 Canine Coffee - Doggy Java Cafe::It's not just humans that enjoy kicking back with a nice cup of coffee -- man's best friend also likes a nice warm brew when chillier weather sets in. Although they may not drool over the bitter beans… [MORE] |
 Operation Hamburger Helper (RANDOM) - Eight Cows Escape at McDonalds::As the driver was pulling into a McDonald’s in West Haven, UT, eight of his 800-lb. passengers escaped on hoofs out of the parking lot and into the street. Hot to trot, it took over two hours for officials… [MORE] |
 Jungle Jewelry Benefits Wildlife - WWF Auction::Sotheby's Amsterdam will sell a wonderful private collection of fine jewelry on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature, the global conservation… [MORE] |
 Bottle Bed For Felines - Solo Cat Bed::The purrfect Christmas gift for your feline is this hip in-house retreat. Little Cleo can lounge inside this vase-like cat bed called the Solo. The clear glass vessel by Kattbank is at the pinnacle of… [MORE] |
 Hidden Kitty Toilet - Plant in Clay Pot Really A Litter Box::This faux, hollow planter is the perfect disguise for kitty's toilet! If you hate the way ordinary litter boxes look, the HLHF2 Hidden Cat Litter Box could be a great solution. Point the entrance at a… [MORE] |
 Modern Pet Furniture To Make You Jealous - Hepper Designs::This animal furniture by Hepper is hot enough to make pet owner jealous! Obviously unique and stylish, these designs still offer the soft and luxurious comfort your tiny friend deserves. Not only will… [MORE] |
 Hide Pills in Poo - Govt Suggestion to Protect Marine Life::Here's a tip you never thought you'd hear from the government: hide old pills in your poop!
Many people dump their prescription (and recreational) drugs into the toilet, as per advice from the FDA. As… [MORE] |
 Jr. Paleontologists - Kid Finds Woolly Mammoth Tooth::When Kaleb Kidd of La Crosse, Wisconsin was out chasing squirrels, he got to be the hero of the dream every little boy has when he found a 30,000-year-old tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth. At first… [MORE] |
 Diamond Media Player for Dogs - JooZoo MP3s For Canine Health::The JooZoo MP3 is a luxury media player to sooth your savage beast. Spoil your four-legged family member with lots o' diamonds and 18K gold in a heart shaped necklace so your dog can chill to puppy tunes… [MORE] |
 Tattooed Pigs - Are Animal Tattoos The Next Big Thing?::Are tattooed animals the next big thing? Wim Delvoye might answer, "Yes!" Wim is a Belgian artist who tattoos pigs, and even launched a whole farm dedicated to the cause.
Specifically, in 2005, Wim launched… [MORE] |
 Interative Robot Pets - Segatoys Dreamchick::No, it’s not a realistic sex doll! Dreamchick is the latest must-have gadget in the Japanese robotic pet movement. It’s a cute, little, lifelike robotic baby chick made by Segatoys that won’t grow… [MORE] |
 Animal Schadenfreude - Dogs With Cones Gallery::People get schadenfreude from a variety of outlets these days, particularly on through reality shows and online media. This gallery of dogs with cones is an illustration of how people get misery not only… [MORE] |
 Chew Toy For Prodigy Dogs - Leo by Canine Genius::What is your ankle-biting Chihuahua trying to tell you when he gnaws up yet another cashmere sweater? He needs affection? Attention? Or maybe, just maybe, the poor thing is trying to say, "Get me a Leo… [MORE] |
 Designer Doggie Lables - Your Pooch's Pic on the Can::For proud puppy parents there is a new creation in the world of dog food. Castor and Pollux Pet Works now makes dog food with your pet's picture on the front.
Dog owners are a curious breed. Many of them… [MORE] |
 I Love Dogs Diamonds - $1.8 Million Collar::The $1.8 million Amour Amour dog collar has 52 carats and is designed by I Love Dogs Diamonds Jewelers
The Amour Amour features 1600 hand-set diamonds with a seven-carat, D-IF, brilliant cut center diamond.… [MORE] |
 Canine Couture - Howlin' Halloween Costumes::In keeping with the Pet couture theme, here is another: pet costumes!
