Kiss the world

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Pup Fan

It’s Earth Day, so today’s video has a special message for you. But first…

I cannot take credit for today’s punny pet name. It is genius: Piggie Smalls. Also genius and not of my creation: Ol’ Birdy Bastard. However, I will add a few more names to the list: Notorious P.I.G. and Dr. Bray (for a donkey, of course).
You must watch this audition for Britain’s Got Talent. I love this woman. I love her dogs. I love her dog sweater. Love. Her.
Sometimes, you just need to watch cute animals. Pick your poision: the San Diego Zoo’s Pandacam, the Edinburgh Zoo Penguin Cam, or the Shiba Inu Puppy Cam (it’s back!).
If you prefer your cute in photos rather than videos, I give you this slideshow of pets snuggling with stuffed animals (includes bonus Gremlins reference – be still, my beating heart).

As you may or may not know, we celebrated Earth Day last year by turning the blog over to Captain Pug (obviously our hero and obviously going to take pollution down to zero – also, in case you were wondering, he is cuteness magnified, and he is fighting on the planet’s side). I don’t know if I can top that… however, I did want to remind you to show the Earth a little extra love today:

(Hat tip to Subroto Bagchi for inspiring the title of today’s post.)

Interested in learning more about going green or celebrating Earth Day with your pet? Ask and ye shall receive… happy Earth Day!

Bella’s Bunnies

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Pup Fan

First, have you read yesterday’s Blog the Change post about Make Mine Chocolate? As you may know, I’m spreading the word about that cause to advocate giving chocolate bunnies instead of real bunnies for Easter this year. However, there are lots of wonderful bunnies looking for a home – so if you have done your homework and think you’re really ready to become a bunny parent, then today is your lucky day. All Things Dog Blog has gone to the bunnies, and is hosting an Easter Rabbit Adoptathon.

Allow me to introduce you to a few beautiful bunnies (click on their names for more info):

Meet Stella and Natasha in Virginia. Both of these cutie pies may have been handled a bit too much in their previous homes, and can be a little wary or shy around humans. However, they have been making a lot of progress while living with their foster mom. Stella is 4 years old, and is looking for a home with a patient person who will work to earn her trust. Natasha is 2 years old, and is looking for a “loving, patient, permanent home with someone who will let her run and explore and shred some papers and boxes.” (Loved the description, so couldn’t pass up using it.)

Next up, meet Felt in Washington, DC. She’s a 4 year old mini Rex rabbit who loves to be petted. Due to a sinus infection, Felt does have some special needs, but if you have lots of love to give she may be the one for you.

To participate, visit All Things Dog Blog for instructions. To visit other blogs participating in the Adoptathon and see a whole bunch of adorable bunnies, check out the blog hop after the jump…

Blog the Change: Honey Bunnies

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Pup Fan

Easter is right around the corner. So, for this round of Blog the Change, Bella wanted to highlight a bunny-related cause. After all, she did have a bunny cousin – who she tried to lick during their first encounter. In any event…

Today, I (and Bella) want to talk about the Make Mine Chocolate campaign (organized by the Columbus House Rabbit Society). This cause was recently featured on Be the Change for Animals, and it’s a great one. Just as movies like 101 Dalmatians result in lots of children asking their parents for a Dalmatian, Easter has the tendency to result in requests for bunnies. While I’m all for adoption, I’m not in favor of families acquiring the pet of the moment and realizing that perhaps pet ownership was not really for them. If a family is prepared and knows what they are getting into – more power to them. However, the sad reality is that many of these bunnies end up in animal shelters or worse.

The key here is education – before adopting a rabbit, it’s important to know if a rabbit really is the right pet for you. (Sound advice before adopting any animal. Check out the cool Interactive Bun feature at Make Mine Chocolate to see if you’re bunny material. For those who get the Interactive Bun seal of approval, I recommend visiting All Things Dog Blog tomorrow to meet some wonderful bunnies from Petfinder – it’s an Easter Rabbit Adoptathon! Go here for details on how to participate.)

