Popular Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals

Abandoned Animal Awareness - 2009 ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Calendar’ (GALLERY) Animal lovers often wish they could save all the animals in the world, but that isn’t realistic. Even just rescuing one or two requires extra space, time and finances to support them.  Artist Debra Cortese… [Related +/-]

Wall-Mounted Pet Feeders - Sustainable Hanging Food Bowls Seattle-based design studio These Creatures is committed to creating sustainable pet products for modern cats and dogs. Their products are designed and manufactured under one roof, and the steel travels… [Related +/-]

Studying Ant Architecture - Insect Cooling System Revealed (VIDEO) This video from the Science Channel shows scientists filling a massive ant colony with 10 tons of cement and then digging the dirt away to reveal the incredibly complex system of ventilation and cooling… [Related +/-]

Real Furbys - Live Pygmy Tarsier Found After 85 Years (GALLERY) Widely believed to have been extinct, the pygmy tarsier, one of the world’s smallest and rarest primates, has been found on a mountain-top on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Until now, scientists had… [Related +/-]

Animal Cruelty to Sell Lawnmowers - Offensive Black & Decker Campaign (GALLERY) I really don’t know what Ogilvy & Mather, Bangkok were thinking when they created these disturbing and grotesque ads for the Black & Decker Lawn Mower. The obvious intent is to show that the lawn mowers… [Related +/-]

Canine Yogi Calendars - 'Yoga Dogs' by Dan Borris (GALLERY) Photographer Dan Borris started creating the images that comprise 'Yoga Dogs' after observing the actions of Otis, an English Bull Terrier. The photos have now been made into a calendar for 2009 and it… [Related +/-]

Philanthropic Wine - The Carivintas Winery 'Vicktory Dogs Collection' (GALLERY) If you think animal lovers have forgotten about former NFL quarterback Michael Vick's infamous dog-fighting ring, think again. Carivintas Winery, which is in my neck of the woods in Buellton, California,… [Related +/-]

Asanas for Animals - Crunch Gyms Offer 'Ruff Yoga' Classes (VIDEO) The ancient practice of yoga has always led to peace and enlightenment, but not even the masters could have expected that its modernization would apply as much to creatures with four legs as those of us… [Related +/-]

Pop-Up Pet Restaurants - Alpo Doggie Eatery (VIDEO) Carlton Fisk, the Boston Red Sox legend, is serving up dogs. He’s the pitch man for The Alpo Chop House Originals Grill, a pop-up restaurant, to push Alpo Chop House Originals in Boston. A pure publicity… [Related +/-]

Interactive Pet Advertisements - The Pedigree Virtual Puppy Billboard Created by Kara Grey of the Tequila Advertising Agency in New Zealand, this innovative billboard for Pedigree pet foods allows people to play with a virtual puppy while they are waiting for their bus.… [Related +/-]

Custom Pet Stamps - Japanese Hanko Maker (GALLERY) Japanese pets owners are crazy for pets accessories. Now a new, customized innovation, the Hanko Maker, lets pet owners create customized stamps which, when registered, can serve as signatures for official… [Related +/-]

Tugging Presidential Heartstrings - Pedigree’s Obama Dog Adoption Campaign (GALLERY) The Pedigree Adoption Drive is tugging at Obama’s heartstrings with their latest ad campaign. As the President-Elect has stated, the family will be bringing a new pup into the White House when they move… [Related +/-]

48 Petcessories To Make Even A Peruvian Hairless Dog Less Ugly (CLUSTER) If Obama gets a Peruvian Hairless Dog, his daughters are more than likely going to insist on some cute petcessories. The slideshow below highlights some of the cutest (and most ridiculous) innovations… [Related +/-]

Presidential Canines - Obama Family Offered A Peruvian Hairless Dog (VIDEO) Of all pets, the Obama family may consider a Peruvian Hairless Dog to parade around the White House. Last week Obama promised his children they would be getting a new dog, his criteria being that it was… [Related +/-]

19 Eggcellent Innovations (GALLERY) Who would have thought fried egg couture would become such a hot fashion trend? After Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani turned out in egg-inspired costumes for Halloween, it looks like eggs are on their way… [Related +/-]

Star Wars Aquariums - The R2D2 Fish Tank This example of rather Fishy Star Wars branded aquarium tank is "ideal for a small freshwater family of goldfish, gouramis, or tetras." Shout at your R2D2 aquarium, and his head rotates as he replies… [Related +/-]