Halloween is shortly coming upon us, so why not get into the spirit of the howlidays by not only dressing up yourself, but your… [MORE] |
 Viral Snowball Effect - Backstreet Boy Bird::When Snowball the cockatoo heard the Backstreet Boys, he started dancing and his music video became an international blockbuster hit!
Snowball's boogie to Everybody (Backstreet's Back) 1997 is among… [MORE] |
 Emergency Couture For Dogs - Earthquake Rescue Apparel::Now your teacup pooch can go beyond stylish accessory, and can really serve a purpose. The earthquake rescue gear demonstrated at the Security and Safety Trade Expo in Tokyo is custom tailored for your… [MORE] |
 Life-Saving Biker Jacket - Impact Jackets::The Impact Jacket is literally a life saver, but actions speak louder than words.
The story says that a guy going about 140mph was pushed from his motorcycle. Usually, that is the end of the story. Not… [MORE] |
 Celeb Activism - Ellen Degeneres Cries For Animal Rights::It all started when Ellen DeGeneres adopted a pup from the Iggy from Mutts and Moms animal shelter in Pasadena, Calif. After a while, it became clear that Iggy was not going to get along with Ellen’s… [MORE] |
 Yoga For Equestrians - Equiyoga::Equiyoga is new breed of yoga created by... which involves using horses to perform certain stretches and poses. It's been proven to calm both the human and the horse.
A longtime equestrian lover, (she)… [MORE] |
 Canine Ego Booster - Organic Pet Armour::Does your dog need an intimidating shield to ward off larger canines? This armored jacket will do the trick. It is also suitable as a Halloween costume, if your neighbors are giving out milk bones. Plus,… [MORE] |
 Pet Personality Project - Do Dogs Act Like Their Owners?::It has been established that people tend to choose pets that look like them, but does your pet also have your personality traits?
That’s what Professor Richard Wiseman, of the University of Hertfordshire… [MORE] |
 Juicy Couture Dog Line - Juicy Crittoure::The Juicy Crittoure collection of dog apparel accessories and fragrances was launched yesterday at Juicy Couture’s Rodeo Drive store.
The lovely creators of Juicy Couture, Pamela and Gela, are introducing… [MORE] |
 £2,500 Diamond Dog Coat - Debut At Pet A Porter London::This autumn and winter, a lot of well-known haute couture designers are producing exclusive and expensive dogwear.
Ben de Lisi, Issa, Stephen Webster and Vivienne Westwood are all getting ready for one… [MORE] |
 Felines From Frozen Eggs - Cryopreservation For Cats::First we had test-tube babies, now we have ice-cube kitties! A special new process called Cryopreservation is responsible for the birth of three furry little felines.
"On October 3, a team of American… [MORE] |
 Vigilante Ads - Lettuce Lady Responds To PETA Ad Ban in Texas::A few weeks ago Trend Hunter featured Alicia Silverstone's nude PETA campaign in which the actress promoted vegetarianism. The ads spread like wildfire all over North America... except in Houston, Texas.… [MORE] |
 Tutors With Tails - Kids Read To Therapy Dogs::A lot of children have a hard time learning how to read, but some people believe the difficultly lies simply in a lack of practice, a direct result of having a lack of self confidence. Therapy Dog lets… [MORE] |
 Birth Control For Squirrels - UK Sterilization Plan::In order to control the rapidly growing squirrel population, the UK is looking to have the rodents sterilized. With over five million grey squirrels darting about Britain, the government has decided to… [MORE] |
 Viral Whiplash Wars - Fighting Giraffe Video::Over the last few days, this film clip of two giraffes fighting has made the Internet’s most watched videos list. The fight allegedly took place in United Republic of Tanzania, East Africa. It gives… [MORE] |
 PetSmart Howl-O Ween Photo Contest::Keep your clothes on! This photo is for your pets. Submit a photo of your pet dressed up for Halloween and you could win a PetSmart gift card in the amount of $10, $25, or $150. The contest runs from Sept.… [MORE] |
 French Delicacy Nears Extinction - The Ortolan::The ortolan is a copper-breasted bird that migrates from Africa to Europe. Thought to represent the soul of France, it is also a bite-size delicacy: a songbird roasted and gulped down whole. According… [MORE] |
 Retire Your Pooper-Scooper - Sha-Poopie::If you're tired of tidying up after your dog with a plastic bags, this ingenious invention allows you to tidy up before it hits the ground. The inventor Dan Shalhoub has appeared on NBC's "American Inventor"… [MORE] |
 Dinosaur Poultry - Velociraptor Was Feathered::The Velociraptor, those nasty little pack predators in the movie Jurassic Park, are now being said to have had feathers. That would make those dinosaurs the nastiest poultry ever to have lived.
