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ASPCA and Chopard Team Up With Diamond Paws

PetSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:30:00 -0700

OMG, how adoro is this puppy . . . and the necklace is quite a stunner, too. This lil spokespup is sleepily announcing the 11^th Annual Bergh Ball on April 17 at NYC's Plaza Hotel. Last year's event raised over $1 million for the American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), whose mission is to provide effective means to prevent animal cruelty throughout the United States. Put on this year by the ASPCA, in partnership with Chopard, the dream jeweler is helping make dreams come true by not only helping put on a fabulous fund-raiser, but also creating an exclusive series of limited-edition watches and pendants with floating diamond paws ($2,180 and up). What's more, 5 percent of the sales of this line – exclusively available at Chopard’s Fifth Avenue boutique – will benefit ASPCA so check out the diamond paw watches when you read more.

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Will Your Dog Become a Diamond?

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:15:41 -0700

A diamond lasts forever and, with the news that Kimora is considering having her pooch's ashes turned into a gem, I figured I'd do a poll of the rest of us! Illinois-based LifeGem creates certified, high-quality diamonds from the carbon of your loved one to symbolize your personal and precious bond with each other.

LifeGem diamonds are molecularly identical to natural diamonds found at any high-end jeweler. To qualify as diamonds, they must have the exact same brilliance, fire, and hardness (the hardest substance known) as diamonds from the earth, and of course, they do!

With prices ranging from $2,699 to $24,999, they don't come cheap - so tell me would you buy in?

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Will Kimora's Dog Become a Diamond?

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:30:33 -0700

It seems to be a perennial debate - are diamonds or a dog truly girl's best friend? Now, don't get me wrong, I looooove diamonds - glittery sparkles always catch my eye, and would love to have like 1,600 diamonds. However (and, this is a biiiiiig however), I'm not so sure how I'd feel about a doggie diamond.

But, once again, I may not be fashion-forward enough. When promoting her new fragrance, Fabulosity, the queen of bling Kimora Lee Simmons touched upon the sad, recent death of her 18-year-old dog, Zoe . . . and mentioned her unique way to commemorate her pup. Diamonds.

"There is a company that makes diamonds out of your loved ones," she said." [They] make diamonds from a little of the carbon from the ash, so I might do that. I might turn her into a diamond."

Curious how she would do this (trust me, you are)? Learn about the company when you read more.

LifeGem takes the carbon from your deceased pet's (or family member's) ashes from $2,699 for a .20 carat yellow diamond up to $24,999 for a 1.50 carat red or green one - you can only get a colorless diamond up to a half-carat size. They can also create a stone from the carbon from a simple haircut - they'll need about a handful of hair or one cup of the cremated remains to complete their breakthrough process. While it doesn't seem out of range for Kimora's lavish lifestyle, do you think she'll actually go through with it?

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Wendy Diamond Gives Us the Lowdown on Overweight Pets

PetSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:30:04 -0700

We all know that a healthy diet and lots of exercise is the key to good health. And as you may expect, the same goes for our pets! One of the judges from Greatest American Dog, Wendy Diamond, recently made an appearance on the Today Show and explained how to tell if our pets are overweight. Apparently, it's all in the ribs!

If you can't feel your pet's ribs, she says he might be a bit too pudgy and just like humans, be at risk for type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and even respiratory issues. Making sure your pets get the right amounts of good, quality food, and plenty of playtime is the prescription to keeping your four legged pals happy and healthy! How do you keep your pets in shape?

Life Gem

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:58:07 -0700

Diamonds made from the carbon from a pet's (or person's) hair or ashes.

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Found! Diamonds and a Dog Are a Girl’s Best Friend

PetSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:45:41 -0800

I couldn't agree more with the sentiment expressed on this shirt – I love North, but I also love bling! The chocolate Zissou and Spike tee ($98) is 100 percent super-soft cotton with the silk-screened sentiment and Swarovski-embellished "diamond" ring. Regardless of your opinion of her as a pet owner, I think Paris Hilton's tee is pretty cute – how about you?

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Chimp Snuggles With Baby Tigers: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:43 -0700

Anjana cuddles white tiger cubs - Snuzzy
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Big bear gets a big root canal - People Pets
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Pet pig eats a woman's diamond! - Paw Nation
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ASPCA and Chopard Team Up With Diamond Paws

PetSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:32:36 -0700

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Do It For the (Plush) Bling

PetSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:20 -0700

Just like North's nose is sensitized to the smell of PB, my eye's enchanted by any sparkle. When I think of spotting glinty diamonds, the last place I hope to see a ring is in a rascally pup's mouth!
That's not the case with these cute toys. After all, what better way to celebrate a pal's engagement with a treat for the furry friend, too. Hairy Winston or Sniffany's? Well, that part's entirely up to you!

Sniffany & Co. Dog Toy ($15)	Hairy Winston Ring ($10)
Plush Sniffany & Co. Pet Bed ($129 and up)	Engagement Ring Dog Toy by Fab Dog ($13)

Pet Pic of the Day: It's Winston! The Dog, Not Harry.

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:30:42 -0700

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but so is Winston. Although in this picture, I can't decide if Winston is giving me the stink-eye, or is just trying to bribe a treat from mom with puppy dog eyes. Thoughts?

Congrats to Winston and sweetdr for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your furry pals on the pages of PetSugar.