tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63351124502810590362024-11-05T19:03:01.618-08:00pet information, product reviews, local events and adoptablesshydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01711334509401451697noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335112450281059036.post-43790513636206890562011-02-02T15:00:00.000-08:002011-03-03T07:13:33.616-08:00

It's only in its 2nd year, but you won't want to miss this. The 2nd Annual Emerald City Reptile Expo will be here March 5th & 6th at the Lake City Community Center.  This two day event features guest speakers, holding, outreach, adoption info, and vendors! The line-up is to include: California snake breeder Bob Applegate who is slated to speak to the breeding and care of kingsnakes

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1/15: Dog Adoptions with Great Outcomes (DAWG-O) @ Seattle Animal Shelter 2/12: Valentines Day adoption event @ Seattle Animal Shelter, 11:00am 2/28: Dog training @ Puyallup PetCo 2/28: AKC Canine Good Citizen Class Begins; The first session of our six-week class begins today. @ Everett PetCo, 7pm Farther South -- Portland Metro Reptile Expo January 201110th

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Here's just a small list of what's going on in the area for you and/or your pet: Repeating every Thursday at 6pm- Pet loss support group @ Seattle Animal Shelter located at 2061  15th Ave W Seattle 9/11: Fabulous Felines Cat Adoption Event @ Meadowbrook  Community Center, 1051735th Ave NE Seattle (monthly) 9/25 Homeward Adoption Center Benefit Event  "Seastar

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Yappy Hour: Tour in Seattle - a party for singles and their petsJuly 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm$50 admission fee (benefits Homeward Pet Adoption Center)Wendy Diamond, of NBC's Today Show and other guests to appear at this local event. People and their furry companions can all party together to help benefit Homeward Pet and meet new friends. Call (212) 629-0392 x204 for more information. Go Dog, Go

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If you remember the old stand-up console video games - the ones where a quarter gave you a decent amount of game play - then you might recall Donkey Kong and Rampage as some of the only few featuring animals as the lead characters. Nowadays you can get your digital animal fix on your home console, PC or Mac. After doing many searches it seems that Nintendo has the market on this, especially for

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Bad Dog Hats is a locally owned hat company in Seattle, WA that delivers cool and sophisticated hats for you and your pooch (or cat if you have one that'll let you!) They have a strong philosophy on keeping jobs in the US - for themselves and their designers, packagers and shippers. They do not use feathers in their products; as their web site states "We believe feathers look best on

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Summer vacationers coming into Seattle for a stay may opt to bring their pet along. But if you're not staying in your own RV, where can you sleep that'll take the Basset Hound, too? Here are some Seattle area hotels that accept pets with no pet fees. Happy Tails! La Quinta INN and Suites, Downtown 2224 8th Avenue Seattle, WA, US 98121 Hotel Phone: 206-624-6820 Reservations: 877-411-3436 The

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I think we officially hit summer yesterday afternoon here in Seattle. This week they say it'll be in the 80's. With such a sudden shift, it's time to remind everyone of hot weather pet safety and boost my wits about leaving Rolo at home -- even when she tries to convince me with her big brown eyes. Dehydration, heat stroke, sun burn... we've heard about these issues in our fellow humans, but

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 Meet Rico, a young tuxedo kitten ready to steal your heat with his charms. He's described as an all around happy guy who loves to cuddle. Thanks to organizations like Seattle's FCAT: Feral Cat Assistance and Rescue, he is one of many kitties given a chance at a forever home away from the dangers feral cats face every day. Programs such as FCAT are not shelters; they specialize in TNR: Trap,

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      Fireworks went on sale around here last weekend. That means Rolo, our shy little rescue dog, has already started to show signs of anxiety. We have no idea what her past included other than time on the streets of LA and some traumatic animal control situations thereafter. One firecracker went off mid-day and she ran from the sofa to my chair and burrowed into my shirt. Her

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photo via The Straights Times/AFP I've seen this article and video all over today. I watched with happy tears when the cat gets up and starts walking, then climbing around - right after waking from the procedure! And who doesn't appreciate a doc that gives a big hug & a kiss to a cute special kitty like Oscar. A new technique they are experimenting with - having a coating on the metal pegs

