Archive for September, 2010
Play With Kittens From Your Cubicle
What are you doing today? Are you pounding away at your keyboard and mashing buttons while sipping some coffee? Take a break! Seriously, take a break and play with the kittens and young adults at Oregon Humane Society.
Starting today at 10am, people will be able to interact with the cats at the humane society without [...]
Upcoming Bird Events and Expos: October 2010
There are several bird-related events going on in the next few weeks throughout the United States. Anyone interesting in buying a new bird or picking up some discount supplies should certainly take a look.
Exotic Bird Fair
Pensacola Fair Grounds
Pensacola, Florida
October 2, 3
This Exotic Bird Fair will give visitors the opportunity of purchasing birds directly from [...]
Introducing a New Cat to Your Home
Your present cat is fun and has grown up to be a great friend but you wonder if a second cat would help him burn some energy. When you’re at work he probably sleeps, looks out the window, and puts his fur on everything.
Would a second cat play with him while you’re gone? Would they [...]
Dog-Friendly Beaches in England and Wales
If you somehow find yourself with your dog in England while you’re venturing around Europe, make sure to make a visit to some of these dog-friendly beaches!
Weymouth Beach
Weymouth Beach is located in Dorset, and there is a small area where dogs are allowed to be. It is flat and sandy, and the shallow water is [...]
Cat Beds for the Modern Home
Most cat beds and scratching towers are designed for the comfort of the cat. They are typically fluffy with a cover that can be washed and look like a pet bed. The scratching towers are often carpeted and have a few wooden pieces wrapped in thick ropes or cardboard. Some are fancier but in the [...]
Blessing of the Pets: Feast of St. Francis
If you are observant of the various catholic holidays and feast days, you probably know who St. Francis was and his ode to all living creatures. St. Francis wrote a Canticle of the Creatures and is the patron saint of animals. His feast day is on October 4 and many churches and interfaith institutions around [...]
Three Dog Breeds Officially Recognized by the AKC
Back in June, three new dog breeds were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. This means these breeds can now compete in dog shows such as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. To become a recognized breed there must be an [...]
Portland, Or: Lucky Labrador’s Dogtoberfest
If you live in Portland, Orgeon and have a pup that could use a bath, head down to Lucky Labrador Brewing Company located at 915 SE Hawthorne this Saturday between 11am and 5pm. Volunteers and some local tv and radio celebrities will be on hand to soap your dog up and then rinse her down [...]
5 Tips to Curb Begging for Food
It’s cute to see dogs sit up and wave their front legs when they are excited or want something and how many funny pictures of dogs do we see on the internet of them begging or looking sad? Dogs have a way of making us laugh, say “awww,” and also of sometimes driving us [...]
Upcoming Reptile Events: This Weekend, September 25-26
Reptile lovers will be pleased to know that several different expos, conferences and sales will be happening this Saturday and Sunday.
20th Annual ETHS Reptile Breeders Expo
Brookhollow Crowne Plaza
Houston, Texas
September 25-26
This will be the East Texas Herpetological Society’s 20th annual expo, conference and educational exhibit. It will be open to the public starting Saturday, and there [...]
