Blackpool in photos...

Blackpool Pet-Tastic was, as you might imagine, FANTASTIC!
Lots of people came, lots of dogs came, lots of doggy songs were sung, lots of faces were painted, lots of tails were pinned on Onion, lots of biscuits were iced, the sun shone...
A couple of kind photographers have posted pictures of the day:

Gary Cook on his Blog

David Pennington on Facebook

Thank you both!

Onion does Blackpool...

The long-awaited, much-anticipated BLACKPOOL PET-TASTIC is nearly here!

Sunday 13th September 2009

2pm to 5pm

Blackpool Promenade, beside North Pier, in front of the Metropole Hotel, Blackpool FY1 1RQ

And Onion is the very proud (and decidedly camp) face of the event!

Make a costume, dress up your dog, and come along!

"Pet-Tastic has already travelled around the country and internationally – visiting Peckham, Norway, Bexhill-On-Sea and Lewisham. But organisers say they’ve saved the best till last and are now heading for Blackpool! It’s not your average Sunday afternoon out. The canine social event of the year offers dog owners the chance to embrace a little fun, dress up their dog and head for the prom this weekend (Sunday September 13) for a picnic and some cool sounds. Event organiser Rachael House said: “Sun, sea, fish and chips, the Tower, ballrooms, the Grundy Art Gallery, drag queens, rollercoasters and ghost trains. And now dogs dressed up. We can’t believe our luck!” “If you’ve never been to a Pet-Tastic before then you’re in for a treat – with the chance to dress a dog-shaped biscuit with icing, decorate a dog mask, or get your face painted to more closely resemble the dog you’ve always longed to be.” Following her triumphs in Peckham and Lewisham, Onion the miniature bull terrier will be the face of Blackpool Pet-Tastic. In her saucy tattooed sailor outfit Onion will be winking at the girls and flirting with the boys – keep an eye out for her and make sure to greet her with a ‘hello sailor!’ As well as admiring beautiful dogs, their owners, and Blackpool itself, their will music from Johnny and the Wags performing dog songs from Iggy Pop’s I wanna be your dog to Donny Osmond’s Puppy Love (participants can howl along if they like!) And if that’s not enough excitement, artists WebsterGotts are creating a brand new dog-related performance for the event. Dogs will enjoy a delicious picnic, adoration from the crowds and a grand day out. Clothed canines and their consorts may also take part in a parade, culminating in a presentation of certificates and souvenir. All are welcome to attend – you don’t need to have a dog! Just walk along and mingle, meet people, celebrate and form part of a vibrant community in the heart of Blackpool for three wonderful hours."

http://www.grundyartgallery.com

www.peckhampet-tastic.com

http://www.oniondog.com

Hurrah for the Dogs Trust Honours!

The lovely people at the Dogs Trust are giving out honours to some special dogs in May 2009. You can nominate dogs (and one special human) for these awards until midnight on 15th April -- so what are you waiting for?! The awards are:

- the Hero Award
- the Dogged Devotion Award
- the Dogs' Best Friend Award
- the Golden Oldie Award
and
- the Rex Factor Award

Lots more info at: http://www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk/

So if you know a dog who fits the bill, get nominating fast!

Onion is extremely proud to be among the sponsors for this event, where a couple of Onion Lights will be making an appearance!

Onion's unique approach to agility

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ioNSQ-3A6t4
Time to share our agility shame...
We hope you enjoy it!

Onion and the Arctic Monkeys!

A very nice man just let us know that there's an Onion Light on the cover of Matt Helders (of the Arctic Monkeys)'s Late Night Tales. And there's a clip on YouTube too -- just Matt Helders, and lots of lovely drums, and then a dog light...the Onion Light! What an honour for Onion!

Take a look!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ORLHxXQhpIA

Onion Lights are available at oniondog.com! While stocks last...

Liberty for Onion Lights!

Posh department store Liberty of London has long stocked the Onion Light, but we have only just discovered that they include it on their website, in the category 'For the trendsetters' (of course!). Their description is rather charming:
"Dog is man's best friend, or so the saying goes; this could be just the gift for the animal lover in your life. The dog light will provide loyal companionship (in a very quiet sort of way) whilst shedding light on the darkest of places. Watch it light up when you walk into the room (at a flick of a switch), warding off intruders with the homely glow it casts. And possibly the best part is, there's no feeding, walking or grooming involved! This is the perfect gift for someone who either needs a bit of company, a bit of light, or both."


Thank you Liberty, for having a bull terrier in your shop!
To purchase an Onion Light online, visit http://www.oniondog.com/shop.html

Onion the muse - again

Onion has inspired another artist! This time, her YouTube catflap video has become a piece of as-you-watch art in which Onion materialises before your very eyes!

Thank you to Swedish animator SoiledArt for this contribution to Onion art!

For other Onion artworks, see
Peckham Pet-Tastic, a fancy-dress picnic for dogs - Onion is the face of the event!
Bullyton, a magazine focusing on bull terrier rescue - Onion is covergirl.
The Onion Skirt by Skirt Girl, aka Alison Willoughby - a garment inspired by Onion!
The Onion Light - a design classic - Onion immortalised as a stylish dog lamp!