TODAY'S BEST MIX » Pets

Caution: Lawn Care and Your Dog Could Be a Bad Combination

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:52:53 +0000

Most of us who own a home pride ourselves on having a nice green lawn, but If you have a dog, sometimes keeping that lawn pristine can be a bit of a challenge. If Fido goes potty on said grass, or just like to roll around in it, all dog owners need to be aware [...]

Dog Wants a Kitten [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:27:57 +0000

Everyone who owns a pet is convinced that their dog or cat understands them, and we all wait for a reaction of some kind. But, If they talked back to us how awesome would that be? This big doggie is a super happy camper, along with a little help from his owner, and is ready [...]

Finally, a New Energy Bar That You Can Share With Your Dog

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:28:50 +0000

Funny name, but delicious treat to give you and mans best friend a Yaff Energy Bar. I know I for one was always hoping that I could sample one of our dogs treats and enjoy them as much as they do, because they sure hover every time we eat something. Admittedly we are not very [...]

Bill Would Fine Drivers For Having Dogs on Their Laps While Driving

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:35:26 +0000

A new bill possibly to be proposed in Illinois, will be to fine drivers who are caught with their dog riding in the front seat with them. I have to admit guilty as charged, we have 2 little dogs and the few times we ever do bring them in the car I have them on [...]

Kids React to Grumpy Cat [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:20:45 +0000

“Meow”, first off let me tell you that Grumpy Cat is a girl, not a boy, maybe that is why SHE always looks so grumpy. Kids do say the darndest things, and even though this video is long it has its moments when it is hilarious. Especially the smaller kids. Boy I miss those days, [...]

News Anchor Cannot Stop Laughing at Fat Cat Swimming [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:16:22 +0000

We all have those moments when we cannot stop laughing, but for this News Anchor she is on Live Television when she gets a case of the giggles. We have seen these videos before, news anchor cannot get it together but honestly I am just baffled by this one. Yes the video is somewhat amusing, [...]

Giant Goldfish Found in Lake Tahoe [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:06:58 +0000

Giant Goldfish are taking over Lake Tahoe and some people who dumped them there may be to blame. We all here of people purchasing pets like snakes and even alligators who then decide they are to much to deal with and release them to fend for themselves.In Lake Tahoe these tiny little pets are now [...]

Dog Struggles to Navigate Through Deep Snow [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:30:40 +0000

With this past snowfall it caused some nightmare situations for humans and animals alike. I can relate to trying to accommodate access to the great outdoors for our four legged friends as well. If you are a dog lover, you will get a kick out of this super cute dog trying to run through the [...]

Miley Cyrus' Dog Lila Dies

Jessica Sager — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:56:36 +0000

Our thoughts are with Miley Cyrus. The avid animal lover’s beloved dog Lila has passed away. Cyrus broke the news about her Yorkshire terrier mix’s death on Twitter. The ‘Decisions’ singer is clearly devastated by the loss of little love, writing, “can’t think of one good reason to get out of bed today….” She followed [...]

Animals Plus Christmas Decorations Equals Disaster [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:46 +0000

Thank goodness we only have our house decorated for the Holidays once a year because right out of the gate we have had some close calls with our pets destroying some of the decorations. Toddlers and or animals, always a great combination with a Christmas Tree, lights and fragile decorations all over the house. This [...]

First Dog Bo Inspects the White House Decorations [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:13:37 +0000

We all know the person who goes all out decorating for the Holidays. Can you imagine if your job was to decorate the White House? Thankfully First Dog Bo is making sure that everything is up to snuff, I mean “whoof.” With the thousands of people that tour the White House during the Holidays, every [...]

Good Dog Does More Than Fetch a Ball [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:41:23 +0000

For anyone who has a dog, as much as we love them it can be a mess sometimes. Now that we have 2 dogs in our house we are constantly stepping over dog toys and rawhide sticks everywhere. Unless you have this special doggie. Teaching your dog a trick or two is one thing, but [...]

Animal Allies to Host Adoption Day Event at Duluth Petco This Weekend

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:08 +0000

Animal Allies hosted a huge adoption event this past weekend in the Petco parking lot and true to form the Northland came out in droves to help out. I was lucky enough to be out at the event and of course fell in love with a number of adorable animals, especially a batch of female [...]

Bulldog Jumps and Plays on Trampoline [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:25:51 +0000

I’ve seen dogs on a skateboard, squirrels water skiing, now I can add a dog that enjoys a trampoline to that list. Check out Mudd the bulldog, he obviously enjoys his time on the toy usually reserved for humans, the trampoline could be a scary unknown for most dogs, but not this fun loving canine.

Soldier Reunites with his Dog After Deployment [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:39:46 +0000

Waiting for a loved one to come home from an oversea deployment is a difficult time. I know, because I’ve been there. It’s usually met with an emotional homecoming. Like this one, when a soldier returns from a year in Iraq. Here is the story that the Youtube user, JacquiTIME49, posted about the video. “Our [...]

Oh For Cute–Collective Soul Cat [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:34:24 +0000

Cute cat videos take up 86.9% of all internet traffic.

Ok, I just made that up. But there are quite a few out there...so many that just a few weeks ago there was a film festival in Minneapolis dedicated to our feline friends. I wasn't much of a cat person until I started hanging out with my husband's (then boyfriend's) cat Willis. Now I'm a sucker for cute cat videos. Who isn't?

Walker Art Center's "Cat Video Festival a Success–Vote For Your Favorite [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:03:59 +0000

On Thursday, August 30, history was made at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis as the first ever “Cat Video Festival” was held. There were 76 videos that were chosen among thousands of submissions to be shown and nominated in various CATegories – plus pictures live from the event. If you weren’t one of the lucky [...]

Ridiculous Things We Buy For Our Pets

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:23:09 +0000

Many people are very passionate about their pets, they are part of your family. But can you really go overboard? The answer is yes, very easily. Example #1 -Take this cat bed that we just got. I love this thing, a bed in the shape of a cat ! Hilarious, and our cat Jasmine loves [...]

Stubbs the Cat Is the World's First Feline Mayor

Camilla Turner — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:45:56 +0000

Meet Stubbs, a sassy cat who has recently rocketed to fame. As mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, he attracts visitors from far and wide, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the longest serving mayors in the US.

Known locally as “Mayor Stubbs,” the feline’s popularity is undisputed: he has 1,000 friends on Facebook, which exceeds the town’s 900 residents.

Internet Cat Film Festival Is Coming To The Walker Arts Center In Minneapolis[VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:05:10 +0000

Cat lovers rejoice! For all those of you who have sat for hours in front of your computer giggling at your favorite cat/kitten videos, you now can revel in your love of cats acting silly with hundreds of other fans. It is the Internet Cat Video Film Festival on August 30th, Walker Art Center In Minneapolis.