THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BALTIMORE — Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on Buddy the pup, has died. He was about 18.
Socks had lived with Bill Clinton’s secretary, Betty Currie, in Hollywood, Md., since the Clintons left the White House in early 2001. (more…)
BLOOMBERG NEWS
Uno the beagle, winner of the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club dog show, is back in New York after a yearlong victory lap that took him to opening-pitch ceremonies at Major League baseball games, the White House and downtime on his ranch in Austin, Texas.
Uno was the first beagle named best in show in Westminster’s 132 years. He made an appearance at a press preview yesterday at the Hotel Pennsylvania, baying before a gauntlet of cameras. (more…)
THE BOSTON GLOBE
It’s a key decision for the Obama administration. One misstep can result in seriously bad press.
Look what happened this week to Barney, the Bush family’s Scottish terrier who’s in the doghouse for chomping a reporter’s index finger.
Yet as President-elect Barack Obama makes his transition to the White House and fills top positions such as chief of staff, he’s been quiet about his inclination in another critical matter: Who will become chief dog of staff, the puppy he promised his daughters in his acceptance speech. (more…)
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KRISHA WILLIAMS-TURBEVILLE
Longer, hotter Arkansas days can take their tole on our four-legged friends, even those who sedentary.
The Humane Society of the United States offers the K-9 Keep Cool Mat made of nontoxic crystal beads that absorb water.
Soak the mat in cool water for 15-20 minutes, and The Humane Society guarantees the mat will keep your dog cool for as long as two days.
The handwashable mat ranges from $34 to $65, depending upon size. It's available from The Humane Society's online shop, Humane Domain.
KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
The Feline Funhouse seems like a great alternative to leaving your scaredy cat inside exclusively.
I haven't tried this product, but I think our cat, Simon, would love it. He is afraid of the outdoors, but cries pitifully when we spend time on the deck or in the yard.
He also moans when our other cat, Annabel, who's much more adventurous, takes her nightly constitutionals.
This pop-up enclosure can be used outside or in (for those times when feline drama compels Cat A to temporarily hate Cat B).
Made of weather-resistant nylon, the Funhouse boasts durable netting, but I'd have to see my 20-pound cat have his way with it to believe it would be long-lasting.
It comes with a carrying case, but the nylon floor pad is sold separately for $15, on top of $75 for the Funhouse itself.
For more information, please visit The Humane Society of the United States at Humane Domain.
