A new study conducted by Deakin University (Victoria, Australia) found that children who have a family dog in the home are less likely to be overweight or obese compared with those who do not. Associate Professor Jo Salmon, of Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, said that physical activity was the key to children maintaining a […]

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According the American Kennel Club the names we choose for our pets mean alot. In the past, pet owners tended to select names that reflected an animal’s outward appearance or personality like “Spot” or “Sassy”. But as more and more people have begun to view their companion animals as members of the family, pet names […]

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Thanks to all that entered PupLife.com’s 3rd Annual Halloween Dog Costume Photo Contest. The photos this year were amazing and it was difficult to choose the winners. But after long deliberations, we finally have the selected our top three for 2008.
Congratulations to the winners of the the 3rd Annual PupLife.com Halloween Photo Contest:
1st Place: Codee […]

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Hooray for Samson the ultimate Steeler fan!

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Hooray for Meatloaf the Star Wars fan!

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Meet Trixie the Chihuahua!

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Friday, June 20, 2008, is the 10th Anniversary of Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day. We love this event. According to the PSI web site: “By encouraging your employers to participate and by following the recommended suggestions to make your workplace pawsitively pet-friendly on Friday, June 20, 2008, you are helping to […]

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Happy Earth Day everyone! According to Wikipedia, “Earth Day is a name used for two different observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere. These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. The United Nations celebrates Earth Day, which was founded by […]

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If you’ve ever considered showing your pure bred dog in a competition, you might like the following story in the WCFCourier. The story, entitled Vying For Top Dog, has a good perspective on the whole dog show circuit. There are certainly big differences between Westminster and the Waterloo Kennel Club competition. But the spirit is […]

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We LOVE Spring. It is a time for change, and a time for renewal. We get to spend more time outdoors with our pets, but one thing is for sure: spring brings muddy paws. We have a great Free Dog Care Tip article for you called A Dog Owner’s Guide To Spring. Read it, then […]

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On this day, back in 1899, the Anti-Cruelty Society was founded. We are huge fans of the ACS. The Anti-Cruelty Society is one of the largest humane societies in the country. Since 1899, The Anti-Cruelty Society has been committed to serving the needs of companion animals and the humans who care for–and about–them.
Since 1999, […]

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The IKC Dog Show is this weekend! The show starts Friday, and continues through Sunday. The 2008 February 25th Show will be dedicated to the memory of
Dori Auslander

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