The Consumer Protection Agency of The Park (CPAP) confirmed today that it plans to investigate claims made by The Daffy Dill that its whisker bouquets are made exclusively of "natural" products. At a press conference held this morning, CPAP head Ursula M. Bjørn said that, in launching its investigation, the Agency was answering to a number of concerns voiced by consumers over the past 12 months. "Consumers have been questioning the veracity of … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2012—Ask a Poodle: Is Pink the new Black?
DEAR POODLE: I come from a long line of award-winning Poodles. Both my mother and father were champions – in fact, they met on the show circuit and have been together ever since. My five littermates and I are all interested in following in our parents’ footsteps, but we’ve been told that we have no chance of winning because we all have black coats. They say that black is out and pink is in. We are so disappointed. Should we dye our coats to suit … [Read all...]
OTD in 2017—Month Without Metaphor director “revises and remakes” Park media circus
Five years after The Park's first media circus, the new director of Month Without Metaphor is about to "revise and remake" the event for a different purpose. In an announcement this morning, Ronald Grouse confirmed rumours of his recent talks with Rodolfo van de Gier, president of the Association of Media Outlets of The Park (AMOP), who was in charge of the 2011 event. Grouse's announcement said the two have agreed to work together on a "new … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—Some seasonal suggestions for the Spring shedder
The grass is green, the flowers are in bloom, and the Birds are singing in the trees. Everywhere in The Park, the signs of Spring surround us. Not all those signs are pleasant, though. The warmer temperatures and abundance of sunshine do help to elevate our moods, but they are also responsible for one of the less agreeable rites of Spring: our annual shedding frenzy. “It’s not uncommon, at this time of year, to see Animals literally running … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2016—Park Museum’s Flyball exhibition to open at noon on Sunday, May 8
The Park Museum announced today that its first exhibition dealing with sport will open at noon on Sunday, May 8. Flyball and the Importance of Balls in the Everyday Life of Park Animals will … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2012—CLucK Radio to reduce air time
CLucK Radio announced today that it plans to reduce its on-air time by four hours per day, beginning 1 June. J.J. Chanticleer, CLucK Radio's manager, called the decision "strictly financial" and said … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2012—Rufus di Rafineschi appointed Toe-Hair Contest’s head judge
The Park’s Department of Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations announced early this morning that Rufus di Rafineschi has been appointed head judge of today's Toe-Hair Contest. The event, which is in … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
