2008.07.19
Dogs + yoga = Doga
Enjoy this video about a yoga class for dogs and the people who pose with them, lifted directly from the Discovery Channel's Web site.
2008.07.14
Sherlock is on the case
We have a video today instead of a photo of the week, and a link to a great story by reporter Shawna Morrison about a local working dog. Enjoy.
WYTHEVILLE — Forget the cape, the smoking pipe and the unorthodox ways Sherlock Holmes used to search for clues.
His canine namesake relies instead on floppy jowls, a big nose and some high-pitched praise from the human who refers to himself as “his daddy.”
Sherlock, a 14-month-old, 88-pound bloodhound is the latest addition to the Virginia State Police’s Wytheville division, which responds to calls in Pulaski, Giles, Wythe and Carroll counties, among others. His specialty is sniffing out people. He is not trained to search for drugs or explosives and isn’t aggressive like some police dogs are trained to be.
To read the full story, click here.
2008.07.12
Crystal the therapy dog
Ride along with Crystal, a pet therapy dog with Carilion Health Systems, and her chauffer, Jan Stice, as they make a house call for a hospice patient.
2008.07.05
The empty cages
This is a video from the HSUS during a raid on a puppy mill in Hickman County, Tenn. The agency confiscated more than 700 dogs and pups, which are now being sent to shelters all over the South and eastern coast. At the end of the video, a screen will ask you to "donate below" because this was embedded on the Web site's donor form. Donate to the national organization if you like, or the Hickman County Humane Society, or your local shelters. But the best way to close down puppy mills is to never buy anything from a pet store that sells puppies.
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2008.06.23
Monday morning video
Here's a video from last Saturday's dog wash at the Kirk Family YMCA. The event was a fundraiser for the RVSPCA. If you got your pooch shampooed at there, post a comment about your experience.
2008.06.21
Going to the chapel
It's June and there are plenty of lovers walking down the aisle this month.
But could the bride be carrying a leash instead of a bouquet?
In honor of my anniversary on Tuesday, Here is a video from Petside.com about including your pet in your wedding.
2008.06.14
Hanging with the mean kitty
Yo, what up blog readers? Just kickin' it this morning with this chill cat video. Enjoy.
2008.06.07
An engineer's guide to cats
This is a little lengthy, but well worth it if you love kitties. And if you are considering adopting a cat, this is a very helpful guide.
2008.05.31
Avoiding problems at the dog park
Here's a video from petside.com about making the most of your trip to the dog park, useful information if you go to Six Wags, or to the new public park when it opens.
If I can add one thing not metioned in the video: Don't stand around chatting with other pet parents. I mean, chat all you like, but keep moving at a leisurely pace. A crowd of stationary people will tend to make dogs territorial, cause tempers to flare and otherwise spoil the fun for the pooches.
Besides, you need the exercise, too. Right?
