Dogs

Hot In The Hive: Olive Poop Bags For Your Pups

Anna Yu on Jul 15, 2009 6:23 AM PDT

If you've grown up in a dog friendly city like I have, you know that some dog owners let their dogs do their business, only to walk away without cleaning up. There have been many close calls to to soles of my shoes but I'm always thankful for the people who do clean up after their dogs. Since I've been on a eco-friendly mindframe, I've been thinking about all the plastic bags out there. Did you know that US dogs produce enough waste to fill an 800-foot-tall football field every year and plastic bags can take over 100 years to decompose? We've been using reusable bags when we go shopping to keep plastic bags out of the landfills, so why not change your poop scooping habits too? That's why dog owners should check out the olive poop bags! They're made of corn starch and vegetable oil which makes them biodegradable, and they'll compost in about 40 days. Fido may be man's best friend, but use these bags and you're well on your way in being Mother Nature's best bud!

Price: $14.99
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Olive Poop Bags to the Hive.

Tags : waste , poop bags , plastic bag , pets , dogs

Hot In The Hive: The BowHaus Designer Dog Crate

Alex Gambardella on Mar 24, 2009 5:22 AM PDT

The recent economic turmoil has many of us downgrading to smaller apartments, and in turn desperately trying to make the most out of the limited space in our newly cramped quarters. If your canine companion has also had to suffer with you in your sardine can of a sublet and has been forced to relinquish his beloved comfy crate for the sake of space-saving, the pet-loving decor mavens at DenHaus are here to the rescue to provide your pooch pal a comfy little den while at the same time helping you save room and keep up the chicness of your new pad. The BowHaus dog crate not only serves as a tucked-away little napping place for your pint-sized pup, but with its sleek powder-coated steel design and trendy star-burst detail, it also doubles as an end table, bed-side stand, or for use wherever you see it functioning best! It appeals to both your doggie's desire for his own hideaway and your own need to conserve room and equip your place with some modern decor! Get one for own place at the BowHaus store, where you can even "furnish" the tiny den with a sleeping mat!

Price: $599
Who Found It: spazzygirl was the first to add the BowHaus Dog Crate to the Hive

Tags : tabletop , table , pets , pet crate , dogs

The Best Gifts For Pets (And Their People Too)!

Lisanne Silverman on Dec 17, 2008 12:18 PM PST

Shopping for my pets is not as easy as it sounds (for dog #1, the toy/bed/blanket has to be indestructible, and for the dog #2, well, whatever it is has to be something that dog #1 can't steal. They're just the cutest handful you've ever seen), but shopping for pet owners is even harder! You have to please the pet and the owner, and since pet owners can be a discerning breed in and of themselves, you may never know if dear Sparky the Yorkshire Terrier ever does get the peanut butter prize from the inside of his shiny new Buster Food Cube. Sigh.

So I've compiled a list of gifts that are sure to please even the most neurotic pets and owners. From ingenious necessities (Bon Ton pick-up baggie dispensers) to furball frivolity at its finest (a Sniffany & Co. plush toy), you're bound to find something that the pets on your list- and their humans- will love. Click on the slideshow for more ideas!

Tags : tennis balls , sniffany & co , puppy , plush dog toys , dogs

Home Poll: Spoiled Rotten Pet "Necessities"

Greta on Aug 15, 2008 1:59 PM PDT

The creativity of some people never ceases to amaze me. Pet owners in particular seem to have an extraordinary ability to conjure up remarkably inventive ways to spoil their furry (or scaled) little friends. And businesses are quickly catching to this growing consumer trend. Boutique pet stores have sprouted up seemingly everywhere, offering unique arrays of accessories and necessities with the pampered pet in mind. But nothing can compare to what is now available online- especially in the Hive. Some of the items I've come across are too cute, while other finds are a bit more, huh? really, for the cat? But since I'm all for creativity, I've compiled three of these inventive pet products straight from the Hive.

Tags : sinks , pets , pet bed , pet , dogs

Who Let The Dogs In? 10 Pup-Inspired Items You'll Want To Go ...

Lisanne Silverman on May 15, 2008 10:16 AM PDT

If your idea of dog decor is a haphazard arrangement of slobbery tennis balls and muddy paw prints, well, you've got the wrong idea! I've come up with ten dog-inspired home decor pieces that will have you jumping up and down and begging for more, and from quirky canine sculptures to lamps and even furniture, you're sure to find a treat you love. They're perfect for the dog enthusiast, or anyone craving some offbeat, artistic flair in their home. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 doggie decor items you'll want to go fetch!

Tags : wall art , puppy , nest , magis , dogs

11 Ways to Green-ify Your Fido!

meg donohue on Mar 4, 2008 9:16 AM PST

Want Fido to be the hippest and happiest lil' pup in your building? Now that you're buying organic fruits and veggies and organic cotton tees, why not make your pet eco-chic as well? With the array of earth-friendly pet products on the market these days, it's easy for your furry friends to go green! Just look for pet toys made of recycled materials, collars and apparel made with organic cotton, and grooming products made with natural materials! From pet feeders made of reclaimed wine crates to dog houses with green roofs (keeps your dog cool and filters rain water for drinking!), our slide show is brimming with innovative pet gear that'll have your four-legged BFF going green in style.

Tags : pets , living , hiveslides , green , dogs