We are half way through the week and I love to keep those amazing smiles on your faces! Here are a few spring inspired photos to help you make it through the rest of the week!
xoxo P
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015
You Won't Believe This New Rising Grooming Trend!
There have been some pretty amazing - and awful - grooming trends throughout the years. Recently, dog chalking and dyeing has been on the rise of the popularity ladder. At the top of the ladder now-a-day seems to be what I like to call the Full Costume Groom.
Personally, I love this trend! I think just about any dress up for a dog is absolutely adorable, but who didnt want their own care bear, panda, or tiger as a kid, or even now. The Full Costume Groom is basically when a dog is dyed from head to toe in a character that doesnt involve an article of clothing or accessories to complete the "look".
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Duke Is Just An Ordinary Dog, Or Is He?!
Ordinary dogs from all over the world commit amazing act every day, Duke is no exception! When I first read this story my jaw dropped. I love reading these stories, animals really are such loving and giving creatures, they all deserve a loving home.
6 years ago Duke was adopted from a local shelter. He was given love and kindness. He then became a protector when Harper, the family's baby, was born. One night once the family was asleep, Duke came into the parent's bedroom, jumped on the bed and started shaking so vigorously that it woke them up. Once they woke up he continued to shake uncontrollably. Duke was always extremely obedient, so they knew something was wrong. They decided to check on Harper, to their surprise, she wasn't breathing. They called 9-1-1 and rushed her to the hospital. Harper made it through okay. Thanks to Duke, the parents woke up, otherwise, they would've slept through the night and Harper may not be here today.
The family hopes this story helps encourage other families to adopt not shop! Stray/shelter dogs are just as important and smart as store bought dogs.
Check out ABC's report on Duke!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Your Dog Can Sniff Out Cancer?!
It doesn't get much cooler than this!
Dogs have been used for many things in science throughout history: diabetic emergencies, seizure warnings, and much more! In 2004 scientist really started putting dogs' sense of smell to work; they believe there is a distinguishable smell between healthy and cancerous tissue. They are hoping to manufacture nanotechnology that can detect cancerous tissue as small as 1/100,000 of a piece of paper! For the time being lung, breast, bladder, melanoma, and prostate cancerous tissue are being tested.
Mcbaine, a black and white Springer, working with Penn Vet Working Dog Center, has
been carefully trained to sniff out cancerous tissues.
During a routine test, 12 tiny arms pertrude from a small table. Each holding a small
blood plasma sample, one with a drop of cancerous tissue. Mcbaine made one, focued pass around the table and made a confident decision at sample #11, the cancerous-tissue sample.
It is truly amazing what our dogs can do, they continue to amaze me every day!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Petopolis.org Is Up And Running & The Toronto Pet & Reptile Show Is Coming To Town!
WAHOO!
After over a week twiddling my thumbs waiting for a domain transfer and fine-tuning the last few things for the site, Petopolis.org is all up and running!
I couldn't be more excited to start up the new site. Just like the old site I still LOVE to hear feedback, comments and suggestions.
Dont forget! Tomorrow, Sunday March 1st, Toronto Reptile & Pet Show will be at Downsview Park in Toronto. The Toronto R&P Show is Canada's longest running reptile and pet show and sale! It is a great day out for the whole family and a great time for some really good deals! The show is great for all skill levels from the earliest beginner reptile lover, to the most experienced exotic animal professional. There is just about everything reptile&exotic you could ever dream of: reptile products, snakes, lizards, arachnids, amphibians, knowledgeable reptile keepers, family-friendly activities, reptile feeders and supplies, and so much more.
The show will be held at:
Downsview Park
Downsview Park
40 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3K 2B6
Doors open at 9am and will be open until 4pm. There is a small admission fee of $10 for adults, and $5 for children from ages 7-14yrs and seniors
I'll be there for sure checking out all the amazing exotic-ness! :)
Don't be shy, say hi!
xoxo P
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