Eco-Dog Den

by Michelle
May 21st, 2008

heartcatalog.jpgThe Greenrrroof Animal Homes have been featured in many blogs, including the ever popular PupStyle. We wanted to give recognition to both Pup Style for their creative expression and also to Sustainable Pet for their revolutionary, trend setting, state of the art incredible Eco-friendly pet homes. 

“Sustainable Pet’s Stephanie Rubin takes a cue from ecologically responsible house building techniques and applies them beautifully to these artistic Dog dens. The Green Roof systemhas been in use since the 1960’s as a great insulator and stylish look for house roofs - with a 3 inch base of soil and gravel.  The plants on top serve as an incredible insulator, virtually “mute” barking inside the den and help with filtering rain water into pure drinking water. Thin copper tubing directs the purified water into a waiting bowl - and with that your dog’s carbon footprint dwindles even further. The plants used for the roof include native Grasses, Strawberry plants, Mint and wild Lettuce. These plants are all native to the California region but if you order from another part of the country they will custom select plants that are native to your region. The sculptural LeafBox house design is built out of naturally rot-resistant Red cedar and is further waterproofed with natural Beeswax. Sustainable Pet offers a full range of 5 sizes ranging in price from $2000 to $6000.”

Baked fresh for your Pup

by B Matt
May 17th, 2008

Cup cakes aren’t just for kids anymore. In fact, they’ve become a fast growing trend amongst the celebrity and upper middle income folks with lots of disposable income. Sprinkles Cupcakes has a great success story.
In the cookbook Hello Cupcake!, the authors layout recipes ideas and other cool-n-creative tid bits about the cupcake phenomenon. How this […]

West Paw Design makes it on Good Morning America

by B Matt
May 16th, 2008

In this day and age, it’s all about who you know and with who you partner. Whether it be in business, for life or a furry pet buddy.
Paw Digs is making progress in adding the best manufacturers to it’s pet bed offering. The latest and greatest from West Paw Design not only fills the “top quality” […]

Pet Gift Baskets

by Michelle
May 3rd, 2008

Pet gift baskets are a smart and creative fun-loving way to give something special to dog owners and lovers! ArfDog is the latest company to offer pet gift baskets for someone you love. 
Their gift baskets cover a wide range of dogs and their hobbies including sports, spa, beach, new puppy, and the sleepover pup.  “We offer you the kind of […]

Pet Patio Potty for the Urban Dog Owner

by Michelle
May 1st, 2008

A dog is supposed to be man’s best friend, right?  What if man’s best friend doesn’t have a backyard to potty in? 
Doggy Solutions has come up with the “Pet Patio Potty” to help solve one of pet owners toughest problems.  “In the Fall of 2002, my mother and father moved into a lovely loft in the […]

Top Ten Ways to “Green” Your Pet

by Michelle
April 29th, 2008

There are many ways to effectively go green.  Jasmin Chua on treehugger talks about the top ten ways we can begin making a difference in the world beginning with our pets.
“1. Adopt from a shelter
Pet breeders have only one goal in mind—to raise large quantities of purebred animals for profit. They’ve also been pilloried for misdeeds such […]

Think Hemp for Pet Health

by Michelle
April 24th, 2008

Hemp can certainly be considered one of nature’s best kept secrets.
“In addition to its amazing nutritional benefits, the hemp plant is a completely renewable resource and every single part of the plant can be made into an end-consumer product. Hemp requires no pesticide, can be rotated with traditional crops as its roots penetrate deeper into […]

Earth Friendly Pet Beds

by Michelle
April 22nd, 2008

The pet product industry is going green along with the rest of the nation according to morning news show “Good Morning America.”
GMA asked longtime veterinary contributor Dr. Marty Becker to recommend his favorite earth-friendly pet products. Leading the pack was the PoochPlanet® ComfyCorners™ pet bed and the SmartyKat® LoveBucket™ pet bed, both filled with EcoRest® […]

Doggie Life Vest

by Michelle
April 21st, 2008

Dogs can go overboard too! All dogs can swim but they tire easily and the K-9 Dog Vest adds to their safety and endurance. A dog life vest can make a dog visible and help them swim. Protect your best friend by keeping them safe around water. 
According to Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, “Some breeds do not enjoy […]

Memory Foam Pet Beds For Your Buddy

by Michelle
April 9th, 2008

A good night’s sleep has many important health benefits.  A truly restful, good night’s sleep rejuvenates your entire body.  As a matter of fact, most people spend nearly a third of their lives in bed — and if we want to make the most out of the time we’re awake, it’s imperative that we get […]