Sometimes you learn the darnedest things around the water cooler at work. When I discovered that our quiet and humble distribution manager Miguel and his wife Shalla hand make these exquisite pet accessories, and sell them on etsy as Danes and Divas, I had to share. From the smallest cat to the largest dog, Danes and Divas creates something for every personality (think houndstooth bow ties and shark hoodies). Accessories start at around $13.
More than 350,000 dogs in Metro Vancouver produce waste each day, but there are better solutions than just leaving it (see Rants each week) or dipping into your backup stash of plastic grocery bags. Earth Rated Poop Bags offer biodegradable or compostable, lavender scented or unscented poops bags for pain-free pick up and disposal. They also have extra large bags for cat litter. Available at Tisol and more.
There are a number of holistic Vancouver pet services that, in tandem with the appropriate veterinary care, can ease the burden of senior, stressed or overweight pets. We profiled All Paws Animal Massage last month, and can think of a few high-strung house pets in the family that might enjoy a visit from Marta (veterinary referrals required in certain cases; AllPawsMassage.ca). Alternately, there is also Aqua Paws, a water therapy and fitness pool for dogs. They work with your veterinarian, behaviourist, rehabilitation or holistic practitioner to get your pup back on the right track. AquaPaws.ca
It wouldnt be a pet guide without The Pet Shop Boys (3080 Cambie). Were dying in adorement of Milk & Pepper and their other glam accoutrements. Kit your puggly pal out here and hell be making all the dogs on the block jelly.
I discovered the four-legged portfolio of Tanya King during the most recent Eastside Culture Crawl. She can entice even the crankiest cat to pull a face for her in her studio at 1000 Parker Street, and the results are sure to delight pet parents. Packages start at $200. Get your serotonin on at TanyaKing.ca.
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