Category Archives: Pet Fun
What I’m Doing – Dog Days at Barnard College
After attending the fantastically informative expert panel of Dog Days: A Scientific Look at Man’s Best Friend at Barnard last night, it’s safe to say I’ve got dogs on the brain (though, of course, when do I not?). Did you … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Smallest and Largest Dogs Meet
When the world’s smallest dog met the world’s biggest dog yesterday in Central Park, there was a whole lot of adorable going on. Giant George the Great Dane is so large, his owners have to keep him from walking near … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Ok Go’s “White Knuckles”
I’m definitely loving Ok Go’s new music video for “White Knuckles“, which features everybody’s fave four-legged friends. Really, it’s a dog wow! How did all those dogs hit their barks…I mean marks, so perfectly? The band is known for using … Continue reading
American Pets – Courthouse Dogs
For your Friday, here’s just another bit of proof that dogs really do make our lives better. In a courtroom in Seattle, there’s a special counselor brought in to help crime victims testify. She’s no PhD., Ellie is an eight-year-old … Continue reading
American Fun – Internet Cuteness
The sheer cute factor of these otters might make everyone want to run out and start saving oceans or join PETA. Huffington Post has a slideshow of angry otters that is guaranteed to make you smile today. Trapped in your … Continue reading
American Pets – Merengue Dancing Dog
If this Merengue Dancing Dog doesn’t start your week off with a barking big smile, I don’t think anything will. And if you’re jealous of her talents, here’s a little how to video from a series that teaches you how … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Pets with Twitter
I’m not sure if my dog Wes has anything he wants to share with the Twitter world (though he really loves his squeaky turtle toy), but these pets have lots to say. Pet Twitters have become more and more popular … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Dog and Cat Love
Okay America, enough with the hate! On Tuesday night, Ahmed Sharif, a New York City cab driver, was allegedly asked if he was a Muslim and then stabbed by passenger Michael Enright, a 21-year-old film student. Enright has been charged … Continue reading
Holidays – National Dog Day
Take a moment and celebrate your furry best friend (or your neighbor’s or your sister’s or your boss’s) because today is National Dog Day. If you already have a pooch, give him an extra walk or treat today, and if … Continue reading