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Friendly, fearless and obedient, this alert dog makes a loyal and protective family pet. He is easily trained and has a fine record as an obedience dog.more
Giving someone a pet as a surprise gift is a bit like giving them a tattoo. It's not the kind of gift you spring upon someone: they've got to want it first.These misguided "pet presents" too often wind up back in the shelter by January, unwanted ... more »
The coolest, toughest, fun-est toys out there.1. Form marries function in Rita, Otis and Claude's new stuffable ball, available in eye-candy color combos. Made of durable rubber, it also floats to enable hours of seaside fun. otisandclaude.com2. Challenge ... more »
Budget bargins low in cost and high in style.1. Get Happy! Make a statement with Happy Muzzle's cute fabric muzzles. Keep your dog looking friendly, not scary. $20, doginthecity.net2. Tag it. Graphic Jazzy Tags are available in a range of colors. $14 (wit ... more »
In the late 1980s, NBC's Saturday Night Live introduced viewers to Toonces. The prototypical family cat, Toonces was your everyday domestic feline with one notable exception: Toonces the family cat could drive the family car.While every skit invariably sa ... more »
Apartment's too small? Boyfriend's allergic? Perhaps just not down with de-pooping the backyard? Whatever the reason, if you or someone you know is simply not ready to become a full-time dog parent, peruse the following list of alternatives for people loo ... more »
Compost Pet Poo for Organic Fertilizer When life gives you dog poo, make organic fertilizer. At least that's what NatureMill would have us do. And why not? Unlike traditional backyard composting, NatureMill's pet-friendly composter (made from recycl ... more »
When it comes to protecting your most precious assets, a pet should be no exception when writing a prenuptial agreement. People are increasingly including their pets in prenups and other legally binding agreements.New York lawyer Rachel Hirschfeld has mad ... more »
For many condo-dwellers, the joys of owning a pet can be not so joyous.At the mercy of strata councils that outright ban all pets, or restrict the size or type of pet, many pet-owners are faced with the prospect of either searching out the perfect condo t ... more »
Want to do something charitable this year in honor of the Halloween symbol of the black cat?Try adopting one.It's an unfair bias that leaves too many black dogs and cats left behind bars. It's called "black dog syndrome," and it is North America ... more »