Dog Culture

In a world going increasingly digital, photographer Jesse Freidin dares to buck the trend. A loyal fan of traditional analog photography, he found himself in a unique position—desiring to do something to celebrate the unique and disappearing art of instant photography and in possession of the two of the last packs of original Polaroid instant film in the world, thanks to The Impossible Project.

A day in the life of Esther, a Modern Dog.

Silence is golden. Make your dog a cool-looking tag silencer.

Lu Parker on winning Miss USA, making a difference and living with a monkey

If you’re like us, you have loads (and loads) of yet-to-be-printed digital photos of your pup on your camera…and laptop and desktop and iPhone. It’s time to delve into the digital forest of photos and put those pics to good use!

We can’t say it often enough—no matter what kind of dog your looking for, you can fi nd her (or him) within the shelter system.

Tale of a small town romance

Many people are surprised to learn there are lots of purebred dogs languishing in shelters and rescues. Most shelters are overrun with sweet dogs of all sorts dying for a family to call their own. Canine homelessness does not discriminate; no matter what kind of dog you’re looking for, you can find him or her in a shelter or rescue—even purebreds of all ilk.

Check out the cooking host with four legs and a collar.

Sniffed out: the city’s best ideas for a full day of doggie nirvana. Herewith, the top dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, shops, and outdoor spots in Vancouver—home of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.