Who says charity can’t be fun, fashionable and self-promotional? Show your philanthropic spirit with some playful attire, and save some innocent animals at the same time. Who’s Your Daddy? tees feature Jake, a final contestant in the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and a mascot for The Humane Society’s Stop Puppy Mills campaign. Sadly, cute Jake <... >
It is no secret that Sassy has grown up in the lap of luxury from her designer collar to duds. No expense has been spared to keep her happy and healthy. For the past year, she has enjoyed a weekly shower with mommy that includes bathing with a lavender-scented aromatherapy shampoo, to keep her smelling <... >
With the temperature soaring in summer, it’s simple to keep my dog Darby cool with a few common sense tips. Sometimes, I take my cue from my dog herself — she usually finds the breeziest spot in the house (the bathroom because of the cool tile) and will paw me and let me know when <... >
Ever wonder why your pet sometimes demonstrates inappropriate behavior? Could Fido or Kitty possibly be a pervert? We posed some indelicate questions to Parvene Farhoody, a highly qualified animal behavior expert who owns Behavior Matters (www.BehaviorMatters.com) an animal behavior consulting and training service in New York City. We asked her the questions you were afraid <... >
The inconvenient truth is that we’re not always kind to Mother Nature. Most of us however, are doing whatever we can to reduce, reuse and recycle. In curtailing our impact on our planet, why not minimize the carbon paw print of our pets as well. Annie’s Sweatshop (www.AnniesSweatshop.com) offers sustainable and handcrafted notions that are <... >
Since dogs have become yet another accessory, it seems only appropriate that pet owners begin accessorizing, right? In recent years, luxury brands have launched pet lines to cater to the pampered pup. Here is everything you need to make your pet a stylish jet-setter too. The ultimate luxury item for a pet is the Louis <... >
Intimate getaways are easy to find. But they’re a little harder if you want your getaway to include both your beau and your bow-wow. It’s true -there are only a handful of romantic Bed and Breakfast establishments that will accept your dog. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly B&B, take a drive to Dover, Delaware. <... >
Weddings are sugar, spice and all things nice. They’re supposed to be, anyway. But what if your bridesmaids are not the flowery romantic type? Sure, they acquiesced to adorn the petunia pink concoction that your future mother-in-law insists is the perfect dress. They’re doing it only because they love you (and you know too many <... >
My pooch Darby must hide a watch somewhere on her furry body. Or she’s highly perceptive. Without fail, when my favorite prime-time TV show ends, she’ll jump up from her sleeping spot and start prancing around the living room. That’s her indicator that she wants to go out, her last time before bed. I’ll put <... >
Your dog is your best friend, confidant and accessory du jour. She is also coordinated to go with your unique lifestyle and inimitable fashion sense. You can now get a Puggle (Pug and Beagle mix) or a Shorkie (Shih Tzu and Yorkie mix). You have allergies? No problem! Get a supposedly hypo-allergenic Cavachon (Cavalier King <... >