Minimalist Pet Houses - Cat Home by Leo Kempf (GALLERY) Designer Leo Kempf designed this chic cantilevered cat house for his own furry friend, Olive. After all, every minimalist feline needs an ultra-modern home to relax in. To get to the swank upper level,… [Related +/-]

Animal Weddings - Paired Up Pets Get Hitched (GALLERY) In the human world, statistics show that tying the knot is becoming increasingly less appealing, and that the odds of a marriage lasting a lifetime are unfavorably stacked against us. I wonder how holy… [Related +/-]

Nude VJs for Animal Rights - MTV & VIVA Body Paint PETA Ads (GALLERY) Music channels MTV and VIVA have collaborated with PETA Germany for an artistic body paint campaign to raise awareness among young people about animal rights. VJs and hosts from the popular music channels… [Related +/-]

Steampunk Taxidermy - Animals Retrofitted with Mechanical Parts (GALLERY) In an odd mix of natural and industrial design, New Zealand-based artist Lisa Black amalgamates taxidermy animals with mechanical parts to create these bizarre sculptures. I was doing okay viewing these… [Related +/-]

Intentionally Breeding Deformities - ‘Twisty Cats’ Chosen for Inverted Elbows (VIDEO) Sometimes cats suffer from deformities which occur as an accident of nature, but some questionable breeders are now purposely breeding cats with deformities. Twisty Cats are felines that are bred to have… [Related +/-]

Jedi Pets - Animals Catch the Lightsaber Craze (VIDEO) I couldn’t stop laughing when I caught onto this latest in pet trends. Watch out, all masters of evil: The Jedi Craze is upon us. And you never know which animal will use the force and pick up a light… [Related +/-]

Animal Beauty Contests - The 'Most Beautiful Goat' Competition (GALLERY) I am all over the fact that Saudi Arabia has a "Most Beautiful Goat" competition. After all, who are we to say that only humans can be judged as beautiful? Winning this may change a goat's life so who… [Related +/-]

Bizarre Environmental Adaptations - Deformed Amphibians on the Rise (GALLERY) A disturbing trend has seen the rate of amphibians born with deformities in the U.S. increase to an estimated 8 percent. The odd amphibian deformations have included salamanders and frogs with missing… [Related +/-]

Interactive Doggy Dishes - The Talking Pet Bowl Worried that your canine or feline friend misses you terribly while you are away? This talking pet bowl may be just what you need to ease your mind and help your precious pet cope with your absence. The… [Related +/-]

Music Remixes from Fish Movements - Submersed Songs (VIDEO) We enjoy whale sounds and dolphin noises, but how about fish tunes? Submerged Songs is a sound installation by Vivian Caccuri, which generates mp3 player remixes that are generated via the movements of… [Related +/-]

Glorifying Ugliness - Hideously Cute Baby Animals (GALLERY) We all know the story of the Ugly Duckling who grew into a beautiful swan, but what about other animals? Are they beyond ugly as babies too, only to grow up into gorgeous-looking creatures? There is… [Related +/-]

Nature Photobsession - National Geographic Best Wild Animal Photos of 2008 (GALLERY) The National Geographic has revealed on October 30, 2008 the Best Wild Animal Photos of 2008. The winning photographs in categories such as Underwater World and Animal Behavior are simply stunning. The… [Related +/-]

Presidential Pet Hype - Obama Promises Children A Puppy (GALLERY) Obama has promised to get his children a puppy when they move to the White House, and I can imagine he has breeders forming a line to offer him one. He can even have my dog, Fungus, if he wants! I totally… [Related +/-]

Free T-Shirt Sites - Gitchers.com Gitchers is an online database of people (and dogs*) who want free t-shirts. You enter your name fr a free shirt, then businesses search through the listings. If chosen, you get a t-shirt in the mail.… [Related +/-]

DIY Pet Cameras - The 'CatCam' How-To (GALLERY) A while back we introduced you to a cat-attached video camera. Well, it looks like the CatCam frenzy is exploding, and is becoming the must-do thing with your pet. The original CatCam was a one-off by… [Related +/-]

28 Examples of Hello Kitty's Ubiquity - Happy Birthday, Tarina Taratino (CLUSTER) Hello Kitty turns 34 today, and I am most happy that she is older than me by a long way. Good times. I hate this evil cat and everything she stands for, but it is her birthday so I will try and be nice… [Related +/-]

Soup Kitchens for Pets - The Animal Board (GALLERY) The economic downturn has taken its toll on many different kinds of families, a phenomenon that has led to the opening of Animal Board, the first-ever soup kitchen for pets in Berlin. It’s meant to cater… [Related +/-]

