Archive for October, 2007
via The Baltimore Sun
In an unexpected role reversal, James Harris was shot last Friday while out with a party shooting for pheasants, shot by his dog that is. Mr. Harris rested his gun on the ground while retrieving a pheasant when BANG, poochie stepped on the trigger.
And the Fido for best supporting small dog goes to….Hellen Mirren’s Corgis for their riveting performance in The Queen.
via Domestic
Heather Mills has gotten herself into some trouble with an elaborate fireworks display. Mills threw a $200,000 birthday bash for her daughter, complete with a fireworks finale. The neighbor claims that her dog Glow died due from a bloated gut, which could be do to stress from the brilliant extravaganza.
I’ll drink to that:
via Pup City
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Swede invents urinal for dogs
Dogs Help Students Learn to Read
Company Sells Bottled Water For Dogs
Police say restaurant sold dog meat as lamb
Missing for 5 years, beloved pet set to return
Big hearts, small dogs
Man Charged in Shooting Puppy with an Arrow
Tags: Dog Urinal, Heather Mills, Helen Mirren, Hunting Dog, The Queen
October 30th, 2007
via Two Poodles & Me
A Pomeranian and Jack Russell mix (I’d like to see that!) is credited with saving his owner’s, Teddi Sampson, life by warning her of Melanoma. This is not surprising since it is now widely known that small dogs=magic, and make the best doctors. This particular pup’s diagnostic skills proved to be superior to Sampson’s own family physician. Upon initial examination the physician said there was nothing unusual about the mole, Sampson had it removed and tested anyway. Sampson said the doctor told her, “I think you need to give your dog a steak tonight. He was right, it was melanoma.” Kind sir, we’ll take three of the finest cuts of your spectacular fliet mignon.
Did you know that every day items can poison your small dog (and bird). Penny’s seem to be a particular danger to pooches. As for birds, non-stick cookware is said to emit enough toxic fumes to send them into respiratory distress! This is frightening! Get ride of your non-stick cookware, please. If it’s not good enough for birds it’s not good enough for me. Kind sir, please add a set of All-Clad and Le Creuset pots and pans to my registry. Thanks you kindly in advance to advise.
I’ll drink to that:
via Marie’s Chihuahuas
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog lovers calling for rethink on size restrictions of dogs allowed in flats
Suspected Queens Dog Fighting Ring Broken Up
Hallucinating Frenchman stabs his dog to death
Neglected dog dumped in tea chest
Tags: All-Clad, Dog Doctor, Le Creuset, Melanoma, Non-Stick Cookware
October 26th, 2007
via The Funny Dogs
Switzerland is known for it’s cheese, chocolate, beautiful mountain vistas and neutrality. In an unprecedented announcement, Switzerland has declared war, war against dog poop that is. The city of Geneva is waging war against the dog poop problem that is plaguing the city. At a press conference on Tuesday, Pierre Maudet, the administrative councilor in charge of security and public works explained, “we have received a lot of mail from residents who are complaining…The dog droppings are particularly disagreeable for people in wheelchairs or parents with strollers. They also present a danger (for pedestrians) who can slip. This is no longer tolerable.” The crackdown will include stronger on the street enforcement and the dispersement of more plastic bags. It must also be acknowledged that Maudet is a member of the country’s Radical party. Have the Radicals turned against small dogs too? This may be the start of the biggest and most ill conceived war since Iraq.
via Rogue Paddler
The small dog ate my homework may be a semi-valid excuse after all. Read “Missing a sock? Maybe the dog ate it” for more info.
I’ll drink to that:
via Mt. Olive Kennel
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Canine champs never say die
Missing a sock? Maybe the dog ate it
Washington Police Dog Shot to Death Chasing Suspect
68 Namibia Villagers Sickened After Eating Dead Dog
Continental disputes claim over dog’s death
Dogs kill boy’s Make-A-Wish horse; another may be on way
It’s raining cats and dogs at California hotels
Tags: California, Dog Diet, Namibia, Nuetrality, Switzerland
October 25th, 2007
I apologized for the abridged nature of today’s post. I hope these photos will suffice until I can return with my ridiculously witty and charming commentary.
via The Decatur Daily
via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online
I’ll drink to that:
via Teacups ‘N Toys
Tags: Costume Dogs, Costumes, Firefighter Dogs, Halloween, Marilyn Monroe
October 24th, 2007
via Woot
The LAPD may have dropped the ball with the Iggy/Ellen drama. This is shocking and scandalous as the LAPD are famous for never screwing up anything in the history of police and police departments. I have no idea how they let this one slip through the cracks. Apparently, the LAPD should have never let Marina Batkis take Iggy back in the first place. The Mutts & Moms adoption agency were not licensed to operate business at the time they issued the adoption contract to Ellen, thus making it null and void. Also, Marina Batkis allegedly entered Ellen’s hairdresser’s home under false pretenses. When she arrived at their home she claimed she was there to do a “home inspection.” Does this mean Iggy’s free? Not exactly. More updates soon.
