Great Web Reads This Week

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Petside: "Pet Semetery" may be a scary movie, but the idea of pets roaming around cemeteries is getting attention right now, and not just because it's nearly Halloween. More dog owners are letting their dogs go off-leash in cemeteries, causing some uproar from city government officials and citizens about dog waste near and on graves.

However, one cemetery in Washington, D.C. has found a unique solution to this problem: charging dog walkers an annual fee and requiring volunteer services in return for off-leash privileges.


Daily Treat: This Animal Planet blog features a post about an organization that helps take care of women fleeing domestic violence by temporarily taking care of their pets.

USA Today's Paw Print Post: Whether or not you're religious, this dog giving thanks is too cute for words.

PetSugar: Baby sloths being bottle fed. It doesn't get much sweeter than this.

L.A. Times Unleashed: The lion cubs at the National Zoo get swimming lessons.

Petside: The 4-1-1 on pet massage and its therapeutic benefits.

PetPlace: Halloween isn't just spooky; it can be downright scary for your pet. Do you know why?

Petfinder: It's never too early to start your holiday shopping, right? This could be the perfect gift for that dog lover in your life.

PeoplePets: Camels out and about in New York City. Talk about an unusual sight!

More from AOL: Learn about a treehouse growing in Manhattan and more cheerful news at GNN!

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Submit Your Halloween Pet Photos. They Might Run on Paw Nation!

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Filed under: Pet Clothes

We are calling out to our Paw Nation readers to submit your favorite Halloween pet photos. Here are two we've received already! Whether your dog is dressing up as a convict or a flower, as these have here, or your kitty is celebrating as a ballerina or a cowboy, we want to see your pets in their full outfits!

In fact, we're looking for 10 of the best pet Halloween pictures to feature in a special post on Paw Nation. Think you'll get (or already have) a great shot of your four-legged buddy dressed up for a night of trick-or-treating? Submit it to our Paw Nation Flickr pool by November 2 and you might just see your pet in our Halloween gallery!

In the meantime, take inspiration from these crazy and creative dog costumes at a New York City Halloween parade.

More from AOL:

Holidash has fun information on Halloween costumes, great holiday crafts, and other Halloween fun.

KitchenDaily offers up creepy but tasty Halloween-themed recipes like Vampire Punch, Witch Finger Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Rats, and Stack of Bones.

ParentDish offers up Halloween holiday entertainment that's fun but not too scary for kids.

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Dog iPhone Apps – 9 Fun Games and More

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Filed under: Dogs, Pet Product Reviews

Earlier this year we told you about 10 great iPhone apps for pet lovers, but of course, with so many apps available, and more being released every day, we barely scratched the surface. So today we have nine more recommendations for the best off-the-wall, silly and all-around fun apps that, while they may not change the world, will at least bring you and your furry friend a little bit closer.

Good Dog Training Clicker
Are you always forgetting to bring your training clicker to the dog park? We bet you never forget to bring your phone. That's why we love the Good Dog Training Clicker app. It's free and so simple: a training clicker on your iPhone. It also includes referenced information on dog training from basic training, to tricks, to reward/punishment and even harness and collar info.


Comic Touch
Comic Touch is an app that costs just $2.99 but goes a long way in creating laughs. Everyone has taken a photo that warrants a silly caption. WIth this app, you can add thought bubbles to any of your photos, turning them into comics. You can even distort images with funhouse-mirror effects. This app is loads of fun for your dog and human photos alike. Share your silly photos with friends and family on various social-networking sites. There is a free version of the app available, so you can try before you buy.

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United Bamboo’s 2011 Cat Calendar Debuts

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Filed under: Cats, Pet Clothes

You already know we love cat couture, so you can only imagine the purring taking place now that we've gotten a peek at United Bamboo's 2011 cat calendar.

Our fashionable friends at StyleList tell us that United Bamboo designers had to paw through 100 pretty kitty applicants before choosing the most fashion-forward felines to grace the calendar's pages. And apparently, according to Style.com, the "in" look this year is longhaired cats, whereas last year's calendar was focused on shorter haired cats.

You can pre-order this limited edition calendar now for $50. Calendars are scheduled to ship November 15.

StyleList also has the scoop on animal-lover Betty White's 2011 calendar.

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Cute Pet of the Day – October 29, 2010

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Filed under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Names: Baloo

Location: Westminster, Colo.

Ages: 4

Breeds: Great Dane

Favorite Treats: Extra-large dog-bone biscuits.

Favorite Toy: His favorite toy is his owners' other Great Dane, Thunder.

Likes: Going swimming, riding in the car, taking showers, being blow-dried with a hair dryer, and climbing up on bed and burrowing under the covers.

Dislikes: Being left alone.

