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Happy Howl-o-ween!

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Dog eat Doug
(From Dog eat Doug – want more? Two more great Halloween strips here and here.)
Trick or treat!  It’s a Halloween-themed No Frown Friday, just for you:
  1. We begin, as always, with punny pet names: Ichabark Crane and The Great Pupkin.
  2. Speaking of names, this dog’s name is Boo, and he’s adorable.  Perfect for Halloween weekend, right?
  3. You must check out this collection of awesome canine costumes from the Annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade in New York.  Trust me.  (If that doesn’t satisfy your costume needs, check out the entrants in FIDO Friendly’s costume contest and then find out what Winston the cat is wearing this year.)
  4. Do you have a jack-o-lantern this year?  You could make one of these ambitious fantasy pumpkins.  Or perhaps you can create a tribute to your favorite dog breed using one of these stencils.  (If you’re not feeling up to pumpkin carving, you could always pick up one of these cakes.  Or maybe not…)
  5. Stuck with a cone of shame this holiday season?  Follow the example of Noodles the Pug and make it into an awesome Halloween costume.

Whatever your plans for the weekend, I hope it’s a wonderful one.  If nothing else, I plan to schedule a showing of my two favorite Halloween specials –It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Garfield in Disguise (though I think it’s now called Garfield’s Halloween Adventure).  It’s an annual tradition. I even have the book version of the Garfield special (in addition to tons of other Garfield books… was something of a childhood obsession).

With that in mind, I want to share this inspired video combining scenes from the Garfield special with the theme from Halloween:

That music can make anything scary.

Have a fantastic Halloween (and remember to keep your pets safe)!

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Dogson’s Creek

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As you may know, this week I have Dawson’s Creek on the brain.  I’m not quite ready to move on.  After all, we already saluted the Bev-Niner, so it’s only fair that Dawson’s Creek gets its due. 

  1. This week’s punny pet names come to you straight from Capeside:  Dogson Leery, Jen Brindley, Pacey Litter (or for a bird – Pacey Twitter), Crow-y Potter, and Jack McFlea.  (Dogson’s Creek… the next project from my punny production company?)
  2. The show should have just been named after Pacey instead.  If you’re a Pacey fan, you owe it to your 1999 self to watch this hilarious video about Pacey-Con 2010.
  3. I decided to see if there were any animals with Creek-related names available for adoption on Petfinder.  Allow me to introduce you to Dawson, Pacey, and Joey… they’re looking for homes!
  4. So, when I searched for “dawson’s creek puppy” (I do it for you, dear readers), I found this video.  It’s a dog… swimming in a creek for the first time.

As you may have gathered from the last item above, my search for an animal-themed Creek video for today was not so successful. So instead, I give you dogs watching TV (the commentary by the person filming amused me, and I apparently like to watch animals watch things):

For some reason, these two terriers just made me smile (and not just because they are terriers… though I’m sure that helped).  Anyway, I’m going to pretend it still relates to the Creek because they are the future dog version of Joey & Pacey… or something.

Oh, and since No Frown Friday was on hiatus last week, here’s a bonus link to some more illustrations and punny pet names from Chet Phillips (including two quizzes – check out the one at the bottom of the post for a real challenge).  You may remember the two installments of his literary pets series that I shared before – this time, the theme is artists.  Enjoy!

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Meow Mix Monday

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Apparently, when I think of Mondays, I think of cats.  (See Exhibit 1 & Exhibit 2.)  How many Monday cat posts before I just give in and make Meow Mix Monday a regular feature?  We shall see.  In any event, here’s today’s entry in this occasional series…

I think this cat just discovered he was on a feline version of The Truman Show:


Not enough to fight away the Monday blues?  This clip of an adorable kitten attacking his mirror image should do it.

Happy Monday… hang in there.  (I couldn’t resist.)

 

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Oh, baby…

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The combo of kids and dogs seems to be everywhere I turn lately.  Accordingly, they provide the inspiration for today’s post.   

  1. Today’s punny pet name:  Furry Cruise.
  2. Pop quiz, hotshot: can you tell the difference between dog toys and baby toys?  Give it a try – I’ll wait.
  3. Puppies are just baby dogs (or babies are just human puppies… take your pick).  Thus, this video of Marshmellow the white pug puppy (courtesy of The Dog Files) is totally in keeping with the theme.  It’s just two minutes of utter cuteness.
  4. A boy and his dog… epically adorable.
  5. Lots of baby animals in the news lately: lion cubs, komodo dragon hatchlings, and snow leopard cubs have made headlines, just to name a few.  (For breaking news about adorable baby zoo animals, I recommend you check out ZooBorns.)

If you don’t smile while watching the baby and dog below, I’m concerned for your emotional well-being:


(Via The Dog Files – it’s a gold mine.  While there, check out this baby & hungry dog, a dog teaching a baby to high five, and a dog giving a baby crawling lessons.)

