Scratch 'n Sniff

Scratch ‘n sniff make these eco-friendly scratching posts that are so attractive to kitties because they have a live catnip plant growing right in the middle! Your cats have will have  access to the plant as it grows through the bars allowing the plant to grow without it being damaged and giving your cat just enough without over indulging on the treat. While the catnip is enclosed, the scratching post has a door panel that provides easy access for maintenance or plant replacement and you can also buy replacement scratching pads.

Scratch ‘n Sniff try to use as many natural, sustainable materials as possible in the manufacture of these posts including renewable, formaldehyde-free wood products, all-natural sisal with 80% natural latex backing, vegan wood glue, rice hull pots and low toxicity water-based sealant.

I know that Mills and Popps would absolutely love this and me too – I’ve touched it, sniffed it and examined it and it’s fantastic!

Scratch 'n Sniff

Aussie Naturals

Remember a time when you got by with an old slipper or ball of wool to play with your pets? Now, there's a huge array of toys out there made from ropes, fancy felts, plastics and colourful rubber etc. In this sea of playthings I recently spotted these and was instantly struck by how robust and substanial they are. With a close look I discovered they are made from a vegetable fibre that grows along the Ganges River in India.
Jute is one of the strongest natural fibres and totally hamless to your dog. So, when you want something that is 100% natural, renewable, chewable, biodegradable and recyclable these Aussie Naturals are for you.

This is made from water buffalo leather and spins in the air, but is easy to grab in the mouth. The boomerang (also made from the same leather) has a cotton filling, whilst the crunchy wool Koala Bear has a a natural coconut biodegradable fibre filling. Plenty more to see on their site.

When playtime is over pile everything into this leather bucket for another day.

 All products are designed in Australia and hand-crafted in India. Make sure to watch this space as they have more exciting products out soon made from a Jute and Cotton mix and great stuff for cats too!

Aussie Naturals

Perfectly matched

Is it a must that you have earrings to match your necklace and shoes to match your purse? It's not high on my list of prorities, but I would definitely kit out my pooch in this perfectly coordinated and eco-friendly range from Thayer and Ridge - so perfect for the Sunday morning walk in the park!

There are collars too if you don't want to use the harness coat which are lined in a faux suede for comfort. All the products in their Eco-Friendly range are stain, water, bacteria and odor resistant. The fabrics contain NO toxic chemicals, heavy metals or carcinogens and are made using re-cycled energy!

Perfectly matched

Worthy Wednesday - Ruff necks

Feeling the chill a bit here on the west coast and loving the feeling of fresh rain makes me happy that Autumn is just around the corner. My most favourite time of the year to dress up in the best clothes and the best time to wrap up your little pet pal in these Ruff necks and plaid coats from Canadian company Mod Dog . Each garment is made from a recycled sweater or fabric with vintage buttons to finish the look. They come in all sizes and colours depending on what's available.

To make you feel extra warm on the inside, a donation is made to Lakefield Animal Welfare from the sale of each item.

Worthy Wednesday - Ruff necks

Tough collars for tough dogs

Could you wait 3-4 weeks for a custom handmade collar? Yep, you could when you see the quality of the materials used to create these really sturdy dog products from California Collar Company.

They look so strong and well made and come in several sizes. These collars are designed for dogs over 20 pounds, who need a more "heavy duty" collar. They are great for thicker, more muscular dogs such as larger sized Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs. The width of the collar can go from 1" up to 2" and can also cater for giant dogs like Mastiffs and Great Danes who have a collar size of 18"!  The English bridle leather that they are made from makes them heavier and thicker than most collars, and they can be dressed up with natural gemstones and swarovski crystals.

Tough collars for tough dogs

Blueblood

Inspired by their dogs Gretal, Salty, and Foggy the owners of Blueblood have combined their talents and created a very stylish brand for dogs and their owners.
Their leads, collars and beds are made from premium ribbon and designer fabric in a variety of patterns and are
built for fashion-meets-function durability. Blueblood's philosophy is that all dogs, from purebreds to mutts, and show-dogs to rescues, deserve to be pampered like royalty, hence the aristocratic name 'Blueblood'.

 

The pretty cotton pet bed covers are machine washable and can be sold separately which means you can always have a spare on hand.

This reversible tote is made from a durable canvas with water resistant Pro-Tuff on one side and designer upholstery cotton on the reverse. Hmmm, really it is time to get a dog...

*Blueblood give back too*

Blueblood

Tee-Tugs

Every Wednesday I try to show something that has been made from recycled materials or is recycleable and benefits your pets - it seems every week brings something special. Tee Tugs - dog toys made from 100% recycled cotton tee shirts.
Wow made from a tee shirt? Yep! these have been woven in a series of extra tight and durable knots using special gloves. Tee tugs can be kept clean by machine washing and drying and are definitely built to last!

So then there's kitty! The tiny tee sports a mini Tee-Tugs flocked logo and is filled with t-shirt bits and premium catnip! The tee is sewn to a braided t-shirt cord with a tasseled handle for extra fun. There's nothing more fun for my kitties than chasing something tied to a bit of string. They would love 'em!
The kitty bugs come in a pack of three and each package contains one of each style (the hydra, the shrimp, and the knotty) all spritz with an essence of catnip!

*10% of all sales are donated to Saving Paws, a NO-KILL animal rescue*

Tee-Tugs

Sweet cup cake

Who'd have thought the cup cake case would have so many uses? Now enlarged to extraordinary proportions it can be transformed into nice basket for your dog or cat.The Sweet Cake is made out of thick synthetic material, is available in a variety of colours and you can purchase a plump comfy pillow to go inside.

There are a zillion uses for this container, it's lightweight, easily cleanable and apparently recycleable.
Choose your flavour!
Thank you dogloading...

Sweet cup cake

Waifs and Strays

Luxury in leather from Waifs and Strays. Just think of everything from your pet's collar, bed, treat bag and bowl all crafted in luxury leather.
These high quality ceramic bowls are bite resistant (do dogs actually chew ceramic?) they're obviously hygenic, and heavy enough to keep them stable. Don't you think they sit so elegantly in these leather holders? They come in two sizes and can sit on a feeding mat that makes them even more posh!

 

 These collars include brass fixtures and are made from top quality leather that has under gone rigorous testing to ensure that they stand up to a good measure of rough and tumble. Get a load of the treat bags that have been made using the same care and attention to detail.

 

Waifs and Strays