Archive for March, 2010
Upcoming Pet Events in New York

New York State and New York City have a bunch of fun pet events going on in the next couple weeks! They certainly are not short of variety, ranging from balls to new-age chakra alignment to kitten workshops!
An Introduction to Animal Chakra Healing
New York Open Center
New York, New York
March 26
Have a new age pet? This [...]
Dog Parks Around Orange County, California

Best Friend Dog Park
Huntington Beach, California
The dog park in Huntington Beach is one half acre in size for dogs to roam off-leash. It is located next to Central Park on Edwards Street. It is fenced, and also separated into large and small dog areas. There is no official charge, but there is an honor system [...]
Upcoming Bird Events

There are lots of great bird-related conventions, expos and workshops going on next weekend!
Michana Bird Society 16th Annual Bird Fair
Mishawacka FOP, Lodge 91
Mishawacka, Indiana
March 27
This event will be a day of fun to benefit an Avian Cause. It will take place from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, and will cost $3 for entrance, or free for children [...]
The Sphynx Cat: Bald And Beautiful

In the mid 1960s a kitten was born that had no hair. This was a mutation that was totally unexpected and started the breed known as the sphinx. Hairless cats had been born before and documented dating as far back as the 1800s but it wasn’t till the last 50 years that people had strived [...]
Pet Stores in Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland, is full of cute boutiques in the city proper and in the suburbs. Most of these local shops are based around cats and dogs. There is even a coffee shop where you can get your dog groomed!
Paws Pet Boutique
This store is centered around cats and dogs, providing gourmet cat and dog treats, toys, [...]
French Bulldog Clubs in the United States

French Bulldogs are a fairly popular breed in the United States, and there are several organized groups that strive to promote the breed, in quality of breed, judging competitions and in personal ownership. There are a handful of regional clubs that Frenchie lovers can become part of, or get information from.
French Bulldog Club of America
The [...]
GYAH! My Cats Lick My Head Everyday!

Every morning it starts out the same: I wake up to my head being licked. Sounds gross? It can be. Cats have rough tongues and when it touches my forehead I pull the blanket up over my head. Then the pawing and dancing around on the bed starts. At first it’s just walking around with [...]
Upcoming Reptile Shows in the US and Canada

Many areas of the US and Canada will feature live reptile shows and expos this upcoming weekend. Why not make a road trip to pick up a new friend or some supplies, and check out one of these cities?
East Coast Reptile Super Expo
Greater Reading Expo Center
Reading, Pennsylvania
March 19-21
This show used to be called the Northern [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing Around Lake Tahoe, California

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, between the border of California and Nevada. It is the largest alpine lake in the whole continent, and is also one of the deepest. Because of its natural beauty, there is much development in certain areas around the lake, full of resorts [...]
Upcoming Pet Events and Workshops Around Portland, OR

Lots of fun and helpful events and classes are going on in the Portland area this week!
Alternatives to Declawing
PetUtopia
Beaverton, Oregon
March 16
From 7:30-8:30, PetUtopia will host a lecture by Amy Tongue, who is from the Oswego Veterinary Hospital. She will discuss several dangers related to declawing cats, and alternative ways to handle claws. She will also [...]