Good News For Cats Who Love Trees

Finally! A tree that cats should be encouraged to play in is here. "Tree House" has created a series of pet escapes that allow Mr. Meowsky to live his wild, outdoorsy side. Each tree house comes in a variety of sizes and numbers of perches for the pet and can be shipped to a majority of US states. It sounds like your pet cat, bird or snake will get the most out of this cool product. For more info on sizing and pricing:

http://pettreehouses.com/

Run, Bike or Swim to Save Homeless Pets

If you are in Chicago or just want an excuse to visit Chicago, join the TEAM PAWS in saving homeless pets. Whether you run the Chicago marathon(Oct 10), the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon(Aug 1) or compete in the Chicago Triathlon(Aug 29), every dollar you raise goes directly to PAWS Chicago. PAWS is the Midwest's only cageless, no kill shelter. Joining team PAWS will give you access to free training groups and numerous other perks. For more information visit the website:

http://marathon.pawschicago.org/

Stop Begging by Inviting Your Dog to Dinner

If you've ever missed your dog while eating dinner, an old product is now new to the pet industry. The Pet High Chair is for dogs up to 10 lbs and slips directly on the dining table. It supposedly stops dogs from begging. You can decide if thats true:

http://inventorspot.com/articles/give_your_dog_seat_table_pet_high_chair_39869

Nike Fish Tank

Every fish lover out there has to appreciate this cool concept tank. The Nike 78 Challenge was launched by advertising student Paul Jenkins to explore what can happen to a sneaker when taken outside its purposed environment. For all 78 entries and additional tank pics follow the link:

http://inventorspot.com/articles/nike_78_project_inspires_fish_lover_nike_aquarium_42447

In this "San Francisco Chronicle" article, author Christie Keith finally reveals the world's best kitty litter. Surprise! Its called "The World's Best Cat Litter." For those of us on a more modest budget, Keith continues to list less expensive and easier to find options. The winners are broken down into different reasonings like: ease of use, natural ingredients, freshness and ability to find at 3am. Could you be paying more for a lesser quality? Find out here:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/07/10/petscol.DTL

Natural Solutions for Tick Control

We recently came across natural methods for tick management on pets. The Author of "Raise a Green Dog" blog has been committed to finding natural, more holistic products and methods for raising dogs. If you are committed to also maintaining an eco-friendly pup or animal in general, you might find this post informative:

http://blog.johannthedog.com/2008/05/dogs-and-ticks.html

Ninja Kittens for Toyota

Enjoy this fun youtube clip for Toyota Corolla! Cat lovers, enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7245jE1FS9U

Preventing Heartworm

As the warmth of summer approaches, the lifecycle of the mosquito begins. The months of July and August are peak months for heartworm infection in North America. According to "AHS," Between 2001-2007 the Heartworm infection reports have nearly doubled in the US. "The American Heartworm Society" reminds us that heartworm can be found not only in dogs, but cats and wild animals as well. Prevention of Heartworm is easy compared to the lengthy and painful process of treatment. With the numerous choices of monthly preventives, Heartworm prevention should not be difficult to obtain for your pet. For more information on heartworm visit "The American Heartworm Society" website or talk to your vet:

http://www.heartwormsociety.org/

Saving Life Through Donating Pet Hair

If you are an animal lover like us, the Gulf oil spill might be a big concern to you. Recently "Matter of Trust" launched an initiative to collect discarded pet hair from groomers, salons and wool and alpaca fleece farmers. Hair is used to absorb the oil, one of the main reasons we wash our human hair. If interested in donating, more information can be found on the "Matter of Trust" website:

http://www.matteroftrust.org/

Dog Food 101

For those of you who have ever weighed quality against price in dog foods, the "Dog Food Project" offers insight into the ingredients and regulations of the pet food industry. There is also information on Vegan and Vegetarian feeding. Whether its important or not, it is interesting:

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/

Chicago Dog Parks

Summer is nearly here! It is time to find a favorite park for your four-legged friend. Montrose dog beach is a local favorite, which newly added a large fenced area just in time for summer:

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/resources/dog_friendly_areas/

We support The Shelter Pet Project

Head on over to The Shelter Pet project to see how you can get involved:

http://www.theshelterpetproject.org/

Top dog - luxury dog travel

If you happen to have $800 lying around and fancy taking your dog out in style! Check out the products at wannekes.

http://www.wannekes.com/

Amazing Dog Photography - Tim Flach

The possibilities of dog grooming are endless. Checkout the work of Tim Flach, pretty amazing!

http://timflach.com/