Summer Fun: Dogs and Cats

While we're having fun this summer we don't want to leave out our animals, or the animal lovers among us, so today, I have a few animal related things to show you.

Here's something cool for Fido, and you can even get 10% off.

Yep. Saving money is GOOD.

Help your dog beat the summer heat with a portable dog pool that's easy to fill and empty, and made of extra tough PVC for lasting use. Perfect for a refreshing dip in backyards, or on decks or patios. Save 10% on this and any other item in the Dog Gear for Summer category at Your Pet Store with More, by using coupon code SUMMER10. Offer expires August 31, 2010.

For cat lovers, here's a "Cat in Grass" frosted stein for enjoying your favorite ice cold summer beverage, with a picture of a sleek black cat on it. As an added bonus, there's special text underneath the kitty. What does the text say? That's up to you... Maybe your name... or your faorite saying ... or a clever caption for the photo. It's up to you, just fill in the blank to customize it at TropiCards.

Don't forget about your dog's summer wardrobe this Summer. How about a new collar, leash, outfit, or harness... ? Found on eCrater, at by Diana, this item is a colorful dog collar covered in stars. It is a one inch wide dog collar with a metal buckle for size 16-20 inch neck.
Now, that's one snazzy looking dog collar, if you ask me.

Finally, kids are animal lovers, too. And here's a neat project to keep them occupied one afternoon when they run out of things to do: making a treat bag for the dog or cat. In her Pets Adored blog, Shelly suggests getting an inexpensive cloth bag from a local discount store, along with self-adhesive felt and wiggle eyes. That's all the kids will need to create a cute bag like the one shown here. For more great ideas and pet tips, see Shelly's blog!

Animal Lovers gifts

On this list are gift ideas that might please the animal lover on your holiday shopping list.



1. Carved Wooden Horse Head Figurine - Bust of a horse with a red stain finish. Intricately carved from one piece of wood. There are no maker's marks. Would make a nice mantle piece. From Kathy's, on Ecrater.





2. Scoop Neck Aqua Fashion Tee with Rhinestone Dolphin - Scoop neck tee in a rich aqua, hand-embellished with a sparkling dolphin in white rhinestones with a saphire blue eye. Each 100% pre-shrunk cotton tees with self-trim neck and double stitching on hem and sleeves is individually hand embellished. From CruiseReadyStore





3. Wild Mustang Canvas Shoes - Grab a pair of these fabulous canvas shoes with an artfully executed wild mustang print on them, or design your own Champion canvas sneaker using a photo of your own favorite animal, at Zazzle.


4. Animals of Africa - Between Two Worlds with Joan Embery - Animals of Africa - Between Two Worlds is a Video (VHS) Tape and was hosted by Joan Embery. Color. 60 Minutes and released in 1988 by Celebrity Home Entertainment. Although it was released 20 years ago, this one is still new in original shrinkwrap. From Gypsy Queen Media








5. Elephants on flannel - eye mask, liner and neck pillow set - Hand-Sewn 2 sided reversible Jungle Elephants on flannel set - eye mask pillow and neck pillow with real lavender buds inside. This is hand-cut and hand-sewn, with naturally grown herbs and/or flowers added for a 100% natural scent. AT Organic Gifts by Diana





6. Adjustable St Bernard Dog Slippers for Humans - St. Bernard slippers are so cozy, soft, adjustable and great looking for around the house or in the yard. The heads of the slippers even turn around. Other breeds available, too, at Your Pet Store with More