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Eco Dog!
2008-04-12 15:46:00
If the family is eating organic foods, recycling, and steering clear of chemicals, why shouldn't it be the same for Fido? Eco Dog is a comprehensive guide to nontoxic and planet-friendly dog care. It delivers information on the potential dangers of conventional pet food, grooming products, and accessories and then offers shopping tips and 25 home projects for all-natural alternatives. Rosemary Conditioner replaces chemical-laden flea collars while a Felted Dog Blanket recycles sweaters long past their prime. With cheerful photos of doggies enjoying organic treats, Eco Dog is a clear reminder that a healthy dog is a happy dog. Eco Dog: Healthy Living for Your Pet

Go orange to prevent cruelty to animals!
2008-04-10 13:43:00
Today is ASPCA Day, time to go Orange ! Every year on April 10, the anniversary date of the founding of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1866, the ASPCA celebrates ASPCA Day and encourages animal lovers of all ages nationwide to GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS! Going Orange on ASPCA Day is a tribute to the work of the ASPCA and a celebration of compassion and kindness for all living things everywhere. (Orange is the official ASPCA color and what better to celebrate than our love of animals?) The ASPCA is the first and oldest humane organization in the Western Hemisphere and they need the continued support of animal lovers like you to help us spread the message of kindness and compassion across the country. They created this ASPCA Day Grassroots Kit to get you started. Please join in celebrating the work that they do and the animals that we serve by going orange for animals today! Here's what you can do:Learn how you can report animal cruelty, and prevent i...

Organic dog food and treats!
2008-04-08 13:06:00
We've had a lot of visitors request sources for organic dog food and dog treats! So we put together this little selection of yummy, good for you foods and treats, that you're pup will love: Castor & Pollux Go Organic Kit for Dogs $15.99 Karma Organic Dog Food 15.4 lb. Bag $54.49 Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Dry Food 12.5 lb. Bag $24.99 Robbie Dawg Organic Dog Biscuits - Turkey Sausage & Romano Cheese $10.00 Castor & Pollux Organix Canine Formula Organic Dog Food 15 lb. Bag $32.99 Missing Link Healthy Delites Organic Dog T...
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News: Pet owners go green!
2008-04-07 21:24:00
From the SunshineCoastDaily Online in Australia: Pet owners go green Australian pet owners have become increasingly aware of their responsibilities to the environment when it comes to caring for their four-legged companion. “Pet ownership brings many benefits to owners and the communities they and their pets are part of, but it is vital that the responsibilities of being a pet owner are understood and acted on,” Dr Tim Adams from the Petcare Information and Advisory Service said. “The main environmental issues associated with pet ownership are keeping cats in at night and cleaning up after dogs.” Research by Roy Morgan Research, which questioned almost 1000 pet owners, showed 78% of respondents keep their cats indoors at night compared with 63% in 1994. “There are similar improvements in the number of owners who report cleaning up after their dog. 64% of dog owners now report that they ‘always’ pick up their dog droppings, compared with 33% in 1994,” Dr Adams s...
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Trees for the Future!
2008-04-04 00:48:00
In honor of Earth Day, April 22nd, Only Natural Pet Store is participating in the Trees for the Future project! With your help, they will be able to plant thousands of trees in a number of villages across the world. Here's what they are saying... Reforestation is one of the most direct and cost-effective ways to reduce global warming, so Only Natural Pet Store has chosen Trees for the Future as our Earth Day donation project this year. Please choose a donation amount from the list above and go through the check out process as you normally would when buying products from us (you may also purchase products at the same time). We will pass on 100% of your donation to Trees for the Future along with ours! The trees we'll plant together will be used in agroforestry and reforestation to help to restore the natural resources of rural farmers' degraded lands. The fast-growing trees will offer the farmer food, fodder and fuel and the land stability and fertilizer. $100 plants 1 grove = ...
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More about toys made in the USA!
2008-04-03 01:48:00
We've had so many questions and comments about toys made in the USA, that we thought we'd do an entire Squidoo lens on the subject. But first, take a look at this report of independent testing done on dog toys and learn what they found! Then visit my Dog Toys Made in the USA lens and learn more about which toys are made in the USA - they are some of the most fun, toughest, and safest toys on the planet!

Better hurry! Not much time left! You gotta do this!
2008-04-02 01:24:00
Oh, oh, I almost missed this! If you are reading this, you must go now and leave a comment on Gomer and Opie's blog and wish the Gomer a very, very happy 8th Birthday! Why? Because if you leave a comment, Gomer's Mum is going to donate10 cents for every visitor and 25 cents for every comment for an animal that needs it or a donation toward an animal that doesn't have a home in honor of the Gom-ster! So head over there right now - won't take but a minute and you could help save a life!
