Tag Archives: pets

Your Daily Cry: Fiona Apple Cancels Tour To Be With Dying Dog

Julie GersteinNovember 21, 2012 //
I Love My Dog
Amelia is terrified of losing her dog, Lucca. Read More »
Fostering Animals
Why you don't need to adopt a pet to save a life. Read More »
Ask A Single Dog Owner
Amelia answers questions about being single and taking care of a dog. Read More »

Whether you like Fiona Apple’s music or not, it’s tough not to be moved by this sweet and sad letter, explaining to fans that she won’t be going on tour so that she can stay home and take care of her dying dog. Her 14-year-old dog Janet is sick with cancer, and Apple doesn’t want to risk going on tour in South America. Animal lovers will no doubt empathize with Apple’s choice. Her full letter — posted to her Facebook page – is after the jump.

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The 10 Coolest Fictional Pets

TheFWNovember 10, 2012 //

You might think you have the greatest pet in the world, but that’s probably because you don’t watch much TV. Instead of a cat that secretly hates you, fictional pets can be dragons or loyal household animals who stick by your side as you step out into the great unknown, rather than eating the contents of your bathroom trashcan the second you’re out the door. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 coolest pets in fiction. Just don’t tell your real pet — they might get jealous that they’re not as awesome as these animal pals, and, if you own a cat, try to kill you in your sleep.

1. Grey Wind, “Game Of Thrones.” Robb of House Stark, the newly crowned King of the North, is feared not only for his prowess in battle and military strategy, but because of his awesome pet: a viciously loyal direwolf. Grey Wind has no qualms about chomping off a finger or three or even scaring the bejeezus out of the Kingslayer, Jamie Lannister. Where do we sign up to get one of these wolves? Read more…

12 Doggies Doing Downward Dog

Julie GersteinNovember 8, 2012 //
12 Doggies Doing Downward Dog
12 Doggies Doing Downward Dog
12 Doggies Doing Downward Dog
9 Doggies Doing Downward Dog
dogs stretching
dogs stretching
dogs stretching
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A week out from Hurricane Sandy, the East Coast has been hit by a new storm — a snowy, slushy Nor’easter. Dear Mayan Prophecy, we get it! We get it! It’s with that in mind that I think all of us over in these here parts (and heck, just about everyone) would benefit frm adding a little yoga into their routines. No, not people yoga — personally, I find people yoga to be insanely boring — but pups doing the famous stretch for which a yoga move was named. So commencing henceforth: an assortment of dogs doing downward dog stretches!

I Love My Dog
Amelia is terrified of losing her dog, Lucca. Read More »
Hugging Animals
These animals know what's up. 12 Photos »
Fostering Animals
Why you don't need to adopt a pet to save a life. Read More »

Honey Boo Boo Gets A Pet Chicken Named Nugget

Ami AngelowiczNovember 7, 2012 //
Boo Boo In Hollywood
Alana on a publicity tour in Hollywood. 12 Photos »
Boo Boo Cupcake ATM
This is what happened when Honey Boo visited the cupcake ATM. Watch »
Honey Boo Boo GIFs
You need to see these, like, NOW. 36 Photos »
Boo Boo Walken
Honey Boo Boo and June read Christopher Walken lines. Watch »
Meet Chicken Nugget!

On the season finale of ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” Alana was briefly reunited with her former pet pig Glitzy, which was sadsies because we knew the petite pig wasn’t going home with her. Looks like Alana has moved on. She has a new bestie — a pet chicken named Nugget. Clever!

According to Honey Boo Boo’s official Facebook page, “her and nugget have [become] very attached this weekend … and it [is in] the house but has a outside house too but Alana refuses to let her sleep outside lol she sleeps inside at night in her inside cage.” I hope this best friend lasts. But I’m doubtful that Nugget will like wearing dresses as much as Glitzy. [People]

Girl Talk: I’m Terrified Of Losing My Dog

Amelia McDonell-ParryNovember 6, 2012 //
Ask A Single Dog Owner
Amelia answers questions about being single and taking care of a dog. Read More »
Dating Meditations
Meditations For Crazy Daters
Here are some dating meditations for when you get crazy. 8 Photos »
Dating Victim
I am not a dating victim -- and neither are you. Read More »

“I do worry about you,” wrote my mom, upon watching the first “Ask A Single Dog Owner” video a couple weeks ago. “I think you should really think about getting another dog as Lucca gets older.” Lucca is my 6-year-old dog, who I’ve had since she was eight weeks old. My mom’s concern, her urge to get another dog — which she has vocalized more than a few times — stems from the joke I made in the video (and more than a few times off camera) that my dog and I have a double suicide pact. If something happens to one of us, the other will end things too. It’s a joke, of course, but like many jokes, it’s couched in a serious truth that my mom is naturally attuned to — I truly do not know how I would live life without my dog.

