A few online wannabe gossip sites are reporting that Paris Hilton is getting her very own Pet Show in the UK. If this birdie is to be believed, Britain’s Living TV Network will shadow the um, star, Paris as she manages a pet grooming salon. When asked to comment on this, the Living TV Network balked at the idea, simply stating “This one’s not us!”.

E News Online reminds us why Paris is known as a Saint to the animals:

• She was recently berated by a cat adoption agency, first for failing to neuter a new kitten, and then for deserting the animal at a vet’s office. The adoption agency, the Kris Kelly Foundation, then re-rescued the kitten and issued a scathing statement to People magazine, calling Paris “a negligent pet owner.”

• Paris once bragged to Ellen DeGeneres about having 17 dogs. Except that in Los Angeles, it’s illegal for nonbreeders to have more than three. Paris also told Ellen that the dogs “keep having babies, and I feel bad about giving them away.” Finally, she backtracked and said all her animals were neutered, except for “two of them.”

• The DeGeneres revelation spurred L.A. Department of Animal Services to cite Paris for having all those dogs without a breeder’s license.

• She hasn’t been too successful in the exotic-pet realm, either. Remember that raccoon like animal, the kinkajou, that Hilton had a couple of years ago? She reportedly brought the wild animal into California, which is illegal. Oh, and it bit her. It’s unclear whether authorities forced her to give it up.

• Even Paris’ neighbors have told the press that she doesn’t do right by her pups. “She treats her animals horribly,” Shelby Segall told Page Six last year. “She had a little orange kitty about a year ago that kept getting out, and we kept telling her it was outside. She didn’t seem like she cared, and then one day the cat got run over in the middle of the street and die

How I long to be one of Paris’ 17 chihuahuas!! Thats Hott! (I’m only kidding). Imagine for one second dropping your pup off at this grooming salon.

Source:E Online

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Your Typical late Tuesday afternoon at The Honest Kitchen…cricket…cricket..cricket…Most of the family has left, Dogs are sleeping (except for CoCo: The Schnauzer, she never sleeps), phones go silent. It’s quite peaceful and soothing in a quiet office.

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Apparently someone with a poodle in their lap cut off California Assemblyman Bill Maze on the 5 freeway as he made his way to work, so he had to get all up in it! Maze has proposed a law banning dogs in the front seats of a car, with a fine for the driver if caught. Bolstered by a survey by the AAA that finds pets are the biggest distraction in cars, Maze says he has nothing against dogs but rather looking out for the safety of the state’s drivers. What’s one more regulation on us Californians anyway right?!

I’ll admit though, I’m guilty as charged, are you?

Source: KSBY News

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Your son has just been given orders to Iraq for an 8 month tour of duty. He has two dogs so you agree to take care of the rascals while he’s serving overseas. Fair enough right? Apparently not, according to Cumberland County, NC officials. Henry Carrol was recently cited by the county for having 5 dogs (3 of his own, 2 his son’s) and was instructed to remove two immediately.

Carroll attempted to explain his situation but was ignored and took his fight to city officials at a public hearing last night. Their bluff was called and the matter was deferred until the city attorney could “understand” the situation further! The city has had a three dog per household limit on the books since 1972 because 4 dogs is just too much right?!

If a dog is taken care, given proper nutrition, exercise, and love, why should he not be able to live in a home with 4 other dogs instead of 4×4 shelter block in a cold shelter? I’d have 30 Miniature Pinschers if I could. Ok, maybe just like 4, but more than three! What do you think?

Source: NBC 17

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Please tell me this isn’t real?! This is what happens when you feed your cat too many Mucho Mango Arizona Teas.

Someone needs Lipo or some Prowl might do. Orazi lives in Eupilio, Italy and weighs in at a hefty 400 35lbs. That’s a big cat!

It’s important to ensure your kitties are getting the proper nutrition and are not overfed. Believe it or not, obesity is a problem in animals and can lead to a wide range of health problems. Take care of your kitties folks!!!

“Cats, like people, have their weight problems. Heavier cats are at a much higher risk of developing health problems than optimum weight felines. (more…)

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An update on the trio of Luke & his two Great Pyrenees making the trek from Austin to Boston. “Luke, Hudson and Murphy have passed the 100 mile mark, what a celebration!! They are now past Hearne, TX and almost to Franklin, TX.” They are being welcomed with open arms along their route.

I’ve noticed the guys either sleep in a tent or under the stars on the side of the road, so what about hygiene?

What do you do about hygiene? These last few weeks, I’ve been looking bad enough to put the entire grunge movement back underground. I even got the ’suspicious character’ phone call and was almost refused service at a restaurant once. At a bare minimum, I try to get a shower and a shave once a week as well as wash my clothes. But I carry a toothbrush & floss, rinse-free antibacterial soap, and even deodorant so I don’t get too dirty and stinky.

Can you imagine walking 8 hrs a day for 8 months, sleeping on the side of the road, showering once a week, without music, tv, blogs or any of the luxuries we all know and love?! I struggle to walk 4 blocks to work everyday! Thank god for my puppy, who drags me along….

We’re glad the walk is going as planned and couldn’t be happier lending our support. Hudson & Murphy (the pups) had their first vet check up last week, since starting their walk, and have been given a clean bill of health! Keep it up guys, only 1900 miles to go (Almost There!!)

Follow Their Progress: 2 Dogs 2000 Miles

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Oprah’s just about to do a special show devoted to exposing the horrors of puppy mills. And already - before the show has even aired, emails are buzzing about from apparently paranoid, supposedly responsible, breeders, fearing that their livelihoods are in jeopardy.  But the sale of puppies from puppy mills in pet stores has nothing to do with responsible breeding for conformation, temperament and health, or the furthering of specific pure breeds.

Many of us are torn about the appropriateness of breeding while so many pets suffer in shelters with no hope of ever finding a home.  But we’ve found it odd that dog professionals and enthusiasts are slamming the show and the opinions of the host before a word has even been uttered on the air. There are even claims that Oprah herself must be against pet ownership because of some of the organizations she has chosen to align herself with.

There’s a definite distinction between a puppy mill and a responsible breeder. Right or wrong (and we won’t go here again today) even the HSUS makes this very clear on its web site. How is it conducive to the long-term survival of the pure breeds we love and the responsible breeders who raise them, to have the horrors of puppy mills remain hidden from the public who may know nothing about why it’s wrong to buy a puppy in a shop? Reputable breeders should be pleased to have their less honorable counterparts exposed and brought to justice.

While several staff here at The Honest Kitchen have adopted shelter pets, some of us own pure-bred dogs, purchased from reputable breeders who would offer a home to any of their puppies, for the entirety of their lives, no matter the reason. They love their breed and care about every individual animal whose life they are responsible for. They diligently interview potential owners, socialize their pups and attempt to match each animal with the most suitable owner. They may even have waiting lists for the few litters they raise each year.  If every breeder operated like this there’d be far fewer pups in shelters, surely?

This is a very different situation from a commercial breeding operation with animals who get little to no human interaction or socialization, let alone support if things go wrong in later life and an animal finds itself without a home. We’ve always held the opinion that puppy mills are wrong and in fact have a written policy in place not to have our products sold in shops that sell puppies and kittens.

The distinction needs to be made between right and wrong. Reputable breeders should not be concerned. Millions of people will continue to want various pure breeds. Millions of others will always adopt. Slamming Oprah for exposing those who are truly cruel and ruthless in their practices is not good for anyone. Information is power. We’re looking forward to the show!