Cash-Sniffing Canines
The U.K. has a pack of currency-sniffing dogs who picked up on the scent of £9.9 million (that’s USD $15.2 million!) this past year. The money they’re nosing out is generally related to crime, but we can all wish we could train our dogs to find that $20 we misplaced! http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gbsW39PLWS5XZ4SVMBbTegX8eTrw?docId=N0697481325169947667A
Can Your Cocakpoo Get the Flu?
Yes, and so can all the other dog breeds too. But just like you, your dog can get a flu shot to stave off the stuffy nose, raspy cough and fever. It’s an especially good idea if your dog spends time in a doggie daycare or is booked for an upcoming kennel stay. http://theweek.com/article/index/222743/should-your-dog-get-a-flu-shot
365 Dog Days
The Bad Dog Calendar for 2012 is here. Based on the New York Times bestselling book called Bad Dog, this calendar features hilarious pictures of dogs behaving badly paired with the funny things they would say if they could talk. http://www.workman.com/products/9780761162209/
Hanukkah Hound
Don’t forget to shop for puppy before Hanukah begins. As this video shows, sometimes the dog is more appreciative of gifts than kids!
Pupulation Explosion
San Francisco officially has more dogs than children among its population! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/us/city-crackdown-looming-as-the-dog-population-rises.html
World’s Oldest Dog
At 26 years and 9 months old, Pusuke was the oldest dog in the world. Sadly, he passed away this week, but he lived more than 125 happy dog years with a family in Japan.
Parade Puppy
The Microdry Pet team is probably one of the only groups of people and pets who want to go to the office on Thanksgiving morning. That’s because the company HQ is right on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route. The team enjoyed a lovely breakfast and eye-to-eye views with the balloons that make the parade [...]
