Awesome Pets

Small dog snowsuits and sweaters to keep warm in winter.

2008-11-23T20:49:00.000-08:00

Small dog snowsuits and sweaters are designed your small dog warm in fall and winter. While dogs do generate heat, small dogs can often suffer until they run around for a while, that first initial shock can be devastating.Here are some great looking small dog sweaters and snowsuits from our friends over at Small Dog

Small Dog. Small Dog clothes, small dog carriers, small dog collars and more

2008-11-17T22:52:00.000-08:00

Small Dog is a small dog owners haven. Small Dog features products and services all related to small dogs and small dog owners.Small Dog is on its way to becoming the one-stop online store for small dog clothing, small dog collars, small dog toys, small dog carriers and anything else related to your small dog!

Betta Fish

2006-06-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a Betta Fish for all those that were wondering what the little fishies look like!Come to think of it...I'm going to make this fish the Pet of the Month!Tags: Betta, fish, photo, fish, profile

10 tips for caring for a Betta fish

2006-06-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

My son recently purchased a Betta fish with his allowance. Since I had NO idea what a Betta fish was about, I had to do some research. Here's a good article if you own a Betta Fish or are thinking about buying one.Ten Tips for Caring for Your Betta FishBy Adam ShortBetta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish are one of the most popular types of fish found in homes across the world. Their

Winners of the "I look like my dog" contest.

2006-05-20T17:52:00.000-07:00

Hilarious. Here's a couple of the photos. Click here for the rest of them. Funny stuff!Tags: pets, humor, funny, photos

Funny pet photos

2006-05-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of funny pet photos for you to start your Monday. I was searching out funny pet pics and found this site.I figured a few pet laughs would be a great way to start your Monday. Enjoy!Tags: funny, pet, photos,

Real-Life Pet Detectives

2006-04-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

I just read this great article on Pet Detectives and the lengths they will go to in order to locate your lost pet. The article talks about different Pet Detective companies and methods they employ to find that loved pet that has gone missing.Prices and vary but you can spend from $100 for a phone consulatation and up to $1000 a day. Worth it if you love your pets as much as I do!Read the rest of

How Pets Can Help You Land Dates

2006-04-24T11:21:00.000-07:00

How Pets Can Help You Land DatesBy Peter PorteroYou might have seen the guy on television who gets the cute dog just so he can pick up girls at the park. While this may sound ridiculous, getting a pet can really help you meet people. If you love dogs anyway and were thinking about getting one, you can always remember that people will be more likely to approach you if you have a cute dog in

Feeding your dog chocolate

2006-04-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, feeding your dog chocolate is a big NO-NO. There is an ingredient called theobromine. Depending on the size of the amount consumed as well as the size of your dog dictates how serious the problem can be.Here is an informative article on how chocolate affects dogs. Please read it!I found this story of a person who purposely gave his dog chocolate. It's dog owners like this

Looking to buy a pet? Why not adopt?

2006-04-20T11:20:00.000-07:00

With so many thousands of awesome pets available to be loved, more people should look towards adopting a pet instead of purchasing a new one. So many pets have been negelected and abused and are just dying(literally) to be adopted by you.Please consider visiting your local SPCA or Humane Society or animal resuce shelter before you buy a pet. You might find a pet that is exactly what you are

Pet Implants that might be able to save lives.

2006-04-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

Here's some great news in term of technology and your pet's health. The Digital Angel Corp out of St. Paul, Minn. has been granted a patent for a microchip that can be implated via syringe and can monitor your pet's body temperature. Not only that but they figure at some point they can even monitor your pets body for infectious diseases. Sounds great to me. My question is, when are they going to

Molly the cat has been freed!

2006-04-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

For those that have been keeping an eye on this situation, good news! An animal rescue worker has finally freed Molly the cat from the inner walls of the NY deli she was stuck in.Click here for the rest of the feel-good story!Have a great day!Tags: animal, rescue, trapped, animal, NY, Deli, cat

Happy Easter!

