From the monthly archives:

October 2009

$5,000 To Be Awarded For Best Amateur TV Commercial

October 28, 2009

Get out your cell phones, video camera, film gear or DVD equipment and prepare to produce your first television commercial in a “dog-eat-dog” competition. A $5,000 first prize will be presented to the individual with the best/most popular TV ad promoting the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be held in Long Beach, Calif. December 12 & 13. The top five finalists (four $1,000 runners up prizes also will be awarded) will be honored and their commercials shown during the two-day event, which is expected to draw more than 25,000 attendees.

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Alternatives To The Dreaded Elizabethan Collar

October 27, 2009

by Jennifer Martiny

“Forsooth and alack, ’tis an awkward plight . . .” muttered Will, the English Mastiff as he tried to maneuver through the doorway and into the lobby after being stitched up. The difficulty caused by the slight sway and stagger from the anesthesia that hadn’t quite worn off was exacerbated by the giant plastic cone — Elizabethan collar — that encircled his head like a . . . well, like an Elizabethan collar.

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2009 AKC/Eukanuba Nat’l Championship Will Be A Family Fun Event

October 26, 2009

They come from all over the world. They possess flawless beauty and are graced with superior athleticism and agility. Their talents are unparalleled and their obedience to their masters is unflinching. With cameras from television’s Animal Planet glaring, the 2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, to be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. Dec 12 & 13, will feature 3,000 of the finest pure bred dogs from all over the world competing for $225,000 in prizes.

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Animal Care and Animal Planet Co-Host the Annual ANIMAL CARE Gala

October 16, 2009

Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at PACHA New York
New York – October 7, 2009 – Animal Care & Control of New York City is pleased to announce their second annual fundraising gala, which will be co-hosted by the popular cable network Animal Planet. The event is to be held at Pacha on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

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How To Get Ready To Foster A Pet

October 11, 2009

by Connie Janzen

What if it’s too hard to let it go?
That was my first thought before I decided to become a Foster Parent for the Humane Society. I’m so glad I put my concerns aside and set out on one of the most rewarding experiences ever.

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Weekly Tweets 2009-10-09

October 9, 2009

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Dog Whisperer Premieres Tonight at 9pm EST

October 9, 2009

It’s Puppy Time!
From a bundle of love to full-grown canine, Cesar shows how to raise the perfect dog.

(WASHINGTON, D.C. — SEPTEMBER 16, 2009) In five seasons and more than 100 episodes, Cesar has seen every canine case imaginable — red-zone aggression, fearful anxiety and just plain weird. But never before has he shown viewers how they can avoid these problems from the very start!

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Stem Cell Therapy – A Veterinarian’s Point of View

October 6, 2009

by Susan Wright

Susan Wright is a veterinary surgeon associated with Dog Fence DIY LLC who offered to do a guest post here on PETSblogs in response to Stem Cell Treatment Helps Canine Hip Dysplasia & Arthritis. Of course, we jumped at the opportunity to learn more about how veterinarians in the field are using this treatment.

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Desperate Dogs on Rescue Ink Unleashed – Tonight at 10

October 2, 2009

When you have pets, you need to take care of them by giving them love, attention, medical care and of course making sure that they are fed. Unfortunately, some people can’t seem to understand how important this responsibility really is. In tonight’s episode, the Rescue Ink team takes on some pretty “Desperate Dogs” and their owners to make sure the pets are well taken care of.

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