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Welcome to Crazy for Dogs!
Sirius of the Week for Oct. 5 - 11, 2008
Patches is a female Dalmation who lives in Arizona with
her humans and canine "siblings". She is an indoor and outdoor dog
who loves to play, especially with kids. Her family considers
her a very lovable dog, and they say she has very good hearing.
Patches eats regular dog chow and loves to snack on rawhide sticks
and jerkey for dogs. She also loves to jump and can easily clear
5 1/2 feet!
Visit all our Previous Stars of the Week
(Sirius == the Dog Star). Share your dog's story...Email us your dog's photo and
short biography today!
Don't forget to stop by next week to see our new Star -- press Control-D
to bookmark this site.
Previous Siriuses... If your dog has already been a star of the week,
feel free to send *NEW* pictures to share. We'd be happy to put them
on the homepage for others to enjoy.
Thinking about getting a
pet stroller?
Dog Health
Beware of Internet Puppy Scams: Unfortunately, unscrupulous people have been sending emails offering to sell pedigree puppies (bulldogs, pugs, and others). Similar phony websites are also on the web. These emails and websites are fake. They are designed to cheat you out of your money either by never sending you the puppy or by sending you a different dog from what you paid for. Your best bet: If you want a purebred, contact a local breed-specific rescue group. Or if you just want a new best friend, save a life from your local animal pound.
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts for Dog Lovers
More styles and dog breeds here...
Say "No!" to puppy mills through
these CafePress products...
Dog Posters!
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If you're looking for some great dog pictures, allposters.com has thousands (and thousands!) of art prints,
posters, magnets, notecards, and other goodies. We've gathered the dog-themed items here,
and have separated out some of them into price categories.
Around 300 are
priced under 10
dollars (be patient for that page to download!). And about 600 are between
$10-$25. Lots of different
styles -- whimsical, realistic, artistic, funny -- something for every
taste. Many different breeds are represented, too.
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A visit from Lady and Dayzee (March 2001):
Big and Small Friends
Find out how much you could save on your pet insurance with Direct Line.
A visit from Boo-Bear (January 2003):
I'm a Yorky-Poo
How good is your memory? Your powers of
observation? Your concentration? Find out by playing our
Do you know the name of the "butterfly" dog? Do you know your sighthounds?
Would you enjoy a little puzzle hunt around this site? If yes,
try our puzzle!
(The puzzle opens in a new window so you can still access the rest of this
site easily.)
Word Scrambles games. Can you unscramble the words?
Crazy for Dogs
WordSearch Game!
Looking for information on dog parks? Try searching through this
dog park guide.
How many dogs do you have? Please take our poll:
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The Daily Dog:
Your guide to caring for, understanding and loving your dog! Check it out!
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Dear site visitors: If your dog ever has a medical problem or emergency,
PLEASE take him/her to the veterinarian right away. Professional help should
always be your first choice and should be made without delay.
FDA petfood recall links (cat and dog):
Updated -- expanded pet food recall. Check
Menu Foods
FDA Recalls
FDA Hot topics
Search pet food recall
Excel spreadsheet of recalled foods (big)
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The friend you've been waiting for is at your local animal shelter.
No more homeless pets! Adopt a shelter pet. Get started by
visiting PetFinder.org.
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IMPORTANT! If you haven't had your dog checked for heartworms, call your
veterinarian and make an appointment today! Heartworms are fatal -- but can
be easily prevented. Do your dog -- and yourself -- a kindness... have your dog
checked right away.
It appears that dogs can develop renal failure from
eating grapes and raisins. So, to be on the safe side, do not give your
dog grapes or raisins as treats. You can read more at these links:
ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center Toxicology Bulletins: Grapes and Raisins in Dogs
Also from the ASPCA
The
Wrath of Grapes (A PDF document)
Animal Poison Control 24-hour hotline: 1-800-548-2423
Please consider donating to help animals (and their humans) affected by
recent disasters. There are many good organizations, but here are two:
ASPCA -- 866-275-3925
Humane Society of the United States -- 888-259-5431
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 Want to shop online? Check out these
online shopping tips.
A sampling of great posters and art prints...
Title: Polar Kiss
Artist: Thomas Mangelsen
Type: Art Print
Size: 24 x 36 (inches)
Price: $29.99
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Title: Two Men, Lady with Poodle, Fifties
Artist:
Type: Pre-Matted Print
Size: 14 x 11 (inches)
Price: $14.98
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Title: Puppy
Artist:
Type: Art Print
Size: 20 x 16 (inches)
Price: $12.99
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Title: Black and White Scotch
Artist:
Type: Poster
Size: 27.5 x 19.625 (inches)
Price: $24.99
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Title: Chloe
Artist:
Type: Magnet
Size: 2 x 3 (inches)
Price: $4.99
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Title: Quirky Animals IV
Artist: Sophie Harding
Type: Art Print
Size: 8 x 8 (inches)
Price: $9.99
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Test your dog knowledge -- take our
QUIZ!
Some Dog Facts
- Between the age of 3 and 4 weeks, puppies can wag their tails.
- Dogs need about half the protein that cats do, so do not feed cat food to a dog.
- "Blaze" = a white marking between the eyes and down the nose.
- All dogs share the basic anatomy of the ear -- the outer ear or auricle, the ear canal, the eardrum, and the tympanic cavity. But the ears have different shapes and postures based upon the breed.
- Of the over 100 breeds recognized by the AKC, only 8 originate in the United States.
- The Basenji doesn't bark but has a yodel-type cry.
- Dogs are members of the Canidae family, which also includes wolves and jackals.
- "Spitz" = A type of northern dog that has a wedge-shaped head with erect, pointy ears, a thick coat, and a powerful build.
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