“When I was 19, I was asked to train the original Sandy for the original production of Annie,” said Bill Berloni. We were in his dressing room at the Palace Theatre, where he was in rehearsals for Legally Blonde. The five dogs that are in the show had settled quickly around him or onto […]
Is Your Puppy at Risk for Heart Disease?
With the 14% of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, your much-loved friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure, and because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse. According to Nick Kramer, a representative of VPI Pet […]
Pet Tattoos (No, They Don’t Hurt!)
Sometimes the death of one thing can spawn the birth of something else. Julie Moskove learned this the hard way. In 1965, while living in Brooklyn, NY, Julie returned home one night to find that her apartment had been burglarized. The television was still in place, the jewelry was untouched and no money was missing. […]
Cats Can Compete Too! Cat Show Facts!
Not a dog person? How about a cat show? Unlike dogs, cats were not bred for working or handling specific tasks. Thus, cats do not exhibit the wide variety of body sizes and shapes that dogs do. Nevertheless, like dogs, cats are judged within the standards of their breeds and win points towards a championship. […]
‘Big Love’ For Turkeys
By Dylan Davis Actress Ginnifer Goodwin, best known for her roles on the HBO hit show Big Love and the popular film He’s Just Not That Into You is teaming up with Farm Sanctuary for Adopt-A-Turkey, making sure millions of feathered friends get to avoid being the main course this year for Thanksgiving. Farm Sanctuary, […]
Dear Lucky…
Dear Lucky, When I travel on an airplane I can’t help but to bark because I’m afraid my owner will forget about me way down below the seat. But when I bark my owner just shushes me. What do I do? – Martha, Grand Rapids, MI Dear Martha, I think all small dogs have this […]