Before bringing a second dog into the home

First family adds second dog; should you? While there are benefits to bringing a second dog into the home, it can pose some challenges and require some adjustments as well. With the news coming out of Washington that the Obamas have added a second dog to the first family, pet owners might be considering adding … Read more

Top deluxe digs for Fido and family

America’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels.  San Diego’s Grand Del Mar is one of the TripAdvisor top pet-friendly luxury properties in the U.S. Travelers can relax in the pristine guestrooms where four-legged friends will find their own amenities including beds, bowls and toys.  The number of U.S. respondents who plan to hit the road with their furry … Read more

Christie’s Out of the Ordinary

With a host of eclectic and fascinating items, Christie’s Out of the Ordinary sale on 5 September 2013 ,promises to be a sale full of surprises that will excite the imagination. Spanning all eras from the prehistoric natural world to the surreal realm of science fiction, the intriguing items are sure to prove popular with visitors to … Read more

Wood Buffalo National Park designated world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve

Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada, a UNESCO designated heritage site and home America’s largest bison population, has been declared the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve (DSP). The designation that protects the area’s nighttime ecology from from light pollution will allow visitors to continue experiencing the northern lights. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) officially … Read more

‘World’s smartest’ aquarium to solve ocean misteries

Australia opens ‘world’s smartest’ aquarium In 2010 the Australian Institute of Marine Science was awarded $35 million in funding for the development of the National Sea Simulator – a major research aquarium able to simulate ocean warming, and to better determine the impact of complex environmental changes on tropical marine ecosystems. The National Sea Simulator, … Read more

Dog Pod by Glenn Ross

Architect-designed canine furniture. For the ultimate pampered pooch, designer Glen Ross created a canine luxury bed that can successfully compete with any architect-designed villa. This beautifully curved design of the Dog Pod is completely gorgeous, but your pet will probably be too busy appreciating the luxurious comfort of the pod to notice. Sure to become a favorite spot … Read more