Kathy & Sparky   Are you in holiday shopping mode? We are, and there’s one place I love, where I can shop for a cause, helping homeless animals at the same time. It’s AdoptaShelter.com and I love them so much, I’ve dedicated a month of shopping to a pawsitive cause! Our campaign is called Shop for a Pawsitive Cause, and three celebrity brands have joined with us to raise awareness for shelter pets. And, each has curated a special basketful of goodies for a winner! Who’s onboard? If you’ve been following my posts over the past three… [Continue Reading]

  Albie in his navy and Ani in her violet collar.   There’s almost nothing as lush as a rich velvet, and this season, velvet ruled the runways. From boots to chokers to, yes, the velvet dog collar, we are loving this trend! It’s warm, yet austere in its royal richness, and it’s cruelty-free, too. Embellish with some Austrian or Czech crystals and you’ve got a conversation piece. One of my faves is the Evans velvet collar. I love their diverse color palette and the various crystal designs; they use the finest – Austrian crystals, known for their… [Continue Reading]

  We kicked off our Shop for a Pawsitive Cause campaign with AdoptaShelter.com last week with a story on Lisa Vanderpump’s Vanderpump Dogs Foundation. To read that story, go here. This week, we’re highlighting another animal lover making her voice heard in the advocacy world. I’m talking about Deirdre “Little Darling” Franklin, founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, the very creative brand highlighting Pitbulls in kitschy, pop culture settings to showcase them as the fun, sweet, loving family dogs they are. I met Deirdre at BarkWorld, an industry conference for bloggers and brands, and the second I learned about her and her products, I… [Continue Reading]

    November is a big month for dog lovers! This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and November is Adopt A Senior Dog Month. The season of giving is here! And, there are pets, shelters and rescues who need your help. I’m excited to share AdoptaShelter.com with you; it’s a great way to check everyone off your list, in one place at one time, all while you shop for a cause; Shop for a Pawsitive Cause, that is! And, the ultra stylish entrepreneur, reality tv star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules, and animal activist,… [Continue Reading]

Abandoned Pet Rescue’s shelter dog, Corky   What’s stylish, functional and solves an important problem for pet parents? If you want to know how to stop your dog from biting itself, licking and more, read on. ♥♥♥♥♥     You have to protect your baby’s skin. He or she is scratching, biting or licking a wound, hot spot, rash or suture. What to do? My advice is to get a Suitical. The Suitical Recovery Suit® is like a second skin for your pet; breathable and stretchable, so they can move freely but snug enough to prevent them from wriggling… [Continue Reading]

  They braved the cold and rain, but the thousands that turned out for the annual Tompkins Square Park Dog Parade participated in one of the most original Halloween pet events in the country. Now in its 26th year, the parade has become the must-see-and-be-seen Halloween showcases, where dog parents go all out to create some of the most creative costumes ever. This year, inspiration came from all over. I thought I’d see more politically-themed costumes. Perhaps eschewing what has bombarded the senses week in and out of late, was the much-needed escape parade goers needed to celebrate in style.    … [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Wonder Woman! Is your dog a superhero? If you answered yes, they’ll be ready for Halloween this year, when the most popular costumes, by far, are just that. Supergirl and Harley Quinn, the DC Comics’ super villain, are tops for human kids, but we model after them, so don’t rule those out, as well as Batman, Wonder Woman (who just came out as gay, y’all), Robin and Superman. Empowered pets are de riguer! So, if you thought Fifi or Fido were already a handful, watch out. There’ll be a whole… [Continue Reading]

  Art gallery meets your favorite store; that was my vision with the Bark & Swagger Boutique. And, while it’s taken time to learn how to best realize that vision, it’s finally here! Welcome to the newly re-designed, re-imagined Bark & Swagger Boutique of designer dog fashion and human fashion from around the world. What’s new? Read on! New Logo Take a look…what do you think? I wanted to distinguish the Boutique from the Blog and I LOVE the color lilac in all its shades! LOL Modern, stylish new design The new Boutique is airy, open, and organized to make it easy… [Continue Reading]