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Tru Interview: Lauren with Bailey and Calhoun
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Welcome to a new series here on the Trupanion blog the Tru Interview Series!I am always so interested in hearing the stories of pet owners and their pets, and thought it would be fun to share some on a regular basis. Our firstproud pet owneris Lauren, who talks about hercat Bailey and her dog Calhoun. You can learn more about Lauren on her blogTwo Washingtons.
Family Picture: Lauren, Andrew, Calhoun, and Bailey
What is your background? How are you involved with pets? I grew up in Connecticut...
Crazy Pet Owners – Honorable Mentions
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 09:00 PM
This past week, we learned just how devoted as pet owners that you all are! I was surprised to see how many people throw special birthday parties for their pets or feed them gourmet food and filtered water. While our winner will be chosen at random, I still wanted to feature some of my favorite crazy pet owner habits.
My cats run to meet me when I walk into the house every night and before anything else is done, I drop everything and snuggle with them (ahead of my husband or daughter) -Rhonda...Pet Photobombs
on Thursday May 17th, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Photobombing has become a popular internet meme in which a normal photo is being taken, but people make silly or unusual faces/poses in the background and/or step in at the last minute to ruin the picture.
Of course we all knew it would happen: pets have joined in the meme. The internet has all kinds of hilarious pictures of dog and cat photobombs.
Recently, we found a videophoto bomb of a news segment with a dog named Stormy who pops up right at the beginning. Check it out!
Ive also included...
Happy Mother’s Day from Trupanion
on Sunday May 13th, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Today is a day to celebrate moms! And whether you have pets, children, or both we want to celebrate YOU and thank you for being such a great mom to everyone in your life the furry family members included. We wish you lots of hugs from your two-legged kids and sloppy licks from your four-legged kids, and hopefully some pampering from the other people in your life.
To add a little giggle into your special day, check out these fun photos you can relate to as amom.
And finally, the video that...
Springtime Pets – Honorable Mentions
on Friday May 11th, 2012 at 09:00 PM
I have been so excited to share these wonderful springtime pet photos with you. This past week, we have been collecting your pet pictures that represent spring time and one random winner will receive a gift card. While the likelihood of winning is completely based on chance, we still wanted to recognize some of our favorite photos that came in.
Winston, Charlotte S.
Roxy, Rayna P.
Mitz, Jennifer L.
Rufio, Megan C.
Jordan, Susan H.
See the full slideshow:
We ran a similar giveaway last year and...
Dog on Parade in Mexico
on Thursday May 3rd, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images
According to The Washington Post, a dog found himself as the center of attention in Guanajuato, Mexico on March 24, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI was in town and passed through the streets on the Popemobile when this little dog was caught on camera following behind. The pup sure looks proud!
TweetDiamond Recalls Puppy Food
on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Diamond pet food company is recalling a third type of pet food in the past month. Recently, they recalled their Lamb Meal and Rice Formula, and this past week they issued a recall on their Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul.
This latest recall is the Diamond Puppy dry dog food due to concerns of salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.
Puppy food bags with the following codes should be discarded:
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 40 lb. DPP0401B22XJW 6-Apr-2013 Diamond Puppy Formula dry...Sometimes Animals and Cars Don’t Mix
on Tuesday May 1st, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Walter the Great Dane never causes trouble in his car.
Admiral Insurance, an insurance company based in the U.K., recently published a press release on the most unusual claims they saw involving animals. From elephants to spiders, all types of animals have caused accidents on the roadways, according to this list. Check out these examples:
A car was damaged by a peacock who was interested in his own reflection in the paint. A car was damaged by a group of peacocks which had escaped from a...Guest Post: Home Remedies for Hot Spots
on Tuesday May 1st, 2012 at 03:00 PM
The following is a guest post from Sarah Rexman. Sarah is the main researcher and writer for BedBugs.org. Her most recent accomplishment includes graduating from Florida State, with a masters degree in environmental science. Her main focus for the bedbug website involves several thing including helping people find mattress covers for bed bugs.
Hot spots on a dog are areas of the skin that become itchy, painful, and swollen. They can become more sore or even bloody when dogs continue to lick or...
Guest Post: Answers to the Most Common Pet Travel Questions
on Thursday April 26th, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Caitlin Moore is the Media Coordinator for PetRelocation.com. She can be reached at Caitlin@PetRelocation.com. Visit http://www.PetRelocation.com to find out more about pet travel, moving with your pets and the door-to-door pet relocation services they provide.
Traveling with pets, whether for a vacation, a work assignment, or a permanent move, can ultimately reap great rewards, but preparing for and handling the actual process can be a bit stressful. Where do you begin when planning a trip?...
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