Archive for October 2015
Happy Halloween..!
In Search of Dogs
The New York Times reports that the modern canine may have originated in Asia, 15,000 years ago… by JAMES GORMAN Where do dogs come from? Gray wolves are their ancestors. Scientists are pretty consistent about that. And researchers have suggested that dogs’ origins can be traced to Europe, the Near East, Siberia and South China. Central Asia is…
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The Seen:
Hotel cat, French Market Inn, New Orleans…
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The Non-humans of Trigueros del Valle
This article in the Independent U.K. brings us to a tiny, ancient town populated by animal lovers, where dogs and cats are now considered “non-human residents”, a status that carries with it some of the same individual rights as provided for people… by ALISTAIR DAWBER If the Magna Carta marked the birth of human rights, today we may…
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Dogs in Art
British painter Lucian Michael Freud (1922-2011), grandson of Sigmund, was seemingly very inspired by dogs. Most particularly by his whippet, Pluto, whose life he recorded in his work…
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Pet Spotlight: October
DOUG! Nine year-old Doug is a 13 pound Pug from El Segundo.
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The New York Dog Film Festival
The New York Times reports that dogs are finally having their day… by CHERYL LEVENBROWN Cats, and many of their people, will tell you that the world revolves around them. The exhibition “How Cats Took Over the Internet” is running for six months at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, and the 2015 Internet Cat…
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Pets in Film
“The Truth About Cats and Dogs” (1996) In her first starring role, Janeane Garofalo plays a veterinarian turned radio talk show host, entangled in a plot based on the tale of Cyrano. Her front woman and the target of her affection are played by Uma Thurman and Ben Chaplin, respectively. Bringing it all home is a…
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Halloween Hazards for Dogs
by ANDREW M. STREIBER, DVM Q: With Halloween arriving in the next few weeks, and kids already planning their annual candy haul, could you give a quick rundown on all the potential post-trick or treat hazards for dogs? A: While All Hollow’s Eve is a great occasion for both kids and parents, it does carry potential dangers…
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