We consider our pets to be part of the family!
In days gone by humans who considered their pets as family members used to be looked upon as being eccentric and having more money than they knew what to do with. These days that is no longer the case and 75% of pet owners consider their pet to be part of the family. We buy them toys and gifts as much as we buy presents for our other relations, they go on holiday with us, give us companionship and unconditional love.
Our household consists of one large greyhound, our son Flynn, who loves his bed and his sleep, a young cat, given name 'Princess Fluffles', don't ask, she is anything but and often gets called 'Blob the Builder', who is into everything, just like a child in their 'terrible twos' stage and just as clumsy! And her older sister who prefers the outdoors.
All three are considered to be family members, almost like children in their needs, and are treated as such. We provide the basic necessities for our family, we feed and water them and we give them love, attention, toys to play with and gifts from time to time!
The Market For Pet Toys Is Huge!
People Are Spending More And More On Toys For Their Pet Dogs And Cats.
The market for pet toys and gifts is a vast one, it has been estimated that Americans alone spend more then $37 billion on their pets annually, including healthcare, food, toys, books, training and clothing. That's a lot of money spent on pets!Accessories and gifts range from the mundane to the ridiculous, we hope to showcase a range of cool pet gifts which are available for your pet and the pet lover and help you make a choice if you are looking for a present for that special pet.
Are our pets regarded as family members?
For Your Dog - Things to Throw and Chase.
Throw And Fetch Dog Toys To Give Your Dog Some Great Exercise!
Unless your dog happens to be like our Greyhound, who quite frankly is the laziest dog I have ever met, much preferring his bed to a game of throw and chase, he will love these great toys!
The Chuckit Launcher is my favourite, it makes throwing the ball much easier and it goes further too giving your dog more exercise!
Chuckit! Ultra Ball, 2 Balls per Pack
Its always good to have a couple of spare 'chuckit' compatible balls available!
Designed for the most demanding use - this is no ordinary ball. Simply put, this in the best ball for the game of fetch. Developed for high bounce, high bouency, high visibility and high durability. For use with or without the Chuckit.
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Bamboo Combat Extreme Flying-Cow Dog Toy
Intrigued by its title I 'had' to have an Extreme Flying Cow! :)
I have to say that it is still going strong after several weeks of play and because it is soft and cushioned it helps prevent mouth injuries.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Nite Ize Flashflight Dog Discuit
The Nite Ize Flashflight Dog Discuit helps you battle-train your dog to against the impending alien invasion. This LED-lighted disc extends your training time well into the evening hours, and the bite-friendly cover teaches your dog to maim, not kill. The Nite Ize Flashflight Dog Discuit floats in water and stands up to all the biting and gnawing your dog can dish out,
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Cardinal Laboratories Crazy Pet Bumble Ball (Various Colors)
Bumble Ball is a patented interactive dog toy with a highly recognizable trabemark. It jumps! It Shakes! It wiggles! It "bumbles" Dogs go "crazy" trying to catch the "Bumble Ball."
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kong Pet Toys
These Toys Will Provide Hours Of Fun For Your Pet
Its not only dog owners who love the Kong! Our Senegal Parrot, Kiki (sadly now deceased) used to have hours of fun playing with these heavy duty rubber toys! The beauty of them is that they are almost indestructible. Even the biggest dogs or the parrots with the sharpest beaks will have a will find it difficult to chew through this well made toy.
Try filling the Kong Pet Toy with treats and watch your pet play for hours trying to get at them! The Kongs are made in a variety of sizes so there should be one that is suitable for your pet.
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For Your Dog - Somewhere Nice to Snooze!
Find The Perfect Bed For Your Dog
As I mentioned before, our Greyhound likes nothing better than to sleep away the day! He needs a big, soft bed as greyhounds don't have much fat 'cushioning' them when they lay down. There is a huge selection of beds out there, here are just a few to suit different dogs... and owners!
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byMeet The Family - Kit C
Kit C is formally known as 'Princess Fluffles'... I cant imagine why! She has absolutely none of the grace that you would associate with a cat! She is clumsy, frequently knocking things over or falling off the window sill and prefers being indoors to outside.
Her main interests are:
- Running up and down stairs like a Builders mate
- ambushing unsuspecting humans
- chasing the laser light across the kitchen floor
- trying to fish laser light out of water bowl
- breaking ornaments
- watching tv
- sitting and waiting for the dvd drawer to open and trying to smack it before it shuts again
Kit C Has Her Own Range Of Goodies On Zazzle
Our Black Cat
Here she is - our little 'Princess' in print! We thought that she looks a little bit less than Angelic so some of her items may be suitable for Halloween.
