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well then here's the perfect gift for that speedy little rodent of yours! LOL!! Now if you order The Critter Cruiser and Ham Track from this website you won't get it before Christmas. You can order individual parts at amazon.com here!. They're also available at local pet stores such as PetSmart and Petco.

Bowl designed and autographed by Carrie Ann Inaba

I just saw this on our sister blog South Bay Pets and thought I'd post it here. It definitely fits in with the holiday spirit. Go to the ebay link and bid some great things for your animal-loving friends!

Los Angeles -- Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (spcaLA) has joined forces with the LA Kings and some pet friendly celebs to raise money for animal in need. Beginning Monday December 8th on spcaLA's eBay page, spcaLA will auction pet bowls designed and autographed by famous personalities like, Tori Spelling and Carrie Ann Inaba (from "Dancing With the Stars") as well as the chance to get up close and personal with the LA Kings. 100% of the proceeds benefit spcaLA.

Up for auction are one-of-a kind pet bowls designed and decorated by a variety of stars. Tori Spelling, Jenna Fischer (from "The Office"), AnnaLynne McCord (from "Beverly Hills 90210), Alison Sweeney (from "Days of Our Lives" and "Biggest Loser"), Carrie Ann Inaba (from "Dancing with the Starts") and many more were generous enough to participate in this spcaLA fundraising opportunity. Also available to eBay bidders, a chance to win a Zamboni ride or a seat in the LA Kings' penalty box during warm-ups, which make unique Holiday gifts. These prizes are redeemable at spcaLA's Night with the LA Kings on January 8th.

spcaLA's Night with the LA Kings on January 8th is a chance for sports lovers and animal lovers to come together, enjoy a great game (LA Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks!) and raise funds for animals in need. During the game, a silent auction of pet bowls designed and signed by Kings players and Kings memorabilia will be held. To purchase tickets for spcaLA's Night with the Kings, please go to http://www.spcala.com/ or call (323) 730-5300, x232. Proceeds from the silent auction and a portion of ticket sales benefit spcaLA.

spcaLA's ebay page is HERE!

Now I've never had a problem with my two felines as far as food goes. Well...I take that back. When it comes to wet food, Marcie prefers canned tuna and any other type of fish. Give her chicken or beef and she turns up her nose. Dry food is another story. This is not about the food itself but about the dishes it's served in. With my cats it doesn't matter what dish it is...just as long as there's food in it. But that's not to say other felines and canines don't care what kind of dish their food is served in. Yes SERVED!! We serve them! hah!!

Anyway...here is some information on a new type of pet dish. They are the perfect gift for your furry ones or friends and loved ones who have furry ones!

Is it just me? Or do these people have way too much time on their hands. But then again we should care about the comfort of our pets even when it comes to pet dishes.

THE WETNoZ DESIGN LAB REVOLUTIONIZES PET DISHES WITH THE CREATION OF THE URBAN COLLECTION

Countless Hours of Animal Observation and Anatomical Research Leads to Discovery of Bowl Shape That Best Suits Both Dogs and Cats

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (Nov. 5, 2008) - It's one of those "that's so simple, why didn't I think of it?" discoveries. Create a pill shaped pet dish like one from the WETNoZ URBAN Collection - oriented perpendicularly to a dog's body and its shape perfect for the dog's muzzle, and their ears fall outside the dish. Take the same shape and turn it horizontally to a cat's body, and now you have a dish that does not touch their sensitive whiskers while they eat.

"One of our slogans is "we put the fun back in function," says Mark Kimbrough, Vice President of Creative Design for WETNoZ. "And that kind of thinking results in products like the URBAN dish. At first glance most would say "isn't that a cute pet bowl," but when you actually watch a dog or cat eat out of it you see just how well suited it is for both animals."

But the URBAN's functionality does not end with the shape; each dish in this collection is constructed with two separate parts. There is a removable stainless steel liner making an easy to clean, hygienic feeding surface, and the outer shell is made from tough ABS plastic with an anti-skid rubber ring on the bottom.

But all this functionality does not mean that the URBAN Collection can't also be stylish. One of the trademarks of all WETNoZ products is the subtle pleasure that they bring to humans and their home environment. While pets will only appreciate the functional design, homeowners will love WETNoZ's efforts to always provide the latest in contemporary design.

The URBAN water and food dishes are available in either a medium size that will hold three cups, or a small size with a one-cup capacity. To further enhance the URBAN Collection's sleek styling, the outer shell is offered in two beautiful earth tones - Tree Bark and Arctic Snow.

"The URBAN Collection is a great addition to our product line," added Kimbrough. "It is in perfect harmony with our ideal of first make it functional and then make it fun."

