09/05/08

I Just Can’t Get Enough
Horst Hoefinger

Sabrina works for an advertising agency, Park & Co,  and she needs our help.  Her office decided to see how creative its staff was by putting on a Video Film Festival and Contest.

Sabrina and three of her colleagues got together, along with 6 adorable pups, and showed what great results can be produced with a collaborative effort. The most watched video is going to win a $1,000 prize.  If Sabrina’s group wins she is going to do something really special with the prize money which is why we all need to watch this adorable video.

If we win, we will be donating the $1,000 to the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA, the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter. Their shelter facilities provide a temporary home for nearly 2,000 dogs and cats every year, offering medical and behavioral treatment for those in need. They are an amazing organization. Maricopa county has the second highest “kill-rate” in the nation.

If you can’t see the video then click here.

09/04/08

Dog Smarter Than Baby?
Horst Hoefinger

Has the age old debate been solved?  You be the judge….

If you don’t see the video, click here.

09/03/08

Sweet Video Of Evacuees With Their Dogs At Emergency Shelter
Horst Hoefinger

Meghan Goss, Online Communications Blog Editor, of The Humane Society of the US read Dogster’s post about the improved evacuation and sheltering procedures for people and pets in Louisiana.

She was kind enough to send over a message letting me know about a video on Wayne Pacelle’s blog, along with a field report from the leader of The HSUS’s Emergency Services team.

Check it out…

If you don’t see the video, click here to view.

07/08/08

Weekly Photo Contest: What Was I Thinking?
Mark Rogers

As a pet photographer I’ve learned that the more I try to plan out a shoot the less likely things are to go according to plan. This photo is no exception. The owner wanted their Chihuahua to be forever immortalized with a dignified, regal-looking pose. No sooner did I get ready to shoot than the dog decided it was time to take care of some unfinished business.

squatting Chihuahua

Just make a comment on this post and replace “What was I thinking?” with your own suggestion. The winner–to be announced next Monday, July 15–will score 25 Zealies that they can spend in the Gift Shop!

07/07/08

Photo Contest Winner
Mark Rogers

Pebbles is the champ with a unique and interesting take on last week’s photo. Congrats, Pebbles, the 25 Zealies are all yours. Stay tuned for a new contest starting tomorrow.

07/01/08

Weekly Photo Contest: What Was I Thinking?
Mark Rogers

This week I’m digging way back into the vault to one of my all time favorite pictures. It was from one of my first shoots–a gift to a friend who’d been helping me out. I photographed her Springer Spaniel, Max, and at the very end of the shoot I managed to catch this photo of him playing with his favorite ball. It’s not the sharpest, in-focus action shot I’ve ever taken but I’ll take the expression on his face over that any day of the week.

Just make a comment on this post and replace “What was I thinking?” with your own suggestion to score 25 Zealies that you can spend in the Gift Shop!

Springer Spaniel catching ball

06/30/08

Photo Contest Winner
Mark Rogers

This week’s photo contest champ is Patti Gondeck for her short, sweet and witty quip. See her winning caption below and be sure to check in tomorrow for the next contest.

I could have had a v8

06/09/08

Top 10 Funny-Looking Breeds
Angela Moore

We think all pups are lovely, but we admit there are some breeds who stand out from the crowd due to their atypical appearances. Here’s our list of the ones who make us say, “Bow-WOW!”

All the dogs pictured below are beloved members of Dogster. Click on the photos to see the doggies’ personal profiles.

  1. Chinese Crested: This breed frequently gets top props in the World’s Ugliest Dog competition.

    Chinese Crested

  2. Puli: Nice dreads, mon!
  3. Puli

  4. Pharaoh Hound: Can you hear me now?
  5. Pharaoh Hounds

  6. Neapolitan Mastiff: Got wrinkles?
  7. Neapolitan Mastiff

  8. Bedlington Terrier: Mary had a little lamb, little lamb…
  9. Bedlington Terrier

  10. Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintli): Say it three times, fast.
  11. Mexican Hairless

  12. Brussels Griffon: Monkey see, monkey do.
  13. Brussels Griffon

  14. Whippet: Meet the official Weight Watchers spokesdog.

    Whippet

  15. Briard: Peek-a-boo!

    Briard

  16. French Bulldog: Dog or bat?

    French Bulldog

Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I thought Sheba, my Neapolitan Mastiff (see #4), was the prettiest girl in the world, though plenty of people say Neos look like monsters. Rubbish!

05/16/08

Dogster’s New Snuzzy Blog Offers Cute Pet Humor
Joy

Are you looking for some online pet fun? Check out Dogster’s new Snuzzy Blog. It’s “where cute and fuzzy collide.”

You haven’t seen uber cute pet photos and videos until you’ve checked out this blog! And the videos! Here’s fair warning — get ready to get lost in waves of animal fun!

04/23/08

Buda Lions Club Country Fair & Weiner Dog Race April 26th and 27th, See Last Year’s Celebration in Lord of the Wiens DVD
Joy

If you’re anywhere near Buda, Texas this weekend here’s something fun! Its time again for the annual Wiener Dog Races and like every other sport in Texas, these folks take it very seriously. Okay, seriously with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

And for those of us who can’t make it to Buda this weekend, check out last year’s events with a funny, yet touching DVD titled Lord of the Wiens: A Dachumentary.

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