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Can You Pick Your Poison . . . Trees?

PetSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:50:12 -0700

Long walks past poisonous Fall blossoms, and now we've got trees to worry about, too?! If you like to check out the foliage with your furry friends, let's see if you can identify these toxic trees so you know where not to let him sniff around.

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How to Deck the Halls and Trim the Tree Safely

PetSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800

It's nearly Christmas and I've gathered some of my best tips and tricks to making your festive house also friendly to Fluffy and Fido. Even if you've already put up your tree, refresh your memory on dangers the decorations bring into your home.

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Yum! Taco . . . and Better Get a Tree

PetSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:30:01 -0800

These scrumptious pics of Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn picking out their very first Christmas tree as a family over the weekend just about made my day! The couple even brought two pooches, Taco and Better, along for the tree-procuring process – looks like she has her hands just as full with the pooches as he does with the tree. Maybe next time just one pooch should get in on the tree-picking action?

To see more adorable pictures of their holiday adventure read more

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Can You Spot the Cat Tree?

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:37 -0700

As I was catching up on my cat news this weekend, I paused to meet the new HiCat cat tree on ModernCat. I instantly fell head over heels and began channeling Carrie Bradshaw when she finds the perfect pair of shoes! Can it get any better than a cat tree that also doubles as an architectural element in your home? Nope, sure doesn't.

The HiCat comes as a single, tree like pillar with safe interior cubby holes for your cat to perch in, which is much safer than climbing a real tree and dangling out on the branches! A durable outside ensures your kitty won't destroy it on first glance. The only downside? It's not yet available here in the US. But stay tuned, it should be here soon!

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Pampered Pals: Baobab Climbing Tree

PetSugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:30:38 -0800

I've spotted some pretty sleek cat trees for climbers, and here's another from Square Cat Habitat. Named for a famous tree type with trunks big enough for even you to fit in, the five-foot Baobab Climbing Tree comes in 100 percent renewable bamboo ($500) or laminate-covered, recycled wood fiber ($285). Even the carpet can be customized for picky kitties – there's 10 swatches to fit any furry home.

Makers of the Buddha we featured a while back, this designer also offers a super sweet end table, Bastet, perfect for cats that like to keep at least two paws a touch closer to the ground.

Creature Features: Tree Frogs

PetSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:10:38 -0700

Tree frogs rarely leave the trees (sorry, I couldn't resist), but some facts have trickled down to me. Do you know anything about these lil creatures? Find out in this quiz.

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Re-Purposed Ikea Closet Makes a Great Cat Tree

PetSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:30:28 -0800

I admit it, I love Ikea! Their inexpensive items are stylish, functional, and apparently can be re-purposed for many different uses. Take, for example, this cat tree found on Ikea Hacker. Its parts come from the Stolmen line of closet organizers and make a sturdy and attractive perch for kitty. These pieces – which can be bought separately – could easily be stained or painted to match any interior and, thankfully, won't take up too much space. Just add carpet and you are ready to go! Have you re-purposed furniture to treat your pet to a new dwelling? If so, tell us below!

Spotted! Baby Western Screech Owls

Pet Community — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:18 -0800

This pretty picture and post comes to us from the Spotted! group from member lauren.

I don't own an animal but thankfully where I live has great wildlife including deer (that love to eat all of my flowers on my deck), birds, raccoons and my all time favorite animal that I spotted was baby Western Screech Owls. They spent the entire summer in a huge oak tree just outside of my house. I don't see them anymore but I can still hear them hoo'ing! This picture was taking about 5 feet away from them while they were learning to fly!

There's lots of fun stuff going on in our community so come play and don't forget to enter your own cute photo captures about town to our Spotted! group - it may be picked as a Site of the Week on PetSugar!

Catch-and-Release, This Frog's the Size of Your Fingertip

PetSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:45:10 -0700

I keep looking at my finger, then back at this picture, then back at my finger . . . wow! Once found all over the continent, the European Tree Frog is endangered in Western Europe because of the negative influences of human activity on their natural habitats. This babe's just chillin' with his keeper at a German Zoo – the facility continues to breed the species in order to reintroduce them to the wild in Nuremberg and the city's surrounding areas.
To see another picture of five little tree frogs just sittin' in a tree, read more.

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Bare Bones: Buddha Cat Habitat

PetSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:05 -0700

Living in a small apartment can be a tricky task with all the accessories, toys, and overall "stuff" your pet requires. So when you have a small space, even a crate or cat tree can be a strain on your square footage. Thankfully, Square Cat Habitat has produced this totally functional cat perch that attaches right to your wall and can support up to 40 pounds. 40 pounds? That's a healthy kitty!

The Buddha Cat Habitat will set you back $100 but, made from eco-friendly bamboo, it's a clear-conscience and space saving alternative to the DIY Ikea Cat Tree I showed you awhile back. Plus the Buddha comes with your choice of non-slip insert that pulls double duty: match your already coordinated color scheme, and prevents Sassy from losing her grip!

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