DOG TREATS: Products You and Your Dog Will Dig
If you plan on buying a gift for your canine companion or the dog-lover in your life, then make sure to check out these “Dog Treats”. Many of them donate a portion of their sales to local or national animal welfare programs.
DoggyTug™
Tough toys for even the “ruffest” of dogs. Great for exercise, training or playtime. Made of industrial elastic interwoven with industrial rubber, then hand sewn with deep sea fishing line for exceptional durability. They are 100 percent washable. Your dog can choose from rings, balls or bells. A portion of the proceeds help abandoned and abused animals. www.doggytug.com
Alpha Pac™
An innovative leash system designed to allow you to walk up to four dogs at once while keeping your hands free. Unlike traditional hands-free systems which attach at the waist, the Alpha Pac uses your upper body and core strength to allow the walker to assume the position of “Alpha” dog or pack leader by keeping your dogs by your side. www.thealphapac.com
Canine Covers™
These seat covers are perfectly tailored to fit the rear seat of your car, SUV or pickup. Easy to install, they feature a quilted seat base to keep your dog from sliding around. They also have a water resistant finish and waterproof nylon barrier behind the surface fabric. The durable polycotton fabric can be brushed clean or in the washer/dryer. Seat belt openings in the original location allow use of a canine travel restraint. www.caninecovers.com
Ruff Ruff Bakery
Originally developed as training treats when the owner’s dog went blind. Now these healthy, all-natural ingredient dog treats and biscuits are available for all dogs. These delicious dog treats are wheat, corn and soy free, with the exception of bacon flavor which is a vegetarian base to keep the fat down. No chemical preservatives. www.ruffruffbakery.com
Madison Avenue Mutts
These beautiful designer dog beds integrate contemporary fabrics with sheer comfort. The selection of the latest colors and patterns and the unique design of the pillows, bring a fresh new look to dog bedding. They are the perfect accessories to any room in your home. Pillow covers and insert protectors are machine washable. www.madisonavenuemutts.com
Secure-A-Pet®
Finding your pet within the first 12 hours of when they go missing is very important to help ensure your pet is not just another statistic. Secure-A-Pet provides an “on-demand” pet recovery service using GPS and wireless technologies. After you sign on to the website, Secure-A-Pet will return a map and location of your lost pet in approximately 3 to 5 minutes. For every purchased service, a portion is donated to a local animal rescue organization. www.secureapet.com
For Dogs’ Sake!
Countdown the days in 2009 with a calendar that makes a difference for rescue dogs. The Portraits of Rescued Dogs calendar features amazing black-and-white portraits of rescue dogs taken by photographer Frank Bruynbroek. Every month features a different dog and their touching story. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each calendar will be donated to animal rescue groups, shelters and spay/neuter programs. www.compawssion.com
Grounds for Hounds
A great gift for dog and coffee loving family and friends. Bow Wow! Coffee Co. has created a special blend of rich, dark and delightful coffee called Grounds for Hounds. Made even more special with the picture of an adopted dog from an Oregon animal shelter on the label. For every bag sold of the Grounds for Hounds blend, they will donate $1 to spay/neuter programs and animal shelters in their local communities. www.bowwowcoffeeco.com
Vicktory Dog Wine
When Michael Vick’s house was raided last year, 22 of the 48 dogs rescued went to the Best Friends Animal Society for rehabilitation. Dog Lovers Wine Club, a boutique winery based in California, is supporting that effort with the creation of the Vicktory Dog Wine Collection of labels commemorating these dogs. The collection is available as individual bottles, cases, a full collection, and signed collector’s edition. Each shipment is accompanied by wine notes and stories about the individual dogs on the labels. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Best Friends Animal Society to support their Fight Dog Fighting Initiative. www.dogloverswineclub.com
