NEW YORK, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are a great time to say
"Thanks for being you" to your best friends, be they large, small, short-
haired, or long-haired. Gifts for pets (and pet lovers!) abound online and in
specialty catalogs.
The best place to start your search is at http://www.shopthenet.org, the online
shopping portal operated by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). "Buying
pet products from trusted merchants helps ensure their safety and
practicality," says Amy Blankenship, director of DMA's Shop@Home Information
Center. "They offer the best in pet comfort and care -- and toys."
Discover a range of unique gifts from veterinarians Drs. Foster and Smith
(http://www.drsfostersmith.com). Tinkerbell will adore her Faux Furious coat. With
faux fur at the neck and bottom, it comes in aqua and chocolate. The All-
Terrain Sport Pet Stroller gets your cat out for a stroll in all kinds of
weather. And why shouldn't your dog have its very own Pet Chair? Its
orthopedic foam base is topped with polyfil for cushy comfort. Add a sturdy
wire pet feeder with ceramic paw-print bowls.
You can tell the world who rules the roost with a Dog Doormat from Casual
Living (http://www.CasualLivingUSA.com). Choose images of a golden retriever, pug,
westie, or black lab. Or place a purr-fect greeting in the window with a
stained glass Welcome panel featuring four contented cats. Drop a Laser Toy
into Mimi's stocking: it projects a bug-shaped light beam pets can't resist.
How about a monogrammed fleece throw for Chauncey from Lillian Vernon
(http://www.lillianvernon.com)? It's reversible and extra-large. This is the place
for personalized pet -- and family -- gifts, such as a Needlepoint Stocking.
The Suede-Soft Pet Pouch creates a cozy nest and protects furniture -- and
it's monogrammed free. And don't forget a Love My Dog velour and terry towel.
Finally, Double Pet Bowls have a cool retro look; the smaller ones are just
right for cats and small dogs.
Treat your older best friend to the Thermopedic Pet Bed from PETsMART
(http://www.petsmart.com). It relieves pressure on bones and joints. The Heat
Therapy Orthopedic Bed combines support with muscle-soothing warmth. For
those who just can't take the heat, there's the Canine Cooler Bed; it offers a
long-lasting cooling sensation. And cats can hide in chic in the Igloo Cat
Bed. Add a Sheepskin Window Perch, which mounts to the wall.
The Paragon (http://www.paragongifts.com) has whimsical gifts for pets and pet
lovers. Their exclusive framed "Cat in a Garden" and "Dog Paddle" wall prints
are serene and beautiful. Match them with the Les Chats Art Glass Vase,
graced with four felines. Their Dog Christmas Cookies look like the real
thing, but they're just for Fido -- and sugar-free. Add a box of Chewgars --
rawhide cigars in their own wrappers. And don't forget a Personalized Dog
Ornament for the tree. Finally, host a holiday songfest with the Catmas
Carols book.
SOURCE Direct Marketing Association
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CONTACT:
Media: Amy Blankenship, +1-212-790-1523,
ablanken@the-dma.org
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