Your Dog's Collar Is As Important As Your Kid's Shoes

Posted on Nov 14, 2008 By Kristen Miale

A recent article from the Associated Press stated that despite the current economic recession, people are not curtailing their spending on dog supplies.  According to the article, Americans will spend $43.4 billion on their pets this year, up 26% from 2004.  A large portion of that goes to dog food and supplements, which naturally owners would not cut back on, but who would have thought that Fido's collar collection would not be affected by Wall Street's woes?  Dog boutique store owners admitted that while higher end products such as faux fur sweaters and gem studded collars are not selling as well, the lower and moderately priced products are moving.  This is further proof that dogs have moved far up the food chain in Americans' lives beyond being property - they are members of the family.  Just as you continue to purchase new shoes for your child, the beloved canine will still be getting her new dog boots this winter.  And why shouldn't she?

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Obama's Presidential Puppy

Posted on Nov 5, 2008 By Kristen Miale

President-elect Barack Obama made it official last night in his acceptance speech - his daughters are getting a new puppy!  We at FetchDog always put Country First and therefore have collected our recommendations for the top puppy supplies the Obama's need to welcome their new puppy to the White House. 

Jamie - The Doggie Septic System to keep the White House Lawn in top shape for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Jess - BioBags - Even the president has to take care of his dog's business, and of course, in an eco-friendly way.

Stephanie - A personalized eco-friendly hemp collar that reads FIRST DOG.  Make sure to include the address on his dog tag in case he gets lost.

Emily - Given the fiscal challenges ahead, they should pick a high quality dog bed on sale from the Discount Dog Bed shop.

Doug - The personalized pet mat to be placed at the White House front door that says "Welcome to the White House, The First Puppy".

Kathy - Puppy training bells to be hung from the door to the oval office.

Malcolm - An anti-bloat bowl, we don't need the first puppy to suffer from dog bloat and throw up in the oval office.

Kristen - Pickup sticks to make sure there are no "surprises" left in the rose garden.

Have a recommendation to share with the first family?  Please, add your comments below!
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Video of Glenn Close on the Rachael Ray Show

Posted on Oct 31, 2008 By Kristen Miale

On October 21, Glenn Close had the privilege of appearing on the Rachael Ray Show.  And she didn't come alone.  Accompanying her was Sweet Pea, a rescued vizsla/pitt bull mix Glenn was fostering in hopes of finding her a good home.  Like most rescue dogs, Sweet Pea is the victim of circumstance - she was abandoned after her owners were evicted from their apartment.  The following video follows Glenn as she visits some of the hundreds of thousands of animals currently being cared for by the many animal welfare organizations in New York City.  And of course, at the end of her journey is Sweet Pea, who, as you will see, is well deserving of her name.

 

 Glenn's appearance on the Rachael Ray Show was part of FetchDog's on-going focus on dog adoption, of which Glenn, Rachael and FetchDog are all passionate advocates.  If you're going to bring a dog into your life, consider adopting a dog.  For more information on dog adoption, please visit our Adoption Center, where you'll find information and resources on rescuing a dog.

 And Sweet Pea the dog?  Stay tuned to Lively Licks, Glenn Close's dog blog for an update - hint - it's a happy ending!

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Glenn Close to Appear on Rachael Ray to Promote Dog Adoption.

Posted on Oct 20, 2008 By Emily Bruce

One of the many interesting parts of my job at FetchDog is getting exposure to aspects of life that I never knew about before, such as what goes into preparing for a segment on a daytime talk show. The past several weeks, we've been getting ready for Glenn Close to appear on the Rachael Ray show.

