Dogs, Cats, Squirrels, (with Steve Goodman and David Allan Coe)

Dogs talking about Mama.

(But not about trucks, trains, getting drunk, or prison...
a nod to steve goodman/david allan coe.)

Cats --- mug shots

And the kicker....The world's smartest squirrels rule on an awesome obstacle course.

Bull Gone Wild, Animals getting Ugly, And Animal Body Art

Bull gone wild! For whatever reason - a bull attacked a house. He's okay...the neighbor's house, car, and fence -- not so good.

Working with Co-stars - A Reminder... Animals don't care about the camera.
These videos show just how talented The Croc Hunter was. When working with animals - they always have to be the primary focus. The camera is number 2....

Reporters are trained to look at the camera....focus on the animal is automatically secondary...and that's when it gets ugly.



Family Dog Training for the Pros....Interested? Track the seminars here. Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

Absolutely Incredible Animal Art -in Body Paint. Guido Daniele.

Odds and ends --- Gadgets, Horse Sense, and Otters

Here's a gadget to love -- Take the bark out of the Neighbor's canine mouthpiece without any harm to man or man/woman's best friend.

Horse Sense -- or something like that. It stopped a potential stampede.

An internet sensation (still love this one) --- lovey-dovey mugshot of the year... otters holding hands...

Pet News Bites

Just picked up the latest issue of Modern Dog. It's the green issue...bigger, better...and greenier...that's Eco friendly. I like the variety, the whimsy, and the pet psychic....no surprise there.

Never fear...William and Harry are here...two newly employed egg guards...

On the brink of extinction? It's a long list.

Duck Love - Trying to buck the odds...a recovery plan for Steller's eiders.

Adorable Panda Cub is waiting for her name at the San Diego Zoo.

A Rare White Koala - Meet Mick - the video. His expression looks a bit like, "What's all the fuss?" He is...

Gotta read more of my magazine...have a great day!

Friday Fun and Funnies

Webcam Fun -

Barn Owls -

Hamster cam - Live stream

A bit slower....Panda Cam at the Memphis Zoo

Fat Cat Blog...and there are some hefty kitties

Cat in a BAG ...



And the perennial fav - I can has Cheezburger

Have a great weekend!

Today's Awww and Recipes for Pet food

“Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.” - W. C. Fields

Baby Elephant sez "Oh My! I'm not awake yet..."

Recipes for food for Pets - Cats and Dogs

From Epicurean.com - Banana Mutt Cookies - as follows:

[Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups ripe mashed banana
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 cups oats
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/4 cup applesauce

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet, and press flat with fork. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, then cool on a rack before serving. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 20 doggie pleasures.

A favorite of my four dogs: Rutger, Max, Wolfgang and Hans!!!!]

Enjoy!

Give it up for a Wild and CraZy BiRd

Have you seen Einstein? He's a charmer.

Not a pet - it's a cow Maze.

And for those who want an alternative approach to pet food with a list of reasons why it might be an idea to consider.... Petsumer Report.


Today's funnies -

1. Last day on the job.
2. Kitt in a can.
3. Smart kid.

This Cat's Cool - Oprah's Doggies get a pile of Dough

Charley is a special cat -



And the blog sites are abuzz with Oprah's final arrangements for her pets if she should depart before they do.....$30 million.

Another take and another. Lots of yapping about that dough...

Cool Dogs - A Dog Bar Guide

Today's fresh links -

Best of the Dog Skateboarders -
3 The cute report
2 Cuter more ( home page )
1 Way Cute plus Cool

Ten Perfect Drinks for the Bar Dog

and A Pampered Dog's Life (very pampered!)

Pet Dos?? - Don't. Really. Poor pug.

Everybody's doing it..?? We only see two on the video. Would you do this to your dog, cat, llama??

If you do, it's vegetable based dye. Should be okay.
Not sure about the nail polish.

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Big Bird Alert --- Surfboard Rescue -- Amazing and Extinct

Ever been tailed by an Emu..?? On the golf course?

Surfboard Rescue for swamped dog. The rescuer said when he reached the dog - he wasn't paddling anymore. He hauled him aboard and fought his way back to shore, said he wasn't going back without the dog.

Top Ten most amazing extinct Animals...

Cat Dancer, Horse Soccer, Cat Research - kinda...and a Farewell

Animals offer extraordinary insight into the mundane. They add zest, grace, and occasional mystery to otherwise routine activities. They model strength, courage, inquisitiveness, wonder, joy, and unconditional giving. What can we offer in exchange?? Love.


