Pet Monologues

Man gets 3 years for puppy toss.

CHARLESTON, S.C.—An incredulous judge sentenced a man to three years in prison for tossing a 10-week-old puppy off an apartment balcony during an argument with his girlfriend. Read the rest of this entry »

We were invited to vote for the winning pumpkin in a carving contest. Below is our nominee and our favorite.

Superbly crafted and a labor of love

Hello pussycat

Thanks Anna! Source: Anna Goodson Management

Your dog is your very best friend. Every single time you walk through the door your dog is so happy to see you that he wags his tail and practically smiles at you. How can you show your pet how much they mean to you? Well, one way is to take care of that smile for your pet. Did you know that your dog’s diet can influence their oral health?

Humans need to brush and floss their teeth regularly to keep their teeth, tongue, and gums in good condition. Research has recently shown a link between good oral health in humans and a lower risk of heart disease. If good oral health can have such a profound affect on people, then it only makes sense to consider the impact it can have on man’s best friend.

It is important to brush your dog’s teeth frequently to keep plaque and tartar from becoming an issue. Even wiping his gums with a clean, damp cloth can be beneficial.

Your dog’s diet also plays a role in your pet’s oral health. Do you typically feed your dog canned or dry dog food? What kind of treats and toys do you provide for your pet? All of these things can affect the likelihood of trouble with your pet’s teeth. Read the rest of this entry »

In racing jargon the Oct. 26-27 Breeder’s Cup was a “sloppy track.” This was his second start on dirt and his only start on a sloppy track. Having been pulled up at the sixteenth pole, George Washington was then euthanized on the track at the request of trainer Aidan O’Brien.

According to Dr. C. Wayne McIlwraith, the on-call veterinarian, George Washington had cut off all blood supply to his ankle but was quoted that no studies had been performed regarding a relationship between injuries and sloppy tracks. All other races that day were incident free.

The 4-year-old thoroughbred had been retired to the breeding shed for a time after a disappointing sixth-place finish in the 2006 Breeder’s Cup. George Washington will always be remembered because of his charismatic attitude and unique character.

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A tribute to George Washington.

Artist. Antique dealer.

Robbay is a self-published cartoonist, he is currently hosting a website called MollyDoesTheWeb Visit the Galleries for cartoons about Molly and Sid, Bird Talk, and many more situation cartoons. All cartoons and characters are under copyright. Any reproduction must be reviewed and cleared by Robert Timmons. Please also visit A side of Cartoons

Back to Robbay. Merry Christmas. The night before Christmas. Miami bound. My dog: fleas! TV bird. The old bird dog. Pool party. Dogs and their people. Who da man! Dogs and people. SillySid. Sand shark.

Puuurrrrr!!

* Carnival of the Cats #188
* Weekend Cat Blogging #125 ~ Halloween Edition
* Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos #16 ~ Halloween Edition

AND Boooo!!!

This post celebrates World Animal Day and Bless the Animals. Follow the links to learn more about PM’s initiative which started on October 4.

Here is a Chicago artist who does animal portraits and murals.

Portrait: Cat#29

Mural: Zebras

Animal art: fine art portraits in acrylic latex. Each piece is a “close-up” likeness focusing on distinct markings or characteristics unique to the subject; freckles, fur patterns, scars, eye color, etc. Matthew likes to say that “these are portraits of your animal the way you see them first thing in the morning as you open your eyes.” Also, murals featuring superb trompe l’oeil with a specialization in figurative work as well as landscapes, whimsy and fantasy.

Source: Matthew Owens © Copyright 2007 by Matthew Owens

This post was placed in response to the World Animal Day 2008 initiative. All images can be seen at Bless Animals.

This post celebrates World Animal Day and Bless the Animals. Follow the links to learn more about PM’s initiative which started on October 4.

Page 1 ad reads: “Juicy Couture. Lift to smell.” Page 2-3 ad reads: “Juicy Crittoure. The first couture fragrance for dogs. Pawfum. Shampoo. Conditioner. Nail pawlish.”

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Photographer: not available at this time. Client: Juicy Couture Ad placed in Vogue Magazine November 2007

This post was placed in response to the World Animal Day 2008 initiative. All images can be seen at Bless Animals.

My friend Lisa came over just before my Friday “Kool Stools” event to do a quaisi-quality control once-over. If you remember, these are the new stools I am creating, they are really “kool.” She found very few “fixes” but I was totally taken back when she noticed dog hairs in the finished products. Had already done tags to include the disclaimer “streaks, globs and other imperfectioins are intentional.” So, while we got most of the Roxy hairs out, I decided to revise my tags to say, “streaks, globs, dog hairs and other . . .”

Roxy Hart as Director, Quality Assurance

Then took it another step and “issued” the attached press (see below) release. Had this with a photo of Roxy with her new title on the table with other collateral. The event was fine . . . learned a lot but don’ t think this audience is my best target—more work to do. People took info and might order later. Read the rest of this entry »

Ellen Degenres brought “rescue” and “shelter” to the media. A good thing because when people talk, issues are better understood. It’s been a week. Let’s review.

Public reaction
The public response was swift, polarized, and far reaching. There were few surprise reactions with the exception of Craig’s List pet forum. PM was somewhat surprised by how the pet forum responded. Because this pet forum is an experienced, emotional, pro-adoption group, we expected the forum to attack the shelter for taking dogs away from a home, from children. On the contrary, CL sentiment was that Ellen should have read the contract, called the shelter, and not take this public on her show. The shelter got death threats.

The skinny
The inevitable inaccuracies are identified. We learn that her new dog was at a dog trainer for most of the days under Ellen’s care. That the shelter, Mom’s & Mutts, didn’t go to the media first. That the dog was finally, and confidentially, placed. That taking this to the airwaves is not going Ellen’s way a week later. That the shelter has not budged telling Ellen “If Ellen wants to place dogs and decide what’s a good home, then she should start her own rescue group. But I’m the one doing this and I know what I’m doing.” We learn that Ellen has given away a pooch(es) before.

Rearview mirror
It could be concluded that this was a fight between a star and an animal rescue group. Both sides trying to do what they thought was best for the dog. That there are two sides to whether the animal should be returned to the shelter: The American Humane Association “recommends” a more open adoption process that does not require the animal be returned to the shelter. Mom’s & Mutts, among other shelters, are standing fast: return the dog to the shelter. Most everyone stresses that the shelter or adoption agency should be kept in the loop and made aware of the pet’s whereabouts. Read the rest of this entry »