This is the season of spring allergies and according to the Humane Society, 15% of us are allergic to cats or dogs. And regardless, one-third of Americans who are allergic to cats live with at least one in their household. In 1997, Canadian psychologist, Dr Stanley Coren, investigated 341 allergy sufferers who were advised […]
US Air Force Veteran Andrew Butler Finds True Inspiration In Vegas – His Dog!
Artist Andrew Butler with his furry muse, Vegas. Andrew Butler’s art is extraordinarily vibrant and fascinating, but would you believe that his biggest artistic inspiration is his dog?? That’s right! Dogs are often muses for artists (remember Picasso and his dog Lump)! Andrew’s English Springer Spaniel furry sidekick is named Vegas, and in […]
Is Puppy Prozac Safe For Pets?
When Ellen Palestrant, author of Pretzel on Prozac, immigrated with her family from South Africa to the American Southwest, she anticipated the adjustment might not be easy for everyone. But she did not foresee how hard the move would be on her dog Pretzel. In unfamiliar surroundings never before experienced, all routines shattered, Pretzel became […]
California Dog Dreaming! Funny Furtastic Photo!
Thank you JJ from Seattle for sending this photo! You will receive a signed copy of Wendy Diamond’s best selling book It’s a Dog’s World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living (Random House) for making us smile! If anyone has a furtastic photo please submit to yappy@animalfair.com with Furtastic in the subject line for your chance […]
Designer Dogs: Mutts Make Their Way Into The Lap Of Luxury
You can dress your pup up with diamonds and pearls, but the only way to own a true designer dog is for him to be born one. While a purebred Poodle or Bichon was once the way to go, mixed dogs have become the hot new trend. Chic canine crossbreeds, which many breeders sell […]
Naples: The “Purrfect” Pet-Friendly Vacation Getaway
Along the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is a city not only recognized for premier dining and shopping, but it’s also the perfect animal-friendly destination for pet-parents seeking to bring their four-legged friends for a getaway. In this amazing pet-friendly city, there are many hotels you and your playful pups to stay. Naples: The […]