Treats have saved my bacon on many occasions. They got me through puppy training. They helped coax Scout back into the car after she escaped in a grocery store parking lot. And, they were used to bribe Ziggy into ignoring the cat.
Fortunately for me, in this day and age of "think globally, buy locally" the choices are seemingly endless for Seattle-area treat hounds.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 23, 2008
As promised yesterday, here are a few more Seattle-area treat companies to pamper your pets, from salmon and "sushi" to organic and indulgent.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 24, 2008
From dog walking to poop pick-up, the myriad services now available to pet owners from the convenience of their own home is seemingly endless. Whatever your pet's needs may be, there seems to be a service to accommodate it.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 28, 2008
It's sad, but true. With only a few weeks of summer left, the season for bargain hunting at garage sales is almost over. However, here's a bargain hunt to bark about...Ginger's Pet Rescue is sponsoring its third annual garage sale this weekend to raise money for sick or injured animals in its care.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 13, 2008
Stockholm, Sweden...Paris, France...Buenos Aires, Argentina...Istanbul, Turkey...Seattle, Washington! That's right, Seattle will be representin' at this year's Pet Fashion Week, August 23 - 24, 2008 in New York City!
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 14, 2008
I suppose you can't really call a cat scratching post "fashion," but Seattle-based Marmalade certainly creates products that are aesthetically pleasing. Not only that; they're also eco-friendly. For those reasons, Marmalade has been chosen "by a panel of judges" to participate in Pet Fashion Week, August 23-24 in New York City.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 19, 2008
Fur is in at this fashion show! That's because it's the sixth annual Fido Fashions, featuring adoptable pups strutting their stuff in the latest canine couture.
By Brandie Ahlgren | September 3, 2008
Seattle's Phinney Ridge is getting a new pet store and it's aptly named after the owner's two dogs, Zak and Zoe. Billed as "a modern dog mercantile," Zak and Zoe's grand opening is this weekend and store proprietor Nadja Chorba Wiese is pulling out all the stops with a slew of local authors, artists, photographers and trainers to share their expertise in this dog eat dog world.
By Brandie Ahlgren | September 3, 2008
Seattle artist Nicola Leonard -- and her two pugs -- create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pet tags for your one-of-a-kind canine or feline.
By Brandie Ahlgren | September 17, 2008
Love politics? Love dogs? With the race for the White House in full gear, express your love for both by sporting a Dogs for Democracy button on your campaign tee.
By Brandie Ahlgren | September 18, 2008
