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pets
Bowlingual Discovers that Every Dog Has an Inner Japanese Woman
What is your dog trying to say when he's barking at bicyclists riding by your window? If only we spoke Japanese, we'd know. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by namforellik: What's that, lassie-san? Timmy-san is trapped in the well? 11 Responses | Other threads
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pets
SNIF Dog Tags Track What Your Dog Does All Day; Spoiler: Eat, Sleep, Poop
The SNIF tag that uselessly linked up dogs on social networking sites just got a bit less useless, but not by much. Now it tracks your dogs activities, vaguely. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Bon5ai: I guess there are some uses for this like to see how active your dog is while you are at... 4 Responses | Other threads
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maker faire 2009
Puppy Monorail Makes Me Fear for Mankind's Future
Of all the ridiculous things one can see at the Maker Faire, the Puppy Mover Monorail might take the cake. More »
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Comment by Jonathan Sauter: Well, sir, there's nothing on earth like a genuine, Bona fide, Electrified, Six-car Monorail! 6 Responses | Other threads
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pets
The PowerLoo Flushes Dog Poop, Along With $1000 Of Your Hard Earned Money
If I could pay $1000 to never pick up a dog's feces, I might spend that money. Alas, the PowerLoo does not prevent that egobreaking act. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Curves: Do what my neighbor does, pick up the dog poo (their dog) and fling it into the neighbors yard (mine). I... 11 Responses | Other threads
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photography
Who Knew There Was So Much Advice To Give On Photographing Pets?
Pets can be difficult to photograph. Once, someone quoted me $1000 for a pet portrait! The NYTimes has a long interview with Li Ward on how to do it best. More »
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By Brian LamComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: Nonsense. My 6 year old took this: Yes, I took advantage of the opportunity to post a picture of my... 11 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Dog-Shaped Dog Poop Composter Just Looks Wrong
It seems to me that there's something gross about making a dog poop composter shaped like a dog, a design that makes you put dog poop into a dog's mouth. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by bosskev: "It seems to me that there's something gross about ... a design that makes you put dog poop into a... 7 Responses | Other threads
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star trek
Star Trek Creator's Widow Left $4 Million To Her Dogs
Using money she earned through her voice over work on the Star Trek light dimmer, Majel Roddenberry was able to set up a trust for her dogs to the tune of $4 million. More » -
pointless
Inconceivable! Luxury Carbon Fiber Dog Bowls Can't Find Any Buyers
What kind of world do we live in where 600 superfluous carbon fiber dog bowls cannot find a market? A crappy one, that's what kind. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by daftrok: I wouldn't mind a human bowl like this. Imagine having an indestructible cereal bowl. The power...THE POWAH...:P 14 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Why Do Pets Always Walk On asdfadvcasdfasdf Computer Keyboards?
This is Malcolm the puppy, right after walking on a keyboard and opening up 1600 email message windows at once. What is it with pets and keyboards?! More »
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By Brian LamComment by bosskev: BLam...your reflection in the computer screen...have you permed your hair? Looks like a mini-Afro thing going on there... 14 Responses | Other threads
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bad ideas
WalkyDog Is an Animal Abuse Charge Waiting to Happen
Unless your name is Ron Mexico (not Ron-Mexico...maybe?), there's no way you can look at this thing dog walking contraption that attaches to your bike and think its a good idea. More » -
pedometers
Takara Tomy's Doggy Pedometer Encourages Your Pets Not To Be As Lazy As You
Takara Tomy has come out with a dog-specific, digital pedometer that not only works as a digital dog tag, but also records your dog's physical activities including eating, sleeping and walking. But what about sexing? More »
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By Andi WangComment by Is my Avatar inappropriate?: I'd put one on my cats but I'm afraid they sleep to much to show much activity. 9 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
Bow Cam iPhone App: Barks to Get Pup Attention for the Photo
You say "Cheese!" and dogs say "whatsthatsquirreldogtoyhuh?", "firehydrant!", "wanttoplaywanttoplaywanttoplay!", looking everywhere but the camera. This app's 15 barking noises fix that. More »
