A Norwegian man credited his dogs for saving his life during a harrowing snowstorm in Norway. According to the Aftenposten Jonny Roger Seem, an experienced musher and outdoorsman, was trapped in a blizzard for three days with his sled dogs.
Seem told reporters, “The weather was so bad that [the dogs] simply laid down in […]
Entries from January 2007
Now That’s Teamwork
January 30th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: Fun Dog Stories · Dog News & Trends
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month
January 30th, 2007 · No Comments
Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? The American Veterinary Medical Association is sponsoring this great promotion, and we here at PupLife.com support it 100%.
The AVMA has a 3 step plan that you can take to ensure your pet’s better dental health:
Step 1:
Visit your veterinarians for a complete check-up.
Your pet […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Travel Cities
January 28th, 2007 · No Comments
The Chicago Tribune has an interesting story on the Top 10 Pet Friendly Travel Cities. This list was compiled by AAA. Amazingly, Texas had the three top “pet travel friendly” cities in Houston, San Antonio and Austin. This is different from the most pet friendly city list (Chicago came out on top there). Here is […]
Tags: Dog Travel
Friday Photos: More Cuteness Starring Seamus
January 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Our Friday Photo feature is really taking off! Check out Seamus, an adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Oh those eyelashes!
Tags: Dog Photos - General
Who’s Your Valentine?
January 26th, 2007 · No Comments
Valentine’s Day is drawing near. Valentine’s Day is about showing the ones we love just how much we care about them. So how can we forget our four legged friends? We love to celebrate Valentine’s Day with our dogs, and I guess that we view them as many would view their children. And don’t most […]
Tags: Cool Dog Products · Fun Dog Stories
Creature Couture Carriers
January 26th, 2007 · No Comments
We are proud to announce that Pup Life is now carrying Creature Couture Dog Carriers. Frankly, these are the finest dog carriers we have ever seen. Beautifully handcrafted with only the best materials, all Creature Couture Carriers are subjected to the highest level of quality control. They are gorgeous. They are durable. But best of […]
Tags: Cool Dog Products · Dog Travel
Dogs Make Reading Fun
January 26th, 2007 · No Comments
We all know about therapy dogs and the great work that they do every day. The concept behind Sit Stay Read is similar, with the dogs helping children feel more relaxed as they learn how to read. Recent studies have shown that this is very effective. “Reading aloud is a critical component of early childhood […]
Tags: Dog Charities & Adoption
An Ounce of Prevention: 5 Tips To Help Keep Your Dog in Top Shape
January 24th, 2007 · No Comments
We’ve all heard the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This saying certainly holds true when it comes to pet ownership. In an article titled, “How to Curb the Rising Cost of Owning a Pet” The Wall Street Journal recently outlined ways in which pet owners might control pet […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety
Most Popular Dog Breeds For 2006
January 24th, 2007 · 1 Comment
The AKC has announced the most popular dog breeds for 2006, and the Labrador Retriever tops the list. Labs have been the dog of choice for Americans for awhile now, but that probably won’t last for much longer. Smaller breeds, especially Yorkshire Terriers and Dachsunds are quickly growing in popularity. In fact, the Yorkie is […]
Tags: Dog News & Trends
Adopted Dogs Need Help Adjusting
January 23rd, 2007 · No Comments
This article in the Arizona Sun, entitled Shelter Pets Need Some Help Adjusting Sometimes is right on the money. Adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue group is an excellent idea, because so many wonderful dogs are out there, in need of a loving home. Of course, these “second hand” dogs often come into […]
Tags: Dog Charities & Adoption
Do Dogs Improve Your Health?
January 22nd, 2007 · No Comments
Dr. Deborah Wells recently reported that dogs help to improve the health and well-being of humans. Wells told the British Journal of Health Psychology that her study revealed that people who own dogs are healthier than non-dog owners. Dog owners go for more walks than non-dog owners, and this obviously is one of the factors. […]
Tags: Dog Health & Safety
Star Power Dog Sweater
January 22nd, 2007 · No Comments
Wow. We absolutely LOVE the new Star Power Dog Sweater from the designers at mHound. This wonderful sweater is hand knit with a hand embroidered star. The sweater is made from gorgeous orange cotton and it features a star and belly panel in contrasting pink cotton. Fabulous!
Tags: Cool Dog Products