For more information about the URBAN Collection, or any of WETNoZ's other luxury pet accessories, please visit their website at www.wetnoz.com.

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I get so many things about dogs and cats that I sometimes forget that reptiles also exist in the pet world. In fact our family has a gecko (well he/she is actually a salamander). But he's more of an amphibian. The following is something you can give to your reptile-loving friends.

photo of the Rock Outcrop

Don't Leave Cold-Blooded Pets Out In The Cold This Holiday Season:

Exo Terra Offers New Gifts For Reptiles

MANSFIELD, MA--Americans lavish lots of love on their dogs and cats every year during the holidays. A 2008 survey by the Pet Supplies "Plus" chain found that the average customer plans to spend $54.00 on his or her pet this Yuletide season. But what about American's 13 million turtles, lizards, snakes and other pet reptiles?

Confined to a terrarium placed in a corner far from the tree, reptiles may feel left out of holiday festivities. That's about to change, thanks to the exciting line of reptile products from Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.'s Exo Terra division. The innovative products from Exo Terra are specifically designed to replicate their natural habitats, and take reptile care to a new level while making their care easier and less time consuming for owners.

Exo Terra should find a growing market for its gifts this holiday season. In recent years, reptiles have crawled and slithered their way into our hearts, doubling in pet population since 1996 to 4.8 million households. Across the Atlantic, reptiles are even tipping the scales against felines for second spot behind dogs in pet popularity in the United Kingdom. There are now some 6 million reptile pets in the UK versus 7 million cats. Here's a list of products from Exo Terra by Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. that are sure to make any lizard's holiday a little more merry.

Water Well--An attractive rock formation hides a bottle that feeds a small basin with water. The bottle holds much more water than the standard water dish in a lot less horizontal space, and isolates the majority of it from contamination and humidity, dramatically reducing the frequency of fill-ups.

Feeding Rock--An all-in-one solution to feeding, the Feeding Rock can be filled with supplement and insects and then shaken to coat the insects. Excess powder is stored in the rock, where it is protected from substrate and can be used again. Insects will gradually escape from a small hole with removable plug.

Rock Outcrop (first photo)-- The Rock Outcrop helps create a more 3 dimensional terrarium, while also providing ample shelter with multiple entrances. The vertical orientation of the Rock Outcrop maximizes space in a terrarium, while the hideout can help reduce stress. The realistic faux-rock finish is also easy to clean.

Snake Cave--The two-part design of the Snake Cave makes it easy to clean completely and even access an inhabitant if necessary. Dampening the included moss makes the Snake Cave a moist hideout required for nesting or shedding skin that even desert reptiles require.

Waterfall--Able to be installed anywhere in the terrarium, the Exo Terra Waterfalls helps stimulate natural drinking behavior in some lizards and increase a terrarium's humidity level. Stable and durable, the design of the Waterfall keeps the water tank and pump encased, but breaks down for thorough cleaning. An Exo Terra Repti Flo Pump is included.

Worm Dish--The inner overhanging lip of the Exo Terra Worm Dish prevents the escape of mealworms into the substrate where they can decompose and harbor bacteria or turn into an inedible beetle, while still allowing reptiles a clear view of their prey. The lip is also removable to clean easily and completely

For more information, or other great reptile gifts, visit exo-terra.com

I recently posted about IDTAG.com, a unique way to find your lost pet. I just got information on yet another lost pet alert system designed to easily help you find a lost pet. Now I'm not here to say which service is better since I've never used either (still thinking about it though...have to weigh the pros and cons of each). But I'm just giving you information so you can come to your own conclusions as to the best avenue to take. One thing is for sure! These things are like insurance (car or health etc...): you're glad you have it but you hope that you'll never have to use it.

New Pet ID System to Raise Bar in Lost Pet Prevention and Recovery

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Chicago, IL Global Pet Search Inc.® announced the launch of their revolutionary lost pet search and rescue tagging system, Pawtags®. Pawtags provides instant 24/7 live operator assistance and leverages both a proactive and reactive process for reuniting pets with their owners.

Each Pawtag is a high-quality, colorful, weatherproof tag with an exclusive, deep-stamped ID number. Upon purchase, members register their pet's information, including vet info, rabies tag number, city licensing information, and microchip data, into their profile and can include up to ten emergency contact phone numbers. This allows the Pawtag to serve as a multi-tag component, storing all of the pet's information in one place.

In the case that a pet is lost, Global Pet Search's highly trained call center staff will work their way through the listed contacts until a live person is reached. The staff has been specially trained to help return lost pets to safety through a variety of methods, including Google mapping locations and three-way conferencing between the owner, pet-finder, and call center.

