08/30/07

Clothed in Fur — a Poem
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Thanks to Tammy, furmom to Dakota and the rest of the Nebraska Pack, barked in about this lovely poem from Tawny’s furmom, Kathy.

If you cross-post or copy and send this poem, please remember to include the copyright.

Clothed in Fur

I have a loving heart that is clothed in fur
in mutual trust, my soul is shared with her
Her love’s the shape of infinity & forever more
and she travels with me through life’s every door

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08/22/07

Gensart — Pet Art to Bark About
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Dogster Roxie barked in about an artist and fellow Dogster, Genevieve Schleuter. She has a real talent at bringing forward her subject’s personality!

Here’s what Roxie barked:

Put me and Jiggs on the front page of her website………You should check us out. Candy’s mom is really talented oh and nice too……Candy Marie is one of the pups here on Dogster………

07/19/07

Dogster Winnie Wins Dogster Sabrina’s Contest, Prize is Portrait by Kathryn Beals
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Congratulations to Dogster Winnie for winning the contest begun and hosted by the very generous Dogster Sabrina (who, by the way is also a service dog)! The prize was one of Kathryn Beals’ distinctive portraits.

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07/12/07

Nathan Janes Unveils Art on Ebay –Dog in the Big City
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Have you admired Nathan Janes’ “Pop Arf” from afar but never thought you could get your hands on one of his original pieces? Good news!

Janes’ Dog in the Big City is currently being auctioned on Ebay. The piece is valued at $1000 but the current high bid is less than $115.

Here’s the info on this striking piece of dog art.

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06/24/07

Maryland Service Dogs Support Dog Training Academy With Their Art
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How cool is this? Not only do these dogs help humans, they help other dogs get trained as well.

Thanks to theeagle.com for this article.

Art going to the dogs

By KRISTEN WYATT
Associated Press

Strapped for cash and looking for a way to keep open her fledgling dog-training academy, Mary Stadelbacher came up with a strange fund-raising scheme.

If she could teach dogs to become service animals for the disabled - holding open doors and even removing socks for people in wheelchairs - why couldn’t she teach them to hold a paintbrush and swab a piece of art?

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05/24/07

Wet Stinky Dog Photography
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Thanks to Casey and Rajah for barking in this site. It’s coming up on the weekend a time for some fun photos! Check out the talented Cyrus at Wet Stinky Dog Studios!

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05/23/07

Richard Gere Set to Make Dog Movie — Hachiko: A Dog’s Story
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I soooo cannot wait for this movie!!!

Thanks to The Orlando Sentinel Blog for this article.

A Gere and his Dog: Richard’s next project

Nothing says “You’re back, Richard, you’re back” like a movie co-starring a dog. Actually, starring a dog. Co-starring Richard Gere.

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04/03/07

More Dog Movies This Year
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Thanks to The Arizona Republic for this article.

Studios sniff a trend, hope dogs will pack theaters this spring
Scott Bowles
USA Today

LOS ANGELES - Perhaps they grew tired of penguins getting all their press. Or ninja turtles stealing their thunder.

Whatever the reason, dogs are back and storming theaters in the coming months.

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02/20/07

Dogster Charley Last Dogster on Dog Each Day
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Congratulations to Charley for being the last Dogster featured on Larry Merrill’s fabulous Dog Each Day! As those of you know who have been following the site, February 17th is the last entry on this amazing artistic journey.

Thanks to Larry for pouring so much time, energy and affection into his site! I know Larry and his family are probably ready for a break but the rest of us will miss your work.

Here’s what Charley’s furmom has to say about him:

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02/19/07

Artist Nathan Janes Paints Munny “Dogcatcher Catcher”
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That popular and talented Nathan Janes is busy again! You might remember Nathan from his marvelous Mutz the Underdog. Now he has created a new character as part of a benefit for the Humane Society of Broward County, Florida.

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