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Help Sadie – Neglected and Unloved

“I am seeking help for a couple of dogs who are facing extreme neglect from their owners. I am trying to find help to team up with a Dogs Deserve Better rep and to reach out to the families with education & compassion to either have them bring the dogs inside their house as part of […]

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Owls Everywhere – What’s Happening?

I don’t know if I’m mistaken, but I see OWLS everywhere I go, including the internet. Is there an OWLmania or something? Everything is owl-inspired. The fashion industry started  years ago to work with animal prints on clothes and I guess it was a success. I’m not talking about out-of-fashion leopard and zebra designs… I’m […]

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Amazingly realistic animals by Japanese felt artist Midori Nakayama

My dear friend Michiko sent me a link last year and for the first 5 minutes I thought I was looking at real animals. Then I realized they were all little handmade felt creatures – made by Midori Nakayama and her dedicated team in Japan. Midori has been around since 2008 producing miniature animals. I was so […]

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Blogging our way to BarkWorld

Are you a pet blogger, vlogger, pet community contributor or pet-friendy social media addict? Coming up in October 2012 is the 3rd annual BarkWorld Expo, the national social Petworking conference, and Eukanuba Paws in Motion to BarkWorld is promoting a contest to win a FREE trip to this year’s BarkWorld Expo conference in Atlanta. It’s easy to […]

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How to start a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue

I had a nice talk with a lady I met who volunteers at a non-profit animal sanctuary and wants to start her own non-profit. She asked me if I knew how to get started and what she should do – I couldn’t really help her. At home, the subject has not let me go… so […]

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The Labrador Retriever

I remember “Prince”, a stunning black Labrador I used to walk in Germany when I was 16. I was in love with this dog and I loved to walk him. He was a dog with high energy, loved to run and play. He was the first Labrador I’d ever met and I have only good […]

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When a dog bites – What do I do?

I told him not to get any closer; the dog was very tense and the signs she was showing were very clear to me. I told the guy in the dog park to leave her alone. But he wouldn’t listen…and 3…2…1… he got bitten by the anxious female Doberman. The guy started screaming after he […]

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Commercials with animals make a greater impact: True or False?

Do you remember the groundbreaking 1960s commercial featuring Mr. Ed, one of the earliest spokesanimals? It isn’t news that advertising agencies and big brand names use animals in their advertisement campaigns and commercials to attract new customers and fans (in print, online and tv); ads with animals seem that much more entertaining. It’s about getting our attention – and they get our […]

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'Sit' is the most well-known – Dog training statistics [Infographic]

A well behaved dog is by far a happier dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. Do you agree? Check the Infographic and let us know what you think? Dog Training graphic created by Matt Beswick for Pet365 – a UK supplier of dog beds, collars and coats.

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Pet Names: The Top Ten

Need a name for your puppy, kitten or your new dog or cat? Have you just adopted a dog you love… without being a huge fan of its actual name? Yes, we can change their names without any problems, but which name should you take? I hear lots of funny names for dogs and cats […]