Gents Canine Society

* All the artistic integrity has gone to the dogs.
Illustration by Marcelo Casidis.

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Dear GCS readers -
In 2007, the ‘artist’ Guillermo Vargas Habacuc, took a dog from the
street, tied him to a rope in an art gallery, and allowed him to starve
to death. For several days, the ‘artist’ and the visitors of the
exhibition watched the dog’s agony, until eventually he died. Does this
sound like art to you?

But this is not all… the prestigious Visual Arts Biennial of
Central America decided that the ‘installation’ was actually art, so
that Guillermo Vargas Habacuc has been invited to repeat his cruel
action for the biennial of 2008.

We can do nothing for this little dog other than to make sure that
his death was not in vain and that this atrocity will not be allowed to
happen again. Please sign the petition and forward it as widely as you
can.
PLEASE HELP STOP THIS INSANITY…
SIGN THE PETITION HERE.

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* Tink’s parents are so excited about their little French Bulldog (who doesn’t arrive until May) that they have started her own website named FrenchieTink.com. And they are having a special “Frenchie Friday” post for other FB lovers to share about their dogs.
My own Kobey-Rose is truly honored to be Tink’s very first “Frenchie Friday Featurette
…so stop by and show some love.

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Americans now spend $41 billion a year on their pets—more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world. That’s double the amount shelled out on pets a decade ago, with annual spending expected to hit $52 billion in the next two years. That puts the yearly cost of buying, feeding, and caring for pets in excess of what Americans spend on the movies ($10.8 billion), playing video games ($11.6 billion), and listening to recorded music ($10.6 billion) combined.

42% of dogs now sleep in the same bed as their owners, up from 34% in 1998. Their menu reflects every fad in human food—from locally sourced organic meat and vegan snacks to gourmet meals bolstered by, say, glucosamine to ward off stiff joints. Half of all dog owners say they consider their pet’s comfort when buying a car, and almost a third buy gifts for their dogs’ birthdays. About 77% of dogs and 52% of cats have been medicated in the past year, an increase of about 20 percentage points from 1996.

About 63% of U.S. households, or 71 million homes, now own at least one pet, up from 64 million just five years ago. After consumer electronics, pet care is the fastest-growing category in retail, expanding about 6% a year. More new pet products were launched in the first six months of last year than in all of 2005.

Pet products now aim to make people feel they’re being extra good to their little ones—much as toy makers have long encouraged parents to spoil kids. Along with doggie spas, there are mobile pet-grooming vans, pedicure services, professional dog walkers, and massage therapy for animals. And for some pet lovers, no medical procedure is too extreme. Plastic surgeons offer rhinoplasty, eye lifts, and other cosmetic procedures to help tone down certain doggy features, from droopy eyes to puggish noses. Root canals, braces, and even crowns for chipped teeth are also becoming more popular.
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* Jerry O’Connell is the picture of fitness as he takes his dog, Bim, for a run.
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* Details here.
Thanks DListed.

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“Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow”

“Francesca stood guard while Sharkey just wanted to nap with me”
* See more photos on TheMarthaBlog.
My previous post here.

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* Jai Rodriguez hosts a new show on the Animal Planet channel, along with his Yorkie, Nemo.
GROOMER HAS IT - sniffs out 12 of America’s most devout 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 as “Groomer of the Year.” The contestants will be put through their paces to see who can turn the shaggiest pooch into a beautiful, prancing pup beginning Saturday, April 12, at 9 PM (ET/PT). More details here.

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* Personally I think they should be. They have been allowed for years in Europe without major problems.
At least here in NYC some cafe’s will allow your dog to stay with you at a outdoor table.
So just in case, here are some etiquette tips for dogs at outdoor restaurants…

- Make sure your pooch is well-behaved around other people and especially children.

- Leash your four-legged friend and keep him or her from socializing with other diners or employees, unless welcomed.

- Try to keep your dog close to your table or chair so he or she is not in the waiter’s path. Dogs are not allowed on the chairs or tables.

- Bring your own doggie bowl or ask the waiter for a paper or plastic bowl or cup for water if necessary. Pets are not permitted to eat or drink out of restaurant glasses or dishes, unless they are disposable.

- Remember to tie your dog to your chair and not a table. A dog tied to a table can result in spilled drinks or food if he or she is strong enough to make the table move.

- Always call ahead or ask first to make sure an establishment allow dogs at their outdoor tables.

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