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Brilliant or Baffling? Fishtank Toilet

PetSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:30:37 -0700

Seems fans of that fishy bathtub, can get a similar product . . . in a potty. Ha. While this fishtank toilet is still in demo phrase right now, it already raises some questions. Like, where do the swimmers go if you flush too much?!

Instead of the normal handle, users of this invention simply pump enough water with their feet to flush away waste and the fish stay afloat in the remaining water. Now I'm no plumbing expert but then where does the waste go and how do you clean and refill that leftover water?

I guess animal lovers could get a similar effect by installing a normal tank near a normal toilet (or even a picture frame up above), but this model still makes me curious to see how it all goes down once released. If the creation showed up at your local home-improvement store, would you give it a whirl?

ModKat Litter Box Scoops Top Design Honor!

PetSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:40:06 -0700

Can you spot the piece of kitty furniture? Well, naturally there's not much to choose from in this picture, but the ModKat box is far from an eyesore in this scene. In fact, its style just captured Best Accessory at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair! Even though we're just getting a product peek for now, I've already spotted seven features that make this product stand out . . . on top of its swanky design. See for yourself inside!

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DIY Dreaming: Could You Re-Create This Dog Bed Made of Old Flip-Flops?

PetSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:39 -0700

Regardless of how bad they are for my feet, I can't get enough of flip-flops and own more pairs than I'd care to count up. So, my flipping and flopping obsession aside, when I spotted this super-cute dog bed on TrendHunter, I saw a DIY project in the making for all my old shoes. Stay with me here . . . Since the bed's created by Australian designer Ilya Frieman, I'm not sure where (and if) you can buy this creation stateside, but it illustrates a good enough case for me to want to test it out. Not only does rubber attract and hold dog hair, it's much easier to keep clean than fabric beds. Get started on your own version by gathering up 18 flip-flops, popping out the thong part, and using an X-Acto knife to divide the flat part into fourths.

For this fancy model, the new rubbery part will eventually fit into that base for another pet-friendly hammock, but I'm betting you could (nontoxic) glue the shoe pieces together to make a rubbery, easily washed dog mat perfect for Summer. What do you think about attempting this project at home?

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Trend Setters: Shikisai

PetSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:00:05 -0700

I love the simple style of the Shikisai. While they've got sketches for adults and toddlers, check out their pet line (extra-small to large). Using just black ink on white background, the shirts all feature line drawings of ordinary objects. While I'm not sure I've got the extra $30 at the moment, put this one on my list for things I'll invest in when the economy picks up again. I'm doodling just thinking about it.

Please Chew the Furniture

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:40 -0700

Plenty of doggies and kitties can be quite mischievous choosing to scratch, chew, or do other naughty things to your furniture. Just one of the perils of pet ownership sprinkled on top of all the positives, I'd say. If you're trying to protect your table or chair legs from claws, paws, and teeth, consider this investment. The Chew Leg ($32) comes in six colors of rubber to guard those low-to-the-ground legs from furry friends. Now I wouldn't want to give pets the wrong idea (that tables are for chompers), but this looks like a neat way to cover up some existing nibbles, or perhaps prohibit future ones.

This (New) Home: Summa Canum, the Obama Dog House

PetSugar — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:42 -0800

Perfect for a dog living in the actual White House, the eco-tastic Sustainable Pet Design created this habitat as a gift for the Obama family's future pet. Consisting of donated materials as part of Project Summa Canum (Latin for "top dog"), the house even has presidential origins – it's made with wood from Tennessee Aromatic Cedar trees that Andrew Jackson planted along the driveway of his estate, The Hermitage. This white house looks pretty amazing – see the sandblasted logo on the back – and I can't wait to find out what kind of pooch will be living inside!

New Product Alert: Urban Pet Haus

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:35:27 -0800

Don't sacrifice your style and invest in the latest lineup from Urban Pet Haus. These items are so new, the website doesn't even list prices yet, but I've already found items I love. Check out these designer offerings for dogs and cats when you start this slideshow.

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Super Cool Phone Booth Transformation Just For Fishes!

PetSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:45:29 -0800

Be honest, when's the last time you set foot in a phone booth? I couldn't even tell you where to find the closest one to my home, but I definitely wish I could say this super cool aquarium was nearby.

As part of France's Lyon Light Festival, this ordinary looking booth was transformed into a not-so-ordinary fish habitat by artists Benoit Deseille and Benedetto Bufalino, who explain:

With the advent of the mobile telephone, telephone booths lie unused. We rediscover this glass cage transformed into an aquarium, full of exotically colored fish; an invitation to escape and travel.

Wow, I especially love how it looks all lit up at night – see for yourself in the photos below.

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Put a Dog (or Cat) On Your Wall With Blik Decals

PetSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:00:26 -0700

I enjoy incorporating a love of animals into my decor and these cute pups can be added to my household with nary a scratchmark. The sweet decals can find a happy home on walls, windows, floors (any surface really) and won't make your actual pets jealous. Each set supplies a varying number of decals based on the breed – and comes with its own story. The one behind these Dalmatians:

Birdy and Dottie Mae are the little puppies of Twenty, who works hard as a mascot at the fire station. Whether they're tagging along on a fire truck or playing quietly in the corner, Birdy and Dottie Mae feel content and adored. In fact, Twenty gives her babies so much love that a city full of firefighters couldn't begin to extinguish her affection.

That's too cute. Sadly, there are no Boston Terriers (yet . . . fingers crossed) but at least their smooshy cousins, the Pugs, get some love – check out the available sets when you read more.

Pug Family Decals ($28)	Tabby Cat Family Decals ($40)
Siberian Family Decals ($35)	Dalmation Family Decals ($28)

Like Furniture . . . So Furniture Like Prices?

PetSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:25:40 -0700

Considering cat trees and towers sit out in the same room as your Cherner Armchair and flat screen TV, these purchases can be considered furniture, right? While I've shared both expensive and affordable versions, I began to wonder if you felt these items warranted the same price point as other home furnishings.

Take this handcrafted tower for example – the materials are very high-end (bamboo and microsuede) . . . as is the price ($849). Does this type of item have a place in your home?