The Zen Den of doghouses

Look what they've gone and done to the humble doghouse.

This special NeoClassic dog retreat home will do a whole lot more than just shelter your dog or cat, of course. The seller says it will actually bring your pet "peace of mind." 

These dog and cat houses are one of those gifts from the universe where all things lined up easily and effortlessly to make this creation possible. So you know that your precious little darling will be surrounded by great energy.

It also comes in an "Old Ruins" design. All for just $675 (although for the upgraded $825 model you'll get a tree planted in your name in the Costa Rica rainforest).

Go to Leifers.com to reserve yours for delivery before Sept. 3. You're on your own for the plant, though.

I don't think my dogs would go for something like this, even if I could afford it. This dog model -- whose name (seriously) is Bunker Waffle Penso Vera -- appears to be more zen-like than Tess and Cowboy. My dogs aren't really into the whole "inner peace" thing. Or outer peace, for that matter. 

There's simply too much fun to be had digging holes in the yard, stealing shoes, playing fetch, trumbling and running with the little dogs at the dog park. harrassing the mail carrier ..... etc., etc., etc.