A Canine Christmas to Wag About!

I always look into the windows of pet stores. I think we all do, it’s hard to ignore the small, cuddly pups romping and playing. But I’ve also learned that we can’t ignore where many of these animals come from.

TweetOn my travels to Toronto, I always try to stop by in one of the two Lavishy (http://www.lavishy.biz) Boutiques, either the one on Yonge Street or the one on Dundas Street. I love their cheeky and nature themed products (no leather!). In my travels around the world, I have seen their cute purses or bags <... >

TweetOur pets love to burrow, hide behind the sofa, crawl under our beds. I think they just want to have a roof over their heads, a protected place to call their own. With the Pet Camper from Straight Line Designs (http://www.straightlinedesigns.com) your dog or cat will be sheltered in style. This custom-built work of art <... >

TweetWith the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to get in touch with people who we don’t get to see on a regular basis. Like a favorite aunt who used to heap an extra slice of cake on your plate, or a rascally uncle who never failed to slip you a ten-dollar bill when <... >

The holidays are a time for giving and appreciating our friends and family, especially our loyal Fidos and beloved Fluffies. Today, about 63% of all U.S. households have a pet.

TweetDoes you pooch have a leather dog collar,”­ “¬well that’s not really animal friendly,”­ “¬when you think about it.”­ “¬Fabric dog collar”­? “¬Apparently it’s a bacteria breeding ground.”­ “¬Although handmade ones are pretty chic like favorites made by”­ “¬Lucky Fiona“­ (“¬find it on”­ “¬www.etsy.com”­)”¬.”­ “¬Nylon”­? “¬Fashionable”­? “¬Well,”­ “¬that depends,”­ “¬as long as it’s not fluorescent”­! <... >

TweetIt’s the season of mistletoe,”­ “¬gingerbread,”­ “¬candy canes”­ “¦ “¬and endless hours gift-wrapping”­! “¬No matter what I get for my dear friends and family during the holidays,”­ “¬my favorite part is wrapping the actual gift.”­ “¬I’m no Martha Stewart,”­ “¬but I do like to put a different spin on the packaging. Helping me in my <... >

Tweets your dog drinking responsibly? Does he take sips of your beer? Do you find tell-tale nose or tongue prints on your drink glass when you aren’t looking? Then it might be time to pick up a six-pack of Bowser Beer (www.3BusyDogs.com) for the holidays! Made from beef and chicken broth with pure malt barley, <... >

TweetI’ll never forget the day we brought him home. We took about”¦oh”¦a thousand pictures, friends and family came over to meet the cutie patootie and I could barely contain myself from smothering him with kisses and cuddles. Our baby’s name is Flanders, after the beloved character from The Simpsons. Seems an odd name for a <... >