Since 1994, the pet industry has grown from a $17 billion a year industry to one topping out at over $50 billion. Billion, people! Wouldn’t be surprised if, in this country, we’re spending more moolah on our animals than we are our kids. But it’s probably because there’s just so darned much COOL stuff out there, both for pet-lovers and our furry friends.
So here are some hand-picked gifts for the pet portion of your shopping list:
How about one of these adorable (I mean, how else can you describe them??) pet portrait pillows? And if the guy comes with them, all the better ;-).
If you’re looking for something a bit more practical, consider a Gentle Leader (especially if the dog in question makes a habit of jumping on you or giving you a big old crotch nudge). We use a GL with Pharaoh. It’s a great training collar and helps control “enthusiastic” larger dogs. It’s not a muzzle. And yes, the dog can breathe and eat (and even yawn!) while wearing one :-).
Pharaoh is the baby in this pic. The other dog, Jacob, is P’s half-brother!
I haven’t tried these Fluff and Tuff toys yet, but I’ll try anything with two toy-chewing Labs in the house. Yes, I admit it seems a little carnivorous to give your dog another animal to chew on, but it is a skunk after all.
Yes, I’m more than a little on the dog side of the pet equation, but I’m including a little something for the cat lovers out there too. Seriously, people, who could resist something called Rocky Mountain High catnip?? In fact, I bet Sera from In For a Penny keeps some in the VW Camper Van :-).
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Today is Rocky and Bullwinkle Day. When’s the last time you watched an episode? Yep, I’m heading out to YouTube right now…
