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The 5 Most Famous TV Pets

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In running a service that offers dog training in Toms River, we obviously see a lot of pets of all shapes, sizes, species and breeds. You name them and we’ve probably helped care for them.

One thing we don’t see a lot of, however, are celebrity pets. And believe it or not, there is a such thing as celebrity pets! You probably know more than a few of them yourself. In order to prove it, we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the five most famous TV pets of all time. We’ve excluded cartoon pets, otherwise lovable scamps like Snoopy and Scooby Doo would dominate this list, and we’ve avoided movies, too, so you won’t be seeing Babe the pig.

Read on to see who we chose:

5) Rin Tin Tin

Even without actually having seen the show – it isn’t exactly a monster hit in reruns these days – today’s generation knows Rin Tin Tin by reputation. This heroic German Sheppard saw battle, rescued people, and managed to be the star of his very own TV show. He even had a listing in the Los Angeles telephone book! We’ve welcome him with open arms in our Toms River dog training facility.

4) Petey

These days, pit bulls are feared by as many people (perhaps unfairly) as they are loved. That wasn’t always the case. One of the most famous TV pets of all time is Petey, the lovable pit bull companion to Our Gang, aka the Little Rascals. Smart, playful, and loyal, Petey is instantly recognizable thanks to the big black ring around one eye. It wasn’t fake, either! Later dogs to play the part had to have it applied with makeup, but the original Petey (whose real name was “Pal”) really was born with that amazing facial feature!

3) Eddie

When the legendary sitcom Cheers was spun off into Frasier, no one expected it to be the massive, long-running hit that it was. Perhaps more unexpected, however, was the popularity of the show’s little canine, Eddie. Eddie was an adorable, smart dog who ended up winning over viewers in a big way. He actually got more fan mail than anyone else on the show! Some even credit him for sparking a surge in demand for Jack Russell Terriers.

2) Mr. Ed

Mr. Ed may not be as famous with today’s generation, but even kids of today probably know the theme song that accompanied this taking horse’s antics. He and his pal Wilbur delighted several generations of TV watchers and created a legacy that lasts to this day, even here at our dog training Toms River facility. Not bad for a horse!

1) Lassie

There is no TV pet more famous and beloved than Lassie. Lassie was a loving Collie who made a career of rescuing her owner’s son, Timmy, and she did a great job of it. If every canine at our Toms River dog training service were as smart and helpful as Lassie, they could practically run the place themselves! She’s the most popular TV pet of all time for a reason.

Did we forget a famous TV pet? Let us know in the comments below!

9 NJ Towns That Still Show The Effects of Superstorm Sandy

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house-raising-in-njSuperstorm Sandy struck the New Jersey coast in 2012, doing a devastating amount of damage.

From a distance, it would seem that over three years later everything is back to normal.

