Green Onions Supply Anti-Glare AG2 Screen Protector for 15-Inch Aluminum Unibody Apple MacBook Pro

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SPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Warm/Cool Humidifier with Ion Exchange Filter

Effectively relieve dry nose, throat lips and itchy skin with the virtually silent Dual Mist Humidifier with ION exchange filter. Will help you breathe easier and sleep more comfortably. This ultrasonic humidifier disperses warm or cool mist. A split nozzle for bi-directional mist for wider coverage. Sleek design with easy to use control knobs. Large, transparent blue water tank with easy-carrying handle.

ION exchange filter demineralizes and treats water to remove scale-forming calcium and magnesium from hard water. This prolongs the life of the ultrasonic generator and prevents white dust particles to deposit into the air.

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Hooked on Hummingbirds

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Green Onions Supply Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Amazon Kindle and Kindle 2 - 2 Pack

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Maggie and the Ferocious Beast - Adventures in Nowhere Land

When Nick Jr. swung open its stable of shows to Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, a super-size saddle full of spunk charged in; here's a series so full of lovable kooks it'll forever flatten tired old cartoon conceits for kids 2 to 6. Maggie, based on the mother-son books and starring a 5-year-old dynamo who'll put parents in mind of Peanuts' Frieda minus the primping, sweeps kids into an imaginary oasis alongside polka-dotted pussycat Beast and fussy pig Hamilton Hocks. There they knock around, making friends and figuring life out in these episodes. (In "The Big Duck," a feathered humongo frightens Hamilton and Beast until Maggie sets things right.) The adventures cast spells and the dialogue is smart, but it's the pouring on of personality that puts Maggie's Nowhere Land on the map. This is a crew that'll convert the uninitiated before they can say "great googly-moogly." --Tammy La Gorce

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Hoover WindTunnel Agitator Belt, 2-Pack, 40201160

A package of 2 replacement vacuum belts for use with the U5445-900 vacuum

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Panasonic Network Camera and Pet Cam (BLC1A)

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Panasonic BL-C1A Wired Network Camera, bracket, power supply, mounting hardware, CD-ROM, software and instructions.

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Hoover Platinum Collection Professional-Strength Carpet-and-Upholstery Detergent, 50 Ounces, AH30030

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Chia Obama Handmade Decorative Planter

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More Pet Photo Contest Photos

Posted on December 17th, 2010 in Animal Pictures, BISSELL Pack of Pet Lovers, Cats, Contests, Cute Pets Stories, Dogs, Funny Dogs and Cats, Funny Pictures, Pet Lover Gifts, Pet Pictures, Silly Pet Pictures
Please vote in the comments or email me at thoughtsfurpaws@gmail.com!
Bell Rory II Kota Pinta Scrappy Rory Kota II
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Funny Pet Photos: Contest Entries

Posted on December 12th, 2010 in Animal Pictures, Canine Corner, Cats, Contests, Dogs, Funny Dogs and Cats, Funny Pictures, Kitty Corner, Pet Pictures, Silly Pet Pictures
Here is the first batch of funny pet photos for the December contest!
Please vote in the comments and tell me who you like best!
Socks Boog Bendi w/ holiday sparkle eyes! Ammo 

Olivia Name Unknown
more funny photo from www.funny-petcare.com

December Photo Contest

Posted on December 10th, 2010 in Animal Pictures, BISSELL Pack of Pet Lovers, Bassett Hounds, Black Cats, Canine Corner, Cats, Contests, Cute Pets Stories, Cutest Kitty of the Week, Dog Blogs, Dogs, Funny Dogs and Cats, Funny Pictures, Golden Retrievers, Kitty Corner, Pet Blogs, Pet Lover Gifts, Pet Pictures, Silly Pet Pictures

Okay, we have so much swag built up in the house that we need to unload it! So we are adding on to the Kyjen contest and having our own separate photo contest! Some of you read about this previously, but we need to hurry it up! Send your funny pet photos in for us to post at thoughtsfurpaws@gmail.com!

Readers will comment and vote on them, ultimately deciding the winners!

We’re giving away dog and cat food, toys, trinkets and bath stuff for dogs, plus more swag that’s a surprise!

So send us your funny pet photos NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 20th at NOON. Winners will be announced at 1 pm that same day, and prizes will be shipped the next day standard mail. (You should get them by New Years depending where you live.)

Get on the Kodaks and get snappin’ now! This is open to everyone and anyone!

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Pogo Plush Toys Review: Pet Product of the Week

The Pogo Plush beaver might be one of the coolest toys ever.

