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In Wendy’s Doghouse: Oscar-worthy Uggie and his Trainer, with All the Tricks… and Treats!
Not long ago, I wrote about Uggie, the Jack Russel-turned-actor who stole the show in the recent Golden Globe-snatching “The Artist.” Uggie’s prowess as a dog-actor has outshined perhaps every other dog in blockbuster history. But while his talent is without doubt at least one part au natural, he certainly owes something to his gifted [...]
Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino adds Animal Rescue to the Gym Tanning Laundry Routine
The Jersey Shore’s resident nice guy turned pop culture icon, Vinny Guadagnino, is known for many things: his charming smile, his affinity for beautiful women, his “GYM TAN LAUNDRY” (GTL) routine, and his trademark “fist pumping”. And now America can heave a collective sigh of relief with the news that Vinny has returned to the [...]
It’s Easy to See Why New York Loves Eli Manning
Even though Giant’s quarterback Eli Manning was less than thrilled with his performance in the NFC championship game last Sunday, he remains a hero to many, and not only for his work on the football field. Since 2006, Eli has hosted the Annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic, and remains a great [...]
Let’s make a PACT – Help Foster Pets of our Troops
Let’s make a PACT – Help the Pets of our Troops PACT (“People/Animals = Companions Together”) is an incredible non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, which develops, implements and administers programs that directly benefit both companion animals and their owners. PACT provides a number of amazing and inspiring programs to help pet lovers develop [...]
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Discusses Working Like A Dog
Daymond John is an American businessman, author, spokesperson, fashion designer and TV personality. Most notably, Daymond is the Founder and CEO of FUBU and is an expert on marketing and creating revenue streams for new businesses. Currently, Daymond stars on the reality TV show Shark Tank, airing on ABC as one of the five “sharks” [...]
“It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” Why this expression?
Sure, we’ve all heard the famous expression, but does anyone really know where this silly saying got its start? Wendy and Lucky have hit the books and have come up with a few possible answers to this cat and canine conundrum. From the interesting, to the silly, to the strange and even grotesque, the origins [...]
Winterizing Your Pets to keep them warm and safe!
Winterizing Your Pet with Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate and Best Selling Author Wendy Diamond How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Warm in Extreme Weather Jack Frost is stirring and the weather is getting a little crazy. Pet parents need to bundle up, but dogs and cats need to be ready [...]
Friends of Animals Utah’s “Canines With a Cause”
Sundance 2012 is upon us! One of my favorite charities in the world is based in Park City! Since 1990 Friends of Animals Utah has blossomed from a group of Park City volunteers lobbying for a shelter space, to a full-fledged rescue agency with an adoption center and Rescue and Rehab Ranch. Throughout the past two decades [...]
What Dogs and Congress have in common!
Lucky sleeps about 20 hours a day. She has her food prepared especially for her and can eat whenever she wants. Her meals are provided at no cost. She visits her funny veterinarian once a year for a checkup, and again during the year if she has any medical needs. She pays nothing and nothing [...]
In Wendy’s Doghouse: Katherine Heigl – Hollywood’s Helper of Howlers
When Katherine Heigl is not doing her usual good deeds, she is off doing her other good deeds. For years now, her schedule has been strapped down by the demands of Hollywood on the one hand and the cries of forlorn animals on the other. This year, “The Wedding” will hit theatres, starring [...]









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