Snow Puptrol
The surprise October snowfall in New York City got Buddy to thinking about how dogs can help out in cold weather. He dug up this interesting piece about the dogs trained to rescue people from avalanches. http://www.thebark.com/content/avalanche-rescue-dogs
Pup Crawl Power!
The Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl held this past Saturday, October 22nd was a howling success! The pups and their people enjoyed picture-perfect fall weather as they strode over the bridge in an effort to raise funds and awareness for struggling pet shelters. Many of the human’s sported the event tee designed and donated by Microdry [...]
Save the Sealyham Terrier
Hard to believe, but this adorable English breed has shrunk to such a small population that the British Kennel Club is launching an initiative to prompt people to seek out these adorable terriers. After all, greater demand will prompt a greater supply. Perhaps we can help out on our side of the Atlantic? They are [...]
Halloween Hounds
The dogs of New York City celebrated the trick or treat holiday a week early at the Tompkins Square Park Dog Parade in the East Village. Check out the canines in costumer at this link: http://thestir.cafemom.com/home_garden/127781/25_funniest_pet_costumes_at
Paws for a Cause
After getting rained out this past spring, the Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl is back on for this Saturday, October 22nd. The event will consist of hundreds of dogs and their owners crossing the Brooklyn Bridge to raise money for animal rescue shelters. Microdry Pets is a proud sponsor and created the T-shirt for the event. [...]
Political Pups
President Clinton had Buddy. President George W. Bush had Barney & Miss Beazley. President Obama has Bo. So perhaps New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg doesn’t want to run for president because he’s not keen on dogs? Though presented with a pair of yellow labradors for a Christmas gift a few years back, the Mayor leaves [...]
Hound Halloween
From choosing a canine costume to trick-or-treating with your pal, here’s an article with great tips for making sure Halloween is fun and safe for your dogs. http://bethesda.patch.com/articles/prevent-halloween-from-being-a-spooky-experience-for-your-dog
Pet Projects
Comedian Christopher Rozzi is both funny on stage and in print with a collection of mostly pet-centric paintings of dogs and cats paired with captions spelling out what they’re really thinking throughout their days. http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinyconfessions
The Pet Jet Set
As more people travel with their dogs, the owners of brachycephalic breeds—snub-nosed dogs including bulldogs and pugs—have had to turn to a new animal-only airline to get their beloved pooches from point A to point B. Most commercial airlines won’t fly these breeds because their foreshortened nasal passageways make it extremely difficult for them to [...]
For Dog Ears Only!
Check out the world’s first TV commercial targeting the dog of the house. Slated to air in Austria, the spot features several high-frequency tones and high-pitch sound effects to attract your dog’s attention. Most are above human threshold, so don’t be surprised if you don’t hear anything unusual. Also, please note: your dog isn’t likely [...]
Toy of the Week: Grrrona Beer Bottle
When Buddy’s had a tough day at work dreaming up new pet products, he likes to settle in with a nice cold one—a Grrrona beer bottle toy that is. This chew toy isn’t the toughest toy on the market, but it is the one that’s best for making your dog feel likes it’s a part [...]
Dog Tale
Buddy’s been eagerly awaiting this biography of Rin Tin Tin, the famed German Shepherd who starred in radio plays and movies during the 1920s and ’30s. He was so popular that when he passed away in 1932, TV broadcasts were interrupted with the sad news. The book comes from Susan Orlean, New Yorker magazine writer [...]
Surf Doggies
The sixth annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon took place this past weekend. The competition raised more than $100,000 for the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Our Buddy was glad to see that a dog named Buddy took top honors. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/dog-surfing-competition-raises-100k-for-animal-center-spirits-of-humans-everywhere/2011/09/26/gIQAX6LdzK_blog.html
Adopt A Magic Mutt
Well, pure bred, actually. Berry, the black German Shepherd who played Padfoot in the Harry Potter films is up for adoption. His stuntman owner is on the road so much that he feels his four-legged companion is getting lonely. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/26/harry-potter-dog-berry-padfoot-adoption_n_981596.html
Central Bark
New York City’s famed Central Park is having a fair this weekend dedicated to New York’s bark-set. The My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair kicksoff on Saturday, September 24th at 11 am and will feature dog competitions to determine Biggest Lap Dog and Best Kisser among other light-hearted themes. Last year 8,000 canines and [...]
Dog Duty
Buddy found a great profile about one of the youngest bomb-detecting dogs at work today. Just two years old, Mo is a professional by day and a puppy by night. http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2011-09-21/richmond-county-bomb-dog-isnt-most-canines?v=1316615128
Toy of the Week: Humanga Stache Toy
It’s a ball, it’s a fake mustache, it’s the Humanga Stache Toy. It’s fun for Buddy because it bounces and fun for everyone watching him as he bites it and gets a new mustache in the process. He looks good with the handlebars! http://moodypet.com/humungastache.html
Dogs & Doctors
It’s not uncommon for humans to experience a jump in blood pressure upon entering a medical facility and facing a doctor. This so-called “white-coat effect” has now been observed in greyhounds too. Perhaps doctors and vets should consider medical coats of another color. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110906144606.htm
Guide Dogs 2.0
Silent electric cars, bicycle commuters, double-wide baby strollers—guide dogs face more distractions than ever, but the folks training them are up on all the challenges and teaching the new generations of guide dogs how to cope with the latest distractions with ease. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/from-quiet-cars-to-baby-strollers-guide-dogs-deal-with-more-distractions-than-ever/2011/09/13/gIQAKuO1PK_story.html
Join the Catwalk
It’s Fashion Week in New York City, which inspired Buddy to look at fashionable footwear for pet owners. He spotted this pair online, and while they are inspired by cats, he thinks they are also ideal for owners of dogs that might need a little extra incentive to, well, heel more readily while out ona [...]
Dog Days of Fall
Some dogs love getting out into autumn’s cold and rainy weather—especially if they have gear like the umbrella leash above spotted on thegreenhead.com. But if your dog prefers the great indoors, here’s a list of suggestions for keeping them exercised and entertained inside your home. http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-activities/dog-exercise/article_21216.aspx
Saluting the Dogs of 9/11
Among the memorials being hosted this coming Sunday is a march in Liberty State Park, NJ saluting the dogs that served on search & rescue, therapy and security teams in the days following 9/11. Though the ceremony’s invitation only, we can all still send positive vibes to these brave canines and their handlers. http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/pets/story/2011-09-07/Rescue-dog-teams-are-unsung-heroes-of-911/50295920/1
Dog Earred
The Guinness Book of World Records just bestowed the honor of “living dog with the world’s longest ears” on a Colorado coon hound. Each ear measures over a foot long! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/06/dog-with-worlds-longest-ears_n_946932.html
The Art of Dog Rescue
Artist Jill Flinn creates painting inspired by rescued dogs to help rescue dogs. With the proceeds she earns from her artworks, she and her husband take-in rescued dogs on their farm in Glasgow, Missouri. http://www.sj-r.com/features/x1638736166/Tamara-Browning-Turning-dog-rescue-into-an-art-form
