My Dog Says... Woof!: April 2010

Does your pet trump your spouse in the listening department?

My dog says a new poll by the Associated Press and petside.com says pets are frequently better listeners than spouses. One-third of married women and nearly one-fifth of married men say their companion animal listens more than their significant other. Is that really any surprise?

To read the complete poll results and why we animals are such rockin' friends, click HERE.

You don't know sleep walking until you see this pup

My dog says he's seen a dog move his feet in his sleep before, but this dog takes the cake (er, make that Jerky Treat)! This must be one heckuva dream. Hope he got a kiss and some pets when he came to.

You, too, can give a voice to the voiceless

My dog says if you love a family dog or cat, please take a moment to view this video from Mercy for Animals. YOU can make a difference in the lives of animals--all animals.

To learn more about MFA's amazing work, click HERE.

Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace." - Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1953

Lizards love their skin, too

My dog says although ignorance is bliss, you should really know the origin of your clothes. Have a lizard skin belt you love? How about some crocodile shoes? No doubt the lizard and croc loved their skin (and their lives) more than you love your accessories.

To learn about the exotic skins trade, check out the video below from animal lover Joaquin Phoenix. Want to make a real change? Why not stop buying and wearing the skins from these creatures? They need their skin to survive and live their lives in peace. (Worried about still looking stylish? Click HERE to visit Alternative Outfitters, one of many online stores offering cool, cruelty-free clothing and accessories.)

If Jack Bauer was a dog

My dog says it's Monday and 24 is on! Are you a fan of the show? If so, you'll love this comic!

* And be sure to click HERE to check out Dan Piraro's blog for more of his great comics.

Chains are for tires, not dogs

My dog says if you have a heart, this video will move you to tears---and action. Dogs are social animals who want nothing more than to be near their human families. There is nothing crueler than to sentence your dog to a life outside on a chain. Nothing.

To learn how you can help a chained dog live a happier life, click HERE to visit Dogs Deserve Better. You can sponsor a fence to give a dog a safe place to run, speak out for dogs in your community, or shop for merchandise with compassionate messages. Dogs DO deserve better than life on a chain.

Huge patch of plastic covers Atlantic Ocean

My dog says he read a heartbreaking article today about a pile of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean that spans thousands of square miles. Did you know nearly 80% of marine debris comes from the land? So, that litter in the streets, that overflowing garbage can, that trash on the beach; it all ends up in the ocean.

Don't be part of the problem, be a part of the solution! Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's that easy! For tips on how you can help the planet, click HERE. And to read the article about the huge plastic patch in the Atlantic, click HERE.

This planet is home to all of us, on land and on sea, so let's protect it.

Photo contest for senior pets

My dog says seniors rule! Do you have a dog, cat, or other companion animal who is enjoying his or her golden years? Why not enter them in the Found Animals Foundation's Senior Pet Week Contest!

Just submit a photo and you're good to go. The winner will be notified on Monday, April 19 and will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate to FAF's animal resource store. Yep, free shopping!

So, snap that photo of your beloved senior and then give them a big hug. And, be sure to tell them how much you love them!

To enter, click HERE.

* The dog pictured in this post is Annie. She's a senior dog looking for a home. If you're interested in giving Annie the family she so desperately wants, click HERE to learn more about her.

Veggie cooking with a dash of heavy metal

My dog says this is the most awesome cooking demo ever! Heavy Metal Vegan Cooking shows you how to make cruelty-free dishes, complete with a side dish of metal music from bands such as Slayer, Motley Crue, and others.

Today's episode? How to make Seitan (with a cameo from a foul-mouthed, special guest star---you guessed it, Satan!). This ain't no Rachel Ray, so be forewarned.

* To learn more about Heavy Metal Vegan Cooking, click HERE.

The beautiful jellyfish

My dog says this video of jellyfish is absolutely magical. The variety of these creatures is incredible and to see them propel themselves through the water is captivating. Give a look (and remember to always respect the ocean; lives depend on it!).

5 myths about the Canadian seal hunt

My dog says that he can't believe that the Canadian seal hunt is still taking place in this day and age. More than 300,000 seals will die a violent and excruciating death this year alone.

Want to know more about about the real deal of the impact of the hunt? Check out the video below. To help seals, click HERE to visit the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) or HERE for HarpSeals.org.

Hey Kitty Cat! Fame is calling you!

My dog says that Animal Planet is looking for cute, crazy, cuddly, and curious kitty cats to appear on an upcoming show. Check out the video below for all the details on how to get in on the fun.

Good luck, my feline friends!

New Droid app lets you talk with the animals

My dog says there's an app for that! No reason animals should be left out of the smart phone revolution, right?

Well, to bring the world's creatures into the 21st century, Google has developed a new app for the Android: Translate for Animals. Ever wonder what that grunt, bark, meow, snort, or whinny means? Now you can find out what the animals are really thinking!

The harrowing story of Roberta the Pigeon

My dog says he hopes you watch this video about Roberta the pigeon. The narrator is Steve Hindi, founder of SHARK (SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness). Steve is a former hunter who has changed his life around and is now an amazing advocate for animals.

To learn what you can do to help birds like Roberta from senseless slaughter, please visit Philadelphia Shame. Regardless of our species, we all deserve the right to life.

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