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By Brian LamComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: When I did my Christmas Card two years ago, I had to give my dog a hold command, then throw... 8 Responses | Other threads
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good times
LaserPup: Use the iPhone To Shoot Lasers at Your Dog
Are you tired of shooting lasers at your dog the old fashioned way? I know I am. Thanks to this DIY project called LaserPup, you can annoy your pooch with the power of the iPhone! More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OMG! Ponies!: I'm suing. This clearly infringes on my Dead Kittens app. In fact, I'm taking the position that every... 13 Responses | Other threads
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science
Couple Pays $150,000 for First Single-Birth Dog Clone in the US
I understand people really close to dogs. I am. I love Jones like if he was my own son. Seriously. But paying $150,000 to clone a dog after he dies, like this couple from Miami? More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Bazooka Ball: This posting is RIDDLED with grammatical and sentence structure mistakes. Who the hell is the editor? 16 Responses | Other threads
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dogs
Nature Defeats Technology, Again
Master buys dog training software. Dog finds training software. Dog decides he needs no bloody training. Dog acts accordingly, destroys it, then goes after master and bites his or her ass. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Kaiser-Machead: A cat would've just shit in the middle of it, then buried it in litter. 5 Responses | Other threads
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dogs
Dog-Powered Vehicles Force Man's Best Friend Into Manual Labor
Your dog is lazy and shiftless, not paying his way through life at all. It's time to make your dog work for his food by attaching him to a scooter, bike or skateboard.
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By Adam FrucciComment by MagnoliaX12: I always thought dogs were invented for working, and that they even like it. 33 Responses | Other threads
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dogs
SNIF Tag Social Networking Lets Your Dog Get in on the Action
If you’re a devoted dog lover and have ever created a Facebook profile for your loyal companion (and I hope for your sake that you haven’t), SNIF Tag offers you the chance for beloved Fido to get in on the action. Just for $299, the SNIF Tag clips on to your pet’s collar and picks up interactions with other SNIF-enabled doggies, allowing you to meet other fellow dog enthusiasts. The tag then uploads all the information to a SNIF profile and shares it with other SNIF owners at home. I know dogs are great for meeting chicks and all, but you might seriously want to rethink that introduction. “Hi, my name is Joe, and my friend feed told me yesterday Kujo sniffed Princess’ butt. I saw on her profile she was in heat too?” [SNIF Tag via Core77]
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By Erica HoComment by Hyman Decent: If you're a devoted dog lover and have ever created a Facebook profile for your loyal companion (and I hope... 2 Responses | Other threads
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dogs
Artificial Dogs are Better for Some Applications, Trust Me
It's hard to imagine a world in which we abandon man's best friend for an electronic replacement, but it's also hard to imagine a dog ever holding a paper book without turning poor Kafka into a sponge. Luckily, designer Charles Kalpakian is here to provide us with this canine book stand concept that lights up when you pull the tale. While this unit is not for sale, we can only hope that version 2.0 has teeth to convey that pulling a dog's tale is not the best way to treat it. [Yanko Design via Ubergizmo]
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Bacon!: Did you mean pulling his "Tail" (animal body part)? Or did you mean pulling a tale of a land... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Crappy Ideas
Israeli City Using DNA Testing to Fight Rampant Dog Poop Problems
Nobody likes stepping in dog crap. That's why there are laws in most major cities that require you to pick up after your dog. Unfortunately, it's tough to enforce and many people just ignore it. The solution? Elaborate and expensive DNA testing, of course. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Toshie: Absolutely worth it. I'm to the point that I'm going to dress up in camo with a paintball gun... 3 Responses | Other threads
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humping dog
The Neutered USB Humping Dog On Sale Now
The Crunching Dog—a sadly neutered version of the humping dog—is finally on sale. All it takes is $9.99 for you to get a cheap plastic dog to show you that you're worthless because you'll never do as many situps or do them as fast as this crappy toy from Japan. Seriously though, how can something with a dong THAT huge even physically do situps? This is the excuse we're using to justify our own obesity, in case you were wondering. [ThinkGeek]
