USA TODAY is showing its pet-loving side with a new online community, Paw Print Post.
The site just launched on August 13, and it looks to be a fun place for dog and cat lovers. It features pet forums, as well as the ability to upload photos to be shared. Paw Print Post is moderated by pet lover Janice Lloyd, described as having the “work ethic of a Border Collie” and “gentle eyes of a Dachshund.”

Paw Print Post will also feature regular content from columnist Sharon Peters and columnist Dr. Patty Khoury of Dolittler.com.
From piano-playing cats to blind dogs with their …read more

With Valentine’s Day coming up this Saturday (I swear, wasn’t it just Christmas?), Petfinder sent me a really cute list of ways that your pet can help you find true love!

Start a “doggy jogging” club. With so many people looking for inexpensive exercising options, you’ll have more than a few joggers following your tail.
Add “Must Love Dogs” to your Internet dating profile.
Frequent your local dog park. For extra attention from fellow pet parents, dress your pooch in the oh-so-fashionable dog sweaters and booties – if nothing else, you will find out who has a sense of humor.
Join a local …read more

I cannot concentrate with that picture in front of me. Is that not one of the cutest puppies you’ve ever seen?
Anyway, that comes from PetFinder.com, who has a lot of really cute pictures of some of their members’ pets posted, as well as a lot of really cute pet dress-up ideas for Halloween — most of them you don’t even need to spend money on. For example:
1. Beauty School Drop Out: Dig under your vanity for your old-school rollers and shower cap, and go to town. If you have an extra calm cat or dog, paint their nails for a …read more

October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month and anyone looking to adopt a furry family member is being encouraged by the ASPCA and PetFinder.com to head to your local shelter.
This year has had an extreme impact on shelters across the nation as pets have become victims of the housing market crash, the spiraling economy and Mother Nature. There are currently more than 140,000 dogs listed on PetFinder.com, and over 300,000 adoptable pets total.
My family had a great experience with PetFinder when we found and adopted our dog Honey four years ago. Be sure to check out their new dog breed …read more

PetFinder.com is going high-tech!
You can now search the enormous database of adoptable pets from your Blackberry, iPhone or any other wireless device while you’re waiting in line, sitting at a stoplight, or just don’t feel like firing up the computer.
You can even use the new features to send profiles to friends and family.
To access the site from your handheld device, go to m.petfinder.com. You can search the over 250,000+ pets using zip code, pet type, age, gender and size.
[image used with permission from petfinder.com]