"Our rescue assistance procedures for lost pets are close to 911 emergency assistance services for people," said John Capriotti, Sr. Director of Marketing for Global Pet Search. "Microchips are good for identification, but they are only useful after the pet has been rescued. They have to already be in a facility that can scan and find the chip, which isn't always the case."

Included in the standard member's package is access to Global Pet Search's exclusive nationwide lost pet search program, the Pet Alert Warning System®, or PAWS Alert, which is the first in the country to provide pet owners with an open line of communication with all 10,000 intake facilities registered with the National Animal Control Association.

The main problem with lost pet searches is people do not know where to look for their pets. Most municipalities contract out their Animal Control Services. All lost pets go to those facilities first. Then a select few get picked up by Humane Societies and adoption facilities. The rest are euthanized in some cases within 2 or 3 days!

"Nationally, almost 80% of lost pets retrieved and brought into animal control facilities are euthanized," said Capriotti. "The main reason for this devastating figure is facilities that have found the pet don't know who owns it, and owners don't know where to look for their lost pet. Our PAWS Alert System is the sorely needed conduit between these gaps."

Global Pet Search is initiating various national programs, linked with pet industry advocates, in hopes of changing the current standard for pet identification in the United States. "We are committed to dropping the current 80% lost pet euthanasia rate though dedicated, devoted live assistance and advanced technological adaptations," said Capriotti. "Our members are comfortable knowing their pets are protected 24/7 and our staff will extend every effort to help them locate their lost pet."

Pawtags are competitively priced, with an initial purchase price of $9.99 providing both a durable tag and one year's worth of live operator search and rescue services. Members can renew each year for the same price or upgrade to a lifetime membership for only $19.99. The tags, which are the first cash-and-carry prepackaged pet tag in the country, will soon be available at local retailers, shelters, veterinary offices, rescue groups, and pet adoption centers, and can be purchased immediately at www.pawtags.com.

For more holiday gift ideas CLICK HERE!

Okay I know that Thanksgiving is over (hope all of you had a grand one) but that does not mean that holiday eating will stop.

Here are a few toys to keep your pet occupied and away from the holiday table. Fat Cat Inc. suggests picking up these special toys designed for your four-legged pals.

The Fat Cat Wonkey Bonkers are guaranteed to keep your pet from begging for table scraps. Constructed with a durable, colorful canvas protecting a squeaky ball and designed to be fantastically floppy, your pets will bark for these bonkers. Available in an orange/yellow cat & bird or blue/purple cat & mouse design. SRP $13.99

For the kitties, keep those paws off your food by offering the fabulous Fat Cat ShowGulls. Offering the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip, ShowGulls combine feathers and 100 percent organic catnip to keep your pets calling for an encore. Available in blue, red, purple and pink designs. SRP $3.99.

For more holiday gift ideas CLICK HERE!

I hardly ever write about other animals such as Ferrets, Guinea pigs. rats and even Chinchillas...but hey! They are pets too. And chances are you might know someone who owns a small animal like that. Here are just a few things you can stick under their Christmas tree. And if you own one of these furries they'll definitely appreciate you for it.

I've never owned a small animal. Oh wait! I take that back! I did have a bird once but in reality he was my mother's. I did own fish...which is a whole other ballgame! So I really have no idea how good these products are. But here's a rundown of a new habitat line from Super Pets. It's definitely something to think about...especially if you're thinking of getting a small animal.

Elk Grove Village, IL - November 5, 2008 - With the rise of small animal pet ownership, there's a growing need for innovative and stylish small pet cages. Super Pet, the leading manufacturer of bird and small animal products, launches their new small pet real estate line, Habitat Defined. This new product line features eye-catching and cutting-edge small animal cages for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs and rats.

"We've incorporated years of customer feedback into the design of the new Habitat Defined for small pets," says Jason Casto, Director of Marketing & Product Development for Super Pet. "These new pet homes really are the next generation of small animal habitats."

Ferret Habitat
Features: Safety spring-loaded door locks for security, four large doors (1 top, 3 front) for easy access to pets, wavy ramp, elite comfort shelf, sturdy bottom and top side latches, mobile stand with locking casters. Suggested retail price: $229.95.

Rabbit Habitat
Features: Safety spring-loaded door locks for security, two large doors (1 top, 1 front) for easy access to pets, wavy ramp, elite comfort shelf, sturdy bottom and top side latches, mobile stand with locking casters. Suggested retail price: $169.95.

Guinea Pig Habitat
Features: Safety spring-loaded door locks for security, two large doors (1 top, 1 front) for easy access to pets, wavy ramp, elite comfort shelf, sturdy bottom and top side latches, mobile stand with locking casters. Suggested retail price: $139.95.

Rat Habitat