Clearing away obstacles to dog adoption

With the nationwide foreclosure crisis landing large numbers of dogs in already overcrowded animal shelters, adopters and foster homes are urgently needed now more than ever. And yet, many people resist bringing home a dog because of the lingering stigma that animals introduce mess into a pristine living space.  

With her multiple pets and pristine homes, FetchDog friend Martha Stewart proves that animals and stylish interiors can and do coexist. All it takes is thinking through your decorating choices so everything stays chic and ship-shape.  

If an item of furniture doesn't work for the dog, chances are it wasn't a good choice for the rest of the family, either - because if furnishings can stand up to pouncing paws, they're ready for anything anyone else can dish out (hello, kids and wine-glass-wielding guests).  

Sadly, many animals are surrendered at animal shelters "because they wrecked the furniture," when heartbreak can be easily avoided by, say, upholstering with Crypton, the ultimate pet-friendly fabric that adds fashion flavor to everything from your dog's bed to your sofa.

This topic generates frequent, lively discussion on Morning Living on Sirius Satellite Radio's Martha Stewart channel. The show's dynamic hosts, Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick, both live with dogs, so they appreciate what it takes to keep a dog-friendly home looking its best: selecting and placing furniture according to Animal House rules.

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