grauman Chinese Theater’s walk of fame. His sidewalk paw impressions are almost as distinct as if he was stepping on a memory foam pet mat.
And the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Award goes to . . . Mugly, a Chinese Crested Short Snout. Mugly beat out 27 other beastly-looking pups for the title this past weekend in Petaluma, CA.
Started 13 years ago, Take Your Dog to Work Day is the holiday that brings added meaning to working like a dog. We hope all of our readers are sharing their corner offices and cubicles with their best friends. And while it’s OK for your dog to bark orders at the office, remember that you’re still the boss when it comes to commuting. So make sure your pals keep their claws off your seats and paws off your steering wheel.
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A new study reports that having a dog in your home can prevent your kids from developing asthma. Dogs possess certain microbes that, when carried by dust to human noses, can boost the human immune system to particular viruses associated with triggering asthma.
Canines in Rome are licking their chops for a new gelato-like treat made just for them. And because temperatures there are already in the high 90s, the cooling concoction has been in high-demand. We’re guessing licking the stuff out of a cup can get pretty messy, so if you import some into your home, be ready for drippings!
For those who want a dog without the dog food bills and curbing, perhaps this is the answer. But then again, if the dog robot breaks down, we suspect the IT bill might by higher than a vet bill.
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There are now more than twice as many pets as children in Japan, with a majority of those pets being dogs. Hmmmmm, that means they could probably use more dog beds.
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