Local fashion design student Gahee Bae will represent The Art Institute of Seattle in the seventh annual national Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition. Bae’s design was selected from her school to advance her as a finalist in the competition. … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of meeting this handsome boy yesterday at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) in Aberdeen, Wash. His name is Leroy and along with his 15 other canine classmates, Leroy is a graduate from the Freedom Tails … Continue reading →

Once again, COLA’s most important fundraising event, Dog-O-Ween, was a huge hit! And, once again I was asked to judge the canine costume contest, along with Jan Drago, former Seattle City Council member and Patti Howell, owner of PJ’s Paws … Continue reading →

I loooooove my Homeward Pet Adoption Center 2011 calendar… it’s spiral-bound, with 52 weeks, so tons of room to keep notes on meeting and events, yet small enough to keep at your desk or carry with you. Each page features … Continue reading →

The nation’s largest grassroots pro-troop organization, Move America Forward is  recognizing the courageous work of military dogs by sending over 200 tons of care packages to man’s best friend in Afghanistan and Iraq. “Military working dogs are extremely important to … Continue reading →

Yup, they did it again. Competing shelters across the country inched that much closer to taking home the grand prize in the ASPCA $100K Challenge. The numbers are in for September, and the remaining contestants saved a total of 33,636 … Continue reading →

Meet Boogey, the newest toy to join the cast of Halloween characters from West Paw Design. Boogey features fuzzy black fabric, kooky eyes, two squeakers and legs that beg to be shaken, swung and pulled. Inspired by the company’s popular … Continue reading →

Soon, Seattle will be crawling with little monsters dressed in ghoulish garb, as ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks hit the streets for tricks and treats. And, Halloween isn’t reserved for humans anymore — with costumes galore for canines, our furry, … Continue reading →

It’s gonna be nothin’ but a good time when rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels launches rock and roll pet gear for Rover. The new line, called Pets Rock, will be available exclusively in PetSmart stores this summer. {Skanks … Continue reading →

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – You saw her adorable appearance on The Today Show with Matt Lauer last Tuesday, and now you will soon be able to see Harper’s portrait immortalized by colorful animal artist and philanthropist Ron Burns to benefit Dolly’s … Continue reading →