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By Jason ChenComment by cybermatt85: Now if they would get to work on a krumping dog... more » | Other threads
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Fighting Animals
British Doggie Paratroopers to Make High-Altitude Jumps With Cameras Attached To Their Heads
Not laser beams, but close. The Telegraph is reporting that German Shepherds are being trained by the elite British SAS to perform high-altitude high-opening (HAHO) parachute jumps over Iraq and Afghanistan harnessed to soldiers. Once on the ground, the dogs will charge ahead, rooting out dug-in enemies and sending back a live video feed from a tiny head-mounted camera. That is if their little doggie minds haven't been blown by the 25,000-foot jump they just performed. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by bobx3: Oh yea...this is going to turn out well. more » | Other threads
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science
Dog's Head Being Kept Alive via Machine
In the unsettling video found after the jump, Soviet scientists in the mid-20th century keep the severed head of a dog alive via an "autojector," a primitive heart and lung machine. The dog reacts to sounds, opens its eyes, eats, licks its lips, and generally looks alive. The video has been debated by experts for years, but now you can be the judge thanks to the wonders/horrors of the internet. So, what say you? Is this poor pooch surviving sans body, or is another Ruskie trick? Either way, I'm sure we can all agree on one thing: holy f'ing shit. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by syosh: ... why would anyone put a dog through this? This seems very cruel. Would YOU really want your dog to... more » | Other threads
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bionics
Dog Made Adorably Bionic With Model Airplane Wheels
This tiny puppy, named Hope, was born without front legs. You know what that means: it was time to create a robopuppy. Orthotist David Turnbill created a custom support for Hope using a couple of model airplane wheels, and each one of the "legs" can move up and down independently, allowing Hope to pivot and turn. If you were to say this is the most adorable thing ever, you might just be right. Hit the jump for a video of Hope getting fitted for her superlegs. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Solaricide: Why is it so much easier to give a dog wheels for it's hind legs? Because it is trying to... more » | Other threads
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Dog Love Bath
Wan Love Yu Dog Shower Cleans Puppy Without Shampoo
One of the most harrowing experiences of owning a dog, I've found, is the act of bathing it. For some reason, dogs that were happy to jump in a pond or pool suddenly find themselves allergic to water come bath time. If shampoo getting into Rover's eyes is the problem, IDEC Corp.'s Wan Love Yu (“Dog Love Bath”) dog shower system ensures that you can clean your pup with just water and micro bubbles. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Heman: @ChemEng:Pet Stone should be your only choice of pet. more » | Other threads
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roomba
Top Tips on Socializing Pets and Bots, Courtesy of WSJ
The Wall Street Journal has a great feature this morning about pets and household robots, such as Roombas and Pleos. Writer Andrew Lavallee has compiled all sorts of anecdotes—including useful tips on how to bed your pet in with the 'bot in your life, including protecting your Sony Aibo from cat bites (cayenne pepper and Cholula hot sauce applied to the 'bot butt, apparently). One dog owner told off the Roomba in front of his mutt, and the dog never lunged at the robot vacuum again. [WSJ]
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By AddyDugdaleComment by G2GdoB2B: LOL! Poor dog! I wonder when robots will take over "traditional" pets! - like Sony's Aibo. Here's a nice article... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Pet-Proof Your AV Gear For Fun and Profit
Unless you want to spend money on replacing your AV gear or replacing your pet, you're going to have to protect one from the other. Sound & Vision Mag has seven suggestions on how to do just that. Among them are wrapping up your rat's nest of wires behind the TV, placing a ScatMat (not what it sounds like) to gently shock little animals that step near your goodies, shielding your screen and hiding your remotes. Sounds like a pretty good warmup for when you have to baby-proof your AV gear a few years down the line. Especially with that ScatMat thing. [Sound And Vision] -
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Gizmodo Animal Day (Just Because)
