Category Archives: American Pets
Pet fun – Orangutan and the Hound
This will make you smile. Once upon a time, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle of The Institute of the Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (with the clever acronym T.I.G.E.R.S.) was taking Surya the orangutan on their daily elephant ride, when they happened … Continue reading
American Pets – Claude the Bear
Pets – Eyenimal videocam
Ever wonder what your cat or dog does while you’re away? Well, the answer to that riddle is the new “Eyenimal” video camera that your pet can wear! Capture the thrill of the hunt, the joy of napping, and just … Continue reading
American Pets – Delta loses dog!
This story has torn my heart out. And make me want to never fly Delta Airlines again. Consumerist is reporting that Josiah Allen was flying back with Mexico with his dog Paco on Delta. He made it. The dog didn’t. … Continue reading
American Fun – Your Dog Here!
Working away on my upcoming book for dogs and want to include YOUR dog in the fun. Artist Paul Heath will immortalize a select bunch of furry friends (like Labradors Teddy & Winston, at left) to be included in the … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – A True Friend
This dead squirrel’s friend goes the extra mile and heroically stands up to a gang of crows who come wanting dinner. A must watch! (I’ll bet you that you show your friends.) Where was this squirrel when I was in … Continue reading
Life 101 – Loyalty
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself,” said Josh Billings. Loyalty, a.k.a. allegiance, is faithfulness or devotion to a person or cause, and perhaps we could all start the week learning … Continue reading
Pets – We ALL just want to be loved
If this video doesn’t make you feel something, you should go to the doctor and check your Grinch heart. Edie the dog was scheduled to be euthanized, but she was rescued from the shelter at the last possible moment. This … Continue reading
Life 101 – Belly Fat
After our run today, my dog Westminster talked me into going by the pet store, where the staff was discussing “belly fat.” They asked me how I kept a flat tummy. I said, “one word: ‘cardio.’” Chubby guy said he … Continue reading










