Bernadette Peters and Stella (photo credit: broadway.com)

Tip of the top hat today for Ms. Peters on her birthday! How does she look younger every year? Is it the singing and dancing? Having a dog? Whatever it is, we salute Ms. Peters and wish her loads of birthday wishes! 

Learn more about Broadway Barks, see great images from last year's event (LIFE+DOG was a media sponsor), and read this cute interview where we learn which famous person Stella looks like.

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It's week four of celebrating fabulous senior dogs! 

Email us or leave us a comment if you like what you see, or have requests. I'm very photogenic and would be happy to pose.

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February is National Pet Dental Month, and since my mind is on candy, this is the perfect month to remind me about the importance of my dog's dental hygiene.

San Francisco Bulls Host First Ever “Pucks and Paws”

The San Francisco Bulls Professional Hockey Team, proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced they will host Pucks and Paws day on Sunday, February 17 at 2:15 pm at the Cow Palace.

Fans can sign up to bring their dog to the game by clicking here. Everyone who purchases an advanced ticket to bring their dog will receive an SF Bulls Dog Bowl. Plus, the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a dog bowl.

For one game only, the SF Bulls are inviting you to come out to a game with your “best friend.” For just $41, get a seat for yourself and a spot for your dog in the elevated section of the Cow Palace. Watch the SF Bulls take on the Stockton Thunder and have your K-9 accompany you. 

In addition to watching the game, owners can participate in an on-ice Pooch Parade during an intermission. Show off your dog to the thousands in attendance.

Fans will not be allowed to bring their dog to the game without having signed up before the event. There is a limit of one dog per owner. Click here to sign up and bring your dog to the Bulls game on February 17. Additional seats for people in the same section are $35 each.

Tickets

Individual tickets are now on sale. Click here to buy tickets and find out more or call 415-469-9843.

Follow the San Francisco Bulls

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/sfbulls

We have a dog with diabetes. She was diagnosed over a year ago. I imagine compared to many, our experience has been relatively easy. We identified the symptoms fairly quickly. Our vet was fast with test results. Her insulin dosage was pretty seamless to adjust. The internet, friends and colleagues are a wealth of resources and encouragement. I definitely felt that we responded to this significant medical change in Cleo more quickly and effectively than our experience with her allergies.

However, for every one person who knows about diabetes in dogs, there are many who do not. They usually say, "Dogs can get diabetes? I had no idea!" That moment can stop you short. It makes me think of the dogs who are discarded at shelters, or whose life is cut short because their person had this reaction.

When your dog is a member of the family, and you fuss over their care the way many Americans do, it is hard to step back sometimes and remember that you are not infallible. Your dog clearly loves you, responding to all the thoughtful care-giving and attention you provide. But unless you are a vet, or vet tech, your training is from the point of view of a concerned and loving guardian. Like most of us.

Caring for a diabetic senior dog

February 12 watch an ASPCA live streamed “Meet Your Match” dating show, where viewers will meet some of the most eligible shelter pets who are looking to find their forever homes. 

If dogs are already amazing creatures, imagine the benefits of a senior dog in your life. 

When I visited SF Puppy Prep, if I hadn't seen it then I wouldn't have believed how adorable puppies loved playing on a scooter. A kid's plastic scooter with wheels. They positively wrestled over who could get on it and scoot across the floor on its wheels.

These puppies were a blur having their fun

It's week two of celebrating fabulous senior dogs! In case you missed last week, we decided 2013 would be a great year to offer you a cute photo of me every week.

Fabulous Senior Dog!

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