As I have always suspected, new studies show that if you are stressed out, the best way to calm the nerves is to pet a small dog!
via AJC
Here’s some advice for you and your small dog for the upcoming holiday. My favorite bit comes from Kathy Santo, a New Jersey dog trainer, “‘if a dog truly hates costumes, then owners should let it be’… but most dogs can be trained to enjoy dressing up and being the center of attention if it’s done correctly.” And correctly done it shall be Kathy.
Speaking of small dogs and Halloween, I want to see Carol Wells’ dogs on October 31. According to the Kansas City Star, one of them will be wearing a thong! “This year her therapy-trained Dalmatians, Carmen and Jonah, are going to be Victoria’s Secret and Joe Boxer, respectively…When she takes the dogs on their Halloween rounds of hospitals this year, Carmen will wear a thrift-store Victoria’s Secret bra, size 32A, and black lace panties with a hole cut out for her tail. Jonah will be a Chippendale dancer in a pinstripe vest, white collar, black bow tie and black Joe Boxer underwear with fake money tucked into the waistband. ‘It’s kind of tricky trying to put a pair of panties on a boy dog,’ Wells said.” I’ll believe it when I see it Carol.
It turns out that dog shows are a dirty business. A dog groomer from central Illinois has been charged with intimidation, criminal damage to property and cruel treatment to animals after feeding antifreeze-laced hamburger meat to two dogs owned by a competitor.
30,000 and counting!!!!!
I’ll drink to that:
via Dream Maker Yorkies
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Candle, puppy likely spark mobile home fire
Dog missing after garage sale mixup
Dog imports raise fears of a resurgence of disease
Dog-fighting suspected, dogs seized
Kidnapped dog found days after shootout
Second chances for dogs, inmates
Dogs display their competitive nature
Woman Attacked By Dogs
Dogs may be used to boost security
Tags: Ellen DeGeneres, Halloween, Iggy, Joe Bocer, LAPD, Save Iggy, Victoria's Secret
October 23rd, 2007
via AP Photos/Telepictures Productions
So distraught from all the dog adoption drama, Ellen decided to take a day off from the taping of her show. Things should be back to normal for next week’s broadcasts. Oh, what will the weekend hold??? Save Iggy!!!! PS, that’s a photo of Iggy above.
Pierre Barnoti, executive director of the Montreal SPCA, likened many pet adoption interviews to “the Spanish Inquisition…I’ll be crucified for saying this, but a lot of people are convinced this is the only way of doing it.”
Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, a mall in Michigan is opening its door to small dogs! Iggy wants an Ipod shuffle! 123-go!
Britney apparently requested her Yorkie couriered to her as she shopped in a Beverly Hills department store. I wish they’d go ahead and standardize the sizes on small dog clothing, it’s so hard to tell what’s going to fit.
I’ll drink to that:
via Breeder Info Center
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Man puts puppy in pants and slips off
Dog rescued days after cliff fall
Dallas mayor pays bills for homeless dog
Lexie, a toy Pomeranian, takes the top prize in Pet Idol
Designer dogwear hits town
Tags: Britney, Britney Spears, Ellen, Ellen DeGeneres, Iggy, Michigan, Partridge Creek Mall, Save Iggy, Spanish Inquisition
October 19th, 2007
via Pup City
There are plans to erect a dog walk of fame in Battersea Park, London. The first inductees will be chosen by public vote and will be unveiled on Nov 5th!
Ellen claims she’s done talking about the Iggy affair and believes that the situation has gotten “out of hand.” The Moms and Muts dog agency still ain’t budging and are refusing to return to Iggy to the home of Ellen’s hairdresser. Marina Batkiss, co-owner of Moms and Mutts adoption agency, told Inside Edition, ” if Ellen wants to place dogs and decide what’s a good home, then she should start her own rescue group.” I second that idea!
both photos via Jack Kurtz/The Arizona Republic
The just magic keeps on rolling in! A Mesa, Arizona man has invented a bike sea for small dogs (under 40lbs). Named the Saki Seat, after the inventor’s own 8-year old Shabu Inu, your pup can now sit comfortable between your legs while you leisurely pedal about town. Ingenious! I’ll take 132 please. Do you think these things work with hybrid wolf puppies? Megan Pauley can’t stop raving about the Saki Seat she found on Craig’s List, According to Arizona Central,“I have tried everything from putting my dog in a baby seat on the back of my bike to pulling him in one of those kiddy bike trailers…It allows the dog to be centered on the bike allowing a more stable setting for you and your dog…Even a novice biker could enjoy a bike ride with their dog.”
