Do you ever see a car with a cute magnet or bumper sticker on it and think "I want one of those"? Look no farther than Fun Car Tattoos for an adorable way to adorn your car with a Dog Paw magnet that shows you love your pup! These high-quality, thick and UV resistant magnets stick right on to your car and can be placed wherever you want and moved around and taken off just as easily - way more convenient than bumper stickers. I have just one on the back of my car but if you are feeling fun you can even put a set all down the side of your car!
Best of all, 5% of all sales goes to support Canine Companions for Independence, a charity that trains and provides therapy dogs to children and adults with disabilities, free of charge.
We also love the personalized car magnets so you can have a picture of your dog made in to a fun car tattoo for all to see while you drive around town. What a great gift idea!
I was delighted to find Chloe's Custom Harnesses online a few weeks ago. Long have I been looking for a robust harness for Axel, my 30 plus pound wire fox terrier. Axel loves his walks, but he is a puller - and if you saw us walking down the street, you may very well ask yourself - who is taking who for a walk? I have never liked to restrain Axel by his collar out of fear of hurting his neck - hence my never-ending search for the perfect harness. My definition of a perfect harness is one that is easy to get into, fits well and doesn't come off easily until after you are safely at home.
The owner of Chloe's Custom Harnesses, Jane Callison, was inspired by her 3 pound Chihuahua Chloe who is so tiny, Jane could not find any harness to fit her. So being a "retired" seamstress Jane was forced out of retirement and Chloe's Custom Harnesseswas born. Now any dog, of any size, can enjoy a great looking and fitting harness!
Jane sent me two custom harnesses (pictured left and below right) - a summer harness for Axel, and a beautiful girl harness for Axel's friend Lucy - a dachshund. The harnesses are extremely well made - Jane pre-washes and dries all her fabrics before cutting. She also uses heavy duty velcro to hold the neck and chest, with a 2-1/2" to 3" inch lap over. They are very secure! And each harness has a heavy D-ring to attach the leash. Axel's harness fitted him perfectly and was a breeze to put on - you just slip the harness over the head and fasten it around the chest! What a win for a terrier who hates being fussed over! Plus it stayed on despite rough-housing with big dogs at the dog park. Lucy's Mom was crazy about her harness and it was a big hit at the rest homes where Lucy works as a therapy dog. Lucy's harness was lined with fleece to create a warm, snuggly coat and harness in one. A wonderful addition to any dog's winter wardrobe.
Summer harnesses range in price from $10-$12. Boy/Girl harnesses like Lucy's range in price from $20-$22. Shipping is included, so these are a great bargain, especially as they are all custom-fitted! Jane has generously offered all Swanky Pup readers a $2.00 discount - just mention Swanky Pup with your order.
I love showing my individualism with my checkbook and what better way to do that than with dogs on my bank checks? At Pedigreed Pups, you can choose from numerous breeds of dogs and show off your furry friend with art by Linda Picken. The checks are adorable and the prices are quite affordable. You can even get matching labels and a checkbook cover.
Going to be in the sun? Don't forget the sunscreen!
We hear all the time, how important it is to remember to apply sunscreen if you are going to be outside. I know for myself, that I always have it on my face since it is in my moisturizing lotion. Shouldn't your pets have the same protection from the sun? We don't usually think about it because they are covered in fur, but yes, our pets also need sun protection.
You can find sunscreen for your pet on a website called Epi-Pet.Com. They carry all kinds of skin products. Their products can help if your pet is itchy, smelly, or has skin sores. The products were created by a veterinarian, Dr. Michael Fleck, who has 30+ years of experience. In addition, he is also a licensed esthetician. The combination of these two professions allowed him to come up with a skin care line for pets that would help in decrease the look of aging in pets.
Just like you take care of your skin with your own skin regime, your pets deserve the best in skin care too. Check out the products at Epi-Pet.Com. To place an order call the number on the website. When you order $25 or more worth of products, you'll receive 10% off the order.
One of my most favorite dog products, the FURminator, is marked down 40% at drugstore.com—priced at $29.99! This is a must-have tool for dogs (and cats). Read the full review of the product here. This FURminator is on sale while supplies last or until October 31, 2008.
Happy New Year to all the Jewish moms, dads, and doggies out there. To celebrate, how about a fun new plush toy from OyToys? Their selection is very cute, and if you stock up (on all items) and spend $99 or more, you get free shipping.
Like us, I'm sure you have a favorite candidate come November 4. I have a Tshirt with my candidate of choice, a window sign and my lawn sign - but what better way to promote your candidate, that on your special four-legged friend! You can now buy your designer presidential collar from http://muzzle-tov.com/. The collars are constructed out of durable polyester material and feature heavy duty clips and buckles and a butt-welded D-ring. The are available in three sizes - small, medium and large. They sell for $14.99 each. Visit http://muzzle-tov.com/.
