Las Vegas Museum Throwing A Huge Party For Local Pets

The Paradox Museum Las Vegas has announced their "Paradox Puppy Pawty" in honor of local dogs. And they're inviting pooches from all over the community to join in on the fun. The event will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the Paradox Museum Las Vegas. Located at 3767 Las Vegas Blvd right next to the MGM Grand on the Vegas Strip.

The museum is home to some of the world's most mind-bending visual displays. It's like a series of rooms full of living MC Escher works. There are walls that shrink people, tables that cut off their heads, and sofas that saw bodies in half. The venue features more than 90 paradox-based displays. Which, according to the museum's website, means they are "contrary to expectation". And that's what guests should expect. The unexpected. General Manager Rob Wilson says the exhibits will make visitors question their own reality (paradoxmuseumlasvegas.com).

With so many exhibits specifically designed to confuse your brain, the museum is definitely a fun place for a party. Or, excuse me, I mean a Pawty. And the museum is encouraging people to bring their dogs down to take photos with them in these mind-boggling scenes. And, since you're going to want to show those photos off to everyone, the Paradox Museum is thrilled to have guests post their photos on social media and tag them on Instagram. There's even a $200 gift basket up for grabs for those who do.

There will be various local pet rescues at the event where you can get information about pet adoption. Other local vendors will also be present. Tickets for the event are $29 and proceeds will benefit the PAWsitive Difference Pet Rescue in Las Vegas. One dog is permitted per ticket. Kids under 3 are free. Parking for the event is available at the Showcase Mall located next to Target.

You can get more information and purchase tickets here.

- Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ

Who ever said cats and dogs can't get along. Since the dawn of time, "fighting like cats and dogs" has been a phrase thrown around to describe a tumultuous relationship. But sometimes dogs and cats can actually be friends. Just like animals who live with kids, dogs and cats just have to be socialized at the right age so they get to know each other. I know many friends who have both a cat and a dog and they all say the same thing: that the two get along great. Worst case scenario with my friends' experiences is that their pets ignore each other but are still amicable and able to live together in harmony. So where did this "fighting like cats and dogs" thing come from? Well, the same dog owned by my friend who gets along great with his cat sister, does not do as well when a strange cat comes wandering by the back patio door. That points to familiarity being a necessity for success.

According to a mixed species research from the Journal of Veterinary Medicine, there isn't solid evidence about what factors lead to a successful cat-dog relationship. Though the age at which the two are introduced to each other seemed to be a big determinate. One interesting discovery in this study is that the cat was the one who seemed to control the success of the bond. The study reported, via sciencedirect.com, that "comfortability of the cat was a stronger predictor of amicability than comfortability of the dog; frequency of the cat appearing uncomfortable with the dog was a better predictor for reduced amicability than the dog appearing uncomfortable in the presence of the cat." That might be the closest thing to proof that cats are higher maintenance!

Here is a collection of cats and dogs who not only live in harmony, but are the best of friends.

–Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ Las Vegas

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