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.
$33, myraddog.com
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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
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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
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