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on this post - (2) Posts Kobe Bryant’s popularity extends even to the animal kingdom. From a database of more than 465,000 pet insured animals including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic domesticated animals, 359 are named “Kobe,” making it the 189th most popular name of 65,536 pet names across the nation. (more…)
For Halloween one needs a creative tool to dress up Fluffy and Buddy. Here it is! Dressup games. My cute pet dressup.
“Even our dogs and cats have learned that elections matter.” vice president Al Gore Click on a dog to buy a vote for Bark Obama or McCanine. (more…)
CHICAGO — More than 1,000 phony registrations were submitted, Lake County official says. (more…)
Court Reverses Bush Decision to Strip Protection From Wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. (more…)
Send Comments to Secretary Kempthorne. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced devastating changes to the Endangered Species Act, signaling the end of protection for thousands of imperiled species. (more…)
TOKYO — Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low-fat diet after developing potbellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances. (more…)
SLAMORADA, Fla. — A dog is recovering after a Florida Keys carpenter dove in to save his pet from a shark. (more…)
MEXICO — A five-ton elephant was killed by a bus after it escaped from a circus in Mexico, and wandered onto a busy highway. (more…)
Macro photography. Two of these photos have no captions. If anyone can identify subjects it would be appreciated.
portrait of a red-veined darter, which is full of dew
via German photographer Martin Amm. and hubhive.com note: this post can be see at Friday Ark #177
Pet Monologues is helping to heighten public awareness of animal issues and to encourage people to think about how we as humans relate to animals. Special interests: Caw to art! is an effort to showcase pets and animals in an ARTFUL manner. We have a year-long initiative in 2007-08 recognizing World Animal Day called Bless the Animals. We also feature design-driven modern pet products. And we are green. Very green.
Our Pets
Pets are important to us. They are considered both family and friend. They impact our lives in both big and little ways. They greet us when we come home. They pester us for attention. We know they can wake us up in the middle of the night and sound a fire alarm. We know they can be fierce protectors if given an opportunity. These are our happy tales.
We also have tales that make us sad. Some of our sad stories cause us to laugh when we share them with friends. That’s because everyone who has had a pet or knows a pet owner can identify with them. And telling these stories feels a bit like the proper closure.
This site is about our pets and their stories.
Here is the growing list of contributions via Blogcatalog’s Act of Kindness initiative that concluded 12/17, but one can imagine this list continuing to grow. Another site you should visit that inspired PM to revisit and read a great many entries. It is Andy Beard’s—Niche Marketing with his remarkable post 98 Remarkable Acts of Kindness.
Below are but a few randomly selected posts—one learns by doing—to introduce to PM’s readership.
An act of kindness: going on for years.
Homeless and lost souls.
Bloggers unite and kiva.
I fostered a baby elephant.
Old man. Cigarettes, candles, newspapers.
Small and simple.
A days meal.
Ridiculously easy.
Hurricane Sidr
Words by bloggers.
Give and give back.
Counting on kindness.
Major winter storm.
The kindness of strangers.
Random acts of kindness.
Discovering love and kindness.
Delivering angel tree gifts in the spirit of Christmas.
12 gifts of Christmas.
A day in camp.
Pay it forward.
Save a life today.
Animal rescue sites.
My kindness towards poverty.
Teaching kids how to read out of poverty.
An act of kindness should be spontaneous.
Habitat for Humanity.
There is so much good in people.
Acts of peace.
Crafts for China.
Kindness in Colon Panama.
Verify your kindness.
Make the world a better place.
Make someone feel warm and human.
Reading marathon.
No act of kindness however small is wasted.
Save the wild side. Alley cats.
Operation Christmas child.
Caring—it all begins at home.
Mystery reggae man.
Save some cats.
Tribute to cats and dogs.
A white cat for Christmas.
Magnificent Monday: My Mother.
In case you missed it, here is PM’s post Bloggers unite. Streetwise.
2007 is soon coming to an end. Peace. Love. Happiness. And of course, a little splash of kindness.
In Chicago there is a visible, successful, inspiring organization, Streetwise.
Who We Are and What We Do
StreetWise is a social enterprise designed to help severely impoverished men and women out of poverty. We publish weekly “StreetWiseâ€, a general interest newspaper with a gritty “from the streets perspective” to give insite to its readers on what is really going on in Chicago. By using vendors as the distribution mechanism, we are able to personalize the face of poverty and create income for the vendor.
We support this organization, the vendors, whenever the opportunity presents itself. If you are in Chicago, please do the same when you see a Streetwise vendor. Also visit the Streetwise site. If your city does not have a similar program think about introducing the business model to your city.
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.
Nyctanassa violacea
Free Performance
Our resident Yellow Crowned Night Heron
perched on the pier at dusk and posed patiently
while I memorized her theatrical black mask.
After a time, she turned full circle, fluttered
an operatic fan of dark spiky wings,
opened a long pointy beak,
spat something that bounced hard
–a brown ruby, perhaps—
and flew off to another engagement,
charging absolutely nothing for the show.
Poem by Lucia Blinn
Phylum:Chordata Class:Aves Order:Ciconiiformes Family:Ardeidae Genus:Nyctanassa Source by New Hampshire Public Television/NatureWorks
Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!
Recycled rubber pet placemats from o.r.e. is perfect for you and your pet. The special non-skid surface keeps the mat and bowls in place, even better the mats are washable! (just rinse under cool water & clean with a non-abrasive sponge or cloth)
Seen at thecatconnection.com and chimpfeet.com and o.r.e. originals
Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!
For the pampered pet, or the owner with an appreciation for architecture, this unique dog dwelling features a skylight, a plush ultra suede cushion, and mod styling to fit your decor.
Available in Poplar (shown) and Brazilian Cherry (outdoor). Custom sizing available for small (shown) and medium size dogs.
Seen at Modern Object
Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!
Follow-your-nose ant eater
Inspiration by five-year old boy
Toro bull
Both animals are one-of-a-kind. Made of recycled, thrifted, and vintage fabrics ( wool) to consume less and recycle more. Wire tail, linen lint stuffing.
Seen at Etsy
Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!
Created primarily using recycled materials, the Kittypod is great for those who appreciate environmentally thoughtful design. The curved egg-shaped pod creates an interior form-fitting bed for cats of all sizes. The texture of the corrugation provides a surface that is soft and breathes and is durable for scratching, making the Kittypod the absolute choice nesting spot.
Designer: Elizabeth Paige Smith Dimensions: L 28″ x W 20″ x H 19″ Material: Heavy duty, triwall corrugated cardboard with a maple ply base.
Seen: Velocity Art and Design
Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!
Lulu’s Hideaway is a modern interpretation of a pet house. The Hideaway exudes style with its angular lines and contrasting gloss white exterior and rich purple interior and mattress. And Argo Pet-peek-a-boo carrier.
Seen at puremodern.com
Seen at Teafco
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