It's My Dog's World: I Just Live In It

Is it possible to marry four men and a pack of dogs at the same time?

If so, these are the ones I want to marry.  OK Go, I love you madly.  (Apparently these are mostly rescue dogs...and if you purchase the video, a portion of the net proceeds goes to the ASPCA.)

 

 

 

How great would this tool be to use for animal rescue during disasters?

The fabulous Chris Bennett, who is moving government into the 21st century (check out his government news ubersite GovLive here), offers this terrific tool--a QR code sticker-- for record keeping during disasters.   We could definitely save more animals this way, armed only with smartphones, tiny printers  (only 42 bucks at Walmart, or 35 at BH photo), and even smaller stickers. 

Did You Know That Barack Obama's Dog Has A Microblog?

It's right here.

Well, not really. Barack Obama doesn't have a dog.   So he or she can't have a blog.

Yet.

But his daughters early in his campaign revealed that they wanted him to become president because the current president had a dog.  I believe they met Barney, and were charmed. 

No, ObamaFamilyDog at Twitter, the microblogging site, is run by the groovy folks at Best Friends who are respectfully suggesting that the Obamas adopt a dog, not buy one.  You can even sign a petition to gently urge them.

Or...is this too much?  Should we really be urging, however gently?

Wordle: A New Way to Collage

A little cool tool to riff about your dog...or anything else!

Dogs + Activism + Social Media Equals.....Cute Dog Theory?

Activist/social media whiz Beth Kanter has seen the future of Web 2.0...and she thinks it's full of cute dogs.  Seriously.  Take a listen.

Thanks to DigiDave for this interview.

Want to be part of the Canine Cuteness Web 2.1 Revolution?  It starts here. 

Someday Robot Cats Will Take Over The World

And that will not be a bad thing.

Check out this CDC lecture on the use of artificial pets in facilitating physical and emotional rehabilitation.  Yes, it's a little "AI," the movie, but it's also a lot Hallmark card smushy, and makes you feel good about the future.   I wish I'd had a fake robot cat to help me through my physical therapy.