Pet Hospice

The passing of a political hero, growing crops on the moon and the color of 2014 in this week's look at the web

As the lives of our pets become increasingly more human—with pet-specific spas, cupcakes and ice cream—so does a pet’s passing, thanks to the growing pet hospice industry. Much like humans, pets are taken off the heavy meds and transitioned to pain killers and anti-anxiety treatments to ease their final days. The one point of difference is the option of euthanasia; when a vet comes to …

Chicken Training Camp

The passing of a political hero, growing crops on the moon and the color of 2014 in this week's look at the web

If you’re yearning to take your pet training skills to the next level, then perhaps it’s time to check out Ryan’s Chicken Training Camps in Sequim, Washington. It’s true: If you can train a chicken, you can train anything. The simple minded animals need instant gratification, which teaches visiting pet trainers to be super-exact and timely. The founders of these camps, the Baileys, have trained …

Graff Castle

The passing of a political hero, growing crops on the moon and the color of 2014 in this week's look at the web

The lengthy title says it all: “This is what happens when you give graffiti artists an abandoned warehouse and an unlimited amount of paint.” Using the always entertaining time-lapse technique, this video zooms about a cavernous warehouse as the painters use everything from floor to ceiling as their canvas, showing each piece from start to finish in intricate detail.