Archive for October, 2011

Pup Crawl Power!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]