I recently received an email from an aunt which contained photos of dogs decked out in their finest doggy apparel. Next to each adorable mut was a dry, sarcastic, first person (first dog?) account of how miserable and exploited he felt for being treated, well…like a real child.
So I got to thinking, while I don’t believe the pet fashion craze will be coming to an end anytime soon, perhaps this look could be transformed to be a bit more humble, more modest, and- dare I say- more eco-friendly. Thus began my search of the most considerate canine gear I could find.
The Earth Doggy was my first stop on this online shopping extravaganza, where I was given the choice of viewing all sorts of wear, from harness vests to evening wear. Not only does Earth Doggy feature all chemical free and earth-friendly products for their dogs, but they donate a portion of their proceeds to their local Humane Society! (http://www.earthdoggy.com)
The cleverly named A Bone to Pick has every item you could possibly imagine for your pooch. And if that weren’t enough, they have their very own dog blog. The clincher was the organic cotton dog tee with the slogan, ‘Be kind to mother earth.’ Any hip pooch sporting that shirt would certainly be a dog of a different breed! (www.abone-to-pick.com)
Posted to RiverWired by Julia Pergolini
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