Archive for October, 2009

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Asheville, NC

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Asheville, North Carolina, is a wonderful college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, with about 80,000 inhabitants. This city has been named as the “most vegetarian-friendly” small city in the US by PETA, the “Happiest City for Women” by Self and one of “America’s Top 25 [...]

Upcoming Dog Events in the Washington, DC Area

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So many fun and interesting events are occurring around this time in the Washington, DC area. If you live near there, or are planning on visiting with your dog, there are some great Halloween events going on, as well as information sessions, adoptions and giveaways.
Free Treat Giveaway
Alexandria PETCO
Alexandria, Virginia
October 24
If you bring your dog to [...]

Ideas for Dog Costumes

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Do you know what you’re wearing for Halloween? Or, more importantly, what your dog is wearing? The clock is ticking! Better make a decision soon!
There are plenty different styles to choose from that could easily match your dog’s personaltiy.
Does your dog love watching the Wizard of Oz with you? Why not dress her up in [...]

Upcoming October Bird Events in America

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Though October is coming to its close, there are still many great bird events to attend. They are all around the country, and feature contests, raffles, breeders, birds for sale and bird supplies for sale.
Basic Care by PEAC
Robert Morris University: Patrick Henry Center (Hopwood Hall)
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
October 24
PEAC is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to [...]

Pet Shops in Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachusetts, aka Bean Town, is a major city of New England, a thus a great shopping center for natives and visitors from all around. It is a pet-friendly city, so it contains many great pet shops. It is a good place to shop for a dog sweaters, as inhabitants of this city sure know [...]

Upcoming Midwest Reptile Shows

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The Midwest has a few organizations that have been holding reptile shows a few times a year, for continuous periods of time. Because of such a strong history, there’s no doubt these will be quality. You can go to one if you are in the area, or make a fun trip out of it this [...]

New York Animal Week: This Weekend

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This is the first annual Animal Week of New York State. It is presented by Animal World USA, and shelters, rescue groups and humane organizations are hosting things around NYC, as well as all around the state. Though it started on the 10th, there are many fun pet and family activities still going on this [...]

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah, Georgia, is one of the best cities in the South. It is both hip and historic, and offers a good contrast of old and new. Millions of visitors go here every year. Its downtown area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the country. It is close to the Atlantic coast, [...]

Great Dog Parks in Toronto, Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario, is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada, and is the most diverse. It is a very well-planned city with great transit and layout. It is also a great place to have a dog, even in the cold weather, since there are so many dog parks and services. It attracts thousands of [...]

New York State Animal Week Events

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This is the first annual Animal Week of New York State. It is presented by Animal World USA, and shelters, rescue groups and humane organizations are hosting things around NYC, as well as all around the state. Though it started on the 10th, there are many fun pet and family activities still going on this [...]