Uno, Westminster Kennel Club's 2008 Best In Show dog, is our hero! A Beagle winning Best in Show? Uno represents not just the under dog, he represents "every dog." He's the champion of the common dog and a savior to homeless animals and animal shelters everywhere. Sure, previous winners were great dogs, Bichons, Newfies, Spaniels, Poodles, etc., but let's face it, animal shelters don't have an abundance of homeless toy breeds or gentle giants. Shelters do however, on almost any given day, have at least one Beagle or Beagel mix awaiting a new home. Let's hope that Uno works his way into the hearts of dog-lovers everywhere and starts a new fad that helps to reduce the number of unwanted Beagles in our animal shelters!
Just a little fun fact, the beagle was the second most adopted breed at the Arlington shelter in 2007 -- most likely due to the shear number of beagles at the shelter last year!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Indoor Dog Parks
Anyone who has ever been to a dog park knows how much fun pooches have prancing about, sans leashes, and pouncing on one another. Doggie day care, at least the ones I have seen, are much like indoor dog parks. The catch? They're not free and owners are not typically present to witness the fun. That's why indoor dog parks are a great idea! One indoor dog park has opened in Woodbridge, Virginia. Professional Paws Daycare allows residents to bring their pooches to their 6000 square foot area for a romp. Owners must be present to enjoy the sight, but it's not free -- $15 per session. Might be fun for Fido but wouldn't a free indoor dog park be even better?
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