Another reason why dogs are better than leprechauns. Just keep ’em away from the green beer! (SFGate)
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Are Dogs The New Kids?
The Wall Street Journal makes its case — with facts and figures to back it up! (photo credit: Justin-Enns)
Hardy Boy to the Dog Rescue…
It looks like one of The Hardy Boys — make that Tom Hardy (star of Warrior and Inception) — is going to crack a lost dog case in a new movie called Animal Rescue, which is based on a short story by Dennis Lehane (author of Mystic River).
Lehane himself recently happened to have a reward out for his own missing dog in real life, a pretty Beagle named Tessa. (Yahoo)
The Dog Painter President?
I’m not a big political hound — but what about ex-Prez George W. Bush’s newfound vocation as a dog painter? Judging by his touching portrait of ex-first dog, Barney, that’s something that all It’s Just A Dog fans could support!
Westminster Murder Mystery?
Less than a week after taking the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show title, Cruz, a 3-year-old Samoyed, has died of poisoning. The owner and officials are uncertain if the prize-winning pooch unwittingly came across some rat poison — or if something more nefarious was involved. (Yahoo)
The Painted Cat…
Who says cats don’t make good role models? iPawz shows off a bunch of artsy cat posers for you!
The Ray of Death for Dogs?
Dogs love lying in the sunshine — but could there be a deeper, darker Star Trek thing going on? (Daily HaHa)
A Boy and His Dog…
These adora-bull pics look like a children’s cartoon come to life. Meet Tasuku and his French Bulldog, Muu (courtesy of his mom, Aya Sakai, via Instagram).(Yahoo!)
Valentine’s Day For Dogs!
There’s a report out today that says Americans will spend a whopping $815 million on their pets for Valentine’s Day this year. Who says money can’t buy your dog’s love? (BI)
Best In Dog Show?
The 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wraps up tonight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and the pressure’s on the bulldogs…judges?
The Wall Street Journal discusses the perils of being a dog show judge. (WSJ)
Photobombing Dogs?
I’ve heard of bomb-sniffing dogs, but doggie photobombers? Every dog deserves a good home — and some just won’t leave, even if their owners wants to sell!
Business Insider features 10 Dogs Photobombing Real Estate Listings…
Puppy Bowl Ratings Surge!
Due to this year’s Super Bowl blackout during the third quarter, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl IX ratings blew up!
Super Bowl Bud!
Not too many dog commercials were aired for this year’s Super Bowl — but this Budweiser Clydesdale spot called “Landslide” brought a tear to the eye…
Bush’s Barney Dies at the Age of 12
Nothing brings out bipartisanship like the love of a good dog. And President George W. Bush’s black Scottish terrier, Barney, certainly provided many memorable moments during GW’s reign, giving White House tours with his “Barney Cam”, and also doubling as a self-appointed Secret Service agent. Barney sadly passed away last week at the age of 12.
But check out GW’s impressive portrait of Barney on the top right. (Dallas News)
Suspect Is All About Respect by Robert Crais
The new thriller by Robert Crais about LAPD cop, Scott James, and his K-9 partner, Maggie, is titled Suspect — but it’s all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T, as this latest chapter was inspired by his real life dog’s passing. (LA Times)
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