Pet Dish
The second annual Muttmazing Race, hosted by Seattle's own CityDog Magazine, kicks off at the rockin' South Lake Union Block Party this Friday, August 8 from noon to 7 p.m. Inspired by the TV show "The Amazing Race," contestants compete in the Muttmazing Race with their furry, four-legged teammates in a variety of fun challenges for a chance to win great prizes and raise money for the Seattle Animal Shelter's Help the Animals Fund.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 6, 2008
Pet Dish
If I didn't have a birthday party to attend this Saturday, I'd be heading to Whidbey Island to join the folks with FETCH! (Free Exercise Time for Canines and their Humans!) for a day of wine tasting and music at the Wine Tasting Walkabout Fundraiser.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 6, 2008
Pet Dish
Love animals, but not quite ready to make a lifelong commitment? Not sure where you might be in a year, but in the meantime want to help animals? Looking for a highly rewarding, volunteer opportunity in your community? If any of these apply to you, then volunteering as a foster parent for animals in need could be right up your alley.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 5, 2008
Pet Dish
This Thursday, join fellow dog lovers at Rock 'n' Rover, a night devoted to Reading with Rover and its many pro-literacy pet projects. Bring your dog to this howlin' good time -- there will be games, give aways, a raffle and of course, a concert featuring jazz and blues artist Michael Powers.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 5, 2008
Pet Dish
It's the peak of kitten season and the Seattle Humane Society is asking for the community's help as its cat population surpasses the 400 mark. The Seattle Humane Society is able to physically house up to 250 cats and kittens. Another 170 cats and kittens are currently in loving volunteer foster homes with food, medical care, and supplies being provided by the Seattle Humane Society. But, with more cats and kittens being admitted to the Bellevue shelter every day, the Seattle Humane Society needs to find more families willing to care for a kitty in need.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 3, 2008
Pet Dish
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest -- two- and four-legged alike -- we know how to have fun in the summer. After all, it's three months (if we're lucky) of sun-filled and rain-free days. With all of the pet festivals we pack into these fleeting days, a little help is always appreciated in finding the pick of the litter. Here's a four-legged-friendly event to top your festival to-do list this weekend.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 1, 2008
Pet Dish
With the Blue Angels in town, the Seattle Humane Society would like to remind pet owners that dogs and cats are much more sensitive to loud noises than we are. My dogs are terrified of fireworks and I can only imagine the roar of jets flying overhead is quite similar.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 31, 2008
Pet Dish
If your cats could talk, they'd tell you that sometimes an overfilled food bowl just doesn't cut it when you're out of town. Kitties may not need to be taken for walks like dogs do, but they still crave attention, which they miss out on if left home alone. If you want to be sure that your feline is left in good hands while you're away, consider these local cats-only options.
By Jen Harper | August 4, 2008
Pet Dish
From dog walking to poop pick-up, the myriad services now available to pet owners from the convenience of their own home is seemingly endless. Whatever your pet's needs may be, there seems to be a service to accommodate it.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 28, 2008
Daily Find
I used to think that my dog Marley was just pretending to have fleas. She would scratch incessantly, but I couldn't find any tiny insects in her fur. I finally realized that dry skin was the culprit. In searching for relief for Marley, I was intrigued to see that Bellevue organic chemist Adelia Ritchie offers natural remedies for dogs with dry skin, hot spots, mange and other skin afflictions.
By Jen Harper | July 29, 2008