21 Pandavations and Animal Rights Ads - From Protecting China’s Pandas to Zoovertising (CLUSTER) The cuddly panda bear is often perceived as a sign of peace, but according to animal rights activists, China has primarily used the panda bear as a symbol to advance a political agenda. Wu Hung, the director… [Related +/-]

Camouflaged Creatures - Amazing Animal Mimicry (GALLERY) These stunning photos of animal camouflage and mimicry seem like something from a game of 'Where's Waldo.' These masters of disguise are demonstrating their art of clever concealment which they use as… [Related +/-]

$75 Million Pet Sterilization - Contraceptives for Cats and Dogs The Michelson Prize is a combination of $25 million for a safe, effective, non-surgical sterilant for cats and dogs along with $50 million for research into developing such a single dose sterilization… [Related +/-]

Emo Animals - Emotionally-Sensitive Wildlife (GALLERY) If you're not convinced that animals can express their feelings, then check out these photos from Dailygreen.com's collection and from the email box of decidedly sad-looking animals. Who can resist that… [Related +/-]

Socially Uplifting Photosets - Smiles In Poverty (GALLERY) If these images do not warm the cockles of your heart, then I feel really sad for you. I absolutely love all 22 of the images featured on the site, all depicting children in poverty, and all of them smiling.…

Humans as Cats - Whiskas “According to Hubert” Ad (VIDEO) Whiskas’ “According to Hubert” ad explores what a cat might tell you if he could talk. Hubert is a gray tabby who loves to eat meat. He’s also middle-aged, jobless and balding. The clever commercial… [Related +/-]

Graffiti Advertisements - ASPCA’s Street Art-Inspired Campaign (GALLERY) ASPCA’s new campaign to advocate spaying and neutering pets is targeted squarely at New York City’s inner-city male dog owners. Its graffiti-inspired design features the tagline “Fix your dog. It’s all… [Related +/-]

Microscope-Aided Photography Competitions - Nikon's 'Small World' Embryos (GALLERY) The Nikon Small World Competition highlights the best in microscope-aided photography. Popular Science has funnelled out "the best of the unborn" from the list of 115 winners. These cute babies are so… [Related +/-]

31 Equestrian Innovations in Honor of the Breeders Cup (CLUSTER) To celebrate The Breeders Cup, we’ve put together the most cutting edge features pertaining to horses, polo and anything equestrian. The Breeders Cup is a world championship thoroughbred horserace which… [Related +/-]

Art Against Animal Abuse - The Abandoned Dogs Last Supper Commissioned by the International Organization for Animal Protection in Italy, this canine version of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece “The Last Supper” was designed to highlight the tragic and too-frequent… [Related +/-]

Urban Dwellings for Animals - Tortoise Hibernation Fridges The concept of tortoise hibernation in refrigerators is the brainchiled of Shirley Neely, employed at the Tortoise Sanctuary in New Jersey. The tortoises hibernate for up to three months during the winter,… [Related +/-]

Chewable Cell Phones - The iBone Dog Toy You have been so enamored with your iPhone that you have been neglecting your best mate. In vengeful acts of iPhone envy, your pesky pooch has begun seizing every available opportunity to try and hide… [Related +/-]

$15M Animal Rehab Centers - Treatment Facilities for Military Working Dogs Military working dogs who have gotten injured while on duty now have their own state-of-the-art $15 million hospital treatment center. This is good news for the canine personnel of Lackland Air Force Base,… [Related +/-]

Bird-Eating Spiders - Australia's Giant Golden Orb Weaver (GALLERY) Flying into the web of a giant Golden Orb Weaver spider and becoming stuck in it spelled the end for this native Australian finch. Golden Orb Weaver spiders are known to grow as big as a human hand and… [Related +/-]

Rodents Doing Water Sports - Surfing Rats (GALLERY) Fin and Tofu are pet rats, and the only rodents in the world that have proven they can surf. The surfing rats were trained by 14-year-old owner, Boomer Hodel who taught them to surf on custom-built, one… [Related +/-]

Dyed Dogs - 10 Extreme Poodles (VIDEO) I'm not sure if these poodles got their fur colored with organic dyes or the ones that you use because "you're worth it," but I'm sure I've never noticed any dog fur dye section in my local pet shop. We… [Related +/-]

Skateboarding Animals - Extreme Pete and Friends (VIDEO) Skateboarding Jack Russell, Extreme Pete, rips the ramps in this awesome training video! The little terrier rides on a piece of wood with wheels, although to this dude, it's more than that; it's a way…

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