Guiding Eyes for the Blind will honor the Jefferson Valley Mall next week with its Community Service Award. If you’d like to attend the event… Read more of this entry »

OK, they’re not really called that, but it seems to be the best equivalent to seeing eye dogs. In all seriousness, though, let me introduce you to one of the loves of my life.

This is Megan.

With Megan is her new service dog, Prince, who will soon be moving to Megan’s home in California. (Hey Megs, I love the new hair!) Read more of this entry »

The Armonk-based shelter Adopt-a-Dog recently held its first Howl & Prowl  pet and people parade contest. I give you the grand prize winner, Chelsea!

At least she looks cheerful… Read more of this entry »

A colleague sent me these photos under the subject of “why pets hate Halloween.” We shall let the pictures speak for themselves.  Read more of this entry »

I won’t be around tomorrow to wish you all a happy Halloween, but thought I’d offer up the annual tips on how to keep your pets safe during this festive weekend.

 Here’s one.

And here’s another.

 And careful with the costumes! 

Not only is he a budding TV star, but he does good work serving the community.

Pet owner Theresa Carroll wrote to tell us that she and her therapy dog, Winston, have earned a position as one of the top 100 finalists in the Milk-Bone Moments  Nationwide search to find America’s first-ever Milk-Bone Spokes-Dog.

Before we get to his story, here’s Winston!  

This is Winston on the set for a Nickelodeon shoot. Is he a charmer or what? Read more of this entry »

A colleague just forwarded this to me. Now, I ask you, does this pooch look happy to you?  

Shih Tzu Miyako poses for a snapshot during the Halloween dog costume contest at the annual Kawasaki Halloween 2008 festival in Kawasaki, Japan.

This just in from a place in New Jersey. A cat sanctuary dedicated to rescuing cats from hopeless situations is taking in its second paraplegic feline, in a tale that spans three states. Just look at this boy!

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Check out this world trick champ. (Though at 10, I think it’s time to let the girl retire!)

Did you attend any of the pet-related events this past weekend? The SCPA fundraiser, say, or the event in downtown White Plains?

Well then make your pet a star! Send photos to me, with a brief description, to lbabcock@lohud.com and I’ll post here. C’mon, you know you want to.