Pet Dish
I recently discovered the Seattle Animal Shelter's Bunny Cam. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., a video eye silently captures rabbit life in two glass-fronted cages. I've whiled away more time than I'd like to admit watching a pair of floppy-eared, gray Lagomorphs sleep and munch, but mostly sleep. It's calming on a hectic day.
By Lisa Wogan | January 15, 2008
From the strange wirehaired dog in Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini portrait (1434) to the first daguerreotypes in the 1800s, pets have long been featured in significant family portraits. But these days, pet pictures are practically de rigueur -- like school photos for the kids -- which is good news for a generation of local photographers and painters who delight in working with unpredictable, treat-eating models.
By Lisa Wogan | January 7, 2008
Holiday 2007
Before you buy another squeaking busy bee or hand-knit puppy vest, consider, for a moment, the other end of the leash. There stands a perfectly generous human, who regularly showers her pup with the best treats and toys money can buy. While she would not begrudge her furry sidekick a thing, the sight of his holiday payload -- plush bed, bakery-fresh cookies, couture luggage -- is apt to make her feel a little left out.
By Lisa Wogan | December 17, 2007
Convergence Zone
South Lake Union urban pet boutique Scraps Dog Bakery is lending a hand to the adorable, adoptable dogs and cats of the Humane Society of Seattle/King County. With your next purchase, buy an extra plush toy, a can of cat food or a crate mat to donate to a shelter animal, and you'll get 10 percent off your entire purchase.
By Monica Fischer | December 14, 2007
Daily Find
If I had a pet, it would be a French bulldog named Otis, and I like to think that he would have the fashion sense of, say, Andre 3000 or Kanye West. And when I went in search of the stylish clothes I would dress him in, I would head to Buster & Sullivan, the new dog boutique at University Village.
By Natalie Bow | December 10, 2007
Holiday 2007
Failing to present your sister's cat with a gift last Christmas left you sitting in the doghouse while everyone else watched adorable Freckles with her new toy mouse. Then, suspiciously, you were bumped to the kids' table at dinner.
By Britt Olson | December 3, 2007
As Seattle traipses down the path of green living, our pets are marching right along, one hemp collar and certified organic cotton chew toy at a time.
By Sheryl Wiser | November 5, 2007
Halloween is going to the dogs -- not to mention the cats, birds, ferrets and even horses. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association, 7.4 million U.S. households plan to dress their pets in costumes this year. And that's not the only way they plan to celebrate. More and more pet parents plan to treat their animal companions with Halloween toys and goodies this month.
By Sheryl Wiser | October 22, 2007
Daily Find
The latest addition to Fremont's collection of pet stores is geared toward the practical needs of active companions. Petapoluza leaves the leopard-print carriers and rhinestone collars to boutique neighbors such as Railey's Leash & Treat and focuses on a broad selection of healthy food and treats, as well as accessories for dogs on the go and a holistic vet who's in-house on Fridays.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 11, 2007
Dr. Doolittle’s got nothing on greater Seattle’s pack of animal communicators. These dog, cat and canary whisperers help owners get to the bottom of behavior and health problems, locate lost pets, even talk to their dearly departed furry friends.
By Michelle Goodman | September 21, 2007
