Tuesday, July 26, 2011

80s Retro Rewind : Modern Pet Wears the retro cassette tape tag


If you navigate the lines at Top Shop or pop into any other fashion forward spot in the cities, you’ll notice that the 80s are back. With a vengeance. Everything from neon sunglasses, hot pink leggings, skintight mini skirts, jumpsuits and acid washed jeans have made their way into store windows all over the cities. Now your pet can catch the fashion fun--a retro 80s cassette pet ID Tag.
Check out the new collection from www.ID4Pet.com

Friday, July 22, 2011

Rewind to the 1980s: Modern Pet Wears the retro cassette tape tag

Audio cassettes, which were cast aside in the digital revolution by the arrival of Compact Discs and internet downloads, are making a comeback. Now you can spoil your pet with the retro cassette tape tag!


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Source : The Telegraph
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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Hello My Name is Pet ID Label Tag


Big HELLO to ID4Pet's Hello My Name is Pet ID Tag Collection.
3 different size, 9 color, 10 language.
Perfect for your pet ID tag, phone charm, or key chain. Great to be a gift as well.
Check out more details and where to buy, click here.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Family Pets Get Trained to Become Service Dogs

We all like to think of our family pets just as that, part of the family. But for local veteran Kimberly Cunningham, her "man's best friend" goes even further than that.

Cunningham and her 5-year-old daughter rescued the Pitbull mix Beans two years ago. Their bond might initially seem just like any other four legged and two legged friendship. On a typically Sunday afternoon Beans is hanging out on Kim's lap, just enjoying being petted by her owner.
"She's a lap dog. She's a snuggler. And she has to just be with you all the time," Kim says.

The bond between Beans and Cunningham reaches far beyond the realm of just a lap dog, though. Kimberly has severe post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD.



"It's inside and it's a very terrifying thing for me it's traumatizing on a daily basis. I want to be so normal and it's just not there," Kim explains.

That's where the 2-year-old rescued pit bull comes in. About a month ago, Kim read about Canine Angels, a local group that adopts dogs and then trains them for PTSD veterans. Rather than give Kim another dog, she thought maybe Beans could undergo training.

For about the past month, the family dog has been training to become Kimberly's service dog. She says the strong bond between human and pet is what makes the training so easy.

"She picked up on it right away, and it was pretty incredible to watch him work with her and then deal with me," she says.

Rick Kaplan, the owner of Canine Angels says this is the first time he has ever trained a pet that was already in the family, but Beans took to training very quickly. Already the dog's presence is already a calming force to Kim's symptoms like anxiety and panic attacks.

Kim says even though she rescued Beans as a nine week old puppy, Beans is the one giving her a one of the greatest gifts of all.

"Beans will be able to give me my life back. I realize that there's a light at the end of the tunnel and with her I know I will eventually have a life again."

Source : WPDE news

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Are hypoallergenic dogs just a myth? Bad news for Bo Obama

Having pet dogs is a joy. They are cute, sweet and faithful companions. Unfortunately, not everyone can have this privilege. One of the biggest obstacles that prevent some people from having a pet dog is allergies.



But why dogs shed? During the cold season, the dog coat grows heavier and thicker for protection against the harsh weather. When warmer weather comes, the coat thins out, shedding excess hair to allow the dog to stay cooler. However, this does not work quite as well for indoor dogs as their coat acclimates to controlled indoor temperatures and then gets confused when the dog goes outdoors for potty breaks, playtime, and walks. For this reason, some indoor dogs seem to shed year round.

There is not actually such thing as a “totally” non-shedding dog. All dogs shed at least a little hair at one time or another, just like humans. These are dogs that do not shed hairs, or very minimally if they do. This makes them a perfect pet for those with pet allergies. There are however dogs that shed little to no hair. Here is a list of popular breeds that shed little to no hair.

Bichon Frise
Bichon is a cheerful, small dog with a love of mischief and a lot of love to give. With his black eyes and fluffy white coat, the Bichon looks almost like a child’s toy. Thus Bichon is a popular member of the Toy group. Bichons coat is hair not fur like human. They are very low shedding, they do need daily grooming to keep the hair from matting and monthly trimming for easy care.

Chinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is an exotic-looking small dog who does not actually hail from China. He’s found in two variants: the Hairless, with silky hair on the head (the crest), tail (plume), and feet (socks); and the genetically recessive Powderpuff, who has a full coat.
The Chinese Crested Dog doesn’t shed like other dogs. Regular grooming on a daily or alternative day basis will prevent this problem from occurring.

Maltese
Maltese is one of several long coated breeds but they are on the smaller side and the only breed with pure white coast. The coat is much more like human hair who may be allergic to other breeds of dogs or cats may find that they can get along just fine with a Maltese. They do not shed their coats seasonally like dogs with short coats with the few dead hairs failing out periodically when they are groomed. Because of the long hair they do require ore maintenance than a short Sheds very little (often a good choice for allergy sufferers).

Schnauzer
Schnauzers make great indoor dogs because they won’t leave hair around your house. Schnauzers do not shed. They need to be groomed regularly however – because they don’t lose their hair, they need to be trimmed to keep them looking neat & tidy! If their hair is not trimmed, it will simply continue to grow.

Poodle
The poodle breed is found officially in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with many coat colors. The Poodle can accommodate nearly any size living quarters. The Poodles are often cited as a hypoallergenic dog breed. Their individual hair follicles have an active growth period that is longer than that of many other breeds of dogs; combined with the tightly curled coat which slows the loss of dander and dead hair by trapping it in the curls, an individual poodle may release less dander and hair into the environment. In addition, most poodles are frequently brushed and bathed to keep them looking their best; this not only removes hair and dander but also controls the other potent allergen, and saliva.

Although dog hair itself is not a cause of human allergies, dog hair attracts and spreads skin dander, saliva proteins, dust, and pollen which trigger the stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. Many mixed breeds can be low shedding and hypoallergenic as well. If you are interested in adopting from your local shelter, talk to shelter workers about which dogs shed less and when you pick out a dog, spend some time with it to see how you react. If you are interested in a certain breed, find a reputable breeder who can discuss that particular breed’s characteristics and grooming needs with you.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Lavish Pink Pet ID Tag

We are delighted that you’ve stopped by to visit us here at id4pet. In fact, we’re tickled pink! Here it is! Our new obsession lavish, Bright Pink! Candy Tile

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Lazy Pet: LAZ-PET on a hammock. Midnight Summer Dream


ID4Pet fans on facebook sent me this photo. A very cute dog sleeps soundly on a modern pet hammock. It brings smile on my facebook everytime I see this photo and I would like to share with you. And I think one of my favoriate pet ID Tag: LAZ PET goes perfectly with it!


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Friday, July 1, 2011

William and Kate thrill Canada Day crowds


William and Kate, the Royal Couple thrill Canada Day crowds.
I read the news this morning and thought they are such a good looking couple and I'd like to share their news with you.


Prince William and his wife Kate were honoured on Parliament Hill Friday during Canada Day festivities celebrating the country's 144th birthday, enjoying colourful pageantry and performances from some of Canada's best up-and-coming musicians and singers.


An estimated 300,000 people, many of whom started gathering on the Hill in Ottawa hours before the festivities that started just after noon local time, are on hand as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their second day of their eight-day tour of Canada.

William, in a navy suit and red tie, and Kate, wearing truly Canadian colours — a creamy white Reiss dress, a jewelled maple-leaf brooch on loan from the Queen, a fancy red hat from Lock and Co. adorned with a fabric maple leaf, and red shoes — repeatedly waved and acknowledged the crowd.

Happy Canada Day!

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