For the first-time canine and human members of the Harrogate Agility Training Society (HATS) will be demonstrating their skills at the popular event, taking place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Appearing for the first time will be East Coast Ferrets, who are bringing along a number of their furry friends and offering lots of information about the species, whilst, courtesy of Askham Bryan College of York, visitors can see a selection of frogs, snakes, spiders and other creatures you may keep as pets, or find living in your garden. Making a welcome return to Countryside Live will be Bunny Burrows from Richmond, who are bringing rabbits and guinea pigs, and offering tips and information on how to look after them, while another popular regular will be Hazel Brow Farm who are bringing along some hens and ducks. A special feature is the Halloween Fancy Dress Competition aimed at youngsters under the age of 12 who are invited to dress up in the spookiest costume - made from recycled materials - and be in with the chance of taking to the catwalk during the event’s Fashion Shows. read more

If you don’t have a name like Barky or Snowball, this weekend is your one chance to see the inner workings of the new Tualatin PetSmart PetsHotel (with Doggie Day Camp) — and to sample the astronaut-approved ice cream from room service. We’ll move all the dogs to one side of the hotel and people can tour the other side. According to the PetsHotel Web site, PetsHotels are a revolutionary day and overnight pet-care service. With room rates of up to $27 a night (and that’s assuming that your best friend lays off the room-service ice cream and Kong Treats) PetSmart makes no bones about the fact that the hotels are for the sort of pet owners the company calls “pet parents. And when you leave your dog at Doggie Day Camp, he’ll first be tested to ensure he’s Pawsitively Safeā”¢ before being allowed to frolic with the other dogs, who are divided into areas for big dogs, small dogs and dogs who would just like a little quiet time, thank you. read more

If you don’t have a name like Barky or Muffy, this weekend is your one chance to see the inner workings of the new Tualatin PetSmart PetsHotel (with Doggie Day Camp) — and to sample the astronaut-approved ice cream from room service. Kennels don’t usually offer room service or the choice of atrium rooms with hypoallergenic lambskin blanket or suites — 70 percent quieter — with lambskin blanket, Poochy Cot and television for your dog. With room rates of as much as $27 a night (that’s assuming that your best friend lays off the room-service ice cream and Kong Treats), PetSmart makes no bones about the fact that the hotels are for the sort of pet owners the company calls “pet parents. And when you leave your dog at Doggie Day Camp, he’ll first be tested to ensure he’s Pawsitively Safe before being allowed to frolic with the other dogs, who are divided into areas for big dogs, small dogs and dogs who would just like a little quiet time, thank you. read more

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