Chiyo C. gives her pooch a bath with great smelling, non-toxic Earthbath Oatmeal and Aloe Dog Shampoo.

Great all natural dog shampoo

"I started looking for a natural shampoo for my dog when I learned that many pet shampoos are not biodegradable and contain toxins, phosphates and enzymes that can be harmful for pets. I especially wanted a shampoo that was biodegradable since I wash my dog (lab/shepherd mix) outdoors . . . click here to read more"

Terry C. picks up his doggie's doo with biodegradable waste bags by Biobag.

Nancy L. scoops her kitties poop with Swheat Swheat Scoop Cat Litter.

Ed G. recommends 101 Ways To Help Birds by Laura Erickson for any bird lover out there.

How do you get the dirt off your dog and keep your puppy clean and green? Write a review about any eco-friendly dog shampoo at SustainLane and enter paws in the keywords to be entered into our weekly contest.

This week's contest is all about green pet products. Write a review about non toxic litter, organic dog food, natural bird seed, hamster cage sawdust, fish food, catnip or any other product that strikes your pet's fancy.

Enter paws in the keywords to enter for your chance to win a bottle of Earthbath Aloe and Oatmeal Dog Shampoo. Contest ends Monday, October 1st.

The efforts we make to be sustainable are for ourselves and for the health and safety of our pets. Here are the latest headlines.

Outsourcing raises food safety worries--The recent recall of pet food made overseas calls into question the safety of food that has been outsourced.

Chip Implants Linked to Animal Tumors--Studies showed chip implants, popular for locating lost pets, were causing tumors to appear in lab rats.

Councilmember Wants to Let Seattleites License Goats as Pets--Richard Conlin wants to legalize miniature goats as pets in Seattle in one small step for sustainability.

Comments about these headlines? Email your thoughts to community@sustainlane.com.

James E. recommends Raw Instinct Cat Food to anyone who wants to maintain their cat's health.

Healthy Cat Food Your Kitty Will Love!

"I don't actually own a cat, however, a neighborhood cat adopted me and my wife, and we've taken to feeding her every now and then. We stopped by our neighborhood healthy pet store, and the shopkeeper recommended Nature's Variety, Raw Instinct cat food. It is grain free and gluten free, and is made up of chicken and fish, pumpkinseeds, fruits and veggies, alfalfa, and chelated minerals . . . click here to read more"

Does your kitty eat organic? Write a review about any organic or raw pet food at SustainLane and enter paws in the keywords to be entered into our weekly contest.

Sustainable Brands '07:
Join industry experts for two information-packed days this September to learn how to navigate this new brand landscape and develop your own sustainable brand story.
Sept 26-28
New Orleans, LA
sustainablebrands07.com

Green Festival DC:
The largest green event in the country kicks off in Washington, D.C, and then heads to San Francisco, comes to Seattle for the first time, and finishes next year in Chicago.
October 6 - 7
Washington, D.C.
greenfestivals.org

SVN Fall Conference:
Social Venture Network is a group dedicated to bringing about a more sustainable world through business. The title of the fall conference is World Changing: Innovation in Action.
October 11 - 14
La Jolla, Ca
svn.org

Bioneers Conference:
Visionary thinkers from all walks of life congregate at this weekend-long conference to discuss the forefront of positive change.
October 19 - 21
San Rafael, CA
bioneers.org

2007 Net Impact Conference:
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: WHAT WILL YOU DO NEXT?
What will you do next to make our world more sustainable? On November 1-3 more than 1,500 responsible leaders including graduate business students and professionals will gather to search for answers. The 2007 Net Impact Conference will challenge attendees to explore current issues and trends in the business world while engaging them to develop an action-oriented plan for change back in their communities.

Thursday, November 1 - Saturday, November 3
Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Visit www.netimpact.org/conference for up-to-date information on the Net Impact conference Web site. Additional information is available via e-mail conference@netimpact.org or telephone (415)429-4230.

Green Festival San Francisco:
The largest green event in the country. Look forward to three days of food, vendors, and inspiring speakers.
November 9 - 11
San Francisco, CA
greenfestivals.org