Retractable leashes aren’t really my bag but for those who prefer them for their pooches, why not go with a stylish alternative a la these sleek designs from the Avant Garde Collection by 26 Bars & a Band. The hip leashes feature a retractable nylon belt leash with a high impact plastic case, comfort rubber grip, metal swivel hardware and a one-button operation. Check out some of the other pawesome designs after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Last weekend my husband Dan and I were out of town, and I was inspecting some dresses at a local boutique. They had just gotten a bunch in from Thailand — many had an owl print, but one had a giant print of cats playing with yarn.

I held the dress up to show Dan. “Do you think I can wear this ironically, or do I like cats too much for that to be possible?”

“I think people would just assume it’s the next logical step,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »

With so many pet stories around the web each week it’s hard to keep up. Table Scraps is our weekly roundup of memorable pet news around the internet.

• A smart hound knows sometimes it’s best to go out on top.  (Reuters)
• There is a mofo snake on this mofo plane.  (Catster)
• If dogs are 30,000 years old in dog years that makes them… (USA Today)
• They were awesome but could the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fight back against climate change?  Turtle Power!  (Phys)
• So much celebs!  So much animal charities!  (USA Today)

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Want to learn how to beatbox? Well, here’s a handy video to get you started. Nothing like a catchy tune and pictures of adorable cats/stylish boots to get your rhythm going. Boots and cats and beeees!
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