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:

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.

How sweet it is

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Pup Fan

Bella Bowl V is over now… Bella was a good hostess, as usual. By the end of the night, she was rather exhausted from all of her hostessing duties:

Anyway, the party was a success… lots of good friends and good food. In addition to the usual football fare like buffalo chicken dip and white chicken chili, we offered quite the dessert selection. Nostalgia ruled the day – the Rice Krispie treats were a big hit, as were the butterscotch haystacks. (My friend’s mom used to make these and I loved them! If you’ve never had them, I recommend giving them a try.)

I also ordered cupcakes from Hey Love. They were both adorable and delicious! (In addition to yummy sweets, she also provides a host of other design and party services – go visit and say hi! She even has a puppy connection – her pup Nico came from the same rescue group as Bella – that means they’re related, right?)

Not only did Michelle from Hey Love deliver some fantastic cupcakes, she was also kind enough to come over the night before the big game for a cake pop date! We took inspiration from Bakerella and made football cake pops. Unfortunately, while taking the (not yet coated) pops out of the freezer, I managed to drop half of them on the floor. Luckily there was no puppy nearby to sneak a chocolate treat!

Anyway, below you can see the finished product… they’re not the prettiest, but they were delicious. I found these tougher to make than the basic pops I made last year. Oh well, practice makes perfect, right?

What did you guys do for Super Puppy Bowl weekend?

Bella Bowl V

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Pup Fan

Bella Bowl weekend is traditionally a busy one in our household. That’s right, it’s not just Super Bowl weekend around here.

We throw an annual Super Bowl party known as Bella Bowl… we’re up to Bella Bowl V. The dining room has been christened Puppy Stadium for the day. Sometimes Bella will rock Giants paraphernalia for the party – but her interest in wearing a jersey is usually short-lived. Such a fair weather fan…

Anyway, I’m excited to add a new tradition to our Bella Bowl/Puppy Bowl/Super Bowl weekend… the All Things Dog Blog Super Dog Sunday Blog Hop!

I didn’t have the heart to make her wear her jersey and let me take a new photo, given that the Giants didn’t even make the playoffs. So let’s just agree that the pose above is how she reacted when she learned this news.

Want to join the hop?

Appreciate a squirrel today

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Pup Fan

My friends, today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. Seriously… you can’t make this stuff up. I’m not one to discriminate, so today we’ll take a moment to observe the holiday.

This week’s punny pet names come to us from the music world: Clay Acorn and Squirrel Haggard. (Bonus name: James Squirrel Jones.)
Wondering how one celebrates Squirrel Appreciation Day? Lucky for you, I found some suggested activities. For those who’d like to spend the day increasing their Squirrel IQ, check out these interesting facts.
I’d like to nominate this outstanding squirrel for the Best Squirrel Ever award.
Probably the wrong day to laugh at Dug’s joke, huh?
They do say a picture is worth a thousand acorns. Therefore, I hope you enjoy these pretty cool squirrel photos.

I’m indulging my nostalgic side with today’s video selection. I remember this video from my childhood, and it always made me laugh…

I almost looked for a cute squirrel video instead, but then I figured I’d probably never think of another reason to post this particular song. (Want more squirrels? Check out these Squirrels… in… Cyberspace!)

Happy Friday!

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