Man's Best Bud

From Europe comes a beer just for dogs. But will they like it?

TIME puts the pooch hooch to a taste test on some of Europe's most favored pooches in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, near the up-scale 16th Arrondissement and a favorite walking spot of the city's finest pedigrees (both four- and two-legged varieties).

Doggy lips

This Christmas your dog will be all smiles (and so will you) when he bites into this cheerful chew toy. Made of durable rubber and doggy tested, it will keep Fido grinning ear to ear as he fetches and funs with it to his heart's content.

Toy Fish

Rainbow Reef™ Magic-Action™ Trigger Fish

Water-Activated! Motorized swimming motion starts as soon as the fish hits the water!

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Huggable Hedgehog CD Case

Choose your desired Sonic Spike color in either Black-Grey or
Cream-Brown.
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Dog Valentine's Day Gifts

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Haute Dog Boutique unveils their first annual Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with the top 10 gift ideas sure to please even the most discerning furry Valentine. “Loving pet parents want to shower their ‘fur babies’ with something truly special on Valentine’s Day,” said Robin Nichols, president of Haute Dog Boutique.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, pet owners spent an estimated $38.4 billion on their pets in 2006, with treats and toys as the most popular presents.

Leather Dog Sofa

This grand Leather Dog Sofa gives your four-legged friend the ultimate in sophisticated luxury. Now you won't have to share your sofa with your big collie or lab — here's his own deluxe version.

• Crafted of heavy-duty furniture-grade construction
• Sits on elegant hardwood feet
• Upholstered in rich chocolate brown leather
• Cushioned seat interior removes for washing

Large size = $699.00

Velour Sweatsuit for Dogs

Dress your posh pooch in trendsetting J.Lo + Madonna style with our fabulous Velour Sweatsuit.

Jog a Dog - For lazy Humans

Revolutionary Exercise System for Dogs

For the really, really lazy pet owner!

The new JOG A DOG model DC7 is the most impressive dog treadmill to date. The incredible 84” x 24” running surface will accommodate all breeds while allowing large dogs ample room to reach and extend while exercising. Ridged reinforced steel decking provides a secure foundation for breeds exceeding 300 pounds.

Building a Stairway to Paradise, for Your Beloved Pet

The sky can be the limit when it comes to options for owners who want to give pets a proper send-off. There are more than 1,000 pet cemeteries across the United States, and many provide most everything from funeral services and customized burial sites to cremations and bereavement counseling. They also offer an array of items like urns, coffins, vaults and grave markers.

“We’ve always had strong affection for our pets, but in the past five to seven years marketers have really picked up on this,” said David Lummis, lead pet market analyst at Packaged Facts, a market research publisher based in New York. “They’ve taken the ball and run with it. What we’re seeing now — in all these humanized products, many of which have premium prices — is the sanctioning of treating pets like family.”

In 2005, revenue in the pet care service industry reached $18.2 billion (of which $13.2 billion was for veterinarian services alone) and is predicted to reach $25.3 billion by 2010, according to a report by Mr. Lummis.

Make the Most of a Dog's World

While the nation bitterly debates Iraq troop levels, medical care for the indigent and the need for college football playoffs, there is one thing everyone agrees on: We love our dogs and cats beyond all reason and will pamper them in sickness and in health.

No longer do most dogs get old hambones or bags of kibble in their bowls in the backyard. Today they have come under the scrutiny of big-time marketers who see them as monetizable targets akin to cute little kids. On television and Web sites and in splashy direct-mail campaigns, households are encouraged to lavish pets with organic meat, resort vacations, designer clothes and cosmetics, psychotherapy and specially formulated water. It's goodbye Fido, hello Fidollarbill.

The apotheosis of pets for financial purposes has been going on for some time, of course, but only recently has it launched into the stratosphere as an accelerating multibillion-dollar business. Americans spent $36 billion on food, shelter, health care and luxuries for their pets last year, which is about twice the GDP of Costa Rica.

The pet industry is one of the fastest-growing subsectors in the entire U.S. economy, growing by as much as 6% a year.

Flying Moo Cow

It won't fly over the moon, but it'll go over 50 feet! Launch this flying, moo-ing cow into the air and you'll be sure to get a reaction. As an added bonus, every time you shoot him, he lets out a loud loud Moo!
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Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Brooch

Is it a pet or is it jewelry?

They're 2-3 inches long. They move slowly, are docile, don't bite, and don't smell. They don't fly, either. The hissing part happens when they're disturbed or handled, and it's quite distinctive.

These insects come in varied patterns and are decorated with the finest Austrian Swarovski crystal. Each roach takes about an hour of painstaking work to achieve his final magical glory. All roaches are male to ensure sterility, and come complete with a leash set. This consists of a gorgeous pin you attach to your clothing with a chain that clasps to the cockroach's carapace to keep him from running amok.

The lifespan of these animals is approximately one year if housed and fed properly.

Roaches love fresh bananas and must have access to fresh water at all times, a very damp paper towel or cotton ball will do the trick. Dehydration is the main cause of death. Keep him in a little terrarium in the dark and he will love you and be very responsive to your touch.
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New toilet is flush with fish

Home renovators looking to bring life to the smallest room in their home now have the chance -- with a toilet that doubles as an aquarium.

The Fish 'n Flush is a clear two-piece toilet tank that replaces a standard toilet tank, with a see-through aquarium wrapping itself around a conventional toilet tank.

"We wanted to develop a product that had a dual purpose - to serve as a proper, fully functional toilet and also as a source of entertainment and conversation," said Devon Niccole, marketing director of California-based designer AquaOne Technologies Inc. which has just started to selling the tank.