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News: Just one more reason to have an organic lawn!
2008-03-27 00:39:00
We posted this on my main blog, but it's just too important not to share it here! Many of you know that we have an organic lawn. No unnatural fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides have ever been used on our property since we bought the land and built our house on it in 2000. And before we got the property it was idle farm land for about 15 years. Why do we not use these 'chemicals'? Because we believe that those unnatural fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are very dangerous - not only to us pups and the kitties, but to my Mum, and children who visit, as well. Despite the non-use of these 'chemicals,' we have beautiful flowering plants, birds, bees, butterflies, and a lush green (mostly weed free) lawn. Mum grew up in an organic environment. GrandMum was organic, before organic was cool. Mum ate organically grown veggies from GrandMum's garden all the time. And she turned the entire family into vegetarians when Mum was 16. So it's no surprise that my Mum has continued ...
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News: The scoop on poop: As dog waste is uncovered by spring thaw, environm
2008-03-23 11:29:00
From the Tahoe Daily Tribune... The scoop on poop: As dog waste is uncovered by spring thaw, environmental and health effects are pondered Sara Thompson and Kyle Magin/ North Lake Tahoe Bonanza March 22, 2008On a sunny spring day, one would expect those strolling along the Nevada trail off Kahle Drive to be looking around at the beautiful Tahoe scenery. Instead, walkers stare down at the ground - to avoid stepping in the plentiful dog waste. "There should be plastic baggies to pick it up," said Steve Baker, who walks his dog Nikita at the trail three times a week. Baker said he knows funding is an issue for receptacles, but one should be at the Nevada trail head. In the Tahoe Keys area, the Cove East trailhead supplies "mutt mitts" - plastic bags shaped specifically for cleaning up dog waste. An estimated 15,000 dogs live in the Lake Tahoe Basin, causing a cumulative effect on the ecosystem, said Shawn Butler, California Tahoe Conservancy urban land management program coordinat...
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Environmental Products: Keep the lawn safe and green!
2008-03-21 12:51:00
Did you know that those chemicals that you put on your lawn could be harming not only your children, but your pets as well! According to an article published on PetStyle.com and written by Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD Holistic Veterinarian... The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the most extensive research to date on the impacts of environmental toxins on children's health. The report indicates that over 30% of childhood diseases can be linked to exposure to environmental toxins. According to WHO researchers, 13 million human deaths could be prevented annually by improving the environment. While the WHO report deals specifically with the human animal, not pets, we know that many of these same effects do occur in non-human animals. Much like children, our pets have an increased risk of exposure to toxins on a lawn, as they are low to the ground, spend a lot of time rolling in the grasses, chew on almost anything they find in the lawn, and their metabolic rate is higher than a...
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News: Group builds dog park using green methods!
2008-03-21 12:27:00
We found this in the Arizona Republic... Ron Sanzone Special for The Republic Although its landscape is predominantly brown, a new dog park in New River (near Phoenix) wants to be the greenest in the nation. Jackass Acres K-9 Korral believes it may be the first completely green dog park in the United States. Located at 41635 Old Black Canyon Highway, off a frontage road that connects Anthem and New River, the park was built by Anthem Pets, a non-profit animal-welfare organization. It is designed to leave as small a footprint as possible on the environment. advertisement "Our goal in building this park was to be environmentally friendly," said Michelle Roig, president-elect of Anthem Pets. The park's 2 1/2 acres were cleared by hand, removing nothing but weeds. Everything in the park is run on solar energy, from an electronic gate opener and water fountains to a lighting system that will be installed next fall or winter. Wooden benches and ramadas are made from timber that wa...
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Get on the Fun Dog Tricks train!
2008-03-09 14:08:00
I thought it was about time for another fun link project! And we'd love for lots of dog bloggers to participate. It's fun! I absolutely love learning new tricks. And there are so many tricks us pups can do, all we need is to learn them. I've learned a lot of tricks, but I know there are many more I can have fun doing. And I know all of us pups would love a cool list of fun tricks we can learn and do with our humans. So, I put together this Fun Dog Tricks Train , for us to all have a great list of tricks! If you participated in my other Link Projects, you know what to do! If not, read on. -------Copy and paste starting with this line and everything below---------- There are all kinds of fun tricks for us dogs, right? Well, let's make a list! And share it with the dog world! Here's how it works: 1.) Copy and paste this post beginning with the "copy and paste" line at the top of the post to the "copy and paste" line at the end of the post, courtesy of Johann The Dog! 2.) Sub...

