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Facebook Father is a Dad!

The father of Facebook is now a dad! That’s right, we’re talking puppies! Mark Zuckerberg and his long time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, have adopted an adorable eight-week-old Puli puppy called Beast. An adventurous fur ball who is curious and energetic, Beast enjoys hiding behind his crate, wrestling with doorstops and getting pumped up with Mark to “Eye of the Tiger” first thing in the morning!
 
Oh yeah, and he’s also mastered the art of stairs like the little champion he is! Of course, having the founder of Facebook as your doting dad can only mean one thing – little Beast already has a Facebook page with a huge following! We’re looking forward to watching this tiny tyke grow! Congratulations Mark and Priscilla!

Pillow Talk

Looking for something to spruce up your pet’s nap time? Then a luxury bed from Oscar & Lulu is most definitely in order! Not only do these soft, plushy pillow beds provide your pet with optimal comfort, but they also complement any home interior! Boasting classic, timeless designs and hand-picked fabrics from all over the globe, these Australian made beauties offer durability and style! We love the Chelsea range beds for their elegance and sophistication.

An Award-Winning Weekend!

White Wool Tux from Bitch New York


Not so subtle whiffs of designer gowns, Hollywood stars and outrageous glamour linger in the air this time of year. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, the Oscars are almost here! But there is another prestigious award also up for grabs – the FIDOS.

Created by well respected journalist, Toby Rose, the FIDOS (For Incredible Dogs on Screen) are meant to recognize outstanding canine contributions to cinema. Rose also organizes the Palm Dog Award at the Cannes Film Festival, but while the Palm Dog is restricted to dogs who perform only in festival films, the FIDOS are open to anyone with a tail involved in the movies.

Pooches compete in five categories; RomCom Rover, Blockbuster Bowser, Mutt Moment, Comedy Canine and Historical Hound. Then there is the coveted Best in World award, given to the talented pup who shines in all five categories. Past nominees for these categories include, Will Smith’s German Shepherd Samantha in I Am Legend, the pair of Corgis in The Queen, Kim Catrell’s spunky Yorkshire Terrier in Sex and the City, and Dug the talking dog in Up!  Just like the actual Oscars, the FIDOS are a glamourous event complete with a star-studded cast of celebrity presenters and heart-felt acceptance speeches….well….acceptance licks.


But even if your pup isn’t a Hollywood celebrity just yet, there’s no reason why they cannot have a pampered weekend of luxury and leisure just like the real movie mutts! All they have to do is follow these easy steps!


STEP 1:

Hair is everything when it comes to primping for a VIP event and what better way to get one’s fur just right than with the Deluxe FURminator Brush. Durable stainless steel, bright eye-catching colours and a clever brush blade that never gets full, this is definitely a brush to count on for big hair on your big night out.


STEP 2:
Next, wardrobe darling. Something drop dead gorgeous for the girls, like this lovely Starry Night Dress or Pewter Satin Marilyn Monroe Gown from Bitch New York.

Watch the boys strut their stuff in either a Gold Satin Tuxedo or White Wool Tux, designed by Deni Alexander and available through Bitch New York.

STEP 3:
What would any Oscar or FIDO outfit be, however without a bit of excess sparkle? So go ahead an splurge a little on a glittering Premium Rhinestone Gold Collar from My Pups Closet. Plus adorn the gold with sequined letters to spell your pup’s name!



STEP 4:

Now reserving a limousine to tote your pooch around for the evening might be a bit over the top, so instead why not treat them to something a little more functional. We’re thinking about the Dog Carrier 40 by Louis Vuitton; classic, stylish and tough – just the qualities one needs when immersed in the limelight.


So there you have it! A fancy canine inspired award-winning weekend out. Of course, if dressing up to the nines isn’t really your style, we also encourage getting your ‘scruff on’ and staying in. Curling up on the couch with an enormous bowl of popcorn for some quality snuggle time is an equally great way to enjoy an Oscar flavoured weekend.

Pet Oxygen Masks Save Lives

Courtesy of NYDaily.com
This week, on Tuesday Februrary 22nd in Ottawa, Ontario a cat was saved from a fire on Russell Road thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters and a specially designed pet oxygen mask. Until recently capital region firefighters were without this vital piece of pet-safety equipment due to budget constraints, but one woman’s determination spearheaded a change in first response vehicles.

Last year Andrea Cormack-Akeson, the owner of Dirty Dog Gourmet Bakery, began fund-raising with the goal of equipping fire trucks in the capital region with a complete pet oxygen mask kit. Although these masks were being used for some time in other Canadian cities like Toronto, the Ottawa fire department did not have the necessary funding to invest in the specifically tailored masks.
Just like people, dogs and cats also suffer from smoke inhalation and although human masks were often used in attempts to revive injured pets, the effect was unfortunately limited and often ineffectual.
A pet oxygen mask kit offers a better result, because it is created to fit the unique shape of an animal snout. A standard kit contains three mask sizes; small dog, large dog and cat. Each kit costs approximately $55 and Akeson purchased the first two kits herself to give to Ottawa firefighters on behalf of the pets who cannot speak for themselves.
To make a donation to this on-going campaign, please click here.