Summer trips to the ocean with my dog are risky. Whenever my Border collie sprints ahead at 40 miles per hour, her nose low to the ground and fixed on some alluring scent, I know I'm in trouble.
By Diana Wurn | May 19, 2008
For folks with weak throwing arms who share their home and playtime with an avid retriever, the Chuckit! Ball Launcher is the silver grail of dog gear. Like a lacrosse stick or Jai-alai cesta, the 27-inch, plastic tennis ball launcher not only triples your tossing range but also reduces hands-on contact with the slobbery projectiles only a dog could love.
By Lisa Wogan | April 21, 2008
Daily Find
Recently, a friend of mine informed me that my pug smells like a Caesar salad. With anchovies.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 16, 2008
Halloween is going to the dogs -- not to mention the cats, birds, ferrets and even horses. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association, 7.4 million U.S. households plan to dress their pets in costumes this year. And that's not the only way they plan to celebrate. More and more pet parents plan to treat their animal companions with Halloween toys and goodies this month.
By Sheryl Wiser | October 22, 2007
Daily Find
My French bulldog and pug were in dire need of cookies --their private stash was nearly depleted. So I made a special trip to Mes Amis, a new pet-supply and accessories shop on top of Queen Anne Hill. It's my new favorite.
By Kathy Schultz | June 5, 2007
Daily Find
Scraps are the last thing you'll get your dog at this new pet supply store located above the Whole Foods store on Denny Way. The tag line is a better descriptor: "healthy grub & cool gear." The shop carries nine premium lines of all-natural pet food for dogs and cats, some of it organically certified. They even have a raw diet for your health-conscious furry friend. Owners Dave Figueroa and Richard Vander Meer are serious about putting the best food on your dog's table. "We can assist people with many of their pet's issues through diet," says Figueroa. "If they have allergies, there are foods we can recommend."
By Kathy Schultz | March 15, 2007
Daily Find
"Despite their somewhat large physiques, they still get cold during the winter," says Dhillon. "It was very difficult to find clothing that fit their bigger personalities and big chests. I began to realize the lack of fashionable big-dog clothing available. The little dog market is flooded with every type of silly to fashionable type of clothing you can think of, but it's difficult to find fashionable clothing suited for big dogs."
By Sarah Jio | February 15, 2007
Daily Find
Almost all items in the store are designed by High Maintenance Bitch, the doggie emporium created by locals Lori and Ryan Pacchiano. The creative duo has made everything from fancy feathered boas to magnetic rhinestone ear studs. Your little princess will beg for the fashionable coats, collars, "Cosmutics," accessories, carriers, toys and premium food.
By Kathy Schultz | January 22, 2007
Convergence Zone
No, this is not referring to your girlfriend or any girls you know. "High Maintenance Bitch" ($14.95, Sasquatch, 2006) is a new book about girl's best friend written by sister and brother Lori Pacchiano and Ryan Pacchiano.
By Kathy Schultz | July 21, 2006