Weird Quirks: Baloo will walk over to someone, then turn around, back up and sit right on their lap. His owners call it "backing up the bus."

Fun Fact: Baloo weighs 200 pounds, and when he stands up on his hind legs he is 6'6".

Congratulations to our submitter, bigdogsx2. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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The World’s Longest Cat Chosen – ‘Stewie’ Stretches to Over 4 Feet

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Filed under: Cats, Pets News

Meet Stewie! This 5-year-old Maine coon feline isn't just adorable, he's a Guinness World Records holder. Measuring a whopping 48.5 inches from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, Stewie is the world's longest cat, "taller" than the average 8-year-old child.

After Stewie's owners, Robin Hendrickson and Erik Brandsness of Reno, Nev., heard amazement from numerous people about how long their cat was, they decided to try for the record. The previous longest cat record was held by a domestic cat measuring 48 inches.

It's no wonder that the new world's longest cat is a Maine coon. The breed is known for its size. Males can weigh between 13 and 18 pounds, and females between 9 and 12.

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Pet On The Street: Does Your Dog’s Name Still Fit?

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Filed under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos

Here at Paw Nation, we love funny videos and we love pet stories. So we decided to hit the streets to ask dogs (and their owners) about everything from how they were adopted to what was the naughtiest thing they've ever done. It's our weekly video series, "Pet On the Street."

This week we're in New York asking owners if the names they gave their dogs still suit them.


Tell us Paw Nation, what about your dog? Does its name still fit? Tell us in the comments below.

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Pet On The Street: Does Your Dog’s Name Still Fit?

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Filed under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos

Here at Paw Nation, we love funny videos and we love pet stories. So we decided to hit the streets to ask dogs (and their owners) about everything from how they were adopted to what was the naughtiest thing they've ever done. It's our weekly video series, "Pet On the Street."

This week we're in New York asking owners if the names they gave their dogs still suit them.


Tell us Paw Nation, what about your dog? Does its name still fit? Tell us in the comments below.

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Dog Leash Review – 3 Problem-Solvers

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Filed under: Dogs, Pet Product Reviews

We know there are people out there whose dogs walk right by their sides. These animals are perfectly trained and it's a relaxing joy to walk them around the neighborhood. We are not those people, despite the hours (not to mention hundreds of training treats) sacrificed to getting our dogs inline. So we've checked out a few products designed to tackle common dog walking challenges.

1. Self-Adjustable - The Laughing Leash

What it does: When you have a dog that doesn't necessarily pull hard, but likes to sometimes be in front, sometimes behind, and sometimes right by your side, the Laughing Leash ($24.99) is the answer to your prayers. The leash extends from two to six feet without you having to do a thing. It's drag-free and tangle-free (as the dog comes closer, the coil inside the fabric automatically shortens), so it stays clean and your dog stays safe.

Best for: Moderate pullers and smaller dogs who like to dart up and back. For really strong dogs that do nothing but pull the leash to its full length, this product won't help. It's not a training tool, but does make walking with a light puller much more enjoyable.

Bonus: A portion of proceeds are donated to shelters and rescue organizations in the U.S.

Our experience: This works really well for leisurely walks through the neighborhood where there is plenty of room to move around. It allows dogs to prance around and sniff and explore. However, it's not as easy to keep the dog under control in a busy situation since the leash stretches out to six feet and there's no way to lock it in a shorter length.

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Dog Leash Review – 3 Problem-Solvers

This article is from Paw Nation

Filed under: Dogs, Pet Product Reviews

We know there are people out there whose dogs walk right by their sides. These animals are perfectly trained and it's a relaxing joy to walk them around the neighborhood. We are not those people, despite the hours (not to mention hundreds of training treats) sacrificed to getting our dogs inline. So we've checked out a few products designed to tackle common dog walking challenges.

1. Self-Adjustable - The Laughing Leash

What it does: When you have a dog that doesn't necessarily pull hard, but likes to sometimes be in front, sometimes behind, and sometimes right by your side, the Laughing Leash ($24.99) is the answer to your prayers. The leash extends from two to six feet without you having to do a thing. It's drag-free and tangle-free (as the dog comes closer, the coil inside the fabric automatically shortens), so it stays clean and your dog stays safe.

Best for: Moderate pullers and smaller dogs who like to dart up and back. For really strong dogs that do nothing but pull the leash to its full length, this product won't help. It's not a training tool, but does make walking with a light puller much more enjoyable.

Bonus: A portion of proceeds are donated to shelters and rescue organizations in the U.S.

Our experience: This works really well for leisurely walks through the neighborhood where there is plenty of room to move around. It allows dogs to prance around and sniff and explore. However, it's not as easy to keep the dog under control in a busy situation since the leash stretches out to six feet and there's no way to lock it in a shorter length.

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