Excellent Review from Pampered Puppy!
Tue, Feb 2 2010 06:42
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What a wonderful surprise! And isn't Merry the cutest? You can find daily photos of her at: www.pamperedpuppy.comThere's always been a certain type of plaid that spoke of refined elegance and old-school charm; most of us know that style of plaid under a fancy label to remain nameless here (okay: they rhyme with Durburry, get the idea?). Makes you think of British raincoats and posh afternoon tea.
With Swanky Pet's new Swanky Plaid collar and leash set, your pooch can now be ready for afternoon tea and a good cheerio any time the mood strikes.
The collar is a simple but classy woven plaid fabric in shades of tan, cream, black and wine. I love the color scheme - it goes with everything. Findings are all silver metal: contoured zinc die cast side release buckles, cast D-rings. The buckle itself bears the engraved Swanky Pet logo.
Like all Swanky Pet collars, it's crafted from four layers of fabric and of incredible quality - you can literally see the work that goes into the collar just by hefting it in your hand. I'm continually impressed by the workmanship this company puts into its work - and, of course, I'm loving this particular fabric style.
The leash, like all Swanky Pet leashes, is practically the best thing about the set, and that's saying something. Usually leads are a second fiddle, an afterthought for "matchy matchy" purposes and little else. However, this company puts as much thought into the design of their leads as their collrs - they make it adjustable. The leash (also made from four layers of fabric) comes with a cast slip lock so that it can be adjusted in length, anywhere from 2.5 to 5 feet in length. What's more, the handle features its own d-ring so you can bling up your part of the leash, if you so desire, with charms, dangles or a something functional like a clip-on bag holder.
Fit is fabulous, as we've found before with these products. As long as you measure your pet according to their instructions, you won't have any trouble at all.
We're ready for spring and can't wait to show off our fabulous Swanky Plaid collar set at high tea! Four paws up.
Today's Featured Print: Bon Bon!
Tue, Jan 26 2010 06:35
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Sweets for your sweet --- this stylish print makes an excellent Valentine's Day gift for your pet when made into a collar, harness or leash. Let's face it - you dog wants the whole matching set to strut through the bark park! Delicious-looking chocolate truffles are set against a pink background. Since your doggie can't have the real thing, this is an excellent alternative treat.
Get it FREE with our Buy 2, Get 1 FREE promotion - still running. When you order three items, you'll receive a refund for an equal or lower priced item making it easier than ever to get some 'swanky'wear to your pet and not break the bank! Click here to order.
Meet SwankyPet, Tobey!
Mon, Jan 25 2010 06:36
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Tobey is a Swanky Pet from Toronto, Canada. Mom, Julie tells me:'Tobey is a very special girl, with lots of energy and loads of love to give! She is extremely sensitive, and aware of people’s emotions, and is a very vocal and communicative member of our little family. She’s the best snuggler we know, and consistently makes us laugh. Her presence in our home is something that both my husband and I adore more than anything, and although we have lost the occasional shoe, pair of sunglasses, underwear, etc., to the jowl monster, to be honest we just don’t know what we’d ever do without her!
Her personality doesn’t really go with any of the collars we have seen on the market, however when we came across your Burberry-inspired collar, we knew she just had to have it! It’s great for her, as she loves playing and of course getting dirty, so the fact that it’s washable was definitely a selling point! We are extremely happy with your product and service, and will definitely be back for more swanky collars!'
Thank you for sending in Tobey's photo - she is adorable!
Devin |||amp; Danger
You will LOVE this story! This is a recent email I received from a lovely mom, Paige in Ft. Benning, GA:'Thank you so very much for sending such a great collar! This was my first time ordering a special collar from anywhere... and you made it a GREAT experience! My husband recently deployed to Iraq for another tour of duty. To help our middle son with a little seperation anxiety, we decided to get him a Beagle puppy. I wanted to make it extra special and give him a connection to his Dad, so when I found your Advanced Combat Collar I HAD TO HAVE IT! Needless to say, Devin (my son) LOOOVES his puppy (who he named Danger b/c it sounds like a hero name :) and the collar has made it even more perfect!
So, after this long story... I basically wanted to share with you that your product made a special moment even more spectacular than believable! Devin believes the collar means Danger is Army Strong just like his Dad, and he is now sleeping in his own room again comfortably. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!'
Of course, we wish Devin the best with little Danger and Paige's husband a safe return home!
California Search Dogs Giving Hope to Haitians
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) has been receiving encouraging cell-phone updates from it's search teams deployed in the earthquake-stricken country of Haiti.
In the aftermath of the powerful 7.0 earthquake, the SDF sent six Canine Search Teams to Haiti to assist with search and rescue efforts. The dogs the foundation employs are sourced from rescue organizations and are tasked with finding people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters. SDF recruits the dogs and partners them with firefighters, providing the canines and the training at no cost to their departments.On Sunday, the team celebrated saving five people from the ruins of Port au Prince. After one rescue, in which a woman was rescued from the rubble of a hotel, the appreciation shown by locals for the Search Teams and their Task Force was overwhelming, and locals began chanting "USA, USA...". Later in the day, 3 women were saved from the same collapsed building, with Search Dogs Cadillac, Maverick and Hunter playing instrumental roles in locating them. The two teams - the Blue and Red team - work in alternating shifts, ensuring that there is always a team available.
SDF Executive Director Debra Tosch comments: "The rescues in Haiti underscore the critical importance of Canine Search Teams in finding survivors in the aftermath of major disasters. This is our mission, and we're honored to be part of the Haiti rescue effort in conjunction with the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance and the L.A. Country Task Force."
SDF receives no government funding and relies solely on support from individuals, private foundations and companies to produce these highly-skilled teams. Since its founding in 1996, SDF has rescued hundreds of dogs, many on the brink of euthanasia. They have trained 105 Search Teams, 72 of which are currently active, and teams have been deployed to 66 disasters, including the World Trade Center attacks and Hurricane Katrina.
Picture Courtesy of National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Featured Print of the Day: Bon Bon!
Wed, Jan 13 2010 07:18
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Looking for a very 'sweet' Valentine's Day print dog collar? Look no further! Bon Bon is a wonderfully sweet print featuring lots of yummy chocolate truffles set against a pink background. It's the perfect treat for your furry Valentine.
As always, this print is available for collars, harnesses & leads - all made-to-order, specifically for your pet! Since we don't make them until you order - it takes about a week to get these stylish wearable Valentines in the mail to you, so don't delay!
Our Buy 2 - Get 1 Free offer is back!
Sat, Jan 9 2010 07:38
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To kick off the Spring holidays: Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day and Easter, we've decided to once again offer our Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion. When you order three items, enter the code "BUY2" during the checkout process where you are asked "How did you hear about swankypet.net?" and you'll receive a refund for one equal or lower priced item. The refund is manually processed, so you will see a charge for all items, but the refund will be issued within 24 hours. Don't forget the Superbowl coming up --- check out our fun NFL prints available for collars, harnesses & leads so your dog can help cheer on your favorite team!
