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North Wears a Tie and Lives "The Good Life"

PetSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:03 -0700

My ever-dapper lil gentleman looks even more so with this new collar I picked up at The Hip Hound in Portland over the weekend! I mean, seriously, how much more adoro can he possibly get?I first mentioned these cute tie collars from The Good Life a while back, so it's about time I bought one of my his very own. Since he would sport both a harness and a collar for walkies, it makes a nice addition on special occasions – he got even more awwwws from strangers last night than he usually does . . . and that's saying a lot.

I couldn't resist making him pose for the camera and I think he has both regal and lazy down pat!

Check out a bunch of cute piccys when you read more.

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Trend Setters: The Good Life Collar

PetSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:38 -0800

This double duty doggie adornment is doubly precious as each is not only a fashion statement but a functioning collar as well! Because these ties are one of a kind, you choose the pattern and color you want, and they'll pick the closest match for your design. In fact, they're all made using the fabric from high quality, preowned ties making this fabulously ecotastic and creative to boot. The Good Life Collar comes in four sizes for $30 a pop or, for $45, you send in the special tie in their prepaid envelope, and you'll get a collar that is exactly fitting for your pup's next fancy event. These precious products can be special ordered online or found in many Bay Area pet stores – a portion of all proceeds go towards organizations that benefit animals making a great global statement, too.

New Product Alert! Molly Mutt's New Patterns and Round Beds

PetSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:10:01 -0700

This "Title Track" may not have lyrics to listen to but it's sure pretty to look at! Coming from the makers of those ecotastic Stuff Sacks (to replace pricey pillows inside dog slipcovers), Molly Mutt has introduced three new duvet patterns ($20-$45) - Big City Life, Title Track and soon-to-be-released Mr. Robot - and added a round-shaped bed ($38) to their rectangular selections.

If you're just looking for something to replace a pre-existing stuff sack or spare pillow, you can purchase the new slipcovers separately or you can grab a DIY kit with one stuff sack and two covers for laundry time or seasonal switchups. Kinda reminds me of that poll on matching your pet's furniture to your personal style since Big City Life would look super sweet in my big-city living room - let's just add that to North's Christmas wish list for good measure.

5 Lessons My Dog Won't Let Me Forget

PetSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:20:11 -0700

In honor of National Dog Day, I took a break and thought about the things I've learned from North. Maybe I knew some of these life lessons beforehand, but it's always good to have a friendly, furry reminder each and every day!

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Anna Paquin Takes Her Pups For a Stroll

PetSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:00:27 -0700

When she's not frolicking around with dolphins and seals, Anna Paquin knows that a good walk is essential to a dog's health. The True Blood star was spotted yesterday taking a stroll through the streets of Santa Monica with her two best furry friends. Although I can see that one of her four-legged pals is a Border Collie, I'm having quite the time trying to place the breed of the brown companion. Besides keeping the dogs in good shape with long walks, Anna practices good owner behavior by keeping poop bags handy with a black Bon Ton dispenser.

Keeping up with her dogs isn't the only thing going on in Anna's life - she just recently announced her engagement to fellow animal lover and costar Stephen Moyer, who comes with a family of his own. But if either of them need any advice on how to introduce new family members into the mix, they know where to come!

To see more of Anna and her pups, just read more.

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North Lives The Good Life!

PetSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:35:16 -0700

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It's a (Wine) Barrel O' Bed!

PetSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:24 -0700

Good things come in barrels. Barrels of laughs, barrels of monkeys, oh yeah, and barrels of wine! I can't get past the neat, new life an ordinary wine barrel – red, from the looks of it – gets as a doggie bed.

No fakes here, each Wine Barrel Dog Bed ($229) is from a genuine cask that's smoothed and finished to match the original patina. It's meant for pups that prefer snuggle shapes since there's a cut out hole to climb in and nestle against the side on a cuddly cushion. Cheers!

Would You Twitter For Pets?

PetSugar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:15:25 -0700

You would not believe the mischief North has gotten himself into now! While I've been busy blogging away at work, he got his paws on my personal computer and started up on Twitter! Taking a lesson from his good pal, Samson, my smooshy's all ready for some tweeting action.

Now, even though I share our daily adventures on the PetSugar account, norththedog will give you his perspective on life in the big city. I won't be offended but is this something you could get into or am I taking the whole Twitter phenomenon way too far?!

(If you're already on Twitter don't forget to follow both me and North!)

Emmy Rossum Needs a Lint Roller

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:30:52 -0800

Yup, that furball and black dress could result in some unsightly hairs on Emmy Rossum. However, in this case, I'm just referring to the name of the event. Thrown by LA-based Best Friends Animal Society, the Lint Roller Party's an annual benefit for abandoned and abused animals.

The non-profit works with shelters and rescue groups nationwide, operates the country's largest no-kill sanctuary, and enjoys quite a bit of success based on its entertainment community fan base gathering press for their endeavors. The goal: "a time when homeless, unwanted animals are no longer being destroyed in shelters, and when every healthy dog or cat can be guaranteed a good life in a caring home."

Check out some of the familiar faces from last week's fundraiser at the Hollywood Palladium when you read more.

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Four Chloes, Six Delgados But Only One Papi!

PetSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:56 -0700

I totally enjoyed Beverly Hills Chihuahua (did you?) – so here's a tail-waggingly good tale about one of the film's heroes, the lovable and macho Papi. The bat-eared Chihuahua mix named Rusco was rescued for the part from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by a trainer who's now the pup's proud parent, too.The lil guy was a fast learner (just like another rescue-turned-star pooch I remember) able to quickly acclimate to a role in front of lights, cameras and action. His fave rewards during the learning process . . . steak and a stuffed, squeaky flower named "Daisy May." Ahh, tough life.

Find out about the furry costars of Rusco . . . errrr, Papi . . . when you read more.

First up there, there was the fabulously dressed Chloe, played by a Chihuahua named Angel; she made her big screen debut along with her three body doubles . . . you know for her bloated days. Next, the world-weary Delgado, my personal fave. Although only one pooch (named Samson!) was the German Shepherd face seen on screen, the physical role called for five others to help out with stunts including two more rescues. Lastly, the film's villain, El Diablo was played by a two-year-old Doberman Pinscher all the way from Hungary – Arad was originally trained as a protection dog but quickly adapted to this movie star role and lifestyle.

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Big woofs to all the other pups involved – like the 50 Chihuahuas seen in the desert canyon scene also coming from local shelters – and stay tuned as both Angel and Samson will be seen in upcoming flick Hotel for Dogs.

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures