MILAN — Stunned art historians announced today that their efforts to restore a priceless collection of 18th-century masterpieces have led to a shocking discovery: Yelena Sylvania Potzi-Stroganoff, a Russian countess once believed to be the most beautiful woman in the court of Emperor Peter III, was in fact a real dog.

OK, here’s the real deal: The portrait on the right is example of custom pet portraiture by Valerie Leonard, and you can see this and more on her site.

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Domesticated Terrorism

by Prongs on October 12, 2009

Sure, this guy had always been on their Watch List, but when they received that anonymous tip suggesting they search his private office, they had no idea what they were in for. It was a startling find, and his intended list of targets was long:

Luckily, they had Dr. Lipschwitz on speed dial.

Don’t worry – McGruff is on the case, Effie. And, happy birthday.

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No Wonder They’re So Pricey – They’re Lined With Fur

by Prongs on October 12, 2009

I mean, I appreciate her efforts – I really do. But it’s just not me. And you know, I just don’t have the heart to tell her that I’m more of a plaid flannel-wearing, L.L. Bean backpacker. But, she’s the one with the thumbs, so here I am.

It is a real supple ride though.

I wasn’t aware that Louis Vuitton made pets, Florence A.

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THIS JUST IN: “Coconut” in the “Cozy Coupe” again

by Meg on October 10, 2009

Behold “Coconut” the pup driving a “Cozy Coupe” kids car in his rainbow pajamas. Apparently, Coconut sits in the coupe “all the time” and waits to be “pushed around”. Nice redonk Caturday night activity you got there, Coconut.

Brandy D. wanted us to alert her if this pic got posted. Brandy, it’s a done dealio.

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Lhasa Oopsie

by Theo on October 10, 2009

Ah, those poodley Apsos, those curly munchkins, those inspirational figures for the denizens of George Lhucas’ verdant Endor, those lhithe and lhovely (alhbeit a lhittle lhazy) lhemur-lhicking lhunatics… OK I’ll stop. From the Meg Files, circa December 19th, 2007.
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You might infer from the photo above that Buster, the Lhasa-poo, gets to choose where he sleeps, and he chose the big bed. This would be false. Hali, the bigger dog, likes the little bed.

Anna C.— Suuure we believe you. Kinda like these two guys—remember them?

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