Pup Products: New Eco Slumber Bed!
2008-03-05 01:58:00
Oh, check out the new Eco Slumber Bed from West Paw, very cool!Sleep in eco heaven by getting your puppy dog an earth friendly pet bed! Eco Slumber bed combines eco fabric, made with 85% recycled IntelliLoft fibers, and then filled with West Paw's 100% recycled IntelliLoft fiber fill.Who knew that purchasing a high quality, retro dog bed would help devert plastic from landfills and reduce energy use?! Featuring a zipper opening to remove cover, both pillow and cover are machine washable. West Paw Recycled Fill Eco Slumber Bed S $77.99
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Pup Products: Toys Made in the USA!
2008-02-17 13:49:00
We've received a lot of emails about toys Made in the USA - which toys are USA made and where can you get them? Here's a little list we put together - all Made in the USA. Classic Kong Medium $8.49 Kong Squeaker Tennis Balls $1.49 Puppy Kong Small $5.49 Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff RecycleBone $9.99 Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff ZOOM Flyer - glow/blue $14.99 Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball Small - blue/green $6.99 Planet Dog Orbee Ball w/Rope small - blue/green $8.99 ...
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Environmental Products: Keep it clean and safe!
2008-02-15 13:48:00
Could your housecleaning actually be dirtying the environment and harming you and your pets? Here are some tips on choosing household cleansers that will help keep your home both clean and “green,” from the Union of Concerned Scientists! Avoid harmful ingredients. Though they might not bear a warning label, many household cleansers contain ingredients that pose problems for the environment and public health. Petroleum: Many conventional detergents (“surfactants”), solvents, and polishes contain paraffin, mineral oil, diethylene glycol, perchloroethylene, or butyl cellosolve—all of which are derived from petroleum. Extraction and refinement of this nonrenewable resource contribute to air and water pollution.Phosphates/EDTA: Phosphates, which have traditionally been used in detergents to soften water and increase cleaning power, encourage algae growth in waterways, depriving marine life of oxygen. EDTA, a common substitute for phosphates, degrades slowly in the environment....
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News: Where do the Presidential candidates stand on the environment?
2008-02-04 14:53:00
AlterNet, an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of dozens of other independent media sources, has put together a great article highlighting where the Presidential candidates stand on the environment. AlterNet's aim is to inspire citizen action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, and health care issues.Which candidates support nuclear and coal? Who's fighting climate change and supports renewables? Here's the scoop.If you're not sure where presidential contenders, Democratic or Republican, stand on environmental issues -- it's not surprising. There has been little discussion in the debates.According to the Natural Resources Defense Action Fund, you're more likely to know what a candidate thinks of UFOs than their position on what we should do about global warming. On Tim Russert's Meet the Press there have been 827 questions to candidates and zero mention...
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Big debate: Which pet has a lower impact on the environment; a dog or a cat
2008-01-29 12:55:00
There's a big debate going on over at Yahoo Answers about which pet has a lower impact on the environment; a dog or a cat?Michael C starts off the conversation with:I've noticed a dramatic increase in the number of dog owners in the city where I live. In addition to the fact that the dogs don't have much space to roam (I live downtown), I've noticed that there is a lot of feces on the sidewalks, and that so many dogs are peeing on neighborhood bushes that the plants are dying. Since the feces and urine ultimately end up in my local body of water, there must be some environmental impact to this dog ownership surge. On the other hand, cats use litter boxes, and those get sent to the landfill, so I'm wondering which pet people think is a more environmentally responsible choice.What do you think? Leave us a comment, let us know your thoughts.
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Tips: How to make a great pet bed!
2008-01-24 13:25:00
Lori Marie, over at Pretty Little Things, has an amazingly thorough tutorial on how to make a fabulous pet bed using scraps of fabric you just may have lying around the house. We just had to share it. Thanks Lori!What a great way to save the environment and your pocketbook!
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News: Whole Foods Market to eliminate plastic bags!