Caution: Pampered pets ahead

Okay, Fido. Get out of the doghouse, for crying out loud, and back on your down-filled, organic cotton covered, memory foam recliner. Now stay! I mean it! You can chase fake squirrels tomorrow at doggy gym after you stop at Frosty Paws for an all-natural ice cream treat. Don't forget your spa appointment and puleeeese, when we pick up your all-weather Wick Away parka with matching booties from the dry cleaner, stay out of the ditch!

Oops, and I forgot, you're not Fido any more, you are Sedona, Savannah, Abruzzi, Jasper, Tuscany or Tucson.

A new dawn of pet pampering is upon us and there is a buzz of excitement among those who profit from our passion for pets. And passion it is. Over 60 per cent of Canadians own some kind of pet, with dogs our first pick and cats not far behind. But we also love our fish, number three and birds, number four.

Save a Pet Month at i-pets.com

JANUARY SPECIAL OFFER

Happy New Year from Internet Pet Supplies!

January is "Save a Pet Month"
at Internet Pet Supplies

FREE SHIPPING on any order delivered to a Pet Rescue, Shelter, or Animal Welfare Agency during the month of January 2007.

Your pets are lucky to have a safe and loving home. Think of the millions of unwanted animals waiting for a family like yours.

There are 45 cats and dogs for every person born. Only 1 out of every 10 dogs born ever find a permanent home. Only 1 out of every 12 cats born ever find a permanent home. 800 dogs and cats are destroyed each HOUR in the U.S. because there are not enough homes for them! Internet Pet Supplies appreciates and supports the dedication and concern for pets performed by Animal Welfare and Pet Rescue Organizations. To show our support and willingness to help, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on any order delivered to a Pet Rescue, Shelter, or Animal Welfare Agency during the month of January, 2007. Please encourage all your friends to visit and place an order at Internet Pet Supplies: www.i-pets.com. We have the highest quality USA rawhide treats and pet toys at the lowest prices on the Internet.

The following are some of our favorite pet rescues, animal welfare agencies and animal shelters. We will gladly add others, just let us know their URL or address.

ARF Berea Animal Rescue Best Friends BROOD CCHS cc-lab rescue CR Animal Welfare Fearless Farm Fuzzy Pawz Happy Hills Heartland Golden Rescue Humane Society of Monroe County Italian Greyhound Rescue Org. IMPS MN/WI Italian Greyhound Rescue LABMED Labrador Life Line Little Shelter Long Island Lab. Rescue Lost But Loved (LBL) Animal Rescue MAGDRL MI REGAP - Rescued Greyhounds Mixed Breed Rescue New Hope Noah's Ark Rescue & Shelter PAWS of Tulsa Pet Rescue Rohe Animal Rescue Rancho Coastal Humane Society TLC Vermilion Animal Aid Working Dog Rescue

Sheep Stool

Real sheep-skin over a body of jute skin filled with wood shavings (hardened with glue), with head and legs in solid wood. Ears are made of leather.

These life-sized sheep are strong enough to used as a stool.
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Macy's Pulls Sean John Hooded Jackets with Dog Fur

Macy's has pulled from its shelves and its Web site two styles of Sean John hooded jackets, originally advertised as featuring faux fur, after an investigation by the nation's largest animal protection organization concluded that the garments were actually made from a certain species of dog called "raccoon dog."

"First these jackets were falsely advertised as faux fur, and then it turned out that the fur came from a type of dog," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States.

Pacelle added that the issue is an "industry-wide problem" and its investigation demonstrated that retailers and designers "aren't paying close enough attention to the fur trim they are selling." He added that the issue is especially problematic when "the fur is sourced from China where domestic dogs and cats and raccoon dogs are killed in gruesome ways."

Doggie Dooley

The Doggie Dooley provides a simple, hassle-free sanitary way to dispose of pet waste. Simply dig a hole and insert the 4-gallon "septic tank". Step on the lid to drop in pet waste. Enzymes and bacteria inside break down waste so it dissolves harmlessly into the soil without odors or mess.
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Constant Companions Heated Pet Bed

ColdHeat™, a leading innovator in portable heating technology, introduces the Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Bed, an advanced solution to help keep pets feeling safe, warm and comfortable at home, in a car or virtually anywhere.

“Research shows that a pet’s body temperature can drop severely during times of stress, a prime example of that being when the owner is away from home,” says ColdHeat CEO Kent Baker. “Veterinarians agree that the heat therapy provided by the Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Bed can help reduce that stress. It also can alleviate suffering from muscular and joint problems caused by arthritis or surgery.”

The Constant Companions™ Heated Pet Beds are also available in four different configurations to fit your favorite cat or dog. The small and medium size beds feature padded bolsters for pets to snuggle up against, while the large and extra large pads lay flat so larger animals can stretch out and enjoy the warmth. All sizes feature pads made of ultra-thick orthopedic foam that distributes weight evenly and reduces pressure points.

Smoking Monkey

Smoking Monkey
Real monkeys should never smoke! There, now that that's out of the way you can enjoy our Smoking Monkey guilt free. He's 2" tall, made of ceramic and has a looked of unabashed pleasure as he puffs on his cigarette. He started smoking after he gave up bananas, trading one dirty habit for another. Each monkey comes with a pack of ten Li'l Smokes and has another one in his mouth, ready to light up and smoke. The smokes are actually non-toxic, unscented incense wrapped in paper.

Santas Lil' Helper Costume

Even though he's supposed to be helping, I bet you can't keep his nose out of those boxes...It's like having another child...

This stylish and funny costume is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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