Posts tagged "valentines day"

Teddy Bear visited us last week, using his snacking skills to predict the winner of yesterday's Super Bowl. And wouldn't you know it? The New York Giants won the game, just like Teddy Bear said they would (much to my chagrin, as I hail from New England and a dyed-in-the-wool Patriots fan).

Fresh from his prognosticatory success, Teddy Bear is setting his focus on the next great holiday, Valentine's Day. Does Big T have a secret admirer? It's not us. Our admiration for Teddy isn't secret; it's public and well documented. But somebody sent the porcupiny paramour a heart-shaped box full of corn. Naturally, Teddy opted to wolf down all the corn in one sitting rather than try to make it last until the 14th. But why stop there? Corn wasn't all Teddy Bear got from his valentine. "Rose petals for eaty taste good?" Teddy, nooooo!

THIS PORCUPINE BE SNACKIN'!

If you're planning to spoil your pet--or a pet owner--with a special gift this Valentine's Day, why not choose a product that also gives back to animals in need? Many items designed for pets and for the humans who love them benefit rescue organizations or other charities through proceeds from sales.

Supporting animal charities through your purchases is a great way to say "I love you" to all the four-legged friends in your life. So in order to help you celebrate pets on Valentine's Day by giving back, our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite pet products with heart.

A fun, snappy book, "Mimi and Maty to the Rescue!" by Brooke Smith was inspired by Smith's daughter, Mimi Ausland, whose charitable website Freekibble.com has enabled users to donate over 675 million pieces of kibble to shelter animals to date. The clever story and illustrations will delight children and adults alike, and for each book sold, Halo will donate five meals to feed shelter animals.


A durable toy that also supports canine charities, the Orbee-Tuff Glow for Good Ball from Planet Dog is both sturdy and satisfying for your pooch. Eco-conscious shoppers will appreciate that the ball is recyclable, and an impressive 100% of the proceeds from sales of the Glow for Good Ball go to the Planet Dog Foundation, which promotes and celebrates dog service programs.


If you're looking for a unique present to treat your feline on Valentine's Day, try the Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Adjustable Cat Safety Collar from Coastal Pet. This top-quality collar features a pink ribbon design, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each collar benefits breast cancer foundations.


Your valentine can show support for animal rights in style with the All Over Paws Socks, available at The Animal Rescue Site's online store. The comfortable socks are offered in a range of eye-catching color combinations, and purchases made through the website help to fund food and care for rescued animals.


Featuring an appropriate design for Valentine's Day, the Rescue Heart Pewter Collar Charm from Big Paw Designs helps to promote adoption awareness with a well-designed, durable product. And like the other items in the brand's Rescue Power Collection, the charms are available at discounted rates to pet rescue groups to help them in fundraising efforts.

Valentine's Day is extra special when you have someone sweet to share it with. Just ask anyone. We are sure the dogs, cats, parrots, rhinos and other lovey-dovey animals in these photos would agree.

It's always Valentine's Day for these animals with all-natural heart-shaped body art.

Show your favorite feline some love with these catnip-filled hearts, flowers, fortune cookies and more.

Rounding up our favorite photos, entertaining videos and compelling animal stories from the Web this week!

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  Jazzy Reunion

  A man lost his dog, went 1200 miles to New Orleans, and discovered that his pooch was already there. The dog's excuse? Mardi Gras! [via NOLA.com]

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  Mini-Horse Diaries

  "What do you mean other horses don't get to sleep on the sofa?" [via People Pets]

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  Felinvasion!

  Feral cats have taken over Penn State's campus -- soon they'll be auditing classes. [via Collegian.PSU.edu]

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  Happy New Year Tiger?

  The New York Times' take on the Year of the Tiger. Spoiler alert: It's grim for tigers. [via New York Times]

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  Rye Ruv Roo

  Videos of five pets saying "I love you," Were they just too cheap to buy Valentine's cards? [via People Pets]

Rounding up our favorite animal stories, photos, and videos on the Web each week!

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  Camel vs. Crocodile

  The battle for ultimate domination of the animal kingdom has begun in Australia. Who will win? Crocodiles or feral camels? [via Timesonline.co.uk]

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  Do I Have To Wear Them?

  The New York Times tests and rates boots for dogs to help you better humiliate them. [via New York Times]

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  We Wuv Our Cwitters

  Who took a Reuter's poll determining pet owners prefer V-day with their pets? You did! [via New York Post]

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  Diabetes Defying Doggy

  When an elderly man went into hypoglycemic shock, his dog saved his life. His cat watched, yawned, then fell asleep. [via People Pets]

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  Cheetah Prison Break

  Three cheetahs briefly escaped their enclosures when they swam across the barrier moat. Strangely enough, they doggy-paddled. [via Chron.com]

Be honest, your (human) sweetheart isn't the only true love in your life. If you're taking a special trip Valentine's weekend, why not bring your precious pooch with you?

Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel & Spa in Vero Beach, Fla., is offering a new package that's sure to get your dog's tail wagging: The Pooch n' Smooch package, which, for the Valentine's Day weekend, starts at $368 per night. (For non-holidays, peak season rates begin at $288 per night and off season rates begin at $198 per night. The package will be available through December 22, 2010.)

While the hotel property is always pet-friendly, the Pooch n' Smooch package makes your "ménage à paw" extra special by offering a Pampered Pooch Picnic at the Dog Park (with a basket that includes a picnic blanket, two wine spritzers, organic treats for mom and dad, dog treats, ball, collapsible dog bowl, and a clean-up bag); turndown amenity of Champagne and homemade doggie treats from local pet boutique Hearth & Hound; and a $5 donation to Indian River County Humane Society.

If that's not quite enough, you can purchase upgrades including a photo shoot with your pet on the beach ($75) and two Kimpton bathrobes and a dog bed ($300).

If this package doesn't quite tickle your fancy, don't worry; there are lots of pet-friendly hotels available for you to choose from!