Benson loves his new Pogo Plush beaver so much that he hasn’t even tried to de-squeak it or tear the ears or face off! He’s guarding it with his life! He won’t tug with it and he puts it in his hiding spot at night! LOL

Pogo Plush toys are an inventive toy for any dog. First introduced last winter, the Pogo Plush Original became an instant classic. Dogs love the traditional faux sheepskin covering, and find the bounce-back action irresistible!

The patent pending design provides a unique bounce-back action that dogs prefer over traditional stuffed plush toys. These toys are stuffing free, so there’s no mess if your dog likes to destroy plush toys! Pogo Plush toys are built with inner bouncy frames and free-floating squeakers that will give your dog hours of fun. Available in a large & small sizes.

Features & Benefits

Inner bouncy frame with free-floating squeakerNo stuffing = no mess!Available in small and large sizesTriple stitched in those easy-to-tear placesMachine washable

Premier Pet Products® has expanded the Busy Buddy Pogo Plush product line to include:

Frizzle – New shag covering! For dogs that prefer longer, shaggier plush toys, the Frizzle is sure to be their new favorite toy.

Slap Happy – Features extendable arms to appeal to a dog’s natural shaking instinct. Also works wonderfully as a tug toy.

Animals – Bunny, Beaver and Raccoon.These little woodland creatures have sleek fur, adorable features and fun-to-tug ears and tails. Available in early December.

To find these fantastic bunnies, beavers and more cool products, call Premier Pet Products’ Customer Service at 888-640-8840 to find a store. More information is available at  http://www.premier.com/. Like us at www.facebook.com/premierpetproducts 

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Los Angeles Airport Has Gone to the Dogs…Holiday Pet Travel Tips & Sturdi Product Review

A Sturdi example; the right way to travel

Holiday Season Pet Travel Safety Tips

At the Holiday Season Air Travel Press Conference, representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spoke about how to prepare for going through security screening.  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shared the holiday travel forecast, while the Airport Police conveyed travel safety and Customs & Border Protection (CBP) showed us hands-on what “not” to bring into the country when returning from an overseas trip.   In closing, Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady” founder of Bark Buckle UP, the trusted authority for pet travel safety, shared with us some tips for traveling safe with pets.  Her Furry friends helped her demonstrate airline approved, pet-carriers, crates and a “BONE”afide pet pat down, TSA style.

Nearly 2.9 million passengers will pass through LAX from Friday December 17 through January 2nd 2011 and some of those nearly 3 million passengers will have pets.  Number one tip from LAX, TSA CBP and Pet Safety Lady, is: “be early!”

Cat in Box; the WRONG way to travel!

Pet Safety Lady emBARKed her national airport tour live from LAX.  The tour was formed to help educate pet owners on how to travel safer with their pets nationwide. 

“Safety starts on the way to the airport.  To ensure ultimate safety, comfort and convenience for two and four-legged passengers, be sure to plan, pack and follow the rules,” said Pet Safety Lady.  Her airport tour will take a giant BITE out of pet air travel commotion.

“We were honored to see that Pet Safety Lady used the Sturdi Tote at the press conference to teach the public how to keep their pet safe in cabin then traveling by air,” said Penny Johnson, Executive Vice President, Sturdi Products, Inc. Guests were chomping at the bit to hear her Pet Air Travel Safety Tips (PATST):

•       Fees (average is $100.00)
•       Cabin or cargo: A pet under 20lb,s, which includes the carrier and can go in cabin, under your seat. Larger pets travel as cargo. Lock your carrier and keep ID on carrier.
•       Check-in: A reservation for pets is required. Your pet will be your carry-on bag.
•       Security: Pet Pat Down TSA style may be required for some pets. Your carrier goes through the x-ray machine but your pet is removed from its carrier and walks through with you.
•       Airports are required to have pet potty areas (LAX has 5).
•       Packing for pets: Be sure to bring medicines, food, a toy or chew bone, ID tag, collar/harness & leash.
•       Size & health: Healthy to fly = current shots. All states require Rabies vaccinations and that the animal be at least eight weeks old.
•       Snub nose pets like a Pug cannot fly as cargo.
•       Airline transfers: Different carriers = you are required to pick up your pet at baggage and transfer to other carrier. When transferring with the same carrier, that airline will transfer your pet for you.
•       Service dogs with proper ID travel in cabin free of charge.
•       Weather safety restrictions apply: Above 85 degrees and below 20, degrees pets don’t fly.

