Results tagged “cats” from The official blog of Vat19.com

After some serious deliberation - in that, I thought about it for maybe 3 minutes - I've decided that the Pet's Eye View Camera is, sadly, trash.

Don't get me wrong. I love my dog, and I've often wondered what the world looks like through her eyes. However, I'm thinking that if you strap the Pet's Eye View Camera on your dog's leash, you're going to get a lot of pictures of grass, their bed, their water/food bowl, and, dare I say it, the private areas of other dogs. You know it's true! And if your dog or cat does happen to be doing something exciting, like chasing a ball or a mouse, the picture's probably going to be blurry.

Save yourself the 30 or so dollars and follow your dog or cat around for a day, snapping pictures with your own camera. They'll come out a lot better, and you and your best friend will have some great bonding time.

Owning a dog is both normal and common. Putting a sweater on a dog isn't exactly unusual, either. What IS strange, though, is the amount of time that went into the dogs at the SuperGroom 2007 Competition. The article is worth checking out, if only for the “Let me put the hoochy in your poochy” quote. Take a look at these photos from the event:

This dog looks like a slobbery, wagging version of Ambient Water.

Oddly enough, neither of these entries placed first. Of course, while we're on the subject, here are a few more examples of crazy animal fashion:

These Pomeranian images come from Tiny Dog Blog

The bird costumes are from Avian Fashions.

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Everyone knows that animals can do amazing things. Dogs can save lives, sniff out bombs, and find illegal drugs. Birds can deliver wartime messages, mimic speech, and even pry beers open with their beaks. Fish...well, fish don't do much, but they can be pretty tasty so they get a pass. Cats, on the other hand, aren't good for much of anything. Right?

Wrong. Cats may actually be the smartest of all animals, but they've been fooling us for years, pretending to be incapable so we'll let their laziness slide. They're friendly enough that we let them hang around, but they really don't serve much purpose. It's not likely that your cat will maul an intruder or locate you in a collapsed building. When the dust settles, you'll probably find him sitting on a windowsill sleeping. Most cats won't even wear a leash so you can take them to the park to help you pick up dates.

Most of us just assume that they can't be trained. The Cat Man knows better. He's been performing with his well-trained cats for over 25 years. Below, check out a clip of his show.

On a side note, I can't be the only person in the world who thinks that he bears a striking resemblance to Russell Hitchcock, the lead singer of the 80s duo, Air Supply.

Exhibit A:

Dominique Lefort, Master of Cats

Exhibit B:

Russell Hitchcock, Master of Power Ballads

The contest is now over. You can visit the voting post by clicking here.

To celebrate the launch of our new blog, we've decided that a contest is in order. Instead of the typical random drawing giveaway, though, you're going to have to work for it. To enter, just come up with a caption for the photo below, then click here and scroll all the way down to leave your entry in the comments section. Remember to fill in your e-mail address (and website if you have one) so we'll know how to get in touch if you win.

The prize? Your choice of any one item sold on Vat19.com. Any price, any size - shipped for free to any address in the United States. So, browse around, figure out what you'd pick, and come up with some captions.

We've provided a few of our own ideas to get you started.

"The stare down: 2 hours 37 minutes and counting."

Captain's Log: June 28th, 2007. Day 127. Too many days at sea. I'm beginning to hallucinate, grand visions of succulent seabirds presenting themselves for my enjoyment...

"Don't be such a pussy, cat. I dare you to come outside."

"I'll bet you six lives that there's a human reflection in this photo."

The deadline for entry is September 14th, and the contest is open to all U.S. residents. We'll determine the winner by narrowing down the field and offering it up for a vote. Good luck!

Truly smart people know that we can learn something from pretty much everyone. But what about crazy cat ladies? Here's our take:

Work With The Odds, Not Against Them - Cats are strange creatures - loving one moment, uppity the next. Cat ladies know that, and that's why they have so many. What are the odds that all 17 of their cuddly-wuddlies will be feeling aloof at the same time?

Let It Go - No self-respecting crazy cat lady would be caught working herself into a tizzy over every minor stray hair. They'd go insane (of course, one wonders if that's how they got that way in the first place...). On a broader note, though, most everyone is guilty about worrying too much over the little things. When you catch yourself doing it, just think of the crazy, hairy cat ladies. If that helps.

Agility - If you've ever wanted to become a more graceful and agile person, take a lesson from the cat ladies. Whether you have 1 cat or 100, they are bound to get under foot. It's a trial-by-fire, do-or-die kind of lesson, but if you come out of it alive...you'll be better off than if you hadn't come out of it alive.

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