Dogs and Dames

Grabbed from link Filed under: Pet Product Reviews If you’re planning to spoil your pet–or a pet owner–with a special gift this Valentine’s Day, why not choose a product that also gives back to animals in need? Many items designed for pets and for the humans who love them benefit rescue organizations or other charities [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Pet Product Reviews Gift giving can pose a challenge, but when the recipient is a pet owner, creating your shopping list gets easier. Whether you’re celebrating a feline fan’s birthday, or getting a Father’s Day present for a dog-loving dad, many products on the market honor both recipients and their [...]

Grabbed from link Sadly, still no news on the residents of Tashirojima — “Cat Island” — in Japan following the quake and tsunami. “Cat Island” was just a short distance from the epicenter (see below – arrow points to the Island), so hopes appear slim that very many of the islands’ elderly residents and cats [...]

Grabbed from link Photo courtesy of Brad Smith Photography For the 250+ rabid pet bloggers who attended the first annual BlogPaws conference in Columbus, Ohio, the event was close to being a religious experience, and far exceeded everyone’s expectations. If you wish you’d gone but didn’t, here are 13 reasons to attend BlogPaws 2011: The [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pets News Ellen Soohoo, Flickr Welcome to Local Lowdown, where we give you ideas for hanging with your hound (and kitty!) in your home city. We’ll tell you about interesting local events, important activities, useful resources and other fun happenings all across the country. And feel free to help [...]