"The researchers… [MORE] |
 Venice Bans Rice Tossing - Pigeons Kill Tradition::For centuries, throwing rice at an Italian wedding signified wishing the newlyweds prosperity and fertility. At the same time, however, it inadvertently contributed to the fertility of the pigeon population… [MORE] |
 Cobra Guards $120,000 Sandals - Harrods Security::Harrods in London has just invested in an Egyptian cobra to guard a pair of shoes. The snake watches over the Rene Caovilla sandals which are valued at $120,000 and feature a cobra design with eyes made… [MORE] |
 Energym Interactive Fitness - NexGym For Kids::Kids won't even realize they're getting a workout with NexGym. The fitness facilities combine the interactivity kids love with the exercise they often resistant. The exergaming gyms turn workouts into… [MORE] |
 Plush Your Pet - Electric Luna::Turn your cat into a plush toy! The Dutch Electric Luna is the world's most low-maintenance kitten. Just send in photos of your cat, and the company will create a plush toy that looks just like the original!… [MORE] |
 Dog Racing Unleashed - America's Fastest Chihuahua::PETCO recently held the 3rd Annual National Chihuahua Race in which 15 regional winners competed. The 4-1/2 pound, 2-year-old pup named Maddy came out victorious. What does Maddy get? She gets bragging… [MORE] |
 Horse-Powered Hybrid - Fleethorse Naturcar::This has got to be the strangest concept I’ve ever seen! Fleethorse calls their new concept the Naturcar. The hybrid vehicle is literally powered by horses. As passengers sit in the front of the car,… [MORE] |
 Genetically Altered Muscles - Real-Life Mighty Mouse::Se-Jin Lee, MD, PhD and colleagues at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at John Hopkins University have created freakishly strong mice. The scientists first blocked the protein myostatin,… [MORE] |
 Dog Gets $12M Trust - Leona Helmsley's Kids Cashless::New York billionaire, Leona Helmsley, recently passed away and left a $12 million trust fund for her favorite white Maltese. The dog once appeared in ads for the Helmsley Hotels. “I direct that when… [MORE] |
 Mobile Pet Bed - The MeowMe Sleepypod::This has got to be the safest yet hippest way to keep your pet with you at all times! Sleepypod gives you a chic and easy-going alternative to traveling with your pet. Taking the stress out of getting… [MORE] |
 Pet Fashion Week Hits New York - NYC Doggy Style::Those concerned with keeping their pet on the cutting edge of fashion knew New York was the place to go this season! At the 2007 annual Pet Fashion Week, cats and dogs paraded down runway, their tales… [MORE] |
 Morphing Kittens - Kitty Said What?::A silly little animation with a catchy jingle, YouTube user, "PhotoAnimationGuy" created the silly little animation with a catchy jingle a little over a month ago, and already has had 47,974 views, putting… [MORE] |
 Pricey Pet Photography - Pitter-Patter-Pet Pix::Haruko of Pitter-Patter-Pet Pix started his career by shooting photos of zoo animals. His love of photography and animals soon transformed into a service that caters to pet-lovers. Haruko runs the premiere… [MORE] |
 Pet Pods - Modern Interior Pet Design::To maximize creative interior design, unique looks need to capture all facets of the home, including pet zones. A gorgeous living room instantly loses appeal when a scruffy, hair-infested, smelly, boring… [MORE] |
 Ice Cream For Dogs - Wanko No Ice::Ever been horrified when you see dogs taking a lick of their master's ice cream cone? Roles may be reversing soon, and it could be us humans asking Fido for a taste!
Everyone benefits from cooling refreshers… [MORE] |
 Cali Dog Surfing Competition - Pets Get Gnarly For A Cause::At least a thousand people turned out to see the annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition that raises money for the resort’s Good Neighbor Partners, including Modest Needs and PAWS of Coronado.… [MORE] |
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