Princess Fluffles Gives Her Royal Seal of Approval to the Laser Beam Mouse
Excellent value for money for the hours of fun!
Cat Toy - Laser Beam Mouse Is A Flicker Of Fun!
Amazon Price: $4.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kit C goes absolutely crazy for this! Hours of fun for both of us with the added bonus of wearing the little hyperactive dear out after having chased it around the house trying her best to trap the beam by standing on it...
Amazon says - Pets can't resist chasing Zanies Laser Beam Mouse! Sleek, silver mouse-shaped laser toy projects a powerful beam up to 160 feet for hours of playtime and pursuit. Small, handheld laser can be hidden in the palm of your hand to add intrigue and mystery for an even more challenging game of chase. The Laser Mouse includes a handy keychain attachment and batteries.
Amazon UK shoppers can purchase a similar one here
Cool Cat Scratching Posts
Cats Need To Scratch So Do Yourself A Favor And Save Your Furnishings!
If, like the Princess, your cat loves to shapen her claws on your furnishings.. or indeed your limbs when she sees a window of opportunity, I can highly recommend purchasing one of these!
We certainly have fewer 'incidents' of wanton destruction as she seems to feel obliged to vent her fury on the scratching post now.
If you have a young cat, this would be one of my first purchases as they are much cheaper than replacing your furnishings!
SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
Amazon Price: $44.35 (as of 07/10/2009)
Petmate Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Post - Colors May Vary
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Cat Scratch Tower Beige
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Scratch Rattle Roll Scratcher - Mouse
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Inclined to Scratch Ramp - Cat Scratcher
Amazon Price: $9.89 (as of 07/10/2009)
Meet The Family - Tammy
Tammy is our older, somewhat 'independent' cat.
She prefers the outdoors, only sleeping inside the house on the cold winter nights.
- food
- chasing frogs
- rolling in dust
- sleeping on top of the flowers in the planter
- sunbathing
Tammy Recommends A Safe Haven For A Cat To Sleep
A Kitty Condo
Kitty Condo with Perch
Amazon Price: $63.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Tammy has a different set of priorites to Kit C. She likes to be outdoors but also needs a place to retreat whenever she feels the need. She has a porch into which she can go when she needs shelter and she can often be seen curled up in the den of the kitty condo. At other times she loves to sunbathe on the platform catching the rays through the windows of the porch.
If you have a cat like Tammy, something like this kitty condo is a sound investment.
Amazon UK customers can look here
Decorate your space with animal art!
For the pet lovers in your life...
I have chosen this print by Govinder basically because I love his work! He studied art in Bradford, where I live, and has gone on to be a highly regarded artist whos works are very collectable.
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Most Silly Pet Toys and Accessories on Amazon!
Which Is The Silliest Pet Toy Or Accessory?
There are some really silly pet toys and accessories in the market, which one gets your vot? Vote for the most silly pet toy or accessory on Amazon or add your own suggestions and don't forget to vote for it!
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Pet Toy Posts From The Blogosphere
- Ferret Toy Accessories
- Ferrets are one of the most famous pets now around the world. Almost every owner today wants to have this cute, cuddly, imaginative and playful pet. Considering the fact that ferrets are animals that will surely entertain you for years.
- Buying a Guinea Pig
- Buying a Guinea Pig. by Syndicated Pet Articles. Before you buy a cage for your guinea pig, lets talk about what your cage will need. Guinea Pigs will need a few toys and one or more small 'hidey houses' to hide and play in. When you consider this it is important to be aware of the size of cage your piggy will need. You want the little guy to be able to run ... Do You Twitter? Click here to follow Cool Pet Sites on Twitter. Click here to follow Cool Cat Sites on Twitter . ...
- Ensure the safety of your pet bird a proper bird cage Posted By ...
- Just like any other pet, birds should live in a safe environment. However, many precautions need to be taken in order to ensure such safety. From bird cage material, bird toys, house appliances and toxic fumes, birds are susceptible to a number of risks and dangerous threats which one should take proper preventions to avoid. ... Do You Twitter? Click here to follow Cool Pet Sites on Twitter. Click here to follow Cool Cat Sites on Twitter. ...
- I found a GREAT story about 50 must have geek toys « Story Balloon
- Forget to feed your pet today, before you rushed out the front door and off to work or school? Don't worry again, because the innovated use of both the Internet and a USB automatic pet feeder with PC camera takes the worry out of your day. .... This gadget jarred an old childhood memory of playing with a flying toy called the Whirly-Bird, but the one that I played with wasn't as cool as this one is. The Flying Stick has a built-in camera that snaps photographs as it ...
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Ronnie says hi (he can't talk or write - he's a dog!) but he likes this lens and loves playing with his Kong dog toys among other things. He gives you 5 stars!
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