I asked Wilson why we had two animal posts on the page, back to back. Seems like overload on critters. But then I kind of remembered I really LIKE animal + gadget stories. I mean, FuzzyWuzzyModo was my idea, and all. So, I think we'll do a few more posts like this, for the hell of it, on this slow news day. Look, a polar bear pretending to be on the phone! Leave a caption! [Photo via Dark Roasted] -
retromodo
Soviet Dog Cooked in Space Only Got this Lousy Statue
It's the stuff of canine legends. Fifty years ago Laika the dog went from stray zero to hero when the Soviet Union strapped her to Sputnik 2 and launched it into the cold reaches of outer space. The trailblazing pooch, who had a statue to her unveiled in Russia last week, proved that living things could survive in space. Her trip also paved the way for more ambitious human-related endeavors, like John's Glenn's historic orbit, the Apollo 11 moon landing and Tom Hanks' career. Laika eventually died an excruciating death from overheating when life support failed a few hours after launch, for which Russia recognized her with a monument. All that sacrifice, and just a statue? More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by jackfrost132 is disruntled enough to stab an air: Ohhh I'm a rocket dog! Burning up the capsule with a failed support system, ROCKET DOGGGG! more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Oxygen Dog House: An O2 Buzz for You and Your Pooch
We have heard about the potential health benefits of inhaling pure oxygen since the 90's—but in Japan this fad is still going strong. In fact, they are getting their dogs involved with products like this new O2 Doghouse. Marketed as a "dog hospital" of sorts, the O2 Doghouse will deliver 100% pure oxygen to your sick pooch while he rests inside. And the best part is that you can hit the generator as well—so both you and your dog can relax side by side. Now that is what I call bonding. [Trends in Japan via DVICE]
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By Sean FallonComment by boomersooner9133: @omureadhaigh: yes oxygen is an accelerant i knew that and that you cant have a flame in a pure... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Retromodo: Doggy Treadmill Idea is Actually From 1930
We were wrong when we thought that our crazy technologically-obsessed culture now was responsible for the doggy treadmill idea. It originated in the the 1930s. Modern Mechanix dug up one of their old articles from the last century and found this thing, first debuted at the LA Dog Show, which supposedly lets dogs run for "an hour without getting anywhere." How could you tell (besides the black and white) that this is an invention from the last century? Because the lack of safety concerns for the dog; the whole thing is raised up off the floor, meaning if Floofy gets tired, he's going flying. [Modern Mechanix via Boing Boing]
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By Jason ChenComment by P3TER: @AtomikB: Yup, I remember seeing one of these in an old stately home in Wales. They have been around since... more » | Other threads
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animal welfare
Hot Dog Temperature Alert System for Car Owners too Stupid to Have Pets
If ever I want to give my late, unlamented sister-in-law—she's not dead, she's just not my sister-in-law any more—a present (other than a punch in the chops) then I need look no further than the Hot Dog Temperature Alert system for cars. Install it, turn it on, and if the temperature rises above a preset one, then the windows roll down automatically, the horn sounds and a man in uniform appears as if by magic with a red hot poker that he rams up your ass. Okay, so I made that last bit up, but here's a story about my late (I wish) unlamented sister-in-law that you might enjoy. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by valarmorghulis: Small world, I know some people studying the Wild Dogs in Botswana. more » | Other threads
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gross
Dead Dog Sweaters May Not Be the Best Way to Remember Your Pets
Beth and Brian Willis really loved their dogs Kara and Penny. They were very sad, understandably, when they died. What did they do to remember them? Frame a photo of their beloved pups? No, that's too normal for these two. They decided to make sweaters out of the fur of their dead pets. Yes, I said sweaters out of their dead dogs. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by FurisDead: @Bokusatsu_Tenshi: ya thats so true! more » | Other threads
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robots
Tennis Ball Cannon is a Dog's Best Robotic Friend
Now, a beer launching fridge I can understand, but a tennis ball cannon? I find it amusing when someone spends a tremendous amount of time and effort building something that can automate basic functions—like throwing a tennis ball to a wiener dog. But the results speak for themselves. It is an inspiration for lazy people everywhere. [BoingBoing Gadgets]