2008-01-23 13:26:00
Beginning on Earth Day, April 22, 2008, Whole Foods Market , based in Austin, Texas and with stores all across the country (including the recently purchased Wild Oats) will stop providing plastic bags as an option to bag purchases.According to the Whole Foods Market website:We’re going all out for reusable!“Paper or plastic?” is soon to be a question of the past at our stores. When you come to shop, bring any bags you have on hand. Really, any bag will do – old, new, paper, plastic, fabric, even backpacks or woven baskets! You’ll feel good about helping our environment and we’ll even give you a refund of at least 5 cents per bag.Better BagWe make it easy by offering a wide selection of reusable bags for sale at our stores — check out our “Better Bag” — only 99 cents and it’s made from recycled plastic bottles. Helping the environment in two ways!Why Eliminate Plastic ? Thousands of reasons!It can take more than a thousand years for a disposable plastic bag to bre...
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Pup Products: Organic Tees!
2008-01-19 14:38:00
Fun dog-themed tees - all organic! Organic T-shirts are the next best thing to nothing, naturally. * 4.8 oz. Ultra fine combed ring spun organic cotton, great for layering * Vintage fit (size up for a looser fit) * Made in the U.S.A.Shelter Dog Organic Cotton TeeDogprints 2 Organic Cotton TeeAlpha Dog Organic Cotton TeePet Hard (Dog) Organic Cotton TeeHug a Mutt Organic Cotton Teedog walker Organic Cotton TeeDown Dog Organic Cotton Tee
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Environmental Products: Flush it!
2008-01-19 12:12:00
Looking for a convenient, environmentally safe way to dispose of the 'doo'? There's a new product on the market called Flush Puppies that promises to revolutionize the way two-leggers rid themselves of the stink and inconvenience of getting rid of pup waste. Tribune photo illustration by Jay Conner.Flush Puppies are poo bags that breakdown in cold water, so they are flushable. What does this mean?No more bags and bags of dog poop sitting in landfills taking 20-100 years to breakdown. No more dog poo leaching into the ground water that could be used for fishing, swimming.According to TampaBayOnline.com:After some Internet research, company founder, owner and product inventor, Chris Mercer, discovered bags made of polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA. Hospitals often use bags made of PVA because staff can fill them with dirty linens, then toss the whole bag into washing machines, where the PVA dissolves in hot water, keeping staff and handling equipment cleaner.Mercer contracted with bag engi...
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Pup Products: Going natural for pain and inflamation!
2008-01-17 14:28:00
Some of you may have heard that I haven't been feeling so well since my agility trial this past weekend. I saw my vet on Sunday at the trial and she thinks I have a pulled muscle. I go back today for another visit and update.Being the sports nut that I am, I get sore sometimes. All that jumping and weaving can be pretty taxing for even the healthiest of pups. And I've had some other injuries in my life.So what does my Mum do for me when I get sore and tired muscles, or have other ouches? She goes right for the Traumeel.Traumeel Tablets 100ct BottleTraumeel Ointment 50gm TubeI don't take well to any type of pain medications that have been prescribed to me, they almost always irritate my stomach and then I just feel worse. So Mum has used Traumeel topically on my back when I had surgery from the dog attack, she also applied it on the sores that my cast made when I got my broken foot. She's put it on my dislocated toe and now is giving it to me in tablet form to heal my overall sor...
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Pup Products: All-natural and organic foods and treats!
2008-01-07 12:27:00
We've had a lot of people ask us about safe food for your pups. One of our my favored sites for purchasing all natural and organic foods is Only Natural Pet Store.They have an amazing selection of dry, wet, all natural, organic, and raw foods and treats. And they have other products like vitamins and supplements, organic and recycled beds, hemp collars, organic toys, herbal supplements, safe cleaning products, and much more making it a great destination shopping experience for a green dog!Some of the brands that they carry include: Bravo!, Merrick, Breeders Choice, Newman's Own, Bach Flower Remedies, Vetri-Science, Honest Kitchen, Kong, Nature's Variety, Wysong, Solid Gold, EarthDog, RuffWear, RawAdvantage, Karma, Zukes and much, much more. And now you can save 5% on orders over $75.00!Here are some great examples:NV Freeze Dried Chicken & Turkey95% ground USDA meat, organs, and bones. Organic sprouts, fruits, vegetables, and cold processed Norwegian Virgin Salmon Oil.Karma ...
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Environmental Products: For the home, safe, healthy and happy!
2008-01-07 12:26:00
Looking for more great environmentally and pet friendly cleaning products? Check these out!Odor Removing Carpet CleanerAll pets have their mishaps. Now you can prevent stubborn pet stains from setting in while ushering in inviting scents like Chamomile and Clary Sage. We advise spraying stains while they are fresh and then sitting back to watch this cleaning agent at its best. This solution is perfect for use on wool, nylon and stain resistant carpet.Ecos-Pet Laundry DetergentA specially formulated laundry detergent for your pets clothing, linens, beds, etc. Free of essential oils, fabric softeners and optical brighteners, it is ideal for pets and their owners with skin sensitivities. Safe for your pet, for you, and for the environment.Get Serious!Get Serious! is a non-enzyme, nontoxic, biodegradable pet stain and odor remover that safely removes anything your pet tracks in or leaves behind. The revolutionary bubbles penetrate the padding all the way to the flooring and lift stains,...
