The Boston Fairmont’s Furry Ambassador | MSN >>>

Catie Copley is a 68-pound black lab that works as a canine ambassador in the lobby of the Boston Fairmont.

She guides guests on walks about the city, serves as a greeter to visiting dogs, poses for photos, sends care packages to canine guests and has a book due out next spring (a mystery by human co-author, Deborah Kovacs.)

If you want to meet Catie, the next time you are in Boston, pay a visit to the Fairmont Copley Plaza. Catie is stationed near the St. James entrance.

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Doggie hotel opens | Yahoo News >>>

Washington DC residence can now drop their pooch at a five-star pet hotel, instead of a kennel.

At the PetSmart PetHotel, pampered pooches enjoy personalized care 24×7, television, lactose-free ice cream, and indoor recreation.

Phoenix, Arizona-based PetSmart now has 32 hotels, and anticipate 240 by 2010.

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Before you plan your next trip with your dog, visit www.petflight.com.

This valuable website provides comprehensive airline travel information for your pets. You’ll find pet carry-on, travel, and shipping information from major airlines. PetFlight also provides statistics on pet injuries, losses, and deaths that happen as the result of air travel.

Petflight helps you fly your pet with less hassle and greater safety!

Meet Brent — the canine inspiration behind PetFlight.

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Working like a dog | Canadian Press >>>

Would you work harder if your dog was sleeping under your desk?

In a recent survey nearly two-thirds of dog owners said they would spend more time in the office if their pet was with them, and 44 percent would take a salary reduction to work in a pet-friendly environment.

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Picking the Right Pup | EnidNews.com >>>

Summertime means kids are home from school; it also is one of the most popular times to adopt a new family pet.

The practical advice and puppy-selection guidelines in this informative news item helps potential new dog owners make a more responsible pet choice.

The importance of carefully considering which new puppy or dog might be best is important.

Too often, choice is made upon cuteness alone, instead of breed temperament, size when full grown, the dog’s unique specific needs, and the location of the adoptive home and lifestyle of caregivers.

If you’re thinking of adopting a puppy or dog, this is a must read. Even if a new pet isn’t on the immediate horizon, you’ll enjoy discovering how to select the right dog for your family!

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View this showcase of celebrities, past and present, relaxing with their trusted, and adoring, true best friends. (21 pictures)

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Calling all bad dogs.

Is your dog an obedience school dropout? The highly rated Dog Whisperer show featuring Cesar Millian is looking for new and exciting stories for the series. The Dog Whisperer features the transformation of problem dogs into pleasant pooches.

The show is currently accepting applications from people who live in/near Atlanta, Omaha, Chicago, New York, Cleveland and Los Angeles.

If you would like to be considered for the show, they require a five to seven minute video featuring background on you and your dog, and some examples of your dog’s bad behavior.

Submit your dog for the Dog Whisperer show here >>>

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