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By Sean FallonComment by kps9727: @darkwaters Add to that the ability to remotely aim it, and you'll have people crawling all over each other to entertain... more » | Other threads
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retromodo
People in the 1930s Sure Hated Their Dogs
We thought that the dog doodie diaper was the worst pet gadget of all time, but it's been usurped in the hallowed tradition of pet owner stupidity. This advertisement starts with the lead "Dog Rides Comfortably in Sack..." and just gets worse from there. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Gary_7vn: @Rizzuh: I care about both - it's possible you know. Anyone who can that to a puppy is completely gone. He... more » | Other threads
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robots
Sorry Dogs, Beer Robots are a Man's New Best Friend
While dogs have been man's loyal companion for many a era, advanced technology has made them obsolete. Thanks to Chassis, the lovable, pony keg carrying R/C beer-dispensing robot, you'll no longer need to learn the defining characteristics of Weimaraners and terriers. Instead focus on the subtle differences between your favorite IPAs, or just stare (in a drunken stupor) for hours at Chassis' blinking lights—before a friend comes by, addresses the phallic nature of Chassis' spout, and your dog has a new crap catcher for long walks. [suicidebots via make] -
animals
Dog Barks Deciphered; Yes, Dogs Are as Simple and Dumb as You Thought
Researchers in Budapest have spent a lot of time analyzing dogs barking for some reason, and they've figured out a way to create software to decipher exactly what your pooch is saying. That's not to say that Rex is suddenly going to start saying "My, Joseph, you have been sitting around the house all day in a dreadful state. Don't you agree that it would be to both of our benefits if you took me out for a jolly stroll?", but it will let him say "Walk! Walk walk walk! Walk! Walk Walk! Walk!" More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by cookieseller: then my three bitches are magical or geniuses cause they never bark at me when they need something, they only... more » | Other threads
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pet pleasures
Cool&Hot Comfort Pad Keeps Your Bitch Warm
If your dog is crap at thermoregulation, you are going to need to give the little tyke a hand. The Cool&Hot comfort pad not only comes with a fantastic PR image, but it will also allow your pet to get all cuddled up and warm in the winter, or remain as cool as a corpse throughout the summer. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by ANoel: It's a dinner dish warmer for Rottweilers. more » | Other threads
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brush aside
Pull Your Dog's Hair Out with the Pet Furminator
Dog or cat hair problems? The Pet Furminator somehow gets to the undercoat where hair is matted, leaving the shiny topcoat untouched. Looks like a great way to solve that problem of furballs and hairs sticking to everything in your abode, including you. Or, you could solve the problem by just not living with a bunch of animals. Heck, you could just take a cue from the cuisine of some foreign countries, where uttering the sentence "I had a dog" isn't a wistful reminiscence, but refers to last night's dinner. After all, it's all protein. [Hardware Aisle]
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Comment by petsgalore: I have two 17 year old persians. One has a really thick coat and his skin is like butter. His... more » | Other threads
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howling success
'Silent Night' for Dogs a Big Hit in New Zealand
Who says dogs had to be left out of all the Christmas cheer? Enterprising musicians in Auckland, New Zealand, recorded a special synthesized version of "Silent Night" using frequencies that are so high that only dogs can hear them. The kicker? It was a huge hit. More »
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Comment by Worf: It might be dog range, but it's certainly not outside of human hearing range. A CD is only sampled at 44.1kHz,... more » | Other threads
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france
Automatic Dog Washer Looks Like Waterboarding for Pets
I don't understand a word of the video because I don't understand the language of surrender, but I don't need to in order to see that the dogs trapped inside of this $30,000 contraption for the four minutes of washing and drying aren't exactly experiencing jouissance. They're dogs, not designer jeans, people. And the guy that climbed inside to show it's safe is probably a plant who loves pain. [Key TV via Spluch]
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Comment by mrz2u: Season 2, episode 15...dont the French have any original ideas anymore? Beavis and Butthead may be dead but they are... more » | Other threads
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