Bo exposes Zuckerberg hoax | Reveals true wizard behind Facebook curtain

Beast Zuckerberg launched his Facebook page this month confirming what I already suspected - the real face behind the Facebook empire is furry (and I don't mean the 5 o'clock shadow kind of furry). No offense folks, but Facebook is way too great an idea not to have sprung from the mind of a dog. 

Now, Beast looks like he has plenty of cool-dog potential, but I thought it wise to enlist the services of the Men in Black to see if there were any skeletons in his closet. 

Here's what they found:

Beast loves his parents, Mark and Priscilla, and they love him back (they prove it by giving him plenty of treats and lots of cuddling)

Beast likes messing with his humans by pooing on their nice, white carpet (manipulation of one's parental units is a clear sign of superior intelligence)

Beast is NOT a member of the life saving Facebook applications Save a Dog or Save a Cat

What up dawg? Save a Dog and Save a Cat are part of your virtual Facebook kingdom! The homeless pups, kitties and their furless supporters would really like to feel some love from the Wizard.

Don't be a Puli-punk, Beast! Hop on your Mellow Lick Toad and pay them a visit. If the Toad is in the shop, try clicking your ruby doggy dishes together three times while chanting, "All pets need a home, all pets need a home, all pets need a home."

If you agree that Beast Zuckerberg would make a first-rate mentor to the adoptable pets on Save a Dog and Save a Cat, show your support by visiting Bo Obama's Dog Facebook page and "liking" my link to this post. 

And Beast, if you're tuned in, give me a shout-out by leaving me a comment. I'd be happy to take you under my PWD wing and give you a few pointers on how to awaken the cool-dog in you!

  

Bo lists 5 ways to help Japan's animals & shares "Help" video

 

 
The power of our planet leaves me both awestruck and bewildered. My once pleasant dreams of treats raining from the sky and fire hydrants bigger than the Empire State Building are now haunted by images of destruction and despair. 

Occasionally, the heaviness is lifted from my slumbering heart as I catch glimpses of humans who, though stripped of all worldly possessions, don huge, infectious smiles as they are reunited with beloved pets they thought certain had perished. 

For those of you who like me have been profoundly touched by the tragedy in Japan and would like to help, I offer you 5 donation opportunities:  

Animal Refuge Konsai (ARK)

ARK will accept as many animals as possible, those made homeless from the TOHOKU-PACIFIC earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 11th March. Any donations will be used for the animals made homeless in this terrible disaster.

Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue Support Group

Like our individual groups, our collaboration will be staunchly no-kill. Any funds donated will be strictly and explicitly reported as well as expenses. Money and resources will be used strictly for rescue, care and support of animals in crisis due to the earthquake and tsunami. And while I first imagined cats and dogs, we can not yet know what animals beyond that we will be in a position to help.

WorldVets

In response to the recent earthquake and tsunami, WorldVets has reached out to the veterinary community in Japan, specifically in Sendai – an area affected by the tsunami where animals are reported to be isolated and injured. Working with a large coalition of Japanese animal welfare groups and international aid organizations, World Vets has already deployed a first responder assessment team and is currently mobilizing their resources to setup ongoing support activities.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)

Working with the Animal Disaster Response Team (a coalition of animal organizations, including our partner the Japanese Animal Welfare Society), the government and local experts on the ground we've developed a detailed disaster plan that will support animals in the disaster zone for the next three months but we need to raise $150,000 (USD) to make sure that every animal gets the care they need. 

 

Japan Cat Network

We are currently working with two other no-kill organizations on plans to get animals to safety, and have begun to help people with pets in crisis. We need volunteers willing to provide foster care, animal transport, expanded shelter capacity, and funds or materials for rescue/rehabilitation.

Bo befriends Secret Shopper | shares list of favorite pet product reviews

 

I received a surprising call from DogTime.com's Secret Shopper last week, asking for the name of my favorite dog shampoo. She told me I was one of her favorite celebrities and that she wanted to review the shampoo for her pet product review blog. Her attempts to woo me with compliments did not fall on deaf doggy ears.

However, that information is classified so I had the men in black start a trace on the call and do a little background checking before I divulged information that could potentially jeopardize our national security. Once the Secret Shopper had cleared her security check, I revealed to her that the shampoo I favor is one "my people" purchased for me the last time I was in Hawaii, Lanikai Poi Dog Island Mango.  

I found the Secret Shopper to be quite affable and wicked-funny. She directed me to her blog where I perused her reviews and made note of the products I would like to try myself. I've shared my list, along with a link to her Poi Dog review, below:

Lanikai Poi Dog Island Mango Dog Shampoo

Last time I was in Hawaii it rained for a week. Not being able to run on the beach was such a doggy downer and to make matters worse, I aquired that wet-dog smell that seriously undermined my cuddly puppy appeal. I sent my handlers out in search of a spa-quality shampoo and they returned with a bottle of Poi Dog from Lanikai Bath and Body. Man-oh-man, my cuddle quotient soared off the chart post Poi-Dog-bath!

 
Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Dog Cookies

I heard it through the grapevine that the Castor & Pollux Good Buddy treats are to die for. I've actually nibbled kibble with Kaya, the very hot Samoyed featured in this Secret Shopper review, and she tells me that the peanut butter flavor cookies are the dog's pajamas!

