I recently saw this adorable dog supply caddy on a favorite gift site, Mindy's Magic Touch. This is a great way to store all of your pet's grooming and medical supplies. With 3 compartments and an open-top design, it is decorated with lots of fun dog designs.
At a very affordable $20, this makes a great for any pet lover, or pick one up for yourself! It comes wrapped in clear cello with decorative ribbon ready to gift. Size: 11" L x 6" W x 6.25" H
Have you ever gotten a gift from someone and knew that you were going to have that gift forever? I got something like that recently from a company called Makebooksonline.com.
Makebooksonline.com is an online scrapbooking company that caterers to pets and their families. Online scrapbooking is a wonderful way to celebrate the love of your dog. I received a beautiful hardcover book, but you are also able to make posters, calendars or cards.
By just logging onto Makebookonline.com, you are able to get a Basic Studio account for FREE. You can also choose to upgrade your account to their amazing Premier Studio membership, which allows you to have access to over 30,000 pieces of digital artwork. There is a membership fee of $20 a month or $99 for 6 months for the Premier Studio upgrade.
With scrapbooking all the rage right now, you can't go wrong on this site. Online tutorials are available and if you have other questions, a simple email to the founder of the company will get you your answer right away. As a bonus, if you subscribe to the 6 months of Premier, the founder will transfer a pre-designed templated 8X8 book, "I Love My Dog". All you'll have to do is plug in your pictures and add whatever words you want. After you purchase the Premier, send an email to the founder through the Makebooksonline.com site, and tell her that you are a Swanky Pup reader. She will send over the template.
If you love to scrapbook or you think that this is something you could do, send an email through the Makebooksonline.com site. The founder is looking for other consultants to join her team.
I love my book and those who come to visit always pick it up and look through it. It has all my favorite pictures of my dog in it and I know that I will treasure it for a long time to come.
For years one of my favorite places online for great gifts has been Red Envelope. Their items are well-made, classy, and unique.
They recently introduced a new pet collection which, like all of their other items, is filled with unique, beautiful, and classic items for you and your pet.
This pet desktop keepsake frame is a great gift or addition to your desk or home, and currently on sale for $25 (from $35). Made of pine and available in mahogany or black, the shadowbox keepsake frame holds a paw print alongside a favorite photo. The set includes no-mess, non-toxic impression material; white, acid-free mats; a tan background board for the print; and a glass-covered pine frame. It also includes a wooden rolling pin, shaping ruler and double-sided tape.
I don't know about you, but I could spend hours looking at greeting cards in the isle of a Hallmark store. It doesn't matter if I am looking for a birthday card or just a thank you note, I can always guarantee getting a laugh or two.
Recently, I needed to find cards to send to my dog's friends. I found a website called Teensytoons.com. They have everything you are looking for in greeting cards from holiday cards to new puppy announcements. Teensytoons.com even have cards for your dog-sitter. I especially like the fire rescue stickers and decals that you can hang up on a window to let the fire department know that there is a pet living inside. I have one for my daughter, and I think one for my dog is very important too.
All the drawings on the cards are cartoon like, and each one is unique. If you are looking for something different, but fun and whimsical check out Teensytoons.com. Who knows... you may never shop in a Hallmark store again.
It's not uncommon for people to comment on the amount of photographs I have taken of my dog. Ok, I admit it... I like taking a lot of pictures. I usually compile them all into a book, designated just for my dog (and usually it goes unopened). Until now...
At Picturedpets.com, you can find all kinds of pet picture frames to display all your pictures of your furry friend. Oh, and it's not just dogs either. They have a wide variety of cat frames to choose from as well. All the frames at Picturedpets.com are made from either pewter, wood, glass or metal. You can even find frames with a little glitz, if that is your style.
These frames would make a great gift for a new puppy owner, or an older puppy owner who just has so many pictures and no where to put them... like me!
So, surf over to Picturedpets.com and find a new picture frame for your fur baby. After all, your pet is a member of your family and should also be displayed for all to see. At checkout, mention "swankypup" and receive 10% off any purchase.
I recently got the urge to redecorate the bathroom my daughter uses. Since she loves dogs, I thought about looking for dog themed bathroom accessories (shower curtain, rug, soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, etc).
On the website kayceeskorner.com, I found fantastic towels that I know would go great in the bathroom. What's better, they come in a variety of colors to match whatever colors I am going to accent the room with. Each towel is 100% cotton and measures 30"x54" in length. They are machine washable and the stencil that adorns the edge of the towel, will not come off in the wash.
These towels from kayceeskorner.com are not only useful for people, but can also be for your dog to use. Now that the weather is getting nicer here in the northeast, my dog and I are taking more and more walks outside. More often than not, he comes back muddy and wet. The towel is great to have by the door, so I can give him a quick rub down before letting him roam the house.
Order your towel today from kayceeskorner.com and receive free shipping -- no coupon code necessary.
Many people love to keep a journal or diary around so they can write things down that are of importance to them. So, why not have one for your dog too?
At Uptowndog.net you can buy a journal to write down things that happen in your dogs life. It's similar to a baby book, but for your dog. There are pages for photographs of your dog, small envelopes to store your dogs important papers and keepsakes in, and pages after pages of information to fill in about your dog.
We all consider our dogs as members of the family. It's important to document their lives as well -- the good and the well... not so good. This book will guide you to do just that and more. You'll want to leave it out on your coffee table for all to see.
When you are purchasing your copy of the doggie journal on the Uptowndog.net website, be sure to write in the "special instructions" section, "FREE GIFT". In addition to your new journal, you'll also receive FREE doggie notecards.