So, this Easter season, spread the word about Make Mine Chocolate. Commit to giving only chocolate (or cute plush) bunnies as gifts. Visit MMC’s website or the Facebook page to learn more. (After using that abbreviation, I momentarily drifted off to think about the Mickey Mouse Club. Anyone else remember The Party? Okay, back to the serious stuff… focus.)

Also, I realize it’s not technically part of the Make Mine Chocolate campaign, but I’d also like to take a moment to discourage giving children chicks and ducklings as well. First, they grow up. Chicks become chickens, and ducklings become ducks. Second, unless you’re Chandler and Joey, it’s just not a good idea.

Interested in participating in Blog the Change? Learn more here. You can find the list of other participating bloggers (and join the blog hop yourself) after the jump.

April Drools Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Pup Fan

It’s been one of those weeks… so glad it’s Friday!

This week’s punny pet name: Teri Scratcher.
Okay, you guys know I love the hipster puppies site. This week, a friend introduced me to a hipster dog with a site all his own. Cutest hipster ever? It’s possible.
So, it’s April Fools’ Day. Are you into it? Honestly, I’ve never been that excited by this holiday. I propose we follow Grouchy Puppy’s advice, and change the name. Who’s in?
I will say, if all pranks were as cute as this one, perhaps I’d be a bigger fan. (Also… Frogster. Nice.)
Moving on from this silly day… I really want one of these cool sculptures featured at under the blanket.

Finally, check out this great new product from IKEA:

(via Best Week Ever)

I was forewarned that it was an April Fools’ Day joke… however, still pretty cute and puppy-themed, so I had to share. Have a wonderful weekend!

Best post ever?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Pup Fan

I have so much for you today that I won’t waste your time with an intro… on to the cute!

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, this week’s punny pet names: Peter O’Drool and Conan O’ Grrrrr-ien.
So how did you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day yesterday? Was it as cute as this celebration at the zoo?
I love March Madness. (Go George Mason!) What better way to celebrate its arrival than by combining basketball and adorable animals?
Not into basketball? That’s okay – Jezebel is running a Cats vs. Dogs bracket! Yesterday, the Cheshire Cat triumphed over the Cat in the Hat, while the Pit Bull pulled off an upset over the Chihuahua. Go check it out, and then keep an eye out for the next voting period!
I don’t want to overplay my hand here, but I seriously think that this collection of 50 photos of Basset Hounds running might be one of the best things ever. (Bonus installment: Basset Hounds having a Chariots of Fire moment on the beach. Bonus bonus installment: After I wrote that sentence, I searched and discovered that someone made a video of a Basset Hound running with a Chariots of Fire soundtrack. It’s a good day.)

In conclusion, I want to croon the lyrics to Eternal Flame to the following video so that it knows how much I love it. Video, you complete me.

(via Jezebel)

This post is filled with so many best things ever that I don’t even know how to process it all. So I’m going to go look at puppies and puppy products instead. Happy Friday!

Happy Presi-Pets Day!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Pup Fan

If you’ve been studying your presidential pets, you probably know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt had a Scottish Terrier named Fala. By all accounts, FDR and Fala were inseparable. (In fact, Fala even appears next to his master at the FDR Memorial in DC.) At one point, there were rumors that FDR accidentally left Fala behind during a trip to the Aleuitian Islands. During the 1944 presidential campaign, Republicans contended that FDR had spent taxpayer money to send a destroyer back to retrieve Fala. These accusations resulted in the famous “Fala speech” – you can read the full text here, but I’ve found a clip of the portion dealing with Fala and I thought it would be perfect to share with you today.

Happy Presidents’ Day!