I’ll drink to that:
via Pup City
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Abandoned dog swims off island
New dogs laws in effect through state
`Dangerous dogs are a product of poor upbringing, not genes,’ says 86 per cent of Canadian Ipsos respondents
Tags: Battersea Park, Dog Bike Seat, Dog Walk of Fame, Elle DeGeneres, Ellen, Hybrid Wold Puppies, London, Portia, Portia Di Rossi
October 18th, 2007
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Ellen and Portia had no idea what they were getting themselves into with Iggy! After a tearful plea in her show yesterday, for the Mutts and Moms adoption agency to return the pup to her hairstylist’s family, Marina Batkis and Vanessa Chekroun from the adoption agency have received voice mail and e-mail threats of death and arson! Batkis rejected Ellen’s plea to return the pup to her hairstylist’s homes. According to CNN, an attorney representing the adoption agency said of Batkis, “she is adamant that she is not going to be bullied around by the Ellen DeGenereses of the world…” He went on to claim that, “they are using their power, position and wealth to try to get what it is they want.” Time to make popcorn and cozy up next to the old telly, I can’t wait to see how this one plays out. Poor Iggy, will all the attention of fame and fortune take its toll?
via Pup City
A word of warning to everyone, keep your friends close and your small dogs closer, or you could end up like John and Megan Hulme. Their dog Bear went-a-missing over the summer and then two months later they received a call from a woman who, after seeing a missing dog ad the Hulme’s had posted on-line, believed she was fostering their pup Bear. Joyous reunion???? Think again! The agency that rescued Bear had already adopted her out to another family, “the dog they believe is Bear is named Latte and is living with another family.” Talk about salt in the wounds.
A smart pup on Long Island is lucky to be alive today, after he survived a fire that engulfed his home. How did he do it? Magic of course!
In other magical news, a little girl in San Antonio is teaching Jack Russell Baloo sign language.
I’ll drink to that:
via Pup City
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog walker charged with stealing
Birthday present rescued from sewer drain
At York Public Library: Celebrating National Service Dog Month
Dog days of fashion
Dogs frighten you? Then you’re cynophobiac
Tags: Dog Adoption, Ellen, Ellen DeGeneres, Long Island, magic, Portia, Portia Di Rossi, San Antonion, Sign Language, Snoop Dog
October 17th, 2007
I have been riddled with guilt over my outright neglect of smalldogarific. Two consecutive days of not posting is inexcusable. I hope you can find it in your hearts to keep reading. Until a multi-billion dollar backer comes through and makes this smalldogarific dream a full-time reality, work may occasionally get in the way of expressing my love of small dogs.
Last week, I promised you bigger:
via Terrific Pets
and better:
via Pup City
I hope that will suffice for now.
Small dogs may now shed some light into why I can’t stop checking the stove at night. Will children ever stop starving?
Not even Ellen and Portia can save small dogs! The story goes something like this, Ellen and Portia adopted a delectable Brussels Griffon mix named Iggy, but when the pup didn’t get along with their (evil) cat, they allowed Ellen’s hairdresser to take custody of the dog, thus, violating the terms of the adoption agreement with The Mutts and Moms dog adoption agency. The agency were not having it, they sent a representative to the hairdressers home and took little Iggy away, thrusting little Iggy back into the system. “DeGeneres said her hairdresser’s daughters, ages 11 and 12, had bonded with Iggy and were heartbroken when the dog was taken away. ‘Because I did it wrong, those people went and took that dog out of their home, and took it away from those kids,’ a sobbing DeGeneres said on her show.” Ellen, always remember, the dear Lord giveth and the dear Lord taketh away.
An apocalyptic view on dog adoption, very sad, but effective. Please adopt!
I’ll drink to that:
via Terrific Pets
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Pet dog rescues woman from burning home
Buddhist ceremony to be held for dogs
Dogs wag their stuff as models
Woman Checking Mail Attacked, Killed By Dogs
Tags: Dogs In Dangers, Ellen DeGeneres, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, Portia Di Rossi
October 16th, 2007
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