Dogs and babies go together like peas and carrots, right?  So… get that kid a pet!  If nothing else, it’s something to consider if you have a child.  Beyond the cute factor, kids with dogs are more active and might even have less trouble with allergies when they get older.  As a kid who grew up with pets galore, let me tell you – having a house full of furry playmates is the best.

In any event, I have a feeling that many of the readers of this blog would have the opposite problem – how to introduce a baby to a house that’s already accustomed to the pitter patter of furry feet.  You’re in luck!  Fido Friendly has some great tips here and here.  Want to learn more?  Check out Dogs&Storks, a program that is all about creating harmony between your furry and non-furry offspring.

Just sticking with dogs?  Then check out Nico & The Bandit for a weekly reason that dogs (and cats) are better than babies.

*Disclaimer: despite the focus of this post, the title of this blog still controls. I just want more puppies. Happy weekend!

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Inglewood, 90310

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As you know, yesterday was 9-02-10.  What you may not know is that many people, including myself, found this particular date very exciting.  Obviously, the calendar wanted us all to reminisce about Beverly Hills, 90210.  Right?

It’s obviously no longer 90210 day… however, I don’t have fond memories of a show called Inglewood, 90310.  Thus, even though it’s a day late, the theme of today’s No Frown Friday is 90210. (Though let’s be honest… that show could have used more puppies.)

  1. Today’s punny pet names: Brindle and Brandog Walsh (littermates, of course), David Sil-Bird, Donna Barkin, Kelly Tay-Roar, Steve Salamanders, Houndrea Zuckerman and Dylan Sit-Stay.  (Though it’s non-punny, I also think Mrs. Teasley would be a good pet name.)
  2. Looking back at the fashion of 90210 is a surreal experience.  To think I thought that these outfits were so stylish… eek.  Speaking of fashion, have you ever visited Fashionista Puppies?  If not… do so immediately.
  3. I enjoyed this comparison of Mad Men and 90210 characters.
  4. Finally, check out a compilation of the other 90210 celebrations that happened on the Interwebs.

You may have seen the standard credits over the years, but did you ever see the pilot sequence?  Brandon’s mullet is amazing.

Da na na na, da na na na, tsh tsh… now I’ll be humming the theme song for days.

To bring it back to puppies (as I must)… if you live in or near the Bev Niner and want to adopt a dog like Donna and Brenda did that one time, my Google-fu also revealed that there’s a program in Los Angeles called Pets 90210.  It’s sponsored by the Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, and features pets for adoption from L.A. Animal Services.  You know David would have totally volunteered to host…

The Hope for Paws rescue group is also based in L.A. – you may have seen some of the videos from this group.  I urge you to check them out – they do great things!

Happy weekend!

 

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My brain works in mysterious ways

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For some reason this morning I thought, “Self, you haven’t watched that Kittens Inspired by Kittens video in a long time. You should watch it again.”  So I did. As a result, I’m now sharing it with you. You may have seen it before, but I think it’s worth the nostalgia.  And if you haven’t seen it, you are in for a treat:

This adorable little girl needs to make a sequel.  How about Puppies Inspired by Puppies?

I have no idea why this video popped into my brain today… but the heart wants what it wants.  Especially on a Monday.

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Luke, I am your puppy

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This photo over at Dogs in Duds (love the name) inspired today’s No Frown Friday.  We talked about real space travel last week, so let’s talk about some fictional space travel today.  That’s right, it’s time for Star Wars… puppy style!

  1. First up, punny pet names: Obi Wag Kenobi, Arf Vader, Slobber the Hutt, Luke Skybarker, Arftoo-D2, Boba Fetch, and Lando Abyssinian.
  2. In case the list above didn’t tip you off, Star Wags: A New Rope Toy is next on my imaginary movie producer list as soon as I wrap up Golden Retriever Girls and Seven Dogs for Seven Brothers.  Perhaps I’ll call the next episodes The American Shorthair Strikes Back and The Return of the Pedi-Paws. I should probably move on now…
  3. Speaking of felines, is this cat Jabba the Hutt’s stunt double?
  4. Not really pup related, but still worth a sniff… cool Star Wars cakes.
  5. This chihuahua will teach you the ways of the Force.
  6. You know you want a shirt in Chewbacca Pink.

Ok, so I had no idea what an AT-AT was until I saw the video below.  All you need to know is that it’s one of those walker things from Star Wars, and apparently it is awesome (and perfect for today’s post):

AT-AT day afternoon from Patrick Boivin on Vimeo

(via Phetched)

That concludes today’s No Frown Friday… but before I go, I’d like to bark about one of our blogging friends who has a Star Wars connection.  Stop by The Life and Times of Chew the Shih Tzu and say hi! (While you’re there, you can also learn how Chewy got his name.)

