Holiday Gift Guide: For the Animal Lover
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The Modern Pet hemp dog collars
Dress your dog in style with hemp dog collars: More durable and bacteria-resistant than cotton, they also soften as they’re worn (think of your favorite college tee) so you aren’t meant to replace them very often; the earth, and your wallet, will thank you. The three shown here—an aqua print, red with black starbursts, and a tree trunk pattern—are hand dyed and printed in Northern California so no two are exactly alike (just like dogs themselves). (The Modern Pet, $32)
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Sckoon organic cotton dog tee
You’ve already switched to organic cotton for your own clothes and your kids’—why not for your fashionable four-legged family members, too? Sckoon’s Egyptian cotton is certified organic, and striped with low-impact, metal-free dyes in sunny yellow, princess pink, or powder blue—all safe for sensitive skin—for a preppy-chic look that’s equally at home at the Wednesday dog park meet-up and at Saturday brunch. (Sckoon.com, $14.90)
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West Paw Eco-Nap
West Paw knows what pets like: The company offers eco-everything, from cat toys to dog sweaters. But we especially like the Eco-Nap, which comes in five sizes to accommodate cats and dogs of all kinds. Each is made of 85 percent IntelliLoft (aka: recycled plastic bottles)—the extra-large alone rescues more than 40 bottles from the landfill. More important for the pet, it’s a soft, durable place to sleep; and more important for the owner, it’s machine washable, so you won't be in the market for a new one after a few nights of drool. (West Paw Design, $27.90)
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Whisker Wide recycled glass bowl
Classic cat dishes have one major flaw: the depth and narrowness of the round shape can intimidate sensitive cats by getting in the way of their whiskers. Big Shrimpy’s Whisker Wide bowl is low and wide enough to give kitties plenty of room to chow down—plus it’s made of 100 percent recycled glass. An eco-friendly dish that means no more wasted food? Meow. (Robbins Pet Care, $21)Next: natural cleansers, stylish travel gear, and charitable donations
