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Foo Dogs Aren't Dogs... Are They?

by Aimee Amodio

11 Mar 2008 02:42 PM

Perhaps you've heard of foo dogs -- also known as fu dogs, fo dogs, or Chinese lions? These works of art may be called dogs, but are they really dogs? First, a little history: animal imagery is an important element in Chinese art.

Pet Art: More Trouble than It's Worth?

by Aimee Amodio

07 Mar 2008 03:54 PM

The seventh annual Oregon Veterinary Conference is going on this weekend. We've had a lot of out-of-town guests stop by the cats only boarding facility (and cats only veterinarian, too) to look around.

More Viral Animal Emails: Doggone Hysterical

by Courtney Mroch

29 Oct 2007 03:35 PM

Previously I wrote about viral emails I'm guilty of spreading and ones that have tugged at my heart. Well, here's some that I've found just doggone hysterical.

Do Your Pets Have Theme Songs?

by Courtney Mroch

29 Sep 2007 09:15 AM

Mine do. Each of them has a song that reminds me of them when I hear it. In some cases, like Murph's, they even have more than one! Budly's Song: "I Try" Budly was the first pet who got a theme song. Unfortunately it was not while he was alive.

Meet the Josephs

by Courtney Mroch

14 Aug 2007 10:12 AM

Tucker Joseph with his Aunt Court and Uncle Wayne Labor Day Weekend 2006 I'd like to introduce you to some very dear friends of mine, the Josephs: Michael, Karen and Tucker, the 80 pound wonder dog. (a.k.a. Murphy's best friend.

Animal Movies = Torture: How I Fared Through Evan Almighty

by Courtney Mroch

30 Jun 2007 10:33 AM

Photo by Gracey Stinson We had company in last weekend --our good friends Lee and Brenda and their two daughters, Jordan (nine) and Noelle (three and a half). We had planned on going to the zoo, but the guy who bought Mr.

Borders Pet Project

by Courtney Mroch

29 Mar 2007 02:15 PM

A good friend of mine just sent this to my attention. If you are interested in participating, I will warn you that the deadline is rapidly approaching for it. It's this Saturday, March 31. (Sorry. I would've given more notice if I had come across it sooner.



Recent Blog Comments
 
dallasfire says...

"We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily."

In TNR Programs Gaining Popularity

Aimee Amodio says...

"You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming."

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