Every dog has a personality. My dog is friendly, funny, energetic, lazy (sometimes) and very handsome. Ok, I am biased... he is MY dog. I found a website called Bigpawdesigns.com. They make beautiful collar charms for your dog or cat that say what is really on their minds (and their owner's minds too). There are 39 different sayings to choose from, each one made of pewter. Bigpawdesigns.com carries not only collar charms, but other dog and cat jewelry; and gifts for pet owners such as, earrings, picture frames, keychains and much more. All the gifts and charms are handmade from Bigpawdesigns.com, and are sure to please any pampered pooch, or pampered pooch owner, for that matter. At checkout enter code SWANKYPUP for free USPS shipping.
Have you ever gotten a piece of artwork that was just so terrific, you wanted to show anyone who came over to your house? Well, I did and the best part about it, is that it is a treat jar for my dog. I found this treasure at Fauxpawproductions.com. With a little paint and a paintbrush, the artist can make any dog or cat look like a whimsical, cartoon character doing everything from daydreaming on a sofa, to a dog chasing a cat around a house. Fauxpawproductions.com has a variety of dog and cat supplies to choose from. They not only decorate treat jars, but there are food and water bowls, as well. In addition, your pet can be painted on a trivet, a cookie jar or a spoon rest. The artist asks that you send a picture of your pet to her, so that she can replicate what your pet looks like and then she makes your pet come alive on her ceramic canvas. If you know someone who has just gotten a new furry friend, or just wants to get a really unique gift, check out Fauxpawproductions.com.
My dog is not a huge fan of taking a bath or anything, for that matter, that involves water. He stays as far away from the wet stuff as possible. You can imagine how thrilled he is when it is raining or snowing outside. Inevitably, my puppy gets wet and after a good shake (which usually takes place in the part of the house that I don't need to get wet), he still is quite damp and shivering because he is so cold. Well, I think I have found my solution to that problem. At Puplife.com, I have found a super absorbent towel called theSoggy Dog. The designers of this towel thought of everything from the different sizes the towel is available in, to adding pockets in the corners to be able to get to those hard to reach places on your dog. The Soggy Dog towel is made of super absorbent terry cloth material that is machine washable. It has a loop so that you can hang it up to dry or keep on a hook when it's not being used. The towel can be easily kept in the car or by the front door of your home, for after those walks in the rain or the snow. As I mentioned before, the towel is available in various sizes and in colors. The Soggy Dog towel comes in medium and large sizes, while the Soggy Paws towel is available in small and large. The colors are great too! So the next time your furry, wet friend needs to be dried off, reach for the Soggy Dog or Soggy Paws towels available at Puplife.com. For 10% off your order during the rest of January, enter HAPPYPUPPY at checkout.
As a mother to an 11 month old baby girl, I know that I never leave the house without my diaper bag. It's my purse, her changing table, toybox and kitchen when she gets hungry. Well, I recently saw a diaper bag for my dog too, on the Pupcentric.com website. The bag is called the E.B.D. Carry-all and it is AMAZING!!! It's called E.B.D., because in the bag you can carry Everything But the Dog. If you are like me, I take my dog out as often as I can. He comes for rides in the car, he goes to the park and he even has overnight stays at his grandparent's house. For those times, that we need to bring a little extra for him besides his leash and collar, this is the bag I take with me. The bag comes with coordinated and collapsible food and water bowls, an indoor/outdoor blanket, a freezable gel pack to keep treats cool and fresh, and tons of pockets. There are pockets for pens, a canister of hand sanitation wipes, a poop bag dispenser, cell phone or MP3 player, and vet records. You can get the bag monogrammed with your pets name and it even comes with a bone shaped carabineer for easy access to your keys. The bag comes in brown with a pink or blue interior. More colors are becoming available soon. So, the next time you're on the go with your dog, don't forget to grab the E.B.D. Carry-all from Pupcentric.com. For a 10% discount enter "theswankypup" at checkout.
Curl up and watch TV with your pet with this great blanket!
There is nothing better than staying home, lighting a fire, and watching TV with my dog (oh, and husband, too!) We like to snuggle under a blanket and stay warm -- and the blanket we love to use is a picture blanket!
These soft, generously-sized, 100% cotton blankets feature a picture of your favorite pet or person. The image is amazing quality and the blanket is thick and warm. What a great way to memorialize a special pet who is no longer here! I can also see a pet-lover enjoying this blanket as a gift with their furry friend on it (I know my mom would love this with a picture of her cat!)
You can upload your photo right on the site, and then your picture is knitted into the blanket using four colors of yarn, black, natural, and two shades of gray, giving your blanket the classic appearance of a great black and white photo. A sepia-tone blanket is also available. The blanket has a finished look on both sides and the back is an blend of the four colored yarns knitted into a birds mouth pattern.
I have been doing a lot of holiday shopping lately in my local area malls, and everywhere I go I see the most adorable pets. But these are not real pets (though they look it) -- they are called Perfect Petzzz, the "authentic breathing" pet.
This is a great holiday gift for a friend or family member who wants real pet ownership experience without the hassles and expense. Or for a child who wants a pet but isn't ready to handle the responsibilities of a real pet yet. It would also be a great gift for someone who loves pets but has terrible allergies. Honestly, even people who have "real" pets (like me!) would love one of these adorable creatures sitting around the house. I know in my house my Perfect Petzzzz would be the best behaved child/pet around!
These adorable pets come in a ton of choices for both cat and dog. Almost every breed is represented for dogs, and lots of variations of colors for kitties.
The pets actually truly look real. From their 100% synthetic fur to their features to their little bodies that breath like a real pet when sleeping. Each pet comes with a:
I recently saw this adorable dog supply caddy on a favorite gift site, Mindy's Magic Touch. This is a great way to store all of your pet's grooming and medical supplies. With 3 compartments and an open-top design, it is decorated with lots of fun dog designs.
For years one of my favorite places online for great gifts has been 
