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Cat plus cop makes for lively traffic stop

November 18th, 2009, 12:04 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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Curiosity definitely got the best of this cat.

A Texas police officer had his patience tested Tuesday by a friendly feline. The officer was writing a routine speeding ticket when curiosity appears to overcome the cat, who climbs up the officer’s leg, his vest and eventually onto his head.

We admire the officer’s restraint. And our hats are off to the friendly farmer who clearly loves his cat!

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Pet Tales takes ride in dog friendly Honda Element

November 17th, 2009, 1:08 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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Fellow blogger, friend and dog owner Matt Degen invited me along to see the new dog friendly Honda Element.

We got first crack at the car, which has cool add-ons for folks who take Fido on the road.

Matt and I headed to Brea where we picked up his adorable mutt, Parbar, and hit the road for a quick demo.

Overall, the car is the typical Element: boxy, economical, and sturdy. As a passenger riding shotgun, I was comfortable and enjoyed sitting up higher than my own four-door sedan.

Parbar rode in the rear-compartment crate with no complaint.

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Cue the mic: Pets that karaoke can win $1,000

November 10th, 2009, 12:12 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor

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Does your dog warble with you, or the cat meow to music?

If so, you and your furry (or feathered) friends can enter a contest dubbed “Duet with your Pet,” hosted by All Access Karaoke, a user-generated music video community.

Singers with two legs and four are invited to create an online music video. The winning duet will be determined by voters at allaccesskaraoke.com. The overall winner will be awarded $1,000. Voting ends Dec. 20.

The songs have been chosen for you (and we like them):

  • Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, The Temptations
  • Bitch, Meredith Brooks
  • I Wish You’d Stay, Brad Paisley
  • I’m Like A Bird, Nelly Furtado
  • I’m Walkin’, Fats Domino
  • Mockingbird, Carly Simon & James Taylor
  • Stray Cat Strut,    Stray Cats
  • What’s New Pussycat, Tom Jones
  • Wild Thing, The Troggs
  • You’ve Got A Friend, James Taylor

Individuals 14 years or older can enter through Dec. 12 by using their computer and Web camera to create a duet with their pet. You can find a virtual online recording studio found at allaccesskaraoke.com.

You can go watch other people embarrass themselves with their pets at the weekly contest page on the site. Click here!

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Gelding bucks abuse and becomes a star

November 3rd, 2009, 1:47 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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blogpetslukasthehorsenyls50How about some uplifting news on a slow Tuesday?

This story comes from Walnut. It’s about a thoroughbred horse that fell on some hard times and was essentially abandoned. Abused, neglected, starved almost to death, he landed in the stalls of horse trainer Karen Murdock.

The good part comes next …

Come, check out our new beta Pets page and read a great story, see some wonderful photos of Lukas and Karen.

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Cesar Millan dances with finalists of O.C. pet costume contest

October 26th, 2009, 9:22 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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The crowd at Passionate Pet in Irvine on Monday was dense and intense. Dozens of dogs, their owners, and employees waited for the star attraction, Cesar Millan.

cesar-passionateA line had formed through the store, which was shining bright, fresh and new with top-of-the-line products just waiting to be bought.

But the fans wanted Cesar, their Dog Whisperer, and they were willing to tough it out for a minute with the famed trainer.

“Back of the line,” one dog owner hollered at another.

Cesar Millan was in town to help John Dunn celebrate the grand opening of his pet complex, Passionate Pet, in Irvine. The store boasts the best pet food, a wide array of products and toys, and host of services like grooming, daycare and boarding.

The retail store also sponsored the first Passionate Pet Halloween Costume Contest, in which Millan was a judge.

Read more about the event and check out the contest winner and finalists here.

You can also hop over to the slideshow by clicking on the photo above. And don’t forget to watch the video!

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Video: A little ditty about God and the almighty dog

October 1st, 2009, 4:26 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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Lola in diamonds

Thanks to my friend, Roy, for passing along this video. Spend a few minutes … and smile.

If you want to see more happy pooches, head over to My Dog’s Face. The annual photo contest is in its final week — it ends Oct. 7.

Two winners will score $500 cash cards and 100-plus pups will have their portraits printed in The Register on Oct. 12.

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Dog Whisperer wants to meet your problem dog

October 1st, 2009, 12:28 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor

Dog owners with problem pups have another chance to seek help from Cesar Millan.

Producers with Millan’s television show, Dog Whisperer, will host auditions from 4 to 5 p.m.  Tuesday (Oct. 6) at Petco in Whittier.

The show held auditions in Huntington Beach and Buena Park in July.

To be considered for the show, you MUST create a 5-7 minute video. In the video, tell the producers a little about yourself and be sure to show at least 3 instances of your dog’s bad, quirky, or phobic behavior.

Producers ask owners of aggressive dogs to keep them on a leash, in a muzzle, or behind a fence to prevent injuring any people or animals in the process of making the video.

Speaking of dogs, have you visited My Dog’s Face photo contest today? You still have time to upload your dog’s portrait and get voting.

Note: Owners should NOT bring their aggressive dogs to the audition.

Audition submissions cannot be accepted without a video. Find out more information and print release forms at cesarmillaninc.com.

Producers, not Cesar Millan, will interview each dog owner for a few minutes inside the Petco store as part of the audition process.

Google map: The Petco is located at 13420 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90605.

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Need a laugh? Woody the cat loves to shower in sink

September 15th, 2009, 4:49 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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Woody the Cat is making the rounds over at YouTube. Thanks to my friend, Jill, for passing this along via Facebook.

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Angels for Animals raises $27,085 for critters, foundation

September 14th, 2009, 12:49 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor
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They came dressed in bright vests that read, “Adopt me.”

websaunders-kendrick-dogsOrange County Animal Care brought a posse of four-legged friends Saturday to Angel Stadium  for the second annual “Angels for Animals” event that aimed to raise money and awareness to the plight of homeless pets.

The Angels collected an impressive $27,085.

The wives of baseball players host the fundraiser along with OCAC. Through the sale of “mystery” bags with signed baseballs and raffle tickets, money is raised for the shelter, which in turn discounts adoption fees for prospective pet owners. Proceeds from the event also go to the Angels Baseball Foundation.

For anyone who didn’t make the game, you can visit the animal shelter seven days a week. For more information about hours and pets available for adoption, call 714-935-6848 or visit the shelter’s Web site at http://egov.ocgov.com.

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Russian Dog Wizard featured in NPR story, video

September 9th, 2009, 3:01 pm by Samantha Gowen, Pet Tales editor

4vladOur very own Vladae Roytapel, aka The Russian Dog Wizard, got the attention of NPR. To read the story, click on over, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Vladae is a dog trainer who hails from Russia. He writes a regular column here at Pet Tales. He also answers questions from dog owners who are vexed by stubborn pups.

Read more of Vladae’s columns at his Pet Tales page.

Vladae Roytapel is a dog trainer with 25 years or experience. He speaks five languages, including “doglish.” Visit Vladae, the Russian Dog Wizard, at www.socaldogtraining.com or call him at 888-364-9492.

You can e-mail dog-training questions to Vladae at Pet Tales. Be sure to include his name and the problem in the subject line.

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