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 […]
William Wegman: Fashion Photographs
William Wegman got his first weimaraner in 1970. He named him Man Rey. Man Rey became a central figure in Wengman’s photographs and videotapes, known in the art world, and beyond for his endearing deadpan presence. In 1972 Wegman and Man Rey moved to New York and continued their collaboration which lasted twelve years. In […]