by: James Lowe

If you love pets and other animals, starting a pet photography business is possibly a great way to make money, on a steady basis for yourself. A genuine business opportunity.

Not only will you get to make good money, but you will also get to do so while enjoying your job. These two wonderful points are something that everybody is looking for in a career. Do you agree? If you think this is small potatoes just look at some of the fabulous home businesses around the internet world that are based on doggy and kitty care. They are big puppies, pardon the pun, for their owners.

Tis the Season: Bark Busters Announces Its 12 Tips to Keep Furry Friends and Their Owners Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise This Holiday Season

Bark Busters

“The holiday season introduces our pets to a great deal of chaos, at least from their perspective,” said Liam Crowe, master dog therapist and COO of Bark Busters USA. “Unfortunately for dogs, the festivities of the season introduce a host of new stimuli – sights, sounds, and smells – that can disrupt their routines and potentially present dangerous circumstances. However, following a few tips can make the holiday season a bright one for everyone – including the family dog.”

Doubletree® Hotels Works with World Wildlife Fund® to Teach Kids about Endangered Species and Support 1,000 Symbolic Animal Adoptions

Doubletree® Hotels (NYSE:HLT) today announced an exclusive partnership with World Wildlife Fund®, one of the world’s largest and most recognized conservation organizations, as a continuation of the hotel brand’s successful Teaching Kids to CARE® community outreach program. From now until December, thousands of kids will learn about the threats and challenges facing the world’s animal population today, and the program will encourage them to do their part to protect our planet’s wildlife.

Get a glimpse at the most personal sides of some of the biggest, animal-loving celebrities and their furry friends at North Shore Animal League America’s DogCatemy Awards Gala at Capital in New York City on November 29th, 2006.

In unscripted short movies celebrities give viewers a funny and touching look into their personal lives with their most trusted friends. The evening will include a film screening, an award ceremony and live entertainment. Tickets are available at www.nsalamerica.org/gala or by calling 516-812-7271.

Lola and the canine Dream Team savor the sweet taste of success in Episode 6 of Lifetime TV’s reality series “Off the Leash.”

In last night’s finale episode, which repeats Friday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 p.m. PST/EST, Lola, the diamond-wearing, pleasure-loving Pomeranian, gets the royal treatment after checking into the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, when she is selected as the first “spokesdog” for their Hyatt Gold Pawsport Frequent Pet Stay program. The pet-friendly amenities including a plush doggie bed, annual birthday card, in-room haute dog menu, and tasty treats prepared by the hotel’s executive chef.

Recognizing the important role pets play in the Los Angeles community and in guests’ lives, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza created the Pawsport Program for distinguishing guests and their pets.

Lola

Lifetime TV’s “Off the Leash” visits the tumultuous world of a real-life Hollywood pet agency and features performing pooches, quirky pet owners and cutthroat animal agents.

We all love our animals. They do such funny, adorable, and cute things. But somehow when that camera comes out they run and hide or they just seem to always be pointed away from the camera when you push the button. Well here are some tips to help you have a better chance at getting great photos of your pet.

Three Dog Bakery coming to the Denver Metro area

LJS Partners LLC announced today the opening of the

Three Dog Bakery

" USA Today recently acknowledged Denver as the healthiest city for dogs. And now local pet owners have a better alternative to maintain the health and well-being of their pets which Three Dog Bakery provides," said Lance Gruner, CEO of LJS Partners.

Besides gourmet baked treats for dogs, the store has a wide selection of popular dog accessories -- everything the pampered pooch needs. They will be having drawings for gift baskets during its opening week.

Perfect Petzzz Offer Ideal Alternative to Giving Real Pets as Holiday Gifts; Available for Adoption at 25 malls in 19 States

Dec. 15, 2004 Perfect Petzzz Co., the designer and manufacturer of the Perfect Petzzz(TM) line of lifelike puppies and kittens, is offering holiday shoppers a smart alternative to giving real pets as gifts.

During the holidays, shoppers go to animal shelters and pet stores looking for animals to give as gifts. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) discourages this practice, and persuades people to make wise, informed decisions when choosing pets.

Designed to amuse, educate and comfort, parents can use Perfect Petzzz as "starter pets." Because they simulate sleeping and breathing, Perfect Petzzz allow parents to give children the experience of adopting a pet without allergy or discipline difficulties.

For children, the Perfect Petzzz experience includes going to www.perfectpetzzz.com to visit a virtual pet and learn about responsible pet ownership.