For the full list of pet air travel tips, full release and more quotes please visit http://www.PetSafetyLady.com and click on the airplane. Video at http://www.YouTube.com/PetSafetyLady 

** On this note, let me tell you how fantastic the Sturdi cat carrier is. It’s a pyramid shaped carrier that’s a vinyl-like material with tons of small airholes – sort of a canopy material. Maxwell climbed right in there when I brought it home and we use it to take the boys to the vet now, and plan to use it as a carrier next time we travel. The Sturdi for cats is just that — a strudy material and carrier, but with room to move and a soft cushioned bottom thats warm and snuggly for Fluffy. We plan on ordering another one soon for the other cats. **

About: Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady” founder of Bark Buckle UP® works with first responders nationwide teaching pet safety and has buckled UP more then 10,000 pets. Education is the first step to show that pet safety is connected to human safety, which helps to save lives. Christina has been featured in more then 1200 TV, radio, segments including print and
online takes it over tens of thousands, Bark Buckle UP received more then 100 MILLION in circulations and impressions in the first year, she has directed, produced several pet safety PSA’s and created Be Smart Ride Safe-take the pledge Buckle Up the whole family.

About Sturdi Products:  Seventeen years and still flying high, the innovative design of the SturdiBag makes it the preferred carrier for many well traveled professional trainers, breeders and animal lovers around the world. Sturdi Products, Inc. has gained an international reputation for designing unique, attractive, durable and safe products that reflect the needs of customers who travel with cats and small dogs.  Sturdi Products manufactures professional quality soft sided pet carriers, portable pop up shelters, foldable water-tight boxes, orthopedic grade pads, corporate promotional products and other unique items geared to cats and small dogs. Sturdi Products Inc. offers quality products for traveling pets…and their people. To learn more about Sturdi Products, visit www.sturdiproducts.com.

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December Photo Contest Winners!

Posted on December 21st, 2010 in Pet Information

Well the time has come to announce the December Photo Contest! Thanks to all who participated: I received several email votes as well!

The winners in order are:

1. Rory

2. Koda

3. Boog

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Pet Product of the Week: 1800-PetInsurance

Posted on December 16th, 2010 in Animal Welfare, BISSELL Pack of Pet Lovers, Cats, Dogs, Loss of Pet, Pet Health Information, Pet Information, Pet Lover Gifts, Pet Product of the Week, Pets in the News
“Don’t worry Sparky, you have insurance!” 
The average pet owner has between $500 to $1,000 in emergency funds available for an unexpected medical illness or catastrophic accident. Sadly, most emergency situations exceed these expectations.  http://www.1800petinsurance.com/is the easiest, most efficient way to compare the best coverage available for your four legged family members. Never again let cost keep you from getting the best in preventative and emergency care available for your pet when you need it.
“But my kitty is healthy…”
And that’s the way we want her to stay. But as our pets get older, they become more susceptible to diabetes, thyroid conditions and many other underlying problems. Investing in the right insurance plan makes regular check-ups, diagnostic testing and preventative care easy and affordable. http://www.1800petinsurance.com/offers a wide selection of pet insurance companies to help you find the best policy for your peace of mind and your pet’s continued health and wellness.
 “I don’t worry about the cost of vet bills anymore.”
Knowing you are covered for the best care available to your pet makes visiting your veterinarian a far less stressful situation.  http://www.1800petinsurance.com/is your fastest and easiest resource for all the information you need to know about pet insurance, access to the best insurance providers available and testimonials from actual customers to help you make the decision that is right for you and your best friend. Visit http://www.1800petinsurance.com/, get multiple free quotes and be well on your way to enjoying the peace of mind that comes from insuring every member of your family.
For your free quotes, visit http://www.1800petinsurance.com/ today!
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Keeping Your Pets Safe From Cancer: Hidden Danger of Household Toxins

