Dogs

Ask E. Jean: How Do I Get a Celebrity To Marry Me?

E. Jean Carroll | Posted 12.02.2008 | Style


E. Jean Carroll

Forcing someone to see you more often is impossible. You can't control what he does any more than Frieda Kahlo could control her eyebrow tweezers.

The Miracle Vet

Diane Ravitch | Posted 11.30.2008 | Living


Diane Ravitch

Fifteen months ago, my dog, Molly, a 10-year-old Tibetan terrier, had been diagnosed with lymphoma. Today, thanks to Dr. J.J. Wen, Molly is still with me. She is not only alive, but alert, happy, and playful.

5 Ways to Feel Thankful, Fast

Sharon Glassman | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living


Sharon Glassman

Is Thanksgiving catching you between a rock and a hard place, emotionally? Here are five ways to feel thankful (or thankfuller, if you're already into the T-zone), fast.

Open Letter to Obama From Lewis-The-Dog: Go to the Shelter and Rescue a "Mutt Like Me"

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.25.2008 | Style


Lauren Cahn

Lauren Cahn is busy applying to grad school this week, so she asked her dog, Lewis, to pinch hit. He seems to have come up with his own topic, stubborn hound that he is.

Attention Holiday Shoppers: Petland Tied to Puppy Mills

Michael Markarian | Posted 11.21.2008 | Business


Michael Markarian

Some Petland stores even buy puppies from brokers and middlemen, and may not even know who the breeder is until after the puppy arrives in the store.

Baghdad To Kill Stray Dogs

AP | SAMEER N. YACOUB | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


BAGHDAD — Baghdad authorities announced a campaign on Thursday to kill stray dogs who roam the Iraqi capital in packs, after a spate of fatal do...

Bearded Dragons, Chihuahua Named Lou, A Bag of Flour, and the Obama Family Dog

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.18.2008 | Entertainment


Wendy Diamond

Lucky and I checked out the Fourth Annual Cool vs. Cruel ceremony honoring fur friendly designers and retailers who exude compassion in fashion.

Puppygate

Hank Morris | Posted 11.14.2008 | Media


President-elect Obama blindsided his staff when not half-way through his victory speech, he freelanced the notion of a "well-earned puppy" for his girls Sasha and Malia.

Presidential Puncture Wounds

Michael Markarian | Posted 11.12.2008 | Living


Michael Markarian

Animal experts can easily identify a couple common mistakes that people make around dogs, just by watching the video of Barney biting Decker.

Shelter Dog Blog

Molly Magid Hoagland | Posted 11.11.2008 | Living


Molly Magid Hoagland

2008-10-14-Fasby.jpgAt the end of the summer I was overcome with doglonging; the fur, the clicking footsteps, the wordless snuffling and leaning. We wanted our kids to know dog love and pooch ways.

Lucky Diamond's Take on the Lucky Obama Dog!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.11.2008 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Just like an ideal candidate must fit the nations needs, the ideal White House dog must fit the Obama family's needs.

Dogs Helpful In Veteran Recovery

NY Times | KAREN JONES | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics


DEUCE is a chocolate Labrador retriever who knows exactly which patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington give the best treats, said h...

Obama's First Press Conference Turns To Dog Talk: "This Is A Major Issue"

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


CHICAGO -- President-elect Obama promised his daughters a puppy after the election, but finding one is proving to be a bit of a challenge. "This is a...

Reflections On the New "First Puppy"

Bruce Friedrich | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green


Bruce Friedrich

The decision sends a message to the nation of concern for animals in shelters -- many will follow the Obamas' lead, saving many more animals from being euthanized in shelters.

Fine Design with Pets in Mind

Shawn Henderson | Posted 10.28.2008 | Living


Shawn Henderson

As the incredibly devoted owner of two dogs... an interior designer, and a big believer in making life comfortable and easy, nothing could be smarter than designing a space that matches your pets.

What About the Animals?

Richard C. Thompson | Posted 10.24.2008 | Living


Richard C. Thompson

Do you know where your local animal shelter is? If so, you're in the minority.

Ashley Tisdale Makes The Grade With Her Two Maltipoos

Wendy Diamond | Posted 10.24.2008 | Entertainment


Wendy Diamond

I caught up with Tisdale to talk to her about her two adorable puppies, Maui and Blondie.

Presidential Pet Picks

Wendy Diamond | Posted 10.23.2008 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Since most people recognize the similarities between people and their pets, I thought I would provide an inside look at the Presidential and VP nominees' personalities courtesy of their pets.

Cat Shows, Parades, Football

Wendy Diamond | Posted 10.22.2008 | Entertainment


Wendy Diamond

Every year Pasha chickens out (he's something of a scaredy cat) and I end up taking Lucky where no dog should ever go: an arena filled with hundreds of cats!

What's With the Cat, and Other Questions about Singles and Their Pets

Bella DePaulo | Posted 10.22.2008 | Living


Bella DePaulo

One time, a publication that interviewed me about Singled Out sent someone to take a picture of me at home. The photographer asked what my book was ab...

Rescue Ratchet

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.20.2008 | Living


Michael Markarian

While serving in Iraq, Army Sgt. Beberg adopted a stray puppy named Ratchet. But the military snatched the pup before he could reach the Baghdad Airport to catch a flight bound for the US.

Tainted Chinese Milk Chemical Kills 1,500 Dogs

AP | GILLIAN WONG | Posted 10.20.2008 | Green


BEIJING — Some 1,500 dogs bred for their raccoon-like fur have died after eating feed tainted with melamine, a veterinarian said Monday, raising...

Putin Tests Satellite System On His Dog

AP | LYNN BERRY | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics


MOSCOW — Russia was the first to put a dog in space. Now, 50 years later, it has brought space to a dog, and not just any dog but Prime Minister...

New DOD Interrogation Guidelines: No Waterboarding, No Dogs

Think Progress | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics


The LA Times reports that the Pentagon has issued a new directive on detainee interrogations, explicitly prohibiting the use of dogs in interrogations...

Million Mutt March

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.08.2008 | Living


Michael Markarian

The walk raised more than $150,000 for programs to end pet homelessness through lifesaving adoption, humane education, and spay/neuter programs.