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Dog saved after eating 111 pennies

Rob Beschizza — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:29:40 +0000

Jack, a 13-year-old Jack Russell, is recovering after an operation to remove the $1.11 in pennies that he had eaten. [NY Daily News]

Nothing, just photos of adorable baby dachsunds, from a Boing Boing reader

Xeni Jardin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:43:51 +0000

In the Boing Boing Flickr Pool, BB reader Dan Bennett shares photos of Yogi and Bambi, two adorable Dachsund puppies who are growing up adorably. They have a fan page.

Dog unimpressed by Mardi Gras

Xeni Jardin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:18:55 +0000

"Fat Tuesday," shot and shared in the Boing Boing Flickr Pool by Fred Facker. "He was absolutely not excited about Mardi Gras at all ... whatsoever."

Why do dogs bark? (And what are they saying when they do?)

Maggie Koerth-Baker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:20:08 +0000

Barking might just be a reflex for agitated dogs. It might be a side-effect of domestication — i.e., when you select for less-aggressive animals you get ones that tend to bark. Or, it really might have meaning, both for other dogs and for humans. At Scientific American, Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods describe some of the research on dog communication, including studies that show both humans and dogs can tell the difference between barks associated with, say, food, and barks associated with the presence of a threatening stranger.

Dog finds whale vomit

Rob Beschizza — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:10:21 +0000

Ambergris in Morecambe, England. [BBC]

A man from Morecambe believes his dog has found a rare piece of whale vomit while walking on the beach. ... Mr Wilman said: "When I picked it up and smelled it I put it back down again and I thought 'urgh'.

Scottie Puppy Pinwheel

Xeni Jardin — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:59:14 +0000

What is a Scottie Pinwheel? Glad you asked. (HT: Joe Sabia)

Lovely woman reunites family with stolen dog

Jason Weisberger — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:13:15 +0000

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A sketchy guy was selling a darling Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a NYC park. Kind-hearted Tena Cohen saw this and paid to get the super cute dog away from him! Scanning the pup's micro-chip helped her return the Ruby to its owners, who apparently missed it quite dramatically.

Stealing a Cavalier! Tsk.

(via ABC)

Yorkie in a monster costume

Xeni Jardin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:09:40 +0000

A photo shared in the Boing Boing Flickr pool by BB reader Fred Facker.

Santa and an adoptable dog in Las Vegas

Xeni Jardin — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:59:37 +0000

Photographer, animal-lover, and Boing Boing reader heiney shares this photograph in our Boing Boing Flickr pool, and explains that this was a shot from the Animal Network Holiday Adoption Low Cost Vaccination/chip Photo Event at Ann Road Animal Hospital, Las Vegas NV.

"This was my first time shooting anything like this, I normally only shoot poochies for their Petfinder profiles," he says. "I thought it went pretty well, certainly learned a lot, for instance, perhaps an exam room at an animal hospital is not the most conducive environment for pets to feel their most calm & photogenic."

It looks like Rocco has been adopted! Other pets at this Las Vegas shelter are still looking for homes. Apparently there's a big pet abandonment/overpopulation problem in Vegas, even more so than in other US cities.

More technical details on the shoot here.

Dog was band's lead singer

Rob Beschizza — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:11:53 +0000

Until her death last year, the lead singer of deathgrind metal band Caninus was a dog. Enjoy "No Dogs, No Masters", a popular cut from their album. Previously.

Doggie warning system

Xeni Jardin — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:43:51 +0000

Warning: it gets loud. Link, from Illustrated Primer.

(Thanks, Joe Sabia!)

Dog face t-shirts

David Pescovitz — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:26:38 +0000

Excellent photorealistic dog t-shirts by The Mountain are available at Amazon for around $20 in a variety of styles, er, breeds. Dog Face T-Shirts (via Super Punch)

Devo to release single commemorating Mitt Romney's roof-tied dog

Xeni Jardin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:50:48 +0000

Rolling Stone reports that the band DEVO "are set to release a track later this month entitled "Don't Roof Rack Me, Bro! (Remember Seamus)." It is inspired by Mitt Romney's notorious road trip from Massachusetts to Ontario, during which he transported the family dog, Seamus, in a kennel strapped to the roof of his station wagon." More at THR. (thanks, GEF)

Thief stuffs Pomeranian puppy down pants

Rob Beschizza — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:58:55 +0000

A thief caught on CCTV at a pet store made his escape by stuffing a $1,400 puppy down his pants.

Recorded by Zoo-Rama in Elmont, New York, footage shows the dog snatcher grabbing the pup out of a cage, stretching open his waistband, then shoving it into the darkness—start from about 5m in. Trapped inside his sweats, the Pomeranian writhes as its captor heads for the exit. If you know anything about the caper, the store owner has $500 for you.

Video Shows Thief Stuffing Tiny Pomeranian Down His Pants At Elmont Pet Store [CBS]

200+ Chihuahuas rescued

Rob Beschizza — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:19:26 +0000

"More than" 200 Chihuahuas were rescued earlier today after a search warrant was executed in Benton, Pa. [AP]

Dog trying to bite oncoming traffic (funny video)

Xeni Jardin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:02:34 +0000

[Video Link]

(Thanks, Joe Sabia!)