Ready to bust a move?? - Hint: gentle stretching is highly advised before trying these moves.

Revilo's Breakdancing Cat

New Game with horses seems to be catching on. Horse Soccer. (Takes a bit of time to load.)

And Claude Cat - looking for research assistants. Could be you.

Saying Goodnight to Alex -
A final note.... one of the best obits (read to the end) I could find for Alex the bird....who left a truly amazing legacy for bird researchers...and incredible insight into the avian world.

Lap Dance Cat

If you have a cat - you know the drill. If not, remember: they train you ... no matter what they let you think.

Here's the Lap Dance Cat.

Problems with The Chips?

News that chip implants have been linked to animal tumors is causing controversy and questions over the safety of those already implanted in people and pets.

The lab results in question were done on mice - and that information did not get to the AMA committee reviewing the case for approval of the chip implant in humans.

According to one doctor.
["There's no way in the world, having read this information, that I would have one of those chips implanted in my skin, or in one of my family members," said Dr. Robert Benezra, head of the Cancer Biology Genetics Program at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Before microchips are implanted on a large scale in humans, he said, testing should be done on larger animals, such as dogs or monkeys. "I mean, these are bad diseases. They are life-threatening. And given the preliminary animal data, it looks to me that there's definitely cause for concern."

Published in veterinary and toxicology journals between 1996 and 2006, the studies found that lab mice and rats injected with microchips sometimes developed subcutaneous "sarcomas" - malignant tumors, most of them encasing the implants."]

Expect more fallout from this.

*Source: AP

Being on Camera Adds 10 lbs and Subtracts 15 IQ points

Look at the Horse!

More stats on Lifestyles of Rich and Famous Pets

And remember - no matter how good your dog thinks you are -- you might want to temper that warm fuzzy ... keeping in mind .... dogs are also famous for their preference for toilet bowl water.

(However, I do recall a recent study that compared the purity level of certain ice cubes and toilet water... ice cubes lost. But I digress.)

Amazing News on Canine Rabies and Other Quick News Bites

World Pet News Bites:

The latest news: Canine Rabies wiped out in the US.

Did you hear? Human - Animal Embryos - for research.

Do the Brits love their pets more than Americans?? - Pet Health Insurance rates might offer a clue.

Up close and personal with a couple of working dogs... These dogs actually have a bounty on their heads...it's a tough racket. No joke.

And the kicker -- a recycled story... results of a Brit insurance survey ...showed 34 percent could not decide who they would rather live with...the pet or the partner....

Vote on Way too Cute - and Dancing with Cats

Lots of Friday Fun stuff...

-Take your pick - new photos to vote on every day...if an off color one does slip by...
just vote for the better one. Here are the top cuties....adorable.

-My goal was to find out more about Dancing Cats...I am a huge fan of why cats paint.... and then --surprise.....the "museum" also has "bird art".....and lots of it........more.

-Have you seen Elephants paint? They sell too. Buy one.

-Not a story about animals - it's about a goofy employer who actually....no joke....forced employees to beg for money as part of the job.... Forget an apology or admission that begging
might not be a good job requirement....Nope. They concocted a creative excuse
to justify it.

-And the kicker - Talking Animals... !!! For real. They mimic their owners.


Have a great Weekend!!

Pug Bowl - It's a Strike!!!

Try blog surfing a bit and you are sure to hit paydirt with something odd and unusual - usually under five minutes.

Here's Neatorama...celebrating the Pug...



There's more where that came from... check it out.

Meet the First Non-Human to Learn a Human Language

"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." - Unknown

Meet Washoe the chimp and find out more about this fascinating program. She has passed sign language on to her adopted son.

Here is the blog. Check out the web cams too. Or make a donation to the Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute.

Shark Rescued from Nitwits

Is it a case of too much tv can warp your mind? A Lifeguard says he did the only thing he could do when he noticed a rowdy bunch of swimmers ganging up on a small shark...He saved the shark.

A New Dog Breed? DNA will tell the tale in Texas

Say hey to the Chupacabra - No name for the guy yet -but at least one vet is saying - it's a dog.
(A really - really unattractive dog.) A Texas woman found the animal as road kill. She now has the head and a DNA test will tell the rest of the story. Photo and Story.