In preparation for the show as well as for the launch of our new dog adoption center, we've been combing through articles and stories about dog adoption and rescue dogs. The outcome has been a new and improved our Dog Adoption Center, a Charitable shop for Rachael Ray and a new email series called Adoption Insights - a special email with a expert's point of view on the ins and outs of dog adoption

Given FetchDog's and Glenn's commitment to dog adoption and Rachael's well known love for rescued pit bulls, the partnership on the topic was a natural fit. Rather than just talk about the issue, Glenn has been living the role for the past month as she took in a foster dog - Sweet Pea. Viewers will get a unique glimpse at the softer side of Glenn Close, in stark contrast to the characters she typically portrays.

Glenn also discusses the topic of dog adoption with Rachael Ray in her latest dog blog, Lively Licks. To further show her support, Rachael launched her charitable shop at FetchDog to benefit the Picasso Veterinary Fund. The Picasso Veterinary Fund pays for the medical treatments for these shelter animals and gives them a second chance at becoming loving pets.

We think Sweet Pea's story will be the next of hopefully a long list of dog adoption stories with happy endings. If you have a story you'd like to share, post a comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

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The Coolest Dog Products Under the Sun - FetchDog's Fab Summer Collection Now Available

Posted on Jun 18, 2008 By FetchDog

From eco-friendly beds to motion sensing water dispensers, FetchDog has everything the modern dog could possibly want, or need, all deliciously displayed in the new Summer Collection. Shop online or order a catalog at www.fetchdog.com.

Portland, ME (PRWEB) June 18, 2008 -- Up here in Maine everything's finally turning green. You might say the same thing about the brand new FetchDog 2008 Summer Collection, featuring the best-designed finest-made dog products available in one place, anywhere.

Shopping at FetchDog is a unique experience thanks to the blogs, videos and stories on everything from breed selection to tick prevention. Dog lovers love that they can shop with a purpose at FetchDog through our Charitable Shops, sharing a portion of every purchase with programs like Animal Rescue New Orleans, the ASPCA, and Puppies Behind Bars.

The Summer Collection sports an array of eco-friendly products. Start with our expanded collection of beds made from IntelliLoft, amazingly cozy fill material created entirely of recycled plastic bottles. Browse on over to the ingenious Auto-Fresh Fountain that uses motion detection to precisely serve up fresh cold water to your thirsty pooch. Connects right to your existing outside faucet.

Your dog friends will be green with envy when they see your gleaming Contempo Bowls, winner of the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design "Good Design" award. Crafted from 18/10 surgical steel with built in handles that makes scooping just the right amount of puppy chow a breeze.

And if lean, not green, is your immediate priority, consider the sexiest dog bowl with the grouchiest name: The ever-popular Anti-Bloat Bowl, tested and recommend by vets to promote slower eating, better digestion and a generally less tummy-stressed hound.

Speaking of healthier minds and bodies, don't forget to check out the amazing Triple Chew edible chew toy. It's a workout and dental visit in one. Bye-bye doggie breath.

If you a bit more devout about dazzling denture, go straight to the FetchDog Dental Kit stocked with not one but two different tooth brushes and filet mignon flavored toothpaste.

Summer's about the outdoors, so get out and about in confidence and style with the Just-A-Cinch Leash, a veritable Swiss Army knife of leashes. With an integrated collar that converts from standard to a correction collar, reflective trim woven right into the rope, even an accessory loop that provides hands-off transport of the inevitable doggie bag (you know what we mean).

The entire FetchDog 2008 Summer Collection is now online at www.fetchdog.com. Many dog lovers also like our printed catalog, which offers a variety of exclusive catalog-only products and select discounts.

About FetchDog
FetchDog began as the dream of a bunch of dog-crazy friends with a common complaint--why was there no great place online to shop for our dogs or to connect with dog experts and other dog lovers?

We wanted products that were sturdy, practical, yet beautiful to look at; thoughtfully-designed items that would complement our lives and our lifestyles. Naturally healthy food, treats, and health care products free of chemicals and byproducts. Most of all, we wanted all these things in one convenient place.

That's FetchDog. Shop with us, share with us, at www.fetchdog.com.
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