Given that she is six (six-and-a-half actually), and, gulp, if I am lucky will live another 10-12 years (I think she’s part Chihuahua! They live a long time!), living without her is something I am going to eventually have to deal with.

It is my worst nightmare. Keep reading »

This Guy’s Cat Can Ride A Bike Better Than You

Julie GersteinOctober 24, 2012 //
Cats In Costumes!
They still don't give a care about trick-or-treating. 19 Photos »
Spanx for cats?
cat spanx
Is your cat in need of shapewear? Read More »
David Cross On Cat Soup
David Cross hosts a special episode of "Cat Soup." Read More »
Cat Power

This is why I will always love Philadelphia: Because only in Philadelphia will a dude ride around on his bike with a kitten on his back. This is YouTube user RudiElias86, and in addition to being totally adorable, he’s also forged a special bond with his little kitten MJ, who goes everywhere with him. [Philebrity]

Ask Me Anything: Ask A Single Dog Owner!

Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 22, 2012 //
Ask A Single Dog Owner!

A few weeks ago, I asked readers to submit questions they had for me about what it’s like being a single dog owner. This is the first video in a series in which I, with Lucca by my side, answer some of those questions. (If I didn’t get to yours, don’t worry, I will!) To begin, I explain how I handle having sleepovers with dudes, how I manage to have a social life while still giving Lucca the attention and care she needs, what I would do if a guy said he wanted to have kids with me but was worried about having a dog around a baby, and who Lucca will go to in the (hopefully unlikely) event of my sudden passing. (Morbid, but important!) I hope you enjoy because Lucca and I lovvvvved making this video!

Be My Pet: Fanged Dwarf Porcupine Dinosaur

Winona Dimeo-EdigerOctober 4, 2012 //
Dream Pets
Animals we would adopt if it were possible. 11 Photos »
Ice Age Flower
Scientists resurrect a 30,000-year-old plant. Read More »
Scientists We Want To Date
The 8 types of scientists we want to date and why. 9 Photos »
So cute!

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Pegomastax africanus, a newly discovered dinosaur about the size of a house cat, with self-sharpening fangs and porcupine-like quills. It looks vicious, but scientists believe Pego (that’s its nickname from now on, OK?) was an herbivore who used those fearsome teeth for nothing more than foraging yummy plants and defending its adorable little self. Another bombshell? Paul Sereno, a paleontologist at the University of Chicago, insists that if this long-extinct creature were still around today, “it would be a nice pet—if you could train it not to nip you.” Well fancy that. I’ve been wanting to get a Pomeranian, but suddenly I want a Pegomastax instead. Amelia, would you and Lucca care to join us for a walk? [National Geographic]

4 Ways Owning A Pet Prepares You For A Relationship

Anna DavidOctober 1, 2012 //
No Cats Guys For Me
Ami has VERY good reasons for refusing to date cat guys. Read More »
Ask Me Anything!
A single dog owner will answer all your questions... Read More »
Dog Dealbreaker
He brought his dog on the date. Read More »

It’s time to throw those ideas about crazy cat lady spinsters to the curb. The fact of the matter is that owning a pet—whether it’s a dog, cat, bunny or goldfish (okay, maybe not a goldfish)—is actually the best training ground that exists for a relationship with another human. Don’t believe me? Consider this:

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Ask Me Anything: I’m A Single Dog Owner!

Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 26, 2012 //

In the comments of “What Are We Wearing?” yesterday, longtime Frisky reader applescruffs said she would be interested in seeing me write something about “dating with a dog,” since I’m single and have a dog, Lucca. Reader camille905 also said she would be interested in the topic and had some additional questions: Does Lucca sleep in my bed? How do sexytime partners handle it? What if someone I was dating didn’t like Lucca? Etcetera. As I originally adopted with someone (my ex) and then got full custody when we split, being a solo pet owner took some getting used to — and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the entire universe. I am psyched to write about the topic but want to make sure I cover all the bases — are their any questions you’d like me to answer? By all means, ASK ME ANYTHING either in the comments of this post or via email at amelia@thefrisky.com and I promise to touch upon it in my piece, which will be fact-checked by Lucca, of course.

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