Dude "inflates" dog as if it were a balloon

Xeni Jardin — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:34:57 +0000

Video Link. How does this work? Your theories welcome in the comments. (via Arbroath, thanks Tara McGinley)

Dog hunts wolf (video)

Xeni Jardin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:05:27 +0000

[Video Link] Stay with it. "Rasta the Vizsla slowly stalks down a wolf on a golf course. This is real time, not slowed down." From YouTuber LifeIsQuick. (thanks, Joe Sabia!)

Dogs eat dead owner to survive

Rob Beschizza — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:39:36 +0000

A man who kept fifty dogs and who refused human company was found dead recently at his home near Ironton, Ohio. "He just wanted to be by himself all the time, just be with his dogs," said a neighbor. [Pet Pardons] Also: Will eating chocolate really kill your dog? [io9]

Room with a View

Xeni Jardin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:20:51 +0000

Photo: Xeni Jardin

The view from an ocean-facing window at the home of Boing Boing publisher-at-large Jason Weisberger, improved by his 5-year-old daughter with stickers. We had a Boing Boing meeting here.

Photo: Xeni Jardin

DogTV picks up where Puppy Channel left off

Rob Beschizza — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:34:19 +0000

Do you miss The Puppy Channel? Your wait for 24/7 canine-related programming may soon be at an end, thanks to DogTV.

After its debut two months ago in San Diego, the channel is available via the Internet and has plans for national distrubution. The conceit is that it's actually for dogs, writes Steve Gorman at Reuters:

The content is specifically tailored for four-legged audiences, with even the sound, colors and camera angles adjusted to make them more appealing to canines.The dogs' favorite TV stars, not surprisingly, turn out to be other dogs.
"They love watching other dogs being active on the screen, and other animals," said Beke Lubeach, head of marketing for DogTV, adding that birds, monkeys and zebras have proven popular as well.

According to their research, dogs also like harp music and SpongeBob SquarePants. [Reuters]

A Corgi gets vacuumed (Video)

Amy Seidenwurm — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:01:04 +0000

This gives new meaning to "Dust Buster".

Puppyday

Xeni Jardin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:58:48 +0000

"murlin, buttercup," shared in the Boing Boing Flickr pool by beckitten. Says the photographer, "My mother is documenting her pup at murlin.net if you're interested in more photos and videos of murlin."

Master Dog Grooming Tools

Cool Tools — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:10 +0000

I've used this tool, for about 6 months on a long-haired Chow/Labrador mix and on a Corgi. They both shed like crazy and the undercoat is a serious challenge with the Chow. This grooming tool takes care of the undercoat like nothing I've ever used. It's also apparently less painful for the dogs, as it doesn't have the tendency to dig straight in like the previously reviewed Furminator, which I liked well enough before trying this one. I have the 16-blade version. It gets down deep and pulls the undercoat and dander OUT. The blades are much more robust than the Furminator, and there's no chance of bending. It's a VERY well-built device, and the rubber handle looks weird but feels good in the hand. I can't think of a single improvement I'd make. I will say that the first time you use this tool, try not to be too ambitious. It took three or four sessions with my chow (an outside dog, and it had been awhile) before I got all the lumps of undercoat off him. Not because the tool was rough with him, but just that he had so much to remove. The Corgi was done in one session, and despite her shorter hair, this tool removed a huge volume of fur. Her haunches are very thick, but this tool goes right through it without the tearing I'd been so careful to avoid with the Furminator. Now, both my dogs love this thing. When I'm working on one, the other dog comes up to pester me so he gets a turn. Once the major de-undercoating is done, it's a simple matter to use this weekly or as-needed to keep things fluffy. Both dogs really look forward to their grooming. -- Bill Womack [Note: This replaces the now unrecommended Oster Grooming Rake, and is a canine alternative to the previously reviewed Furminator. --OH] Master Grooming Tool  $31 Manufactured by Pet Edge Know of a better tool, or need a recommendation? Submit a review or request!

Los Galgos Guapos ("The Handsome Hounds"): photo-essay on greyhound rescue in Tijuana

Xeni Jardin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:56:17 +0000

Photojournalist (and author) Erin Siegal has a wonderful photo-essay up on the The Reuters Photographers Blog about "Fast Friends," a group that adopts/rescues "retiring" greyhound dogs that have been used in racing in Tijuana, Mexico. On Erin's personal blog, there are more photos that didn't fit in. What beautiful creatures.

Video: dog plays piano, sings

Xeni Jardin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:02:39 +0000

Sergei Barkmaninoff. (thanks, Joe Sabia)

Dog delivers receipts to customers at vet's office (video)

Xeni Jardin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:20:50 +0000

[Video Link] (thanks, Joe Sabia!)

So, Dog Cafes are a thing. I did not know this.

Xeni Jardin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:41:03 +0000

Via Reddit, today I learned that just as there are "cat cafes" in Tokyo, there are "dog cafes" in Seoul. Redditor oddipus visited one such establishment, and shot the photo above. Corgis do, in fact, gotta corg.

I've been to a cat cafe, but wonder if any Boing Boing readers (perhaps some of you in Korea) have ever visited an establishment that caters to canine preferences?

(thanks, Tara McGinley!)

Bicycle repairer pets his doggie, in Beijing (photo)

Xeni Jardin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:04:24 +0000

A bicycle repairer strokes his dog inside a storage box on his tricycle as he waits for his customer in Beijing November 24, 2011. (REUTERS/Soo Hoo Zheyang)

Doggy AT-AT

Cory Doctorow — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:30:30 +0000

Laika the dog is seriously styling in this AT-AT costume, created by Katie Mello.

(via Super Punch)

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