2006-04-16T09:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter from all of us @ Awesome Pets!Photo from Dachshundpages.comTags: dachshund, dog, easter, photo, pets

Molly the black cat, trapped in NY Deli for 2 weeks

2006-04-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Poor kitty! Molly has been trapped in the Myers of Keswick deli in NY. The great part of this story is that everyone is doing what they can to get her out. I can't believe the catnip didn't work!They even brought in a "Cat Whisperer" <--No, that's not a typo!For more of this story, please click here.Tags: cat, trapped, animal, rescue, story

Animal Jokes

2006-04-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

I found this joke here and it made me laugh out loud. Maybe because I can understand his pain! Hope you can start off your week with a smile!Calling in Sick....A Cat Owner's Story..........Calling in sick to work makes me uncomfortable because no matter how legitimate my illness, I always sense my boss thinks I am lying. On one occasion, I had a valid reason but lied anyway because the truth was

The Cat that survived Katrina

2006-04-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

I just read this story and it brought a wee tear to me eye.Seems like Cupcake and her owner Tristan were separated with Katrina hit N'Orleans. Through the "Grace of God" and some persistant work on the part of the animal rescue people, the two were finally reunited.I can't imagine losing my pet in any situation, never mind in such a violent natural disaster. I'm glad to hear that they both are

Lump on Black Lab's neck

2006-04-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

My wife and I recently discovered a lump on our Black Lab's neck. We noticed something strange last summer when we saw a small lump in her mouth. Unsure what is was, we asked around and were told that it was a block salivary gland and that it would drain itself. We left it alone but paid attention to it. Within a couple weeks of first noticing it, it disappeared. Weeks later after a very lengthy

Carmen the Shi-tsu and Maltese cross

2006-04-01T17:38:00.000-08:00

Carmen the Shi-tsu and Maltese crossFemale(fixed)Purchased from a pet store in Owen Sound OntarioFavorite toy - "baby" - a little dinasour that was a McDonald's giveaway!She likes to play in the backyard, go for car rides and chew all things thatshe shouldn't! She sleeps with me during on the week on my husbands's pillow andwhen he comes home...all night she nudges him to move over and off

Cool site with funny pet pics

2006-04-01T07:30:00.000-08:00

I was looking around for funny pet photos and found this website. Problem is, I don't understand the language! No real need I guess, the pet pics speak for themselves. Here's a couple of samples but go here to see the rest of them. They're awesome!!Tags: funny, pet, photos, humor, pics, silly, pets, pix

Pet fish joke

2006-03-31T12:16:00.000-08:00

I just had this joke sent to me. Good for a laugh on Friday!Little Nancy was in the garden filling in a hole when her neighbor peered over the fence. Interested in what the rosy-faced youngster was doing, he asked, "What are you up to there, Nancy?""My goldfish died," replied little Nancy tearfully without looking up, "and I've just buried him."The neighbor laughed and said condescendingly, "

Thank-you to BloggerForum.com

2006-03-25T11:05:00.000-08:00

As you may have noticed, I was having some serious issues with the new template. After hours of mye messing with the HTML to get it right, I decided to finally ask the people over at Blogger Forum for help.Within minutes "thrbr" came to my rescue and BAM! We're all good.If YOU are having issues with your blog, I'd advise you to head over and see the kind and patient people @ BloggerForum.comNow

Rescued Animals: They Often Make the Best Pets

2006-01-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

I’ve always had pets ever since I was a child – both cats and dogs, usually at the same time. I’ve had purebred pets and mixed breeds – a few purchased from pet stores and breeders, while most of the others were rescued from local animal shelters and humane societies. And I have to say overall that in my experience, the best pets we’ve had are the ones we’ve rescued.Kayla is the latest addition

Mulan the Shar Pei

2006-01-01T21:32:00.000-08:00

MulanShar PeiFive years oldShe was found abandoned, abused and delivering healthy pups in a undergound parking lot. Doesnt play too much and squirrels and deer are her mortal enemies.Mulan snores like a broken chainsaw, but is very cute and likes to guard and snuggle me.Her dream in life is to try and eat her entire body weight in salmon cooked on the bbq on the plank by her dad. She also grunts

Happy New Year!

2006-01-01T17:44:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from Awesome Pets!

Tips on Moving with Pets

2005-12-28T22:57:00.000-08:00

Tips on Moving with PetsBy Kyle HaleyIf you’re a pet owner and are planning to move to a new home, remember that moving can be even more stressful for your animals than it is for you. But there are several things you can do to make it easier on your dog or cat.Start your packing well ahead of time; it’s not only easier on you, but on your pets as well. During the time leading up to your move, try