  
Real Dogs & Real Cats Personalized Wines

Occassionaly Mom and Dad need their "alone" time and I've caught them flirting with each other over a bottle of vino more than once. According the Secret Shopper's review, this wine not only tastes good, I can also have my own photo put on the label with a catchy caption. April Fool's Day is just around the corner, maybe I'll get a bottle of Real Dog wine with my photo on the label and tell Dad I got hold of his credit card and bought a vineyard! LOL!

 

Dr. Harvey's Sweet Potate'r Chews

I really want to try these babies. The Secret Shopper says they're "packed with fiber and nutrients." And my Bulldog buddy Buzz says the flavor is like a dog party in your mouth. I love parties! 

 

iStyle Doggiewear | T-shirts with attitude

I have so much to bark about but ya'll seem to have cotton in your ears cuz you just don't seem to get it. Finally, iStyle has come up with an elocution solution! I'll be catching the next train out of Frustration Station just as soon as I receive my "iRock" t-shirt. Dig it baby?

You can check-out more reviews on the Secret Shopper's blog; follow the Secret Shopper on Twitter; and browse through past reviews on the Secret Shopper's Facebook page. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Bo shines the spotlight on royal pets and noble companions

While watching the Oscar winning movie, The King's Speech, I got to thinking about that famous quote by President Harry S. Truman, "If you want a friend in Washington get a dog," and how it doesn't just apply to diplomats in the good ol' USA. World aristocrats have kept pets throughout the ages and no doubt sought, and received, some much needed solace from their courtly critters during a lot of very trying times. They knew we would always keep their secrets and never slip any hemlock in their wine.

 
As you may have seen in The King's Speech, Queen Elizabeth II grew up with dogs and remains an avid dog lover. She currently owns at least ten dogs including Labradors, Spaniels, and her favorites, the Corgis along with a new breed concocted by her royal breeders, Dorgis - a cross between Dacshunds and Corgis. Maybe they'll have me over for some canine crumpets and black dog tea soon!

 
Queen Anne of Hungary owned dogs, as did Charles II (pictured with his siblings); Catherine the Great; and Queen Victoria whose childhood favorite was Dash, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and later in life, Sharp, a smooth coated Border Collie type.

 
Some rather exotic royal companions included Akbar the Great's falcon; Cleopatra's pet leopard, Arrow; Queen Catherine of Aragon's monkey; and Queen Elizabeth I's ermine. I don't know for certain if Elizabeth actually owned a pet ermine or, if the artist added the rodent to the painting because it was the symbol for royalty, and the tiny gold crown (around his neck) the symbol for majesty and purity at that time. Hey, Dad, where's my gold crown??

We animals have been advising, amusing and comforting great leaders for eons and will continue to do so just as long as we are loved, admired, played-with and spoiled, as payment-in-kind for our noble contributions. 

^{Bo Obama's Dog Blog sources: NNDB, The Border Collie Museum, flickr.com, Falconry a World Heritage, Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, Egyptian Dreams, Follow the Piper, Royal Family History}

Play Bo's Academy Award Animals Quiz!

There's a lot of truth to that old actor's adage that warns against sharing the screen with children or animals; we're so darn cute that movie-goers just can't take their eyes off of us!

Who can forget adorable little Asta, the Wire-Haired Terrier, in The Thin Man series? And what about Ben and Socrates, those loyal and super smart rats in Willard? Or Flipper, the chattering dolphin who always managed to save the day?

Let's see how much you know about the scene-stealing critters who've appeared on the big screen, in Oscar winning films!

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Fur, feathers, or flippers, makes no difference, you remember these hard-working animal actors who paid their Hollywood dues. I'll bet many of them make you wax nostalgic for those golden days of childhood when life was simpler, and much, much slower.

Just the other day, I too was bitten by the acting bug (at least I hope it was the acting bug and not a flea). I believe I could play a very convincing leading dog, though I think I'll pass on any doctor roles since holding a scalpel would be quite challenging without a thumb (wouldn't want to maim anyone). 

Maybe the offers will start pouring in once my family and I leave this big White House! Ya never know!

More Academy Award Animals Trivia:

11. In the song "If I Could Talk to the Animals" from 1967's "Doctor Doolittle," which animal's language could you fluently curse in?

A. Kangaroo                                               C. Cat

B. Cockatoo                                               D. Koala

12. Norma Desmond has a funeral for what pet in "Sunset Boulevard?" 

A. Her dog                                                 C. Her leopard

B. Her iguana                                             D. Her chimp

13. What plagued the cast of "The African Queen" while shooting in the Congo?

A. Wild boars                                             C. Tsetse Flies

B. Alligators                                               D. Snakes

14. What does the movie title, "Dog Day Afternoon," refer to?

A. The hottest days of summer                  C. The saying, "Let sleeping dogs lie"

B. The idiom, "Every dog has its day"       D. The lazy days of summer

15. How much did the producers of "The Greatest Show on Earth" pay Barnum & Bailey to use their motto, facilities and performances in 1952?

A. $250,000                         C. 100,000

B. $750,000                         D. Nothing since it was free advertising for the circus

 
^{Bo Obama's Dog Blog sources: Wikipedia, funtrivia.com, TCM.com, YouTube, IMDB,}