Have you entered my giveaway for $950 Cash ? If not, then make sure you do! It’s an easy entry- just follow on Google Friend Connect, and make a comment on the original post here.How would you like an extra entry into the contest? Today & tomorrow (January 19 & 20) we will be offering a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Philadelphia Prison Dog Program Expanding
January 18, 2011 by
Photo Courtesy of Assistance Dogs of AmericaAs he leaves office, Philadelphia Gov. Rendell is already focused on a pet cause he hopes will help ease two problems at once: He wants to give pooches to prisoners. The goal is to make a dent in the state's burgeoning stray-animal crisis, while giving … [Read more...]
Dogs Center Stage at Ski Saftey Week
January 18, 2011 by
Avalanche Rescue Dogs Trading Cards Skiers and riders will get a chance to score trading cards featuring avalanche rescue dogs at Aspen/Snowmass this week as part of the National Ski Areas Association's Safety Week.Ski patrolers will hand out the trading cards throughout the week. The stars … [Read more...]
Make A New Friend Tuesdays: The World According to Lexi
January 18, 2011 by
Every Tuesday we introduce you to a new blogging friend. We know that Blog Hops can get overwhelming and you don't really get to know everyone you just want to be able to stop by to say hello to get to say hi to everyone on the list.We came up with Make a New Friend Tuesdays. This way we can … [Read more...]
Veterinary and Human Medicine Collaboration
January 17, 2011 by
Orlando - The zoonotic disease threat is hastening the need for better cooperation between veterinary and human medicine, officials report.To facilitate the discussion, the president of the American Medical Association (AMA) is slated to talk to veterinarians on Monday, Jan. 17 about the … [Read more...]
Dog Nurse or Time to Visit the Vet?
January 17, 2011 by
American Kennel ClubEmergencies for your dog can happen at any time. Some are minor, while others can be life threatening. American Kennel Club's AKC Family Dog contributor and veterinarian Jeff Grognet offers advice on what you can treat at home and when you should bring your dog to the … [Read more...]
Winter Follower Giveaway Tour Spread the Word!
January 17, 2011 by
Help us spread the word about the Winter Follower Giveaway Tour! Just tweet this message between Jan. 17th 12:01 AM EST and Jan. 31st 11:59 PM EST. Each tweet is an entry to win $50 cash. Make sure you follow the blog hosts so we can notify you, if you win. You can tweet once per day for an … [Read more...]
Tell E-Bay Selling Live Animals Needs to Stop
January 17, 2011 by
E-bay might not allow the sale of live animals through their auction section but they do allow the sale of live animals through their Classified Section. Either way this is not ok. It was my understanding that E-bay would not allow the sale of any live animal on their site PERIOD. The fact that they … [Read more...]
Animal Behaviorist Studied Dog Laughter
January 16, 2011 by
SPOKANE — Patricia Simonet, 51, a well-known animal behaviorist whose research on the calming effects of dog "laughter" has been a boon to animal shelters around the country, died Dec. 2 after a three-year battle with cancer. Dr. Simonet worked at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection … [Read more...]
Blogging Success Summit and our Blogging Challenge
January 16, 2011 by
Want to win a free ticket to the largest online blogging event of the year?Social Media Examiner, BlogWorld and SmartBrief on Social Media have partnered to bring you Blogging Success Summit 2011. And they have come up with a fun way to get everyone involved and maybe even win a ticket to this … [Read more...]
