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Goodbye Sweet Renior

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:13:27 GMT

Beautiful Renior

Saying goodbye to our pet is never easy.

Good News! When it comes to going out, dog lovers have it easy. Here at There is so much Social Media out there these days. My head is starting to spin and I feel like my dog, Shiraz shown here. I feel like I'm back in college having to learn all kinds of computer languages.

What do some of you think of Twitter for instance? Have you started using...

Mickey Rourke Wrestles with Loss of his Dog

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17:20 GMT

Rourke and Chihuahua Loki

Leashes and Lovers sends out our condolences to Mickey Rourke on the passing of his beloved Chihuahua, Loki.

Rourke's 18 year old Loki had seen him through the tough times and the recent glory of his Golden Globe win for his role in The Wrestler.

A dog lover at heart, his dogs came to mind while thanking so many at the Golden Globe. Ro...

Obama's Breeds of Choice

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:25:36 GMT

Portuguese Water Dog

President Obama has promised his daughters they could get a puppy after they moved into the White House during his...

Obama's Pick a Pooch Breed

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:29:29 GMT

Portuguese Water Dog

The budget, the bad economy? Huh.... seems a lot of people really want to know when and what kind of dog the Obama's are getting.

Here are 6 easy steps to get you there.

Date Bait &...

Howard_Stern_and_I_have_Something_in_Common

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:55:45 GMT

Howard Stern gets Animalistic
I never thought I'd be saying this, but Shock Jock Howard Stern - shocked me as we have something in common.

We both had parents who didn't believe dogs belonged in the house. He says his probably didn't want the responsibility and in my case, mine didn't want the mess or the alleged mess. I'm sure we kids were contributing enough to that as my parents made a litt...

Come_Over_for_Drinks_Dinner_and_Dogs?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:10:12 GMT

Lickin' Good
When etiquette doesn’t have to go to the dogs!

If you’re planning on getting a dog or maybe even another dog, whether to get a girl or boy dog is a big part of...

How_Your_Dog_Makes_You_Healthy

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:05:02 GMT

Let's Play!
Since “Mom” may not be able to be at your side when you’re feeling under the weather, guess who can help?

Yes, it’s Fido to the rescue and not just when you’re sick! Here’s how your dog li...

Run_Spot_Run

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:00:25 GMT

In Memory of Spot

Our sincerest condolences to Cathy and Bill Woodruff's beautiful Greyhound, Spot.

He certainly helped fill their hearts after the losses of their 3 previous Greyhounds within 6 months of each other.

Now, as Cathy put it, "Spot can run with the Beer Boys!&qu...

How_to_be_Paw-sitive_in_This_Economy

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:59:18 GMT

A Smooch a Day can Help the Blues
While the economy may not have us so cheerful - dogs always help us to remember to be happy! It's been proven petti...

Leashes_and_Lovers_in_the_White_House,_When?

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:50:34 GMT

Portuguese in the White House?
Enough goofing around with the bad economy, CEO’s bonuses, trillion-dollar payouts, banks and car companies not surviving; let’s get serious.&...

Wedding_Pawty_for_Jennifer_Hudson

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:22:59 GMT

Jennifer Hudson to Live a Dream Girls Wedding

The Dream Girl’s Dream Wedding goes to the dogs! Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson plans...

Monica_Seles_Pulls_Strings_to_Protect_Pups

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:29:50 GMT

Monica Seles Aces it with Animals

Tennis Star Monica Seles shares with Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert of Leashes and Lovers that in a tough economy it's nice to know there are no-kill shelters like North Shore Animal League...

Presidential_Pooch_Pic_Revealed

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:07:43 GMT

Obama Bo
The identity of the first pup - the Portuguese Water Dog has been revealed by TMZ.

Finally, Leashes and Lovers in the White House as the Obama Family gets their dog!

And,...

Pres_is_a_Fish_out_of_Water_with_Water_Dog

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:57:54 GMT

First Dawg!
Ok now I don’t mean any disrespect, but I found the Obama Bo official meet and greet endearing yet hysterical.

WATCH VIDEO HERE

As every kid is with a new pup, the girls were excited; Bo was busy pulling the First Lady around the lawn on his leash...

First_Command_for_Obama_Bo

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:39:46 GMT

Portuguese Pulling Dog
The economy, bailouts, foreclosures – all need to take a back seat right now as did you witness as I did the trouble at the White House?

Obama Bo is pulling all the weight literally dragging our entire First Family at different times across the lawn.
I heard Bo had been at puppy boot-camp, so what happened?

Alright, so the Obama...

Kid_Friendly_Lessons_for_Obama_Bo

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:36:54 GMT

Pulling for an Obama Bo Intervention

A new puppy is exciting for every family. And while the Obama’s new pup is as cute as a button, he’s a Portuguese Pulling Dog.

We’ve seen him drag the entire First F...

WNYW's_Brett_Larson's_Lab_Spells_Relief

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:06:21 GMT

You had me at Hellow!
No matter what your job is, it’s stressful.   And, WNYW TV Reporter Brett Larson can relate.

He tells Sheryl Matthys...

Susan_Boyle_Dreams_Big

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:42:08 GMT

A Dream Come True
We've all heard her, but I still can't get enough, can you?

Just like how a dog's eyes melt me so does Susan Boyle.

What is it? Quite honestly, I'm really impressed with all of us around the world! That for a refreshing change - we look past beauty and admire the true beauty within - a humble person with amazing talent.

...

Can_My_Dog_Catch_Swine_Flu?

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:08:02 GMT

Is My Dog at Risk of Swine Flu?
With all the bad news on the economy, now flu even after the flu season - here's some relatively Good News!

It's unlikely your dog will get the Swine Flu.

"Currently there's no data demonstrating any risk of dogs and cats contracting this strain of the virus," says Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA's Bergh Me...

Michael Vick Released -What Should Be His Next Steps?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:16:00 GMT

Bad Boy of Bad Newz Kennels
On July 20, 2009 former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, once the ...

Twitter and Facebook get Hacked

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:31:37 GMT

I'm amazed that these sites got hacked but even more amazed with who spends all their time on trying to do such a thing? What did you do while Twitter was down? It actually gave me a chance to catch up on other things!
Here's the story by Zammit on how it's said to have happened.
DDOS attack on Twitter and Facebook Written by Andrew Zammit Tabona on August 7, 2009
...

Today Show Needs a Few Specific Dog Breeds

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:19:58 GMT

The Today show is looking for Dog Breeds in the NYC area only regarding the news about the ”smartest” dogs. They need the dogs only for the 8 am hour show - no guests.
They need the following for the 8am hour (they can provide transportation. These are the breeds needed.

Border Collie

Lab

Poodle

Doberman

Golden Retriever
...

Dogs Are Smart - As Smart as a 2 Year Old

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:54:17 GMT

Don't we all think we have the world's smartest dog? Well, results are in to tell us which breed is the sharpest.
But, do we need a test to tell us that our dogs are smart? Not really, but I'm sure you're just as curious as I am to find out what the K-9 IQ test revealed.
But a warning before you read the results. In case your dog is not on the list like my Greyhound, don't d...