Our Expert: Liz Ozaist
First Dog Bo Obama Gets Ready for the 134th Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
By Liz Ozaist | March 1, 2012As if Bo Obama wasn't adorable enough, the White House dressed up the Portuguese Water Dog in pink bunny ears to announce that its ticket lottery is now open for the popular 134th annual White…View Full Post ›
Love Letter to Felix the Dachshund
By Liz Ozaist | February 8, 2012I still remember the winter night that he came into my life. It wasn’t exactly a typical storybook new romance — but I certainly fell for him. Hard. He was the runt of the…View Full Post ›
GOP Pets: A Political Animal Analysis
By Liz Ozaist | January 26, 2012A recent Politico article rounded up photos of GOP presidential candidates cozying up to some cute and cuddly four-legged constituents. But what we really wanted to know is what kind of furry…View Full Post ›
Restaurant Names Go Animalistic
By Liz Ozaist | January 12, 2012In the fickle world of fine dining, it's all about reinvention and risk taking. Molecular gastronomy, anyone? But the latest trend in the restaurant business has little to do with…View Full Post ›
Veterinarians Are Honored as True Heroes
By Liz Ozaist | November 1, 2011If you've ever trusted a vet to take care of a beloved pet, you already know that these medical professionals are some of the best people on the planet. Pet insurer Trupanion thought so, too, so…View Full Post ›
Animal Kingdom Zoo in New Jersey Battles Its Second Serious Inferno This Year
By Liz Ozaist | November 1, 2011Tragedy struck for a second time at Animal Kingdom in Bordentown, N.J., when a fire broke out at the privately owned zoo on Sunday. Several animals died in the blaze, including a room full of exotic…View Full Post ›
Why Veterinarians Could Really Come in Handy During a Zombie Apocalypse
By Liz Ozaist | October 31, 2011The new AMC show, "The Walking Dead," is set to become cable TV's next cult classic hit. One of the characters, Dr. Hershel Greene, does his best to save a child who's critically…View Full Post ›
Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick Gets a New Pet . . . Parrot?
By Liz Ozaist | October 28, 2011Under the terms of Michael Vick's three-year probation following a conviction on dogfighting charges, the Philadelphia Eagles' star player isn't allowed to own another dog. But a…View Full Post ›
A New Photo Book, 'Animals That Saw Me,' Captures Creatures Staring At The Camera
By Liz Ozaist | October 19, 2011Animals have an uncanny ability to both charm and disarm us, especially if you’re on the receiving end of a stare-down when you least expect it. Ever had a late-night close encounter with…View Full Post ›
Sephora's New Hello Kitty Noir Collection Is Custom-Made for Cat Fanciers
By Liz Ozaist | October 11, 2011Cat-obsessed fashionistas the world over know that Hello Kitty has come a long way since 1974, when the ever-kawaii (that’s basically Japanese for super cute) cat started popping up on…View Full Post ›
Going Home: Popular Animal Author Jon Katz Explores Pet Loss and Grief in His New Book
By Liz Ozaist | October 10, 2011
The Redemption of Michael Vick's Dogs
By Liz Ozaist | September 26, 2011While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick complains about the unfair treatment he’s been getting from officials on the playing field, a book about the cruel treatment he doled out…View Full Post ›
