Petopia

Dog Hannukah Hat

Just in time for Hannukah (or Channuah) is the perfect doggie gift for the dog who already has everything - a crocheted dog hat for the Festival of Lights.

I picked this up on Esty.

Celebrating Hanukkah? Your four legged best friend wants to join in with the festivities. Eight nights of lights let your buddy feel like a part of the celebrations. The front of the hat is crocheted with white bulky yarn which gives the effect of fur. We followed behind with a royal blue 4 ply yarn for the back of the hat. The Star of David is crocheted in a silver metallic cotton thread and then sewn to the top of the hat.

This hat is made to order which means they can fit any breed with the measurements.

A Great Pinterest Site for Pets

Pinterest is a great resource for pet lovers as evidenced by this wonderful Petaholic Pinterest page. And it is all for a good cause. Curator Maryann Rizzo says:

Why did I name this board "Petaholic"? Well ...to begin with I love animals. I have saved, spayed, neutered and found homes for 30 outdoor cats. I kept 8 of those angels...4 live in my home, and 4 live in my studio. I am big into Rescue Organizations, and a proponant of spay and neuter programs to stop the prolific reproduction that only causes suffering to innocent animals. Please support your local SPCA and Rescue Organizations ~ they need all the help they can get.

 

Please visit Petaholic and support Maryann's great effort.

Cats As Fashionistas

 

We already know there are cat fashion bloggers; so it follows of course that there would also be cat fashion designers.

 

A few days ago, a friend of mine (who obviously knows me really well) linked me to an Etsy shop called CatAtelier, which, naturally, sells a delightful assortment of carefully crafted ties, neckpieces and hats for felines. Both the quality of these designs and the fact that this existed completely blew my mind and I had to know more. So, I reached out to the obviously talented designer for an interview and she obliged. It turns out Julie Song went to Parsons and has a BFA in illustration as well as a very obedient cat. Click through to see her amazing designs and learn more about who she is, how and why she got into feline fashion design, and her plans to branch out into cat clothes!

Read the full interview here.

Ten Most Common New Year's Resolutions as Illustrated by Cats

This is from the hilarious site I Can Has Cheezburger.

‘Tis that time of year, Cheezfrends, where we all vow to better ourselves. THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR, AMIRITE? Check out a full countdown of the most common New Year’s resolutions as illustrated by cats below, and let us know what your resolutions for 2012 are in the comments!

Finding the Right Cat for Your Home

Guest blogger Noah Greenberg from FindTheBest website offers great advice on adopting the right cat for you:

June was Adopt a Cat Month but it is never too late to adopt a new pet cat. Here is a way to do cat breed research before visiting your local shelter. Maybe you don’t have a particular breed in mind, but you know that you’re ready to add a feline to the family.  There is a great new Cat Breed Comparison Tool that covers over 60 different cat breeds. Using the tool you can sort cat breeds by important factors such as temperament, approximate adult weight, coat type, grooming and more!  Here are just a few of the things to consider before choosing your new cat.

Temperament
A cat’s temperament can be a huge deciding factor in ensuring you choose the perfect match for your family or lifestyle.  While some cats are more active and inquisitive, others are more shy and easy going.  Thankfully there are dozens of different kinds of cats, and you are sure to find one that fits your fancy.

Lap Cats
If you spend a lot of time at home and want a cat to cuddle up with, you may want a lap cat.  (Who doesn’t love it when a kitten nuzzles up to you for a quick nap?)  For others, this may not be as significant of a decider, and size and weight might be more of a factor.

Weight
Unlike dogs, cats generally do not have dramatically large adult weights.  Still, average cat weights can range from seven to twenty-five pounds, and choosing a cat that ends up the size you like can make all the difference.  (I won’t make you wait, the worlds’ smallest, lightest cat breed is the Minskin, at an adult weight of only 4 pounds!)

Remember, adding a pet to your household is a big commitment.  Pick a few of your favorite breeds before setting out to get your new pet.  Be sure to do your research before making your final decision, and you are bound to end up with the best kitty ever!

 

Dog Breed Comparison App Chart

Noah Greenberg of FindTheBest.com has sent us this new, great app - a Dog Breed Comparison chart that has hundreds of breeds that can be filtered by size, shedding, friendliness towards kids and more. It's a great tool for people looking to get a new dog.

I found it to be very helpful and - most important - very easy to use. And what a nice choice!

There are so many breeds of dogs that is it nice to have a resource like this app.

Pimping Your Pet

Date me. Date my Pet.

Any single person walking their dog in the park, or calming a nervous kitty in the vet's waiting room has discovered that pets can be an easy way to make new friends and get introduced to potential mates.

When entrepreneur Robert Yau walked his dog, Hershey, he noted that Hershey, was always a magnet for conversation, with people stopping to admire the dog and talk about their own pets. It became obvious to him that pets provide an instant connection between people. He also learned that many singles had ended relationships because the other partner was not compatible with their love of their pet. and so he developed datemypet.com, which connects pets and their owners around the country and allows singles to meet other singles who are devoted to their pets.

The Pet Rescue

This announcement comes from a reader who is involved in a good cause:

The Pet Rescue - http://www.thepetrescue.com -is the place where where lost pets find their way home, using a capillary network of veterinarians, shelters and rescue groups they cover all the US and Canada. It is located in Las Vegas but seems to cover most of the US.

For more information contact Maurizio Comelli (owner) at Maurizio@thepetrescue.com

 

Montreal Gardens: Animal Topiaries

Montreal Gardens is famous for its topiaries, of course I like the animal ones best. The photo here shows a beautiful kitty cat. "No matter what the season, visitors to the Montréal Botanical Garden are sure to be captivated by the colors and fragrances from around the world as they wander from the delightful Chinese Garden to the heart of the Sonoran desert, from the peaceful oasis of the Japanese Garden to the classically designed French garden or the woodlands of the Laurentians." Read more about Montreal Gardens here.
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Learn about creating your own topiary.

Ikea Hack: Camouflage the Kitty Litter Box

How many ways can you hide a litter box? Ikea hackers seems to have countless ways and here is one that I think is especially attractive. In this solution Another "Pretty Kitty Potty" you not only hide the litter box, you also create a beautiful bed for the cat -- terrific! Read full details at the post.
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Fill your litter box with cat litter at a discount.