Underwater Puppies For You #Doglover!

underwater puppies dogs seth casteelThe swimming pool might be closed for the summer — but that’s not stopping these Underwater Puppies from diving into the deep end! That’s right, it’s another photo book by doggie photographer, Seth Casteel.

Listen to the NPR interview here! (NPR)

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GoPro For #Dogs!

Interested in seeing the world from a dog’s eye view? GoPro, the waterproof camera originally created for surfers and adventurers, has created a new animal-friendly version for dogs called Fetch. (But watch out — as there have been some recent Monkey business over copyright issues on animal selfies!)

However, if you do decide to strap on a pet cam, perhaps your pooch could be the next Doggie Ansel Adams! (NY Times)

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Mayor Gets Pooped On!

A dog-loving California mayor has resigned from office because of PoopGate — yes, he was busted on security camera for throwing his dog’s poop onto a neighbor’s yard, presumably because he didn’t warm to the neighbor’s aggressive “No Dog Poop” sign.

On a related note, HuffPo published a fun batch of Dog Poop Signs From Around the World slideshow for everyone’s enjoyment. Hmmm, I smell a childrens book coming soon! (HuffPo)

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Cannes Do Dog!

The infamous Cannes Film Festival is wrapping up this weekend in France, but if you’re not able to book a last-minute flight — here’s a dog’s eye tour of the scene from Body, a Lab mix, who also stars in one of the films being screened there called White God. It is described as “the tale of an eternal friendship between a girl and a dog in a world where ancestry can decide on life or death.
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Check out the clips below! (Variety)

Taxi Dog Episode!

taxi tv showBack in the 70’s, before Cheers and Friends, there was a classic TV sitcom called Taxi, starring Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Andy Kaufman, Tony Danza, and Marilu Henner.

Anyway, I came across this old dog-friendly clip on Youtube titled “Alex’s Old Buddy” — which is about Alex (Judd Hirsch) enjoying his last few days with his beloved mutt. The episode is funny, smart, and emotional –– and it was also written by champion dog lover/Simpsons creator, Sam Simon. Produced over 30 years ago, the dog humor and themes discussed are timeless!

Snoopy Movie Coming to a Theatre Near You!

Get ready, blockheads, because Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts gang are skedded to hit the big screen! (But don’t rush out to buy tickets yet since the film won’t be in cineplexes until sometime around November 2015.)

Let’s hope the new fancy-schmancy animation can stand up to the simple charms of Charles Schulz’s beloved cartoon classic. (THR)

Frasier’s Dad Has A New Dog…Play?

chapatti play mahoney christian o'reillyJohn Mahoney, the veteran TV actor who played Kelsey Grammer’s father in Frasier — which also co-starred Eddie, the charming Jack Russell terrier — is now starring in new play outside Chicago called Chapatti, which is about a dog person who develops a relationship with a lonely cat lady in Dublin, Ireland. (Northlight)

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This Dog’s A Genius!

Chaser genius talking dogI’ve always heard that Border Collies were smart dogs, but then I read about this girl, Chaser. Wow. She’s not only cute and funny, but she has built up a big vocabulary!

Check out Dr. John Pilley’s Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows A Thousand Words, to join the conversation…(Two Little Cavaliers)

Super Bowl Puppy Love Commercial!

Cats had a pretty good year last year on the Internet, but if you really wanna go viral — you bring out the puppies, as Budweiser did with their upcoming Super Bowl commercial, “Puppy Love”. Even Spuds MacKenzie might get a little misty-eyed after watching this spot! (BI)

Btw, I actually think the original dog-free commercial that Bud broadcast during last year’s Super Bowl (“Brotherhood”) was even better — which you can also see below — but then again, I’m a big Fleetwood Mac fan!