November 20th 2009 1:37 am
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Hello... I'm Peanutty Crankite reporting on Friday, the 20th of November. This is your 60 seconds of news on Dogster.
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Happy TGIF!! The weekend is almost upon us, which also means no "60 Seconds" on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to tune in again on Monday! ;)
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Today is "Name Your PC Day". I'd have to say that mom's PC looks like a 'Penelope' to me. Although, there are times when it's running slow when mom calls it "#@$%#!"
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We have finalists for Dogster's 5th annual "World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show"! Several of the finalists are very familiar to many of us -
Shandi
Skye
Jesse the JRT
Chuppy
Nora and Jeannie ( Pennsylvania Poodle Pups )
Gypsy
Deogie
Natcho
Darby
Murphy
Champ
Congrats on making it this far, pups! All of your pictures are furtastic. To check out the dog finalists and vote for "Best In Show", follow this link.
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Huntington is hosting a dog version of "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" in Plus Fun. It is a quiz game that will involve dog trivia and pictures. The pup with the most correct answers wins several prizes. If you're interested, sign up before Saturday, Nov. 21st.
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I have an announcement - sometime after Thanksgiving, there will be a new and fun weekly challenge here on "60 Seconds" that will involve rosettes and edited pictures for the winners. Stay tuned for more information soon!
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Today's website-plug-of-the-day is......
Perfect Dog Beds.
This site offers beautiful dog beds in luxury fabrics in many shapes and sizes. They are the ultimate in luxurious top quality dog beds. They also say they will beat anyone else's prices out there. The best part is that 100% of the profit goes to help homeless pets!
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That's all for this edition of "60 Seconds". Like always, please pmail me if you have any news, gossip, events or announcements. Wishing you all a doggerific weekend! This is Peanutty Crankite, signing off. And that's the way it is.
November 19th 2009 1:40 am
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Hello... I'm Peanutty Crankite reporting on Thursday, the 19th of November. This is your 60 seconds of news on Dogster.
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Let me start off by saying Happy 44th Birthday to Pop Tarts! How many of you have been lucky enough to get a dropped piece of Pop Tart on the floor? Or, maybe you were given a bite from your human? The 19th is also "Play Monopoly" game day. Do they have a dog edition?
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November is "I Am So Thankful" month, and next week is Thanksgiving here in the states. What are you especially thankful for this year? For myself, it's that I am still around to enjoy life with my wonderful family. It's also great that I celebrated my 5th year on Dogster this past summer. Enjoying time with the pals that I've made on this site is something I am very grateful for. =; Alrighty... my sappy moment is over with.
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Congratulations to Sunny! He was the big winner of 50 zealies in Rocket's "buy a song, win some zealies" thread. You go, dawg!
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Today's website-plug-of-the-day is......
The Poop.
A site that has a little bit of everything for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, etc. It also has great dog recipes, pet blog, resources, adoptable pets from animal welfare organizations across the country, events and much more! Check it out and if you like it, make sure to bookmark it.
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In the Plus Contest forum - Kaya barks in a thread about Modern Dog magazine having a contest. It's a writing contest (dog related stories) that'll have the winning entries published in their Summer 2010 issue. If you're interested, take a look at Kaya's thread for more information.
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A shout-out to my fellow dogels out there...... good luck today at ANTD II's panel! All of this week's nature challenge pictures are fabulous. I don't envy the judges at all, as I'm sure they are going to have a hard time making their decisions this week. When panel time rolls around, most of us dogels will be both anxious and nervous. I'll have the TUMS ready.
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That's all for now, pupperonis. Remember, there isn't any "60 Seconds" news without all of you. Please pee in my box if you have any ideas for me! This is Peanutty Crankite, signing off. And that's the way it is.
November 18th 2009 11:33 am
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Hello... I'm Peanutty Crankite reporting on Wednesday, the 18th of November. This is your 60 seconds of news on Dogster.
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Happy "hump" day! We're halfway through the week. Today is also Mickey Mouse's 81st birthday, and Teddy Bear's 107th birthday!
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November is Adopt-a-Senior-Dog month! Being a senior dog myself, I have to say that older pups are pawsome! A great site to visit is
The Senior Dogs Project.
Here is a list on why senior dogs make great pets.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
1. Older dogs are housetrained.
2. Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.
3. Older dogs can focus well because they've mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.
4. Older dogs have learned what "no" means. If they hadn't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be older dogs!
5. Older dogs settle in easily, because they've learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.
6. Older dogs are good at giving love, once they get into their new, loving home. They are grateful for the second chance they've been given.
7. What you see is what you get: Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from what they seemed at first.
8. Older dogs are instant companions -- ready for hiking, car trips, and other things you like to do.
9. Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.
10. Older dogs let you get a good night's sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.
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If you're interested in being part of a holiday card swap here on Dogster.... The Hounds of Bassetville are hosting one in Plus Friendly. Sign-ups end on December 5th, so there's still plenty of time to head on over to the thread and bark that you're interested!
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Today's website-plug-of-the-day is......
Sloppy Kiss Cards.
A site of fun dog e-cards for every occasion. Be sure to check it out and bookmark it!
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Need a laugh? Sit back, relax, grab yourself a dogarita and read these ~Dog Rules~
NEWSPAPERS:
If you have to go to the bathroom while playing in the front yard, always use the newspaper that's placed in the driveway every morning for that purpose.
VISITORS:
Quickly determine which guest is afraid of dogs. Charge across the room, barking loudly and leap playfully on this person. If the human falls down on the floor and starts crying, lick its face and growl gently to show your concern.
BARKING:
Because you are a dog, you are expected to bark. So bark--- a lot. Your owners will be very happy to hear you protecting their house. Especially late at night while they are sleeping safely in their beds. There is no more secure feeling for a human than to keep waking up in the middle of the night and hearing your protective bark, bark, bark ...
LICKING:
Always take a BIG drink from your water dish immediately before licking your human. Humans prefer clean tongues. Be ready to fetch your human a towel.
HOLES:
Rather than digging a BIG hole in the middle of the yard and upsetting your human, dig a lot of smaller holes all over the yard so they won't notice. If you arrange a little pile of dirt on one side of each hole, maybe they'll think it's gophers. There are never enough holes in the ground. Strive daily to do your part to help correct this problem.
DOORS:
The area directly in front of a door is always reserved for the family dog to sleep.
THE ART OF SNIFFING:
Humans like to be sniffed. Everywhere. It is your duty, as the family dog, to accommodate them.
DINING ETIQUETTE:
Always sit under the table at dinner, especially when there are guests, so you can clean up any food that falls on the floor. It's also a good time to practice your sniffing.
HOUSEBREAKING:
Housebreaking is very important to humans, so break as much of the house as possible.
GOING FOR WALKS:
Rules of the road: When out for a walk with your human, never go to the bathroom on your own lawn.
COUCHES:
It is perfectly permissible to lie on the new couch after all your humans have gone to bed.
PLAYING:
If you lose your footing while chasing a ball or stick, use the flower bed to absorb your fall so you don't injure yourself.
CHASING CATS:
When chasing cats, make sure you never --- quite --- catch them. It spoils all the fun.
CHEWING:
Make a contribution to the fashion industry. ...Eat a shoe.
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A quick "shout out" to Sadie's mom, Laurie -
Hope you feel better soon!!
Another "shout out" for Pokey the Pommie -
Happy '12th' birthday!!
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That's it for today's news. I've appreciated all of you who have dropped me a line in pmail lately with ideas for "60 Seconds". Keep 'em coming! This is Peanutty Crankite, signing off. And that's the way it is.
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