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Howard Koeppel and Mark Hsaio, a gay couple together for 18 years who are friends with Rudy Giuliani and housed him for six months during his messy split with wife Donna Hanover, say Giuliani doesn’t discriminate and cite the religious excuse for his convictions: “He isn’t an advocate for gay marriage because of his religious beliefs. He is a traditional Catholic. Those teachings say marriage should be between a man and a woman.”
However Koeppel and Hsaio plan to get married in Connecticut on May 2.

* The couples little Dachshund appears to be the smartest one here.

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The claws are out, and the catty comments and tearful hissy fits are back as Animal Planet kicks off the second season of its hot reality, competition series Groomer Has It, hosted by Emmy award-winner, Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy).

Groomer Has It sniffs out 12 of America’s most passionate and skilled dog groomers to compete against each other in a test of desire, creativity and affinity for animals as they shave, shear and shampoo their way through a series of challenges that will crown only one “Groomer of the Year.”

Premiering April 11 at 9PM e/p, the contestants will be put to the test to see who can turn the dirtiest dog into a glamorous, pampered pup. These talented and quirky groomers live together in a swanky Los Angeles loft, aka “The Doghouse,” which can sometimes be too close for comfort. During each grooming challenge, the contestants work shoulder to shoulder and, sometimes as teams, tasked with everything from creating signature looks for a “bridal and groom party” in the show’s first-ever doggie wedding to using their canine-grooming skills on pot-belly pigs.

After each challenge, Jai consults with our outspoken panel of judges including esteemed veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan, champion dog handler Xavier Santiago and leading U.S. grooming expert Joey Villani as they decide which contestant does not make the cut.

The grand-prize winner will receive his or her very own state of the art mobile grooming salon from Wag’n Tails Mobile Grooming, a brand-new Subaru Forester, a cash prize of $50,000 and the prestigious title of “Groomer of the Year.” With a prize package totaling approximately $145,000, groomers fight for their right to jump start their careers and change their lives. Each of these groomers thinks he or she has what it takes to be top dog in this competition, but in reality, only one … Groomer Has It.

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* CANINE CULT for lots of laughs and a few tears too.

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* Thank you for being patient.

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This is what you support when you buy that cute little puppy from a pet store. No matter what the store may tell you. No responsible breeder sells their animals to pet stores. End of story.

Why puppy mills are bad:
Dogs are subjected to having litter after litter until they cannot reproduce anymore and often, tumors form on their mammory glands. They never see a veterinarian or receive proper medical care. It is easy to replace the breeding stock because they are considered disposable. They live in a small cage standing on wire constantly. Most of the dogs rescued from Puppy Mills have never experienced walking on solid ground, much less the joy of running through the grass. The puppies are sold for profit through animal brokers, auctions, Pet Stores, and to individuals. Find out more about Puppy Mills and how you can help end their abuse.

Tips to avoid buying from Puppy Mills. Here are a few ways that you can ensure that you are not buying a puppy that came from a Puppy Mill.

* Please consider adoption first. There are thousands of good dogs euthanized every week across our country because there is no place for them in the overcrowded shelters. Visit your local humane society or other shelters frequently and select the right puppy or dog that is suited to you. Every puppy purchased from a pet store or puppy mill means that another dog in a shelter looses his life.

* If you feel that you must buy a dog, find a responsible breeder. Always visit the premises and see where they are raised. Make sure that they are being cared for in a healthy and adequate environment. Never take the breeder at their word, seeing is the only proof you will have.

* Beware of newspaper and online adds. Once again, make sure that you see the premises and the parents of the puppy that you are considering buying.

* Avoid “rescuing” a puppy by paying money for him/her from a breeder. There are a lot of breeders that will sell their puppies that don’t get sold to individuals and pet stores on the side of the road, in front of businesses, and at flea markets. If you see this occuring, please call your local authority and report the activity. It more than likely will not get them fined or in trouble, but it will run them off at least. You do not want to “rescue” a puppy in this manner because it puts money into the breeders pocket and opens up a space for more puppies. The cycle keeps repeating and never ends. This is a very difficult thing to do, but these puppies are too easily replaced.

* Buying from a Pet Store almost always guarantees that the puppies came from a puppy mill. Their bottom line is money from the sale just like that of the breeder at the puppy mill. Avoid buying a puppy that you cannot trace its origins to see the premise and parents.

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* Go to the A.S.P.C.A. to donate and learn more about what you can do.

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* Artist Chip Wass with his French bulldog Ruby.

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* Cicero like most guys likes to be in control of the Remote.

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* The big eyed Keane paintings were popular in the 1960s. This reproduction of the boy and his Poodle sells on e-Bay for $700. An original can cost in the thousands. Here (top) photographer Steven Meisel recreated the look with live models and some photo-shopping.

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