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Luxury Dog Houses…

Following the top-dog story yesterday of the cool dog house (replica of the White House) that Ellen gave as a gift to the Obama family, our research unearthed a plethora of luxury dog housing.

Here is a list of links for some very interesting and luxury dog housing. Sheeesh! Wonder if there is a dog realtor involved — at some of these prices, it would be lucrative.

Cool UK Website - Pet ‘n’ Pubs

No matter where you live, you can no doubt find retailers who are paying attention to people’s pets. From gift stores to pubs there is a movement afoot, (slow though it may be), of supplying water and/or pet treats as an added value for patrons accompanied by their pets.

Pet owners would like to see this pet-friendly movement grow a little more quickly. Bylaws and regulations in most places still restrict pets from joining their owners inside pubs and restaurants, though many in more laid-back locales allow pets to be part of the outdoor pub or restaurant venue. It appears that the US is way behind the UK in terms of the availability of pet-friendly pubs and restaurants.

Celebrities, Their Pets and Pet Names

That’s one way to go about finding the perfect name for your pet. Another way is to consult actual pet websites devoted to pet names such as Fun Pet Names which provides more than 20,000 pet names and a wealth of information about the origin of the name.

Pets Help Supplement Incomes!

Easing Finances in Economic Downturn…

For those looking to add some income as extra insurance during this tough economy, pets may be the answer. People who enjoy pets and have the time available can capitalize on the many opportunities available to provide pet-care services.

From pet sitting and dog walking to pet boarding, weekend sitting or mobile pet grooming, there are many options available for working in the pet-care industry.

Green Dog

Dog owners now have the several choices for waste disposal. The waste and the bag can now be used on your backyard compost pile where both items will decompose naturally. It can be buried where both the bag and the waste will be eaten by microorganisms.