Note: there are DOG and CAT items here - there's good stuff for both!
For a lot of small dog owners, the big thing is dressing for success whether it's a cool tee-shirt or a couture dress. Chocolate is not generally a clothes-loving kind of guy, despite his Yorkie stature, but when I ran across a Spring dress-up shirt collar and tie, it just had to be his. It's a sample of many one-of-a-kind, beautiful items that Doodledings in Half Moon Bay, California carries. They also have locally baked dog treats that make wonderful gifts. If you are in the area, it's definitely a place to visit and say hello to Maritsa, another pet lover who owns the shop.Last fall, I ran across a blanket for Chocolate which is now a required item wherever we travel. MyDoggieBlankee carries the softest, most cuddly blanket I've found to date, and the prices are very reasonable.
For those of us who like purchasing socially conscious products, there's a growing number of places in which we can do good for the world as well as provide fun items for our pets. One very special place is SOCOCO (Socially Conscious Companion) that gives 10% of their proceeds to the Baphumelele Children's Home in South Africa. Last Fall, I met Hattie Elliot, SOCOCO's founder, and was enthralled by her story and passion to not only do something inspiring and fun for pets, but also make a significant contribution for a better world. I love the "good karma" collars as well as the charms. They offer the heart, pictured here, as well as an AIDS ribbon.Toys are going natural too - a whole line of earth-friendly toys are available at The Good Dog Company. You'll see a nice range of earth friendly fiber collars, leashes, and toys. Chocolate has the hemp biscuit, and finds it's more of a challenge to destroy than the toys I purchase elsewhere.
Ok, I can't forget the CATS!
Matatabi sticks are the answer to messy catnip toys, which get destroyed and strewn all over our house in a matter of hours. Known as Japanese catnip, it's a vine in the kiwi family and is, of course, organic. Note: they will get mixed up with a small dog's chew sticks, so it's good to store them in a separate place so the cats can enjoy and not have them stolen by the dog (voice of experience talking here).
And for the cat (and small dog) that likes to sleep and travel in style, the sleepypod is one of the sleekest and prettiest carriers I've seen. It also has additional features such as custom fit bedding and a warming pad for additional comfort.Can't wait to go shopping again!
