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Totes Too Cute to Leave at Home

PetSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:55:05 -0700

Straight from the makers of those chic cushions and neat Blik wall decals, the people over at Pillow Pillow Pillow let you take your breed love on the road with organic cotton totes. After all, you'd look pretty ridiculous carrying around a pillow. Water-based inks make up the simple silhouettes (all based on actual animals). Naturally, Otis the Boston Terrier is my favorite, but peep the other cute designs below. Happy shopping!

Keep a Dog Park Map on Your Bag

PetSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:30:26 -0700

No, I didn't mean in your bag, I meant on! These dog park totes are a casual way to carry your pup's goodies around town and a cheat sheet if you end up in a new neighborhood – just hold the bag at an arm's length like you're admiring it, and remind yourself how to get where you need to go. They're offered in six cities ($25), I'm thinking about picking up a NYC one for nostalgia's sake!

Found! Famke Janssen and Licorice Love Luna, Too!

PetSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:10:55 -0700

OK, I admit it, I am officially obsessed. Don't get me wrong, I loooooooooove lil Licorice. BUT, do you recognize that tote bag? (Hint: it was one of my March Must-Haves.) It's Luna! Looks like Famke Janssen also decided she must have this cute tote, and I couldn't agree more. In addition to the classic design seen here, onetensullivan sells a couple other Luna-rrific items, too. Smooches to Licorice and Luna!

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Celebrity Redo: Todd Oldham

PetSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:00:25 -0800

In big cities like the big apple, if you're taking public transit, hailing a cab, or trying to ~~sneak~~ bring a doggie into a shop, you're often only allowed if your pet fits in a carrier. But, I remember from one of our first PetMarking missions, there are plenty of cute cases out there for people to choose and use! I don't agree with dog-as-accessory, and I think putting a pup in your purse – a bag not sold specifically for pet purposes – can hurt both the doggie and the bag. Now, Todd Oldham's certainly a busy man – being the new creative director of Old Navy causes him to jet between NYC and SF and sometimes, I'd imagine, he just grabs the first bag laying around before running errands. While there's nothing wrong with his classic L.L. Bean Boat and Tote, but I'd love for him to express that preppiness with a petspecific version instead. If you want to see which carrier I have in mind, then read more.

First off, Todd's doggy does not look comfy in that bag – it's meant for groceries and magazines, and the little one can barely see out despite obvious neck straining. This sturdy Wagwear Boat Canvas Carrier includes a crucial leash attachment and buckle closure (for the squirmers) and a handy peek-ready slot to give doggies a good view. It comes in a rainbow of color combos and two sizes for around $100.

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Pampered Pals: A Bag Divided

PetSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:17 -0800

While I can't say I'm a fan of the backpack, my shoulders appreciate any pet carriers with wheels. When walking long distances, it's the best way to tote a pet with minimal strain on my back. Even though the Trolley Bag ($178) is too big to vertically fit under the airline seat, I love the divider allowing you to pack two tiny pets or tote bowls and other key essentials under (or over) the adjustable shelf for other trips with just one furball.

You can wheel it under the seat slowly, allowing a pet time to adjust to the horizontal switch but at 10+ pounds, it would totally push most animals over the plane's weight limit - are you a fan or would you prefer something more compact?

Unicorns Spotted at Paris Fashion Week . . . Or Is That a Dino?!

PetSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:12 -0700

My pal FabSugar told me about the maybe freaky, maybe fabulous spiders in the Giles show at Paris Fashion Week . . . and mentioned the plush purses carried by the models. At first glance, I thought it was a dinosaur of some sort but then I was thinking maybe it was a unicorn (or even a rhino) wearing a popped collar cape - it's open for interpretation and I'm thinking only Mr. Deacon knows for sure, but place your pets on the wild bags toted below.

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Take It "To-Go" With Ikea!

PetSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:45:48 -0700

Let's set the scene: You're planning a weekend getaway, but you want to travel light. Not so light as to leave your precious Fido home, but light enough that you're not toting his fragile bowls, fluffy bed . . . or the kitchen sink. While there are plenty of pricey portable bowls for this purpose, check out one complete package from Ikea.

The Bästis 4-piece travel kit for dogs ($20) comes with two bowls - while I wouldn't recommend doing this for water, you can cinch and seal the food bowl for later or fold up both for your pocket. There's also a storage bag - I smell extra food or a few fave toys - and a bed base. You can combine that with a towel or folded blanket, if you don't want to lug the real thing, or do double-duty using the base as a placemat instead (to protect the hotel room's carpet from his sloshy sipping). No matter which way you spin it and how far your journey is, this twenty bucks goes a long way.

New Product Alert! Sherpa Sport

PetSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:23 -0700

Along with that neon messenger style bag, the new Sherpa Sport Collection offers a tote and rolling option. Now the Sport Duffle ($70) resembles a gym bag, but a convenient walk-in side entry or a lift-in alternative from the top sets it apart from your standard sack. It's offered in just the medium now (in either blue or the orangey-red seen) with more sizes and colors promised later this month.
For those of you who love to wheel a bag, the Sport Wheels ($128) fits your tiny pooch and converts to a backpack if you need to run to make that connection. Oh, that's just me?

Two Bucks Reduces Clutter When Reusing Shopping Bags

PetSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:15:04 -0700

Even though plastic bags were outlawed at San Francisco supermarkets and retail pharmacies back in November 2007, there are still stores that offer these bags –– or compostable alternatives – with takeout or other purchases. Since, I want to make the most of those bags I do take while out and about, I'm storing them in this pretty pink Rationell Variera dispenser ($2) from IKEA.

That way, when I'm not toting a leash with a Bags On Board or BonTon attached, I can stash one of these sacks in the drawer of his carseat or carrier pocket and eliminate clutter under my sink to continue Spring cleaning even when the season's over.

Is Your Dog a P@W?

PetSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:01 -0700

The P@W (short for Pet At Work) is such a great way to tote a pet to the office, it's high on my latest items-to-lust-after list. Even though the official TYDTWDay isn't until June, I was so excited to spot this item, I just couldn't hold on 'til then.

The revolutionary travel system keeps your furry friend safely away from the rest of your bag's contents. It functions as a carrier – with a small detachable dome and comfy mat if you've got a meeting – and the separate, zippered section cushioned for your laptop and any paper work. What else do you need?! Oh yeah, that small pet to go inside.

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