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Baby vs. Dog – Crawling Race

by Sarah on May 14, 2011 · 0 comments

The smart money’s on the baby. Have a great weekend, pet lovers! There are lots of pet-friendly activities happening this weekend. Be sure to check out our directory for the complete list; here’s a short selection: Bark for Life – Bark For Life is a Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities [...]

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Even if the closest you’ve ever been to high fashion is a Project Runway marathon (color me guilty), there is still a place for you during Richmond’s Fashion Week. Fashion for both pets and people will be on display at the Uncrated Recreated show to benefit the Richmond Animal League tomorrow, April 3rd. The show [...]

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River City Westies’ Jingle Bell Stroll

by Sarah on December 28, 2010 · 0 comments

On December 11th, twenty Westies, their owners & guests donned cozy tartans and jingle bells for the 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Stroll at the Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond, Virginia.  Participants enjoyed holiday sweets, hot cocoa, specialty-made dog treats and shopping discounts…along with a few surprise drawings and a “Cutest Cozy Tartan” contest!  A [...]

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More from Meet the Breeds! Today I picked some iconic breeds; those that would be easily identifiable (well, apart from the Saluki). Who wouldn’t recognize the Papillon’s butterfly ears, or the Corgi’s fox-like face? Papillion: Although these dogs look delicate, with their signature, butterfly-like ears and “toy” designation, they can be surprisingly athletic. In recent [...]

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Meet the Breeds: Recap

by Sarah on October 19, 2010 · 3 comments

One of the best parts about attending the 2010 Meet the Breeds was getting to see, live and in person (dog?) some of the breeds I’ve only seen in dog shows. Right away, I ran into Rufus, the 2006 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winner. I distinctly remember Rufus’ win, because the press made [...]

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World’s Ugliest Dog Title goes to Pabst

by Richmond Petlover on July 1, 2009 · 0 comments

What does it take to be crowned the ‘Ugliest Dog in the World’? Well, obviously a scrunched up face, small floppy ears, and an under bite. That pretty much describes the face of Pabst, a 4 year old boxer-mix who was awarded the crown. Pabst, who was rescued from a shelter in California by Miles [...]

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