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Finally! I'm not surprised, but I sure am excited. Being a big Martha fan since she first swayed me with her Halloween decorating brilliance, I couldn't wait to click on the link a friend just sent me. Petsmart is carrying a Martha Stewart line of pet products: beds, clothing, grooming supplies, how-to's and recipes! I'm not sure where Rolo would wear this, but I just might buy it! Besides, she

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 My pet rabbit, Spud, lives outside in a nice custom rabbit hutch. He has plenty of space to be inside or out. Lately the temp is getting warmer and I'm starting to sweat.  Does my rabbit?          -Simon Dear Simon, Interesting question. It's nice to get some mail about a pet other than a dog or cat, too. Rabbits can't sweat. And they won't pant like a

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Summer is on its way and so are the fleas! Some pet owners apply preventatives to their pets year-round. In our Seattle climate, I usually can get away with skipping the late fall through April, but am prepared for the potential need to apply an anti-flea remedy as early as May. This year it's been wet, cold, and soggy. We've had a few runs of warm weather, but luckily I have not noticed any

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Keeping your cat contained may be the best way to prevent diseases - for them and for you. But this is often impractical.  For example, I have a male tabby that loves to be outdoors during the day, especially when it's warm, and he'll often ask to go out for a short time in the late evenings. When I see him in my yard he's creeping between bushes, stalking bugs, feeling cocky climbing

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In most cases, human drugs are for humans. If you recall, we discussed human drugs in the pet poisons post a few weeks back. However, like most things, there are exceptions to the rule. Their dosage can differ severely from what is safe, therapeutic, or deadly, so be sure you consult with a vet or vet tech prior to administering any human medication on your own. Some common ailments that we seem

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It's getting close to summer and that means more trips to the dog park, beach, or wooded areas for picnics and camping. Many dogs love to splash around or swim in the water. Some even train that way, labs for example. But there are some concerns that you may not have thought about that time Sparky jumped in the local park's pond and cooled off. Blue-green algae, from the family 

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I want to figure out how old my beagle, Snotts, is. Dad said to multiply how old he is by 7. That just doesn't seem right. How do you calculate dog years into human years?           Thanks, Rex Dear Rex, Thanks for your question - it's a common dilemma. Somewhere the classic formula of one dog year equals seven in human years came to be popular. However, it's

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Doghouses aren't confined to the traditional wood box or the plastic igloo anymore! DIY Network  featured the top Designer Doghouses. Here are a few; for more pictures and designer information, visit the DIY page. Some are inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Korean architecture, or to match the owner's home. If these aren't posh enough for your four-star pooch, a Missouri company has

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June is Adopt A Shelter Cat 2010 month! Visit the Seattle Animal Shelter for details on adoptions, licensing, microchipping and donations. Many cats & kittens available for adoption will be on display Saturday, June 12 from 12-3pm at Miller Community Center: 330 19th Ave E in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Sunday June 20th, 2010 2010 FURRY 5K FUN RUN This is Seattle Animal

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Some of you may recall a gardening fad of using a cocoa based mulch in your flower beds. It does have benefits to the soil, keeps slugs away,  and when damp smells like chocolate. Concerns have been popping up about this since as early as May 2003. There was one report of a lab that did indeed die from eating the mulch. A necropsy showed cocoa shells in his stomach. Because one of the most

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Why does my cat scratch around his food bowl after eating?                 Sincerely, John John, Thanks for the question. You are the first to contribute to "Dear Tabby," a new feature here on shy dog.  Your cat is exhibiting an instinctive behavior - one that he did not learn from his mother or fellow cats. In the wild, cats will bury their

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They say all dogs go to Heaven, but elephants go to Tennessee! The Elephant Sanctuary, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, was founded in 1995 and is now the nation's largest natural habitat refuge for endangered elephants (Asian and African). With approximately 2700 semi-wooded acres, elephants get a premier retirement plan that includes medical, spring-fed ponds, heated barns, a lake, and room to roam!

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Gilda's Club - cancer awareness, education, support groups, and social events -  is hosting their annual Gilda's Dog Walk! Service dog and K9 demonstrations, vet booths, food, games, toys and more. What: Gilda's Dog Walk Where: Magnuson Park When: Sunday July 25, 10am-1pm Cost: $30 per person to register, $10 each additional person           kids under 12 FREE

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