Collared Green

By Sharon Gomes Thomas

Does 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”! “¬Shudder”! “¬So what’s a” “¬trendy dog to do this holiday season”? “¬Go Green of course”! “¬Organic and recycled materials are the way to go.

Get an urban and smart looking eco-friendly rubber collar made from bicycle inner tubes.” “¬Black latex looks good,” “¬surprisingly”! “¬These collars can be found on” “¬Etta Says“ “¬(www.ettasays.com”) “¬with stitching in three colors,” “¬Cool Blue,” “¬Red Hot and Mellow Yellow.

Do your bit for” “¬plastic bottle” “¬recycling by getting a very handsome” “¬houndstooth” (“¬is there a pun here”?) “¬collar.” “¬Made from recycled bottles right here in” “¬the” “¬USA,” “¬the rugged polyester can hold up” “¬to” “¬abuse from the most active dog.” “¬Sizes from Small to Extra Large can be found at” “¬Proper Pet” (“¬www.properpet.com”)

Cats can get in on the Green action too.” “¬Wagging Green” (“¬www.wagginggreen.com”) “¬has natural fiber collars.” “¬This collection features” “¬natural,” “¬non-dyed bamboo webbing made into dog collars,” “¬cat collars,” “¬harnesses and leashes.” “¬It’s the softest collar” “¬anywhere,” “¬and best of all its completely hypoallergenic for those super sensitive pets.” “¬The natural collection is available in buckle and martingale dog collars,” “¬leashes,” “¬and harnesses.

Get high on hemp with” “¬Planet Dog and their cozy fleece lined hemp collar from” “¬Rei” (“¬http://www.Rei.com“)”¬.” “¬Made of naturally dyed hemp,” “¬one of the strongest natural fabrics,” “¬these collars will withstand salt water,” “¬mud puddles and snow” “¬–” “¬perfect for the winter dog.” “¬These collars come in delicious colors like soft purple and apple green.

Getting collared into the Green Movement is really simple after all.