Mac the dog lost in Austin featured on Facebook , Twitter, Austin craigslist and KVUE

His name is Mac. At 3 feet tall and 130 pounds, he shouldn't be difficult to see. But he’s been difficult to see and find, ever since he ran away from home in Central Austin on September 26.

Since the Great Dane’s great escape, owner Chuck Smith has enlisted an army of volunteers and posted Mac’s description on Facebook, Twitter, and Craigslist in hopes of finding his beloved companion.

"He’s just a sweet dog a very sweet dog, and -- at this point -- a very scared dog," Smith told KVUE Monday. "He’s like a kid to me."

USA Today's Paw Print Post says Austin's Uno stood out among the many dogs and cats at Meet the Breeds event last weekend in New York

Breeders were encouraged to dress and create booths that reflected their pet's heritage at the Meet the Breeds event in New York City last weekend, where more than 160 dog breeds and 40 cats were on display to educate the public about how to pick a species and breed. Above, Jane Ramey of Port Washington, N.Y., dressed in a period Russian costume with her Russian Blue cat Czar Nicholas.

USA Today's Paw Print Post columnist highlights Uno's appearance at the event, a joint venture of the American Kennel Club and the Cat Fanciers' Association. "One that will stick with me: the crowds of kids and parents who rushed to meet Uno, one of the most popular dogs in America."

Uno is featured in this video that shows many of the sights and -- ruff ruff, meow -- sounds from the weekend.

You Are Getting Very Very Sleepy.... Now Step Slowly Away from the Tuna Fish and No One Gets Hurt

George the Cat, a clever orange and white tabby in the U.K., has figured out that the best way to get all the tuna juice and Tempations he wants is through hypnosis, and thanks to his owner, he’s accredited as a hypnotherapist.

George’s owner, Chris Jackson, registered George with the British Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming (BBNLP), the United Fellowship of Hypnotherapists (UFH) and the Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioner Association (PHPA). Each accepted a certificate from the non-existent Society of Certified Advanced Mind Therapists as proof of George’s credentials.

The UFH later admitted the mistake, which it said has since been corrected.

A PHPA spokesman said the organization makes great effort to ensure every applicant is a fully-qualified hypnotherapist.

The BBNLP said it exists only to provide benefits to its members, not to check or certify credentials.

George could not be reached for comment.

[LINK: BBC News]

Five kittens left in a video store overnight drop box in Lakeway now recovering at Austin Humane Society

Last week, when a video store employee went to check the video night drop box, there was a big surprise, or, should we say five little surprises?

Now safe, fed and warm at the Austin Humane Society they are affectionately known as the ‘Disney Kittens’: Tarzan, Puss in Boots, Lion King, Bambi and Nemo.

Austin DogToBerFest 2009 at the Domain Saturday October 24

October 24th, from 10am-7pm at The Domain! Proceeds benefit Austin area dog rescue groups.

Schedule

10 am - 7pm

• All rescue groups & local vendors, set up throughout The Domain
• Pet photos taken at Neiman Marcus photo booth for $5 donation
  
• Demonstrations on the hour: Austin APD K-9, Triple Crown Dog Academy & more.
• Grooming Demonstrations by Groomingdales of Austin
• Photographer Nicole Mlakar-Livingston will be taking photo's throughout the day
• Individual mini-training sessions for $20 offered by Taurus Dog Training throughout the day

5 pm

• Dog Costume Contest
• Emcee: KVUE's Tyler Sieswarda
• Categories include: Scariest - Funniest - Best Group (2 or more dogs) & Movie Character
• Trophies for 4 category winners as well as "Best in Show"

6 pm

• Live Auction begins
• Silent Auction ends

6:30 pm

• Dog Costume Contest winners announced
• Pick up Silent Auction winnings

more info

10 Reasons Dogs Hate Halloween

10. It’s no fun sharing the position of “Top Banana” with three other dogs.

For the other nine, check out dogster.com

HOWL'OWEEN Pet Costume Contest noon to 6 p.m. October 25 at Hill Country Galleria.