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For the Animal Lover

Woof Paw Coir Mat

Stenciled with fade-resistant, eco-friendly dyes, the Woof Paw Coir Mat is made from 100% coir, a sustainable fiber derived from the husk and outer shell of coconuts. Plus, a portion of your purchase goes to the Humane Society of the United States. Product Link






PetSafe Cat Veranda

With PetSafe's Cat Veranda your cat can get the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors, without courting an untimely death or maiming small native wildlife. Product Link








Aster + Sage Catupon

Toss Aster & Sage's Catupon (or Dogupon, if you wish) on your pet's favorite perch for cushy lounging. The washable mat is made from recycled polyester/rayon fabric and padded with polyester batting. Product Link






Pooch Planet ComfyCorners

Your furry friends can take their 40 winks in WorldWise's ComyCorners pet beds, sized for dogs and cats, respectively. Filled with a fiber blend made from recycled soda bottles—15 per dog bed and 8 per cat bed—the overstuffed nests are perfect for snuggling into during the colder winter months. Product Link






Every Dog Has His Day Spa Gift Set

Give your pooch a dog day afternoon of pampering with Cain & Able's Every Dog Has Its Day Spa Shampoo & Spritz Gift Set. Completely natural and free from artificial colors and synthetic perfumes, all of the company's products are tested on humans first. Product Link






Heidi's Certified-Organic, Homemade Dog, Cat, and Horse Treats

Heidi's Homemade uses mostly local ingredients to bake up a storm of certified-organic dog, cat, and horse treats. Free from sugar, salt, artificial chemicals, fillers, and other dubious additives—and available in such flavors as oatmeal walnut and carob pumpkin—the tasty snacks have even our tails wagging. Product Link






Deborah Lindquist Recycled Cashmere Dog Sweater

Your posh pup can ward off the chill, while strutting around town, in one of Deborah Lindquist's luxuriously soft recycled-cashmere dog sweaters. Adorned with the designer's signature contrast appliques, all sweaters are made-to-order and absolutely one-of-a-kind. Product Link






Hemp/Corduroy Collars

Every feline or pooch needs a collar and these are perfect for the colder months. Made with 55% Hemp 45% certified organic cotton corduroy these collars are soft, durable and naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-bacterial and odor absorbent. Product Link






Healing Salve for Pets and Humans

Blue Moon Lavender Farm's organic salve for pets and humans combines olive oil, beeswax, and a blend of essential oils to soothe skin. The salve is tested on and used daily by humans who love to garden and the pets who dig in them. Product Link






Wagg Taggs

Made from recycled silver, Wagg Tags can be engraved with your furry friend’s name on the front and your contact info on the back. They are even packaged in a cute, reusable tin complete with a corn-based label. Product Link






SmartyKat Sweet Grass

Not only can you grow healthy catnip for your cat with SmartyKat Sweet Grass, but the packaging and plastic container is recyclable as well. Product Link








Donation to the ASPCA or Human Society

Your animal-loving friend will undoubtedly appreciate a donation to the ASPCA (Product Link) or The Humane Society (Product Link), in his or her name, to aid critters in need.








Adopt a Farm Animal

At Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit dedicated to protecting farm animals from cruelty and neglect, you can sponsor a rescued chicken, piglet, goat, or cow. You'll receive an adoption certificate with a color photograph of your adoptee, an adoption card, as well as visitation rights. Product Link






Organic Raw Food Diet for Dogs

Your favorite dog will do back flips for this family-farmed raw meal, which includes organic chicken, ground organic chicken bone, organic chicken liver, and various organic vegetables and supplements.Product Link






Pete's Recycled Bird House

Provide a safe haven for local birds with a birdhouse crafted from wood salvaged from an old barn. Toss in some organic bird seed and you can look forward to a cacophony of bird songs in your backyard for years to come. Product Link






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