And now, for something completely different…

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Pup Fan

In honor of Presidents’ Day, I considered doing a punny version of all 43 Presidents. (Even though Barack Obama is the 44th President, Grover Cleveland made us forever confused by serving non-consecutive terms.) I’m sure you will be pleased to hear that I rejected that idea. Anyway, it’s time for this week’s No Frown Friday:

Your non-exhaustive list of presidential punny pet names: Chester A. Arfur, Rover Cleveland and Dwight D. Eisenbow-wower.
Enjoy a few photos of Bo, the undeniably adorable First Dog.
Did you know that some members of Congress treat every day like it’s Take Your Dog to Work Day?
Apparently pups get involved in politics at the local level too. Check out this story of a rescue dog who hangs out with his City Council.
Have you heard about Larry the Cat? He’s moved in as the Prime Minister’s new mouser.

I warn you, I’m about to depart from the theme of today’s post. The following clip has nothing to do with Presidents. Or politics. Or anything, really.

(via Paw Nation)

I have no idea why I decided that you needed that video today. It just felt right.

Happy Friday! If you’re one of the lucky folks who have Monday off, enjoy the long weekend. If you aren’t, just watch the cat above react dramatically to this revelation, and you’ll feel better. I promise.

Underdog is here!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Pup Fan

I received the cutest card yesterday from my hub. Even better? He picked out the card because it celebrates rescue animals. Does he know me or what? On the back, there was a short profile of the cover dog, which read:

Underdog: Sabrina
Profile: Puppy mill survivor.
Special Power: Professional stress reliever. She’ll sit quietly on your lap for as long as you need her.

The card was designed by a company called Hooray for the Underdog. (I always loved Underdog – the cartoon, not the recent movie – so I immediately fell a bit in love with this company.)

Hooray for the Underdog is a line by HealyGrisham Studios – a husband and wife team in Dallas. Their portfolio is full of gorgeous animal photos. A few years ago, HealyGrisham launched the Hooray for the Underdog line to raise money for rescue groups in North Texas. They’ve also worked with Dallas Animal Advocates to promote spaying and neutering and have also created bus ads for the SPCA of Texas. Pretty cool.

Check out the whole line of notecards and other items available from Hooray for the Underdog… they’re pretty awesome! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I’m a big fan of this one.

The Bro Code

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Pup Fan

As I learned from Kevin Arnold, we all get by with a little help from our friends. So this Valentine’s Day, make sure to follow the Bro Code and perform any required wingman (or wingwoman, wingdog, etc.) duties that arise. Need some tips? Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier will show you how to be a good bro:

See more of Jesse on his youtube channel or on his blog.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

And they called it puppy love…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Pup Fan

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. So, today’s No Frown Friday is dedicated to love – both puppy love and the other kind. I know some people aren’t fans of this holiday, but I’ve always kind of liked it. I think it stems back to my mom – every year she’d dig out the heart-shaped cake mold and make us yummy cakes. It was our annual tradition. Nothing better than eating those heart cakes with my family.

My hub’s managed to create some fun memories, too. However, I haven’t had much luck with the plants he’s sent me over the years! (I don’t think I inhereited the family green thumb, but I’m working on it.) In any event, it’s always fun. This year, we’re going to cook a nice dinner, drink some wine, and have a nice evening at home – though I’m sure Bella will try to squeeze her way in between us on the couch!

Today’s punny pet names are based on some famous lovers: Elizardbeth Bennett and Bark Darcy.
Check out these funny Valentines – my favorite manages to make reference to both Bill Cosby and Pudding Pops. How can that not be a winner? The one with the cat (you’ll see) was my personal runner up.
No time to buy a paper card? Choose one of these awesome ecards instead.
Some pets just wear their hearts on their sleeves (er, paws). If not, they might want to emulate Cooper of Cooper & Lola this Valentine’s Day.
Has your dog always dreamed of playing Cupid? Sew DoggyStyle makes it possible.
Speaking of dogs in love, I really enjoyed this post over at Gardening with Wyatt – it includes a perfect video clip for the holiday!

I had a hard time deciding what video to share today, but I decided to go with some Snoopy:

If you want to watch the classic Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, it’s on tonight! I can’t wait.

Whatever you’ve got planned this weekend… check out these great tips at Cat Chat for keeping your pets (both feline and canine) safe during the days of wine, roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate.

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