  1. Mantoloking – The upscale borough of Mantoloking was one of the hardest hit by the storm, made famous by the photos of the ocean creating a new inlet at the foot of the Mantoloking Bridge. Many in Mantoloking haven’t even started rebuilding. Every one of the more than 500 houses here were either damaged or destroyed. Upwards of a third of the town’s tax base was washed away. The damage can still be seen up and down Route 35.
  2. Ortley Beach – Located in Toms River, this tiny beach community was arguably hit harder than any other. The storm devastated hundreds of homes here. Even more than three years later, little progress has been made on many of the homes here. Nearly 600 homes were condemned after the storm. Of those houses that did not need to be torn down, many chose to get the help of house raising in NJ services to help get above future flooding.
  3. Sea Bright – The people of Sea Bright know flooding well, as almost any significant rainstorm will flood the streets. After Hurricane Sandy, though, most of the town’s residents were put out of their homes. For some, getting back is remains a frustratingly slow process.
  4. Tuckerton – The tiny town of Tuckerton didn’t get much press after the storm, but nearly the entire community experienced at least some degree of flooding. house raising in NJ has been common there since the story. There have also been some house mover NJ operating in town, since about 100 out of 600 houses have been condemned.
  5. Union Beach – Nearly 80 percent of the 2,000 homes here sustained astounding damage, most of them due to flooding. Repairs have been ongoing, but for many the process has slowed to a halt as they fight with insurance companies and consider their options.
  6. Middletown – The Port Monmouth neighborhood of Middletown was slammed hard by the storm. Nearby marshlands and the Raritan Bay swelled to historic highs, tearing homes from their foundation and flooding many others. Protecting against future floods has required the use of house raising in NJ services, work still ongoing today.
  7. Mystic Island –Mystic Island community if Little Egg Harbor is a quaint, quiet waterfront community that has been a retreat for people who want to get away from the bustle of the Jersey Shore. Unfortunately, thousands experienced extreme flooding that is still being dealt with today.
  8. Brick – The Camp Osborn section of Brick Township is located on the barrier island, and here almost 100 homes burned to the ground in the days following the storm due to broken gas lines. Very little rebuilding has taken place in this community. The many small bungalows there have been left vacant, empty shells waiting to be replaced.
  9. Beach Haven West – Part of Stafford Township, the several thousand beachfront homes here sustained flooding that left many damaged, necessitating repairs, rebuilding, and lifting.

10 Incredible Things You Didn’t Know About Your Dog

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dog-boarding-njWhen you work in Dog Boarding NJ, you get to meet a huge array of dogs. Dogs of every type, every breed, every personality. It’s a real treat!

But despite meeting so many dogs, sometimes our canine friends still surprise us. Take a look at these 10 amazing facts about dogs and we bet they will surprise you, too.

  1. Their Pee Can Corrode Metal – The acids in your dog’s urine are so strong, over time they can corrode metal. Many cities have had problems with corroding sign posts thanks to this!
  2. Dalmatians Are Not Born With Spots – Despite what you might think, when Dalmatians are born, they are completely white! Their distinctive spots don’t develop until they grow a older.
  3. Dogs Are Smarter than You Think – Everyone knows dogs are pretty smart, but they might be smarter than we realize. Most dogs are about as smart as a two-year-old human child, and smart breeds like border collies can understand up to 200 words!
  4. They Can See In The Dark – Dogs have a special eye membrane called the tapetum lucidum which allows your dog to see in the dark. And get this: they realize you can’t see in the dark, which is why they’re more likely to get into trouble when the lights are off! This is why you need dog boarding in NJ!
  5. Dogs Can Smell Sickness – Dogs boast a sense of smell 100,000 times more powerful than ours. It’s so powerful they can smell the organic compounds that are released when we are sick. Because of this, researchers are now trying to figure out if dogs can be used in medical diagnoses.
  6. Dogs Don’t Have Many Taste Buds – Dogs will eat just about anything, no matter how gross, in part because they only have about 1,700 taste buds. By contrast, you have about 9,000. So yeah, when they eat from the litter box, now you know why.
  7. Dogs Have Dreams – When your dog gets all twitchy during sleep, yes, he or she is dreaming. Dogs go through the same sleep cycles we do – ask someone who does dog boarding in NJ and they’ll confirm this – including the REM (rapid eye movement) sleep that is usually accompanied by dreams.
  8. They Also See in Color – It’s a myth that dogs only see in black and white. In fact, it’s believed that dogs mostly see in blues, greens, yellows, and greys.
  9. Dogs Have “Nose” Prints – Dogs have unique fingerprints, just like you and I do, only they’re on their noses rather than their paws. Yep, a dog’s nose print is completely unique and can be used as identification.
  10. They Don’t Sweat – Dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet. That’s why they pant to keep themselves cool, and it’s why it’s so important to always provide them with fresh water.

Dogs are fantastic friends and companions, and there is so much to say about them! As people who do NJ dog boarding, it’s a subject near and dear to our hearts!