The home life simulation computer game welcomes new members to the family. Pets! Since its release in early 2000, Electronic Arts and Maxis’ landmark computer game The Sims, has become both the best selling game of all time, and most awarded in recent years. The game centers on controlling the lives of a person or group of […]
Furtastic Finds – Great Gifts for Any Season!
1. Love Paws must’ve taken cues from recent headlines touting the advantages of pet massage. Fortunately, they’ve created an easy-to-use device which requires minimal effort from the masseuse! Made of flexible yellow plastic, this hand-held massager fits atop your fingers and allows the user to adjust pressure put on your cat or dog (or […]
Aliza Sherman and Her Pal Chewie
When I first decided to rescue a dog from a shelter, I hadn’t owned a dog before, unless you counted Wyskers, the miniature schnauzer, who was, by default, my mother’s dog because my sister and I failed to consistently take care of him. Because my only exposure to canine companionship was a terrier breed, […]
Relax in the Lap of Luxury with these Animal Inspired Designs!
Our fall issue is all about design and stylish living. Here we have assembled our favorite products that will keep you and your pet in the lap of luxury. Many of these items are available through the Trixie&Peanut catalog, toll-free (888)838-6780 or at www.animalfair.com. Make a real fashion statement with these quotable pillow beds. ITEM: Round Pet Bed by […]
Crazy For Daisy – Losing A Pet And Choosing Another!
I never know when to quit. I just had to have another basset hound. I’d lost bassets number two, three, and four in the span of only 10 months to various maladies that left me emotionally bankrupt. I suddenly found myself dogless and lonelier than I ever thought possible. I lasted three whole months […]
Petography: Jim Dratfield
Photographer Jim Dratfield is interested in relationships; relationships between pets and people that is. “I’ll tell you about the most amazing moment I had,” Jim says. “Laura Dern knew about my work and she had a dog that was very ill. The dog was not going to survive for more than a few days, and […]