Happy weekend… may the pup be with you!

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My deer Bella vs. the garden

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Yesterday, I decided to tackle some chores around the house.  In particular, I decided that the gardens (both front and back) could use some work.  Maintaining a garden will keep any homeowner busy – having a dog who likes to run through the flower beds with reckless abandon presents an additional set of challenges.

Bella seems to have “new plant” radar… she walks outside and makes a beeline for the newest addition to the yard.  She will then run over it and flatten it, among other things.  What’s a pup devotee and flower fan to do?

 

Pet Project has posted some useful info about gardening with dogs (check out Part I and Part II for lots of tips).  In addition to the great tips, there are also links to other helpful articles about gardening with dogs (including two articles from HGTV about pet-proofing the garden and training your dog not to garden).

I particularly liked this piece from Sunset about how to create a dog-friendly garden.  The piece discusses some of the keys to a good “dogscape” in which your pet and your plants can coexist.  (As a bonus, there are also links to photos of dog-friendly gardens and additional tips.)  Pet Project also led me to this great site that contains a comprehensive list of things to keep in mind when you have both a dog and a garden.

 

However, Bella isn’t the only hazard to my garden these days – recently I came home to find that a mysterious creature had eaten my Hostas.  If you take a look at the photo at right… those jagged stems used to be home to some very nice leaves.  Now, they’re just a mess.

The primary suspect in the investigation is a deer.  Maybe even an entire deer gang.  (In my mental landscape, apparently deer are tough, like bikers.)

Deer love Hostas.  However, my Google-fu has revealed some natural, non-toxic ways to keep the deer from coming back for seconds.  I may try some of these ideas, although I’m not sure how well they will work as a long-term solution.  I’m also considering trying different plants out front (there are some out there that deer don’t view as appetizers).

When deciding what to plant in your backyard, don’t forget to think about pet safety in addition to aesthetics.  Check out the ASPCA’s list of toxic and non-toxic plants before you buy.  Happy gardening, fellow pup fans!

 

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Today, bird really is the word

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It’s so… hot.  So very, very hot.  For that reason, today’s No Frown Friday is all about being cool.  You know what’s cool?  Penguins.  Without further ado, I turn this No Frown Friday over to our feathered brethren:

  1. We won’t forgo the punny pet names, even though penguins aren’t really pets.  You could always use these names for that stuffed penguin I know you sleep with at night:  Feathers Locklear, Pengwynneth Paltrow, and Flipper Gore.
  2. Do you have World Cup fever?  (I hear they have doctors for that.)  If so, perhaps you should watch this video of penguins playing soccer.  Keep in mind, I use the term “playing” very loosely.
  3. Check out these photos of some adorable penguin chicks in residence at the Edinburgh Zoo.  (Bonus – learn some trivia about the Gentoo penguin while you’re at it!)
  4. I don’t know what these two penguins are talking about, but I want in on the conversation.
  5. This baby penguin on a scale is what led a friend to coin “cute-o-meter” – terminology I then appropriated for this blog.  Accordingly, what you will see at that link will send your cute-o-meter off the charts.  Seriously.  You’ll probably have to take it into the shop.

Finally, I leave you with a video of baby penguins learning to swim.

(Via Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo)

I hope you enjoyed that penguin moment of Zen – should I call it peng-Zen?  No?  Let’s just pretend that attempted pun never happened… smile and wave, boys.  Just smile and wave…

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Happy Father’s Day!

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A few quick links for Father’s Day:

  • Has your pet been asking you what to get their person for Father’s Day?
    Here are some guidelines for your furry friend – Bella has already taken care of the first item on this list. She woke me up today instead of making her way to the other side of the bed.
  • If you’re missing your dad today, I’m sending you a big hug.  I was touched by these two sweet Father’s Day tributes, both with an animal connection.
  • Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift?  Here are a few gift ideas that also help our furry (or feathered) friends.  (I realize it might be a bit late for gift ideas for this Father’s Day… but you could always bookmark these ideas for a future gift for dear ol’ dad.)
  • Is your dad a pet lover?  For a unique gift, you could commission a portrait of his beloved companion.  Might I recommend JoeyTheDog Artworks?  (Also, sending a congrats to JoeyTheDog – the awesome portrait of my very own Bella made PetSugar’s home page today!)
  • I think a bit of humor is the perfect way to conclude this list – these Father’s Day cake wrecks are sure to provide a chuckle.

In closing, I’d like to send happy Father’s Day wishes to my own wonderful dad.  His grandpuppy would like to join in, and has requested I post this photo in his honor:

That’s Bella, wearing Dad’s trademark hat.  She wants to be just like you!  (Apologies for the green eye – my attempts at photo editing were unsuccessful.)

Happy Father’s Day!

 

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