Sleepy Pod Air for Spring Break Air Travel

If you're contemplating traveling with your pet during Spring Break, you might want to know about Sleepypod.  They are a modern, innovative company with with carrier options that do triple duty.  I love their designs for their striking good looks and all the thoughtful details that go into them. 

The Sleepypod Air is unique in that it conforms to the size of the aircraft you are on.  It also serves as a "car seat," and a crate, perfect for hotel rooms and home. 

Our dog loved it immediately.  She was happy to go inside and make herself comfortable, knowing right away it was for her and getting very excited about it.

We haven't had a chance to take it on the plane yet, but it works great in the car and I think it would be nice for car travel and to help keep the dog at ease at various destinations.  It straps into the car via seat belt making it a safe way to transport your dog.  It's a wonderful crate for those who live in small spaces, you just fold it up and store it when not in use, taking it out for trips to the vet or the occasion when you need a crate (company coming, etc). 

 The Sleepypod Air is a high quality nylon, easy to clean and durable.  It has compartments for a collapsable bowl, food, leash, etc.  It has an optional opening on one side to slip over a wheelie suitcase for easy transport through the airport. 

The ends are compressible (from 22" down to 16"), allowing you to make the carrier smaller for tighter spaces and letting your friend stretch out when there's room.  Our dog is a small Chihuahua and needs very little space, so I found myself longing for a smaller version of this carrier, but I think people with larger dogs would appreciate this feature. The bottom is lined with plush faux fur which makes a nice travel bed, and there's even an optional warmer pad to keep your dog extra cozy in colder climes.

This is a multifunctional luxury carrier that comes in several lovely colors.  I prefer low profile black for travel because it makes it look smaller, matches my other stuff, and doesn't show scuffs.  Find it HERE.

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Four Fun Fall Finds

There are certain things that just make you feel toasty.  Here are some fun things to help you cozy up to fall.

This Fall-colors Tassel Hat from Prana will get you in the mood for cold weather.  These cute hats are hand made in Swaziland by the "Go Go's" (meaning grandmothers).  100% of these fair trade profits go right in the pockets of the Go Go's and are used to support their families and improve quality of life.

As soon as the air starts to get crisp, I go for the Chai tea.  Tazo makes my favorite one because it has both ginger and anise and it's the closest to my own home made masala tea.  Mix it with some hemp or almond milk and stevia or agave, put it in a thermos and take it to the pumpkin patch.  Or, curl up on the couch with a good book, a fuzzy blanket, and a cup of this--major comfort.  Find it HERE.

Fall finds for Furry Friends:

Cloak and Dawggie makes a great harness for dogs that adds a little extra warmth with a fleece lining.  They just step into this harness--it's super simple and has a double d-ring to secure the leash and the harness on the dog.  Made for smaller dogs, it seems to be super comfortable and perfect for the transition into cooler climates.

Our dog loves warmth and will find any little spot of sun in the house and bask there.  For days when the sun doesn't shine, check out the Crater Dot from the makers of the Sleepypod.  There is a warmer pad (sold separately) that slides into a pocket on the bottom.  It's a heating pad that gets to 104 degrees (not too hot) to help keep your companion animal warm.  Would work for cats and small dogs. It's thin and easy to store when not in use. There is a demo video on their website so you can see how it works, very modern and good concept.

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PLANET DOG October Deal for the Dog: Free Recycled Ball

PLANET DOG is my favorite dog supply store, and there's a whole lot more to them than cool dog stuff.  Planet Dog is on a mission to create eco friendly products while bringing people and dogs together for mutual benefit and good fun.  Their toys are non toxic and recyclable and also very good looking and practical.  The Planet Dog Foundation helps train and place working dogs with people in need.

Through October, Planet Dog is offering, free with purchase,  this cool black and orange Orbee-Tuff Recycle Ball made from recycled materials.  It's buoyant and non toxic and perfect for Fall.

There's a huge selection of eco friendly dog products to choose from.  I love the earth balls with the little hiding place for treats.  Just a little peanut butter will keep our chihuahua busy for a good half an hour.
They have fruit and veggie chew toys, also with the little holes for treats in various sizes, the raspberry is perfect for our dog, and so are the other smaller earth balls.  There is a great assortment of shapes and sizes.  They have treats and grooming supplies, all sorts of things.

PD has wonderful Hemp collars, harnesses and leads naturally dyed in rich earthy colors.  "It's what you would wear if you were a dog," they say.  They're soft and washable and hemp is the one of the world's most sustainable crops.

Planet Dog also offers their GLOW FOR GOOD Ball which is not only a cool ball that glows in the dark, but 100% of proceeds go toward Planet Dog Foundation in support of canine service programs.  Find out about the 2010 Rompathon HERE.  

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Bella Dogga ORGANIC Dog (and cat) Beds

If I could afford it, and if it were available, everything in my house would be organic and sustainable.  I believe it's so essential to scrutinize everything that comes into the home to be sure it's safe for our families and animals.  The chemicals that cause cancer and disease in us have the same effect on animals.  It's important to make sure our dogs have bedding and gear that won't make them sick.  

Bella Dogga is a wonderful find for companion animals.  Their beds are completely non toxic, chemical free, and are made with beautiful organic cotton fabrics.  The filling is soft organic kapok and the beds are cozy and durable.  The cover is removable for washing and the piping gives it a rich finished appearance.  It's a very luxurious bed and the dog seems to really appreciate it!

They also make dog bed replacement covers  for changing the look, disguising a well worn bed or travel.

Bella Dogga beds and covers are made by hand to order.  They will work with you to make sure you have the appropriate size for your dog (I think they would be great for cats too), and they have that made-with-love feel.  Find them HERE.

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