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Bring Your Pleo to Work Day!

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:49 -0700

Sadly, North couldn't come with me to work on Take Your Dog To Work Day, but Pleo could! This dinosaur, which I renamed Lexi, is a robotic alternapet and makes a interesting – albeit a bit noisy – addition to a non-pet-friendly workplace. North already sniffed her out so I brought her in to Sugar HQ to see if she could blend in. She stayed fairly quiet under my desk . . . until GiggleSugar turned her upside down by her tail . . . and boy was she loud then!

It takes a while for this dino to wake up and pass through life phases. The more you play, the quicker it goes so I tried to pet her in between my blog postings. Once she grows up, she's totally responsive to sight, sound, and touch – if you scratch under her chin, she totally moves closer for more. Our favorite thing to watch is how Lexi knows to go around items placed in her path so we were setting up soda can/notebook/granola box obstacle courses for this robot. Although the product's recommended for children eight and up, check out much lil Katie Sugar loved the green dinosaur in this video!

Pleo retails for $349 but there's a special deal through midnight July 11 – simply visit Pleo World and enter in the promotional code after check out: PLEOWORLDISONE and get one of your very own for just $235.

"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North vs. the Pleo

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:15:57 -0700

Meet Lex! Thanks so much for helping me name her – I agree it's a great suggestion so I've been referring my new alternapal by the pet name of Lexi. Before I share all the neat things a Pleo does later this week, I wanted to introduce North to the lil girl. Lucky for us, the Pleo is fairly quiet, doesn't move super quickly, and he didn't sense her as a threat . . . although he gave me (as I interpret it) a scornful gaze when I was holding the toy dino on my lap making kissy noises. Hmm, but I was the one holding a toy dino on my lap making kissing noises?! Either way, North eventually learned to love his new pal and enjoyed checking her out up close. Maybe he speaks Pleosaurus?

To see the rest of the images (even when North goes in for a kiss!) when you read more

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I Need Your Help . . . Name PetSugar's New Pet!

PetSugar — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:00:13 -0700

That's right, North has a new pal! I'm testing out a "pet" dino for the next two weeks, the Pleo. Now, I'm not sure how I'm feeling about the name so I'd love for you to help me rename my new lil guy (or girl?). Share all your fabulous name ideas in the comments below and I'll post my fave next week!

PetSugar Street Team: Roll 'n Clean Is the Best Litterbox Ever

PetSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00:29 -0700

An essential duty of kitty ownership is cleaning up the poop - can't be avoided. Now there are plenty of pricey products that come highly recommended (like the Litter Robot); however, community member Arcsis shared her love for an affordable alternative in the Street Team -this Omega Paw Roll 'n Clean Litter Box ($29):

My favorite thing about this is you never have to touch, or even come close to touching waste. You fill it with your favorite scooping litter, roll it upside down, roll back and empty the drawer. The end. Litter changed. I dump mine into scented garbage bags and toss in the bathroom trash.

Get the rest of her review when you read more.

I've read a few reviews about litter slipping out when you roll it. You need to put it together correctly, and make sure the clips are secure before you roll. My only issue is that small litter particles and/or dust does slip through the seam, but I need to sweep the stray litter from kitty's paws on the floor anyway, so it's a tiny, tiny problem. Not worth docking this wonderful product a star.

If you'd love to sing your praises for another pet product, join the Street Team and share your review with us!

Grooming Pets From Start to Finish

PetSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:50:12 -0700

We've tackled many pet peeves on PetSugar, but grooming is one of the dirtiest topics - P. U.! To keep your furry friends nice and fresh, refresh your memory with these six posts.

Four Things to Do Before Bathtime	How to Clean Dogs' Eyes	Bring Home Bathtime Essentials
Six Tips For Grooming Older Pups	How to Deal With Dandruff	Bathing Alternatives For Cats

Fursions: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:15:09 -0700

Sniff, sniff, sniff, what's that I smell . . . some pawfume? If you're into sharing a spritz with your pal but prefer scents that you'd actually wear, check these designer alternative "fursions" to popular perfumes or colognes. Yes, just like those Designer Imposter fragrances, but formulated for a pooch.
Just $10 will get you Polo Type, Eternity Type, Light Blue Type, Chanel Type, Giorgio Type, or CK One Type sprays safe for a pet - would I catch a whiff of this from you coming down the street?

The PooTrap: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:15:28 -0700

Now here's an interesting alternative to actually scooping the poop. Curious what this dog wears? Well, click away to decide if you're ready to get behind this device for your pet's behind.

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Do Tell: Do Your Cats Have Electronic Toys?

PetSugar — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:00:15 -0700

What could possibly imitate a moving mouse better than an actually moving mouse?! This cat seems alternately creeped out and captivated by this zippy robotic rodent. Have you ever tested out electronic pet toys on your dogs or cats . . . or let them get some chase time in with moving toys of your own?

Pet Airways Makes First Flights Today: Are You Buying In?

PetSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:25:10 -0700

No people allowed, people. That's the policy on the Pet Airways fleet offering main cabin travel for pampered pals only. Although it began taking reservations when it launched with an introductory one-way fare of $150, prices now range from $250–$300 and take off from regional airports close to five US cities - New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles - and seats are selling fast. While times are limited, and cross country trips take about 24 hours with an overnight stay-and-play, there are plans to expand to 25 cities in the next three years.

I can understand trepidation about flying a pup as cargo or checked baggage, but this airline flies up to 50 pets in a cabin specially fitted with crates, making a nice alternative for people with larger pets, provided your departure and arrival locations fit with their offerings. What's your take?

Source: Pet Airways

Abandoned 'Roo Gets Makeshift Pouch: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:01:51 -0700

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Refresh Summer (pet) safety - DogTime
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