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Oprah goes green!
2008-01-04 22:22:00
The Oprah Show today featured simple ways you can help the environment. Check out the details here!One idea that we wanted to point out from the show is this! A great way to help your pet go green, keep your pet safe and healthy, and help the environment is to use environmentally friendly cleaning products.Shaklee, the company that has been producing natural cleaning products — everything from dryer sheets to stain removers — for 50 years is providing Oprah.com viewers with a wonderful discount - 33 percent off on the Shaklee Healthy Home pack and 15 percent off all other items at Shaklee. Call 800-670-6251 or visit www.shaklee.com to save.The show also features some great products from Mrs. Meyers, one of our personal favorites. Mum loves the handsoap because of the wonderful lavender smell! And they have some amazing pet products as well!
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Tell us what you'd like to know!
2008-01-03 12:27:00
Take a quick minute and tell us what you'd like to read and learn more about from our Raise A Green Dog blog!On the right column of our blog (under my most handsome pic) is our new poll!

Tips: New Year's resolutions for an aspiring green dog!
2007-12-31 13:43:00
We thought it would be fun to put together a list of New Year's resolutions for the aspiring Green Dog! Take on these, and you'll have a healthier, happier pup and environment!I resolve to:Learn more about keeping my pet healthy, happy and reduce their carbon pawprint!Use only biodegradable poo bags if you are on the go, and look into ways to recycle my pet's waste!Get my pup spayed or neutered and reduce overpopulation.Keep my pup on a leash and from unnecessarily killing wildlife. And be safe and stylish with a Hemp dog Collar from EarthDog!Use environmentally friendly cleaning and household products for a healthier pet and environment.Ditch that chemical fertilizer and use earth friendly products to help my lawn and garden!Feed my pup all natural and organic foods and treats.Purchase my pup a new bed when they need one made only of recyclable materials!Get rid of those dangerous lead laced toys and provide safe, organic toys Made in the USA for my pup!Use an environmentally fr...
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Tips: Make 2008 a year to help animals and create a more humane world!
2007-12-31 13:19:00
The Humane Society of the United States has a great article to start 2008 off right!The start of a new year—its promise of new beginnings fills us with aspirations and hope. It's a fresh opportunity to remake ourselves into better people, a shot at a real-life makeover. Unfortunately, New Year 's resolutions all too often fall by the wayside. So, we've decided to help make this year's resolutions easy to keep and worth your while. Our ready-made list of New Year's resolutions will help millions of animals, and leave you feeling good year-round. By choosing just a few of these to add to your list, you'll be resolving to help create a more humane world. 1. Eat well, shop smart. Not everyone chooses to be a full-time vegetarian, but even reducing the amount of meat, eggs, and dairy products you eat will help animals who suffer on factory farms. Given the many humane alternatives now on the market, finding a few favorite substitutes for animal products is easy. When you do choo...
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News: The environmental impact of pets. Part 2: What you can do!
2007-12-28 13:53:00
Christie Keith continues her article on the environmental impact of pets. In part 2, she discusses specific things you can do to help your pet go green!An overwhelming sense of guilt may have been the biggest thing you got from my previous column on the environmental impact of owning pets. But there are many steps you can take, from easier to the more difficult, to reduce the carbon pawprint of your companion animals.Read more of Christie's article, and learn how you can help your pet and the environment.And if you need additional resources, check out these great sites for wonderful environmentally friendly, organic and recycled products for your pet!OnlyNaturalPet.com - has an amazing array of products, from foods and treats, toys, litter, collars, poo bags, and more! Be sure and check out the organic foods and treats, and organic toys!Chimpfeet.com - is a great site with some wonderful environmentally friendly products. Visit their site and find great looking recycled dog beds an...
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We got some awards!
2007-12-27 14:00:00
We got some awards lately, how cool is that!The great folks over at PetSitUSA gave us the SuperStar award! I hope one day to live up to this prestigious designation!And Abby & Rosie at The Dog Log, presented us with the Thank you for Being My Friend award!Now I'd like to present these awards to:Freda - thank you for being my Twitter buddy!Xsara - for being an agility superstar!You two rock!
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