FIDO Friendly top gifts for dogs and dog lovers on Valentine’s Day
February 09, 2012 • Trends • At Home • Most Popular
Looking to give Fido a little something special for Valentine’s Day? Or just because you want to show some extra love? Maybe you’d like a mid-winter getaway to share some down time with your canine heart stealer? We’ve got recommendations for those, too!
FIDO Friendly magazine proudly presents its top dog products and places picks for Valentine’s Day.
We’ll be presenting these paw-some products on Pet Talk with Lauren Collier on News12CT all weekend long. We’ll also have a YouTube link to showcase our appearance.
Places:
Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel, makes its mark in New York City’s burgeoning and historic Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. A full-service, lifestyle hotel situated on the southwest corner of 11th Avenue at 48th Street, Ink48 is close enough to the city’s iconic epicenter yet far enough away to be an inviting and playful urban retreat.Paying homage to its printing house past, this 222-room, 17-story hotel with its inviting rooftop lounge and unobstructed sweeping views of the Hudson River facing west, and the Midtown Manhattan skyline facing east, makes an indelible imprint as the first upscale midtown hotel to grace the far west of Times Square . Come meet Bella, the official Director of Pet Relations. As Director of Pet Relations for Ink48, Bella will always be on the lookout for the neighborhood’s best in show to highlight top Fido-friendly spots around the hotel to ensure all pet patrons have an enjoyable visit and their human companions have a stress-free vacation. http://www.ink48.com/
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort welcomes only dogs that do not exceed 30 lbs.; however, dogs exceeding 30 lbs. are welcome at Nemacolin Wooflands Pet Resort & Spa located on property. http://nemacolinwooflands.com/
* Pets are encouraged to be with owners in all public spaces allowed by law.
* A world-class facility for pets to be groomed and cared for is on the premises.
* Activities for owners and their pets to participate in are offered daily.
* First-class amenities are provided to owners and pets.
* Ample sleeping arrangements are available for owners and their pets.
* Ample spaces for pets to be walked are available.
* Water facilities are available on premises for pets to swim in.
* Receptacles for cleaning up waste are prevalent on the premises.
* A dining menu with healthy options for pets to choose from is available.
* Animal Care services are available on the premises.
GiggyBites is an exhibition style bakery for dogs. They feature fresh premium pet foods, treats, and unique gift items for pets & people. This is located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Dexter loves going in with his friends to shop for baked goods. It smells oh so good and highly recommended are the Pup-zelles. The in-store Bakery features a full line of all natural GiggyBites treats. In our Marketplace you will find premium foods, collars leashes, great toys and cool gifts for every good, and not so good, dog & cat and the people who love them. http://www.giggybites.com/
Products We Love:
Solid Gold Cinna-Bits: Similar to the best-selling Cinna Bone Biscuits, these are great for smaller breeds of dogs or for training treats for larger dogs. All natural, holistic, and do not contain any chemical preservatives. http://www.solidgoldhealth.com
Morton Safe-T-Pet Ice Melt: A company with roots that date back to 1848, Morton has established itself as America’s trusted authority on salt based on consistent excellence and an evolving product line that continues to pass the test of time. Morton® Safe-T-Pet® ice melt continues this tradition. Developed with veterinarian support to be safer for your furry friends, Safe-T-Pet has a completely salt-and-chloride free formula which is less irritating and safer for pets’ paws and stomachs, people, and plants, as well as paved surfaces, than plain salt. Safe-T-Pet can be purchased online or at major national retailers. For more information, visit www.mortonmelters.com
Paws Promise jewelry: A Paws Promise forever faithful ring pendant does just that. And it can be partnered with the collectible ring - to be personalized with your dog's name. One for your dog's collar. One for you as a pendant, on a key ring, wherever you see fit! Honor, celebrate. Say I DO. Integrity of design and craftsmanship is at the heart and soul of a Paws Promise Ring Pendant. Each piece is handcrafted in the process of lost wax casting. www.pawspromise.com
Sidekick For Pets: Dogs can ride comfortably, without flopping around in the car, and see more easily out of the window without climbing on the car door or YOU! Its under-stuffed bean bag design actually ABSORBS MOTION, keeping your dog from sliding onto the floor in an abrupt stop or sliding around while turning corners. The Sidekick gives your dog a comfortable, place to sit and boosts him up to see more clearly out of the windows. Used with a Sidekick seatbelt and your dog's harness (NOT collar) your dog is provided even greater safety. When used together, this system reduces YOUR distractions, reducing your risk of an accident caused by an unrestrained pet. Learn more at www.sidekickforpets.com.
Pet Flys Pony Express carrier and matching vest: We fell for the Puppy Love design with this great duo from Pet Flys. Softest faux suede and sheepskin vest around with 5 designs and 5 sizes. Get the carrier to match for a great Valentine combo duo! www.petflys.com
Flash Gordon tags: Flash Gordon Pet tags are engineered with the highest quality materials to be strong, durable and last a lifetime. A large amount of labor goes into creating the custom computer models for each unique design. The sophisticated 3D printing process allows us to create tags that cannot be made by any other traditional method (stamping, molding, etc.) Once you get your hands on one of these tags, you’ll see that they are a bargain. http://www.flashgordondesigns.com
Rustic Hound collars work with Jibbitz shoe charms, and lock into place. They are easy to remove, change, and thousands of options are available. Collars are waterproof, fade proof, eco-friendly, easy to clean, and don’t smell after your dog dives in the water. Charms around $4 and the collars around 20 to 25 dollars with larger sizes coming. http://www.rustichound.com/
RuffBowl: A convenient travel bowl for water or food that clips onto most large retractable leashes and carries used poop bags. RuffBowl is an innovative, and convenient way to always have a travel water bowl and never have to carry poop bags in your hands. The best part is that it clips onto most large retractable leashes. $8 in blue, green, or red – www.ruffbowl.com
Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets: A convenient and money saving alternative for pet owners. How do you care for your pet's paws and/or fur when they enter your home on a rainy or damp day? If your answer is paper towels or anything other than Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets, get ready for a revolution in pet care. Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets approximate dimensions are 21 X 17 inches.Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets holds up to an amazing 16 ounces of water, and yet it dries quickly! With its patent pending integrated stretchable opening, Luv & Emma♥s Dry Pets allows you to conveniently hang it from your doorways and elsewhere. http://www.dmjgroupinc.com/
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