These days, it seems everyone needs to penny-pinch a little, but in the spirit of the holidays, we've found some great gifts for your hound that won't break the bank. Here are some ideas for less than $20 that will have tails wagging in your household!
By Brandie Ahlgren | December 4, 2008
Office cube looking a little bland? Having a hard time keeping track of what day it is? Want to help animals? I kid about the first two questions, but seriously... If you want to help animals while getting something in it for yourself then a 2009 calendar from one of these local organizations is a great start.
By Brandie Ahlgren | November 14, 2008
November is adopt-a-senior-pet month, so there's no time like the present to welcome an older dog or cat into your home. While there might be challenges, there are also many benefits to adopting a senior pet. Seattle pet photographer Emily Rieman has, in the last year, adopted two senior dogs -- Libby (now passed) and Lily -- from Seattle area shelters.
By Brandie Ahlgren | November 12, 2008
I'm a big fan of the show LA Ink and now your dog can show off its own ink by Los Angeles based artist Anna Graham. Inspired by her Boston terrier Jim, Anna creates custom collars, leads and bowls for your four- legged friend, featuring her tattoo-inspired designs. Each is hand painted and can be personalized with your pooch's name. Choose from a variety of classic designs including Asian koi fish, a pin up girl, Day of the Dead, and more. For more information, go to tattooedpooch.com.
By Brandie Ahlgren | November 4, 2008
Is it just me, or does is it feel like this election has dragged on forever? Well, it's almost over and to throw a little fun into the mix, High Maintenance Bitch (HMB) is hosting a Red, White & Boo party at its pet boutique in Wallingford tomorrow.
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 31, 2008
About a week ago, a package arrived at the CityDog Magazine office and lo' and behold, it contained an "Obama for President" dog collar. I dug around to see if there was also a "McCain for President" collar inside, but to no avail. Guess that makes me part of the "liberal media."
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 14, 2008
Scientist-turned-software-project-manager-turned-artist Anandi Raman Creath calls herself a geek at heart -- but we think these not-so-geeky custom dog tags are pretty cool. And, they're made right here in the Northwest (Redmond, to be exact).
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 10, 2008
I'm not a baker myself -- in fact, I rarely even cook. But still, there's something about creating something from scratch that feels homey, especially during the holidays. That's why, in its upcoming holiday issue, CityDog Magazine (for which I am also the editor) will feature recipes from Seattle-area dog lovers.
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 10, 2008
Give an old belt a future. These cool dog and cat collars by Greenbelts are hand crafted by Seattle artist Shannon Ritscher using recycled leather belts.
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 3, 2008
I love custom, wearable art -- especially when it's custom, wearable dog art. Whether it's handmade clothing or jewelry, each piece is individually designed and created as expressive art and what could be more expressive than a dog's face, right?
By Brandie Ahlgren | September 29, 2008