The best...pet accessories

The Tagg Pet Tracker will map Fido’s location.

Release N Run

Consider this two-in-one dog collar the “un-leash.” A “shoelace-thin, superstrong” cord retracts into the collar itself, freeing your hands when you let your dog roam free.

Source: Runner’s World

Modkat Litter Box

This relief station for cats is compact enough to be tucked in a closet, but looks swank enough to occupy the corner of an apartment bathroom. Having the access hole on top reduces litter spillage.

$180, modko.com

Source: New York Times

Tagg Pet Tracker

Track your pet’s whereabouts from a computer or mobile phone with this GPS-enabled collar attachment. For a $7.95 monthly service fee, it’ll map Fido’s location and can even alert you if he leaves a predefined safe zone.

$100, pettracker.com

Source: Wall Street Journal

Planet Dog Ball Tosser

This device offers “maximum chuck-ability” while “saving you from slimy ball pickup.” It’s made of sustainable bamboo, so your conscience will be clean too.

$25, planetdog.com

Source: ModernDogMagazine.com

Hepper Pod

Your kitty (or small dog) will appreciate the coziness of this space-age bed, and “you’ll love the way it looks in your living room.” Its fabric-covered shell holds a fleece liner.

$99, hepper.com

Source: Moderncat.net