Most of us know that exposure to household toxins like asbestos can lead to mesothelioma in humans; animals are just as susceptible to common hazards. Understanding that there are hidden dangers lurking around their house, pet owners can keep their furry friends safe, healthy and ultimately protected.
Most pet owners know to keep dangerous materials away from their animals such as cleaning supplies, people food and antifreeze, because any inquisitive pet easily ingests those items. However, there are more household items overlooked by pet owners that are equally as dangerous that a pet may ingest or inhale.
Household garbage poses the single, largest threat to any pets’ health. Animals are drawn to the smelly refuse, typically looking for delicious scraps of people food left over. Especially with dogs, picking through the trash to find the tastiest bits is not practical; instead, any trash that smells good is munched.
This is a terrible hazard since garbage cans hold a smorgasbord of household waste including medications, paper towels used for cleaning, and even batteries. Broken glass, say from a light bulb, can cut an animals’ gums or tongue, and can cause horrible damage to the esophagus or stomach if swallowed.
Many pet owners do not know the threat airborne toxins can have on their furry shadows. Inhalation of any toxin, like bleach vapors, secondhand smoke or paint fumes not only have damaging health risks for people, but also for pets. Animals are naturally curious, exploring the world through their sense of smell or taste, simply investigating what their owners are doing can be risky.
Though most pet owners understand the dangers cleaning supplies can pose for their animals, but what is often missed are the hazards of home renovations. Construction dust, insulation particles, asbestos or mold, common side effects of any renovation project, are also unsafe for animals.
Anything that is toxic for people is also toxic for pets. This overlooked hazard can often cause silent, yet deadly diseases in pets. Especially with inhaled toxins, animals can develop respiratory problems, circulatory disorders or cancer.
Simply, if it is unsafe or unhealthy for humans, it is also for animals. By following a few easy rules, any pet owner can keep their animals happy and healthy.
Keep trashcans securely covered.Do not put unused or expired medications in the trash or down the drain. Many communities have safe ways to get rid of medications through local refuse collection sites.For cleaning or renovation projects, wear a protective mask and coverings, have proper ventilation and keep pets away.Do not leave any hazardous items on the floor, counters, tables or anywhere a pet can easily access.Keep dangerous products, like cleaning supplies, renovation materials or unsafe people food in a locked cabinet. Since many pets are able to open cabinets easily, attach child locks.For any extended home renovation including painting, tiling, wallpapering, sanding or refinishing surfaces, keep pets out of the house. If the renovation lasts more than a day, keep pets at a friend’s house or a kennel. Animals can not only ingest or inhale hazardous materials, there is also a threat of animals stepping on nails, glass, insulation or broken tile.Always inspect pets’ mouths, eyes, ears and feet to see any telltale signs of naughty behavior.
The most important way pet owners can protect their furry friends is to use common sense. Remember “If it is dangerous for me, it is dangerous for them.” For many pet owners, having an inquisitive shadow is so common that sometimes they can forget what they are doing may not be healthy for their animals.
By keeping a watchful eye on your curious friend, you can keep them safe and healthy. If you suspect that your pet ingested or inhaled a toxin, seek immediate veterinary care.
ASPCA. Tobacco is Toxic for Toto, Too. Accessed on December 2, 2010. (http://www.aspca.org/pressroom/press-releases/041510.html)
ASPCA. Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009. Accessed on December 2, 2010. (http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/top-10-pet-poisons-of-the-year.html)
  **Thanks to the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance for this article
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Winter Pet Safety Tips

The North Shore Animal League of America would like to give you some tips to keep your pets chillin’ instead of chilled this winter!
1. Antifreeze and Rock Salt are Poisonous to Pets: Make sure you keep these and other harmful chemicals out of your pet’s reach or path. You may want to look into finding more eco- and pet-friendly products.
2. Pets Should Not be Left in the Car: Most people know not to leave their pets in the car in the summer, but the same goes for winter. A car interior can get as cold as an ice box and a pet will easily freeze if left inside with no heat, and, likewise, needs ventilation.
3. A Parked Car Can be a Warm Retreat for Feral and Stray Cats: They sometimes hide underneath, in your wheel well (Theodore used to love doing this…), under the hood and close to the warm engine. Be sure the coast is clear and you check for kitties before starting your car, especially if you’re parked in an area where you know there are strays or feral colonies.
4. Be Sure to Wipe Your Dog’s Feet and Underbelly After Winter Walks: Rock salt, ice, snow packs, and more can get caught in pads, between toes, etc. Most of the time your dog will stop and hold his paw lame if something is stuck, but don’t forget to wipe him down when you get home or else he’ll have cold paws and a frozen belly!! Also, if he steps in salt, the chemicals can stick to pads and when he licks them he’ll accidentally ingest i.
5. ALL PETS NEED TO BE INSIDE IN THE WINTER: NO EXCUSES on this one. NEVER leave your pet outside in the cold, even in a doghouse. When the temperature drops, particularly at night, your pet can freeze to death – NO exaggeration. Even if he loves snow and being outside, it’s wholly dangerous to leave him unattended, even if he has blankets in his house. If you notice a pet being locked outside in the winter, be sure you report it to your local animal control facility.
Other Tips:
-Keep an eye on your pet’s water dish to ensure it doesn’t freeze.
-Short-coated dogs are especially vulnerable to the cold and shouldn’t be outside unattended or for too long.
-Keep your pet groomed. Believe it or not, knotted or matted hair doesn’t insulate properly. Brush your dog’s hair regularly in the wintertime especially.
-Adjust your pet’s diet as necessary. If your dog spends a lot of time outside, he may need more calories in the winter to produce body heat. If your dog spends most of his time indoors and has a decrease in activity, he may require fewer calories. When in doubt, always ask your vet about seasonal diet changes.
** If, despite these precautions your pet suffers from exposure to the cold, wrap him up in a blanket and go to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Do not immerse your pet in warm water and avoid heating pads that may cause thermal burns. **
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