Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fish Hotel in Amsterdam

Finally a way to board your fish while you vacation. Its is common to board dogs, cats and other small mammals while you head on vacation, but there never has been a place to take your fish, until now. The Goudvissen Hotel in Amsterdam is the first hotel for only goldfish. It holds about 80% permanent residents and has a separate chamber to hold your goldfish, keeping colds from spreading between yours and theirs. Also, if you do loose a fish while you are vacationing, you may choose to take one of their permanent ones back with you. For more information:

Friday, July 9, 2010

Meet Thunderdog...Or At Least the Dog Who Wears Thundershirt

Lets face it, many dogs have anxiety problems just like humans. Many dogs are fearful of strangers, thunder, or in last weekend, fireworks. The "Thundershirt" company has created a shirt that constantly applies gentle pressure on the dog's chest, reducing anxiety. Although a direct scientific explanation has not been reached yet, "Thundershirt" offers a money-back guarantee. The constant pressure technique is not something new, veterinarians have used it to calm cattle and weighted vests are used on kids with behavioral problems. Learn more here:

Monday, July 5, 2010

Dog Meets Kittens

Here is a fun video about a dog who adopted kittens. Enough said!