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Archive for October, 2011

Best Friends Animal Society Launches Invisible Dogs Campaign

Best Friends Animal Society Launches Invisible Dogs Campaign

October 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

It’s not something you see (or don’t see) every day—pet lovers strolling down streets, chilling in chairs or parading in parks with invisible dogs at the ends of their leashes. For some, this nifty new trend might seem to harness all the qualities of the perfect pet—transparent hair, undetectable doo doo and silent barks. But for those seeking the bona [...]

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ASPCA launches No Pet Store Puppies Campaign

ASPCA launches No Pet Store Puppies Campaign

October 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

It’s a sad fact that most pet store puppies come from puppy mills. Puppy mills are large-scale commercial dog breeding operations where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. Puppy mills usually house dogs in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, without adequate veterinary care, socialization or even food and water. Puppy mill dogs [...]

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Harper the Puppy to be Immortalized by Artist Ron Burns

Harper the Puppy to be Immortalized by Artist Ron Burns

October 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

You saw her adorable appearance on The Today Show with Matt Lauer last Tuesday, and now you will soon be able to see Harper’s portrait immortalized by colorful animal artist and philanthropist RonBurns to benefit Dolly’s Foundation. If you are unfamiliar with Harper’s remarkable story, she was saved by Erica Daniel, founder of Dolly’s Foundation, when she approached a man [...]

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Editor’s Pick of the Litter

Editor’s Pick of the Litter

October 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

Dog enthusiast and owner of Kiss My Mutt pet products, Jennifer spent her entire life surrounded by the love and comfort of big brown eyes, muddy paw prints, and a playful bark. She knows that your dog means the world to you and has designed a product collection that embodies that love. Kiss My Mutt’s [...]

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Spooky fun with Special Pals

Spooky fun with Special Pals

October 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

Calling all devilish doggies! Grab your ghoulish gang and join Special Pals Animal Shelter for a day of spooky fun in Cinco Ranch on Saturday, October 29. There will be arts and crafts, carnival games, pumpkin decorating and costume contests for kids and pets. The event runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Lake [...]

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Iams Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Campaign

Iams Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Campaign

October 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

Continuing its relentless dedication to ending animal homelessness, Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption programs, is kicking off its annual adoption drive with the goal of finding homes for 1.5 million orphaned pets! Now in its 13th year, the program, which runs from October 1, 2011 through January 3, 2012, has already helped [...]

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Enter to win the IAMS Backpack Giveaway

Enter to win the IAMS Backpack Giveaway

October 6, 2011 | Comments (0)

Urban Paws is celebrating fall with Iams! Six lucky winners will receive a custom Iams® backpack filled with dog food vouchers and cool merchandise. Entering is easy! Visit the Iams website to view the six new holistic recipes. Comment on this page and tell us which new holistic recipe is your dog’s favorite. Good luck!

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