Do you know a business that’s cool to canines?  Is YOUR business cool to canines?  Then nominate the business for our 1st ever Cool to Canines Awards!

There’s a catch, though.  To be nominated, the business must be physically located in North Carolina and the business must NOT be directly related to the pet industry.  That’s right!  We’re looking for businesses not typically associated with dogs that are still dog-friendly.  A Cool to Canines nominee should consistently show goodwill towards dogs and dog owners.  A Cool to Canines nominee should also actively support and/or contribute to dog-related causes.

Have you got a business in mind?  Nominations will be accepted through August 31, 2010 and the winner(s) will be announced in October 2010.  Winner(s) and finalists will be featured in a future issue of Dog Living Magazine.

To nominate a business, fill out the form below.

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Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 No Comments »

ForRent.com wants to see photos of your pet “livin’ wild” in your apartment. The winner of this contest will receive a cash prize and the three finalists will receive a gift card for a local pet supply store. To participate, contestants must submit a photo via (email) contest (at) forrent (dot) com to ForRent.com and include the pet’s name, city, state, breed and a brief description of the image. Photos will be posted on the ForRent.com Flickr profile, and top ten entries will be selected as semifinalists. Pet lovers can vote for their favorite photo, and the pet with the most votes will be selected as the grand prize winner. For more information on this contest, visit blog.forrent.com.

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 No Comments »

While not usually open on Thursdays, the SPCA of Wake County will be open this Thursday, April 15 which just happens to be Tax Day. This Thursday the public can socialize with adoptable pets and relax after one of the most stressful days of the year. Pets are proven to lower blood pressure andd relieve stress, while boosting moods, so all the more reason to stop by. The SPCA will also be accepting in-person, last minute K9-3K Dog Walk registrations and shirt pick up. Thursday’s hours will be from 4pm-9pm. For more information, visit www.spcawake.org.

Posted: Monday, April 12th, 2010 No Comments »

Do you feel like your dog is so ugly he’s cute? The World’s Ugliest Dog ™ Contest is looking for beauty-challenged dogs, mutts or pedigrees, from around the world for its 22st annual World’s Ugliest Dog ™ Contest.  The winner will receive a cash prize, a modeling contract with House of Dog, and a trophy.  Even if you and your dog can’t make it to California for the competition, you can still submit a photo for the online voting gallery. For more information and entry forms, visit www.sonoma-marinfair.org.

Posted: Friday, April 9th, 2010 No Comments »

April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month. Now, more than ever, greyhounds need good homes. Racing tracks for these graceful dogs have been closing across the country, and as a result, many of these dogs are looking to be adopted. This breed is beautiful and gentle, and make great pets. The Greyhound Project is a nonprofit organization that is committed to promote the welfare and adoption of greyhounds by providing support and information to adoption organizations, adopters, and the public. They are not an adoption agency, but work with 300 rescue groups across the country. For more information about The Greyhound Project and to learn more about the breed, visit www.adopt-a-greyhound.org.

Posted: Thursday, April 1st, 2010 No Comments »

On April 21st at 8pm, PBS will air “Through a Dog’s Eyes,” a documentary which follows children and adults with disabilities as they are matched with an receive service dogs through the nonprofit organization Canine Assistants. The documentary is based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Arnold.

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 No Comments »

Mutts account for 53% of all pet dogs in the US. The National Mutt Census is being conducted by Mars Veterinary, and  will give us a view into the background of the nation’s mixed breed dog population. Mars Veterinary is urging dog owners to participate in the National Mutt Census where they can take a brief Census survey, which asks them questions about the dog’s health and history. Census takers also will be able to learn more about how easily DNA tests can help them identify the breed history of their mixed breed dog. All participants will be entered into sweepstakes to win prizes for their dogs. For more information, or to participate in the Mutt Census, visit www.muttcensus.com.

Posted: Monday, March 29th, 2010 No Comments »

Thanks to everyone who came out to the event. We had a great time and enjoyed meeting a lot of you. Here are a few pictures from the event. We hope to see you again next year.

Posted: Monday, March 29th, 2010 No Comments »

Meet Bandit and Bro! These brothers are looking for a forever home. Bandit (right) loves to play and meet new people. He is a sweetheart and is great with everyone he meets. Bro (left) is shy, but loves to play and cuddle. He is laid back and would be content sleeping all day. He isn’t a fan of children, but is generally low maintenance. Their adoption includes all shots, dewormings, heartworm neg, and neuter. For more information on this fun pair of brothers, email (lambertpat54@yahoo.com) lambertpat54 (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Posted: Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 No Comments »

Do you have an inspiring dog story to share? Penguin Books is looking for a few good, true stories about dogs. They can be funny or heartwarming, and should highlight how your life or the life of someone you know has been impacted by a dog (or multiple dogs). Submissions will have the opportunity to be published in the paperback edition of Every Dog Has a Gift by Rachel McPherson. For more information, visit http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/features/everydog/every_dog_story_form.html.

Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 No Comments »