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10 Reasons Why Cats Are Not Good Spies

BJ Ragone — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:03:50 +0000

We recently came across some information about the CIA attempting to turn cats into some sort of half cat - half robot thingy to spy on suspicious people in the 1960's.

Pet Therapy for College Students…Really?

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:22:38 +0000

At Montana State University final exams stress is going to the dogs. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports Intermountain Therapy Animals is bringing dogs to campus this week and next to help students take a break from the stress of exams. Jacqueline Frank is the Renne Library commons assistant who started the “Paws to de-Stress” program [...]

A Car That Steers For You When It Senses Danger

Andy West — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:32:09 +0000

This fall Nissan announced that they developed new technology with cameras and radar that senses dangerous situations and tells the driver exactly what to do to avoid the hazard. If the driver fails to act in time the car takes over and handles the steering and braking duties. Too bad they don’t make locking underwear [...]

Kellie Pickler's Husband Shuts the Door on More Pets

Megan Pacella — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:59 +0000

Kellie Pickler isn’t shy about how much she loves animals. And even though she already has four ‘kids’ at home — including three dogs and a python named Boots — that’s just not enough to keep Pickler’s animal obsession at bay. Unfortunately, the ’100 Proof’ hitmaker dished to People Pets recently that she’s going to have to reign in her desire to pick up every adorable stray furball she finds, because her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, has finally put his foot down.

Is It Really Such A Crime To Sell A Dog?

Tammie Toren — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:36:39 +0000

My dog passed away 2 weeks ago. I have to be very careful with the dogs that become a member of my family. I'm highly allergic to a lot of animals, and the older I get the worse it gets. I've been to shelters, cruised the internet, called every "pet" store in town, and it comes down to being able to have just one kind of a dog

Silly Pet Nicknames

Dylan Fletcher — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:03:45 +0000

I will spare you the embarrassment of having to admit that you talk to your pet in a silly voice. C’mon, admit it. You are guilty of that too. Instead I’m wondering what silly nick-names that you have for your pet?? How on earth I ever labeled my dog Riley as “Cornelius Budders” I have [...]

Dog in Tank Costume Wins PetSmart Halloween Contest [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:01 +0000

While pets are usually ambivalent about the Halloween costumes their owners dress them in, Tangent the chihuahua seems pretty pleased with the added firepower of his spiffy tank get up.

The tank, which took first prize at the local Petsmart’s Halloween contest, features a gun that lights up and makes shooting sounds when Tangent’s owner pulls a trigger on her side of the leash.

Dress Your Dog the Dylan Way [VIDEO]

Dylan Fletcher — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:30:49 +0000

Do you have a furry friend that just LOVES to be dressed up? Well we would love it if you would join us for “Pet-O-Ween“! Put your pet in costume and join me for all the fun Saturday October 29th at Shipton’s Big R West. If you want your pet to compete in the costume contest, you [...]

Shipton's Big R and Cat Country Present: Pet-O-Ween!

Cat Country — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Post a picture of your pet in a Halloween costume on our Facebook wall, and you could win a $10 gift card to Shipton's Big R! We'll pick a new winner every day from Monday through Friday!

You'll also want to bring your furry friend to Pet-O-Ween on Saturday, October 29 at Shipton's Big R West! Dress your pet up for the Halloween costume contest! Watch the pet parade, get FREE pet photos and treats, and win some great prizes!

Is This Super-Scary Dog Possessed by the Devil? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:00:34 +0000

In response to having his belly rubbed, this already devilish-looking pooch seems to growl out the phrase “I like Satan.” And that’s not even the most demonic thing he does — brace yourself for an ear-splitting snarl at the end of the clip.

Warning: This video is safe for work, but it will totally give you nightmares.