Rare Bird Finds

Rear Gear

 

Ok, maybe I've gone too far this time but I couldn't resist.  Does your dog embarrass you at the park with his dirty butt?  Are you tired of waking up with cat butt in your face?  Then you need the No More Mr. Brown Eye from Rear Gear.  You have many shapes to choose from including a disco ball and a pine tree air freshener.  Only $5 at Rear Gear. 

Giraffe Halloween Costume

Ok, so I know Halloween is just a few days away, and at this point it's probably too late to order a costume for your pet online.. but how cute is this? $20.00 at SewSweetFinery on Etsy.

Win This! Halloween Pet Collars

 

If dressing up your pet in a costume is a little much, you can go the subtle yet sophisticated route and adorn your doggie or kitty cat with a spooky-rific collar for Halloween. In a wide range of colors and designs (the skulls and the tiger print are our faves), you have a wide variety to pick from.  Lucky pets! $11 and up at Pattern and Paw

These Halloween pet collars were featured in our Halloween Gift Guide!  And you have a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to this shop to get a Halloween collar or any other item of your choice!

To enter, just leave a comment for this post on our blog Rare Bird Finds with your name, email address and mailing address (in case you win!) and your fave collar from the store!  All comments will be kept hidden (unpublished).  DEADLINE TO ENTER: October 20, 2009

Good luck!!!!  And, keep checking Rare Bird Finds between now and Halloween for more opportunities to win the items in our Halloween gift guide!

CONGRATS TO JOY R. from SEATTLE WA!

Dog Door Bell

If your dog jiggles this bell, you let him out. This is a perfect alternative to him scratching up your door. Luckily my dog just barks. My other dog comes and gets me and if I’m not paying attention she just goes to the door and pees to spite me. She actually could use one of these but she’d tear it up to shreds. Oh well. Can’t teach that old dog a new trick but it could be a great idea for other dogs. $14.95 at Wrapables.

Chow Hound - Wholesome Home Cooking For Your Doggie

Here’s a fantastic doggie recipe book with muffins, pies, quiche; all doggie prepared with wholesome ingredients and even you could eat them, though you’d look pretty funny knealing down at the doggie bowl. $12.95 at The Spoon Sisters.

Designer Dog Bunk Bed

Have two tiny dogs who love bunk beds? I wish I did! $299.00 at SandHOriginations on Etsy.

Dog Pool

I realize it's a little late in the season to be posting pet pools.. but if you have a water dog like I do, you're always on the look out for the perfect pool. I think I found it.  $129.95 at Jake's Dog House

Hay Saver

Have a cute little bunny who spreads loose hay all over the place? Made of untreated Pine, this Hay Saver box will keep your bunnies hay at bay while still giving them a place to feed. As a bonus, 100% of the proceeds go to animal rescue efforts at savebunny.org.  $65.00 at SaveBunny on Etsy.

"Vick" on a Stick

Believe me when I say I am not making light of the Michael Vick situation. It disgusts me to a point that I don't even think most people can comprehend. However, with that said, this was too great not to post. A beef flavored treat on a rawhide stick, with a carob football. $6.99 at The Bakers Dog.

Garden Spigot Water Bowl

This small, elevated water bowl has just the kind of charm I really love. It's fun, and whimsical and a really nice take on an otherwise ordinary item for your pet. $25.00 at BellaVitaPet on Etsy.

Rare Bird Finds News - Please Read

Hello Birdie Friends!

With a heavy heart, I must sadly announce that Sharla will no longer be a regular contributor for Rare Bird Finds.  Sharla and I made our first Rare Bird Finds post in March of 2006, and it's been a fun ride!  I always looked forward to seeing what finds she discovered and cursing her name for helping to empty out my wallet :)  All of us will greatly miss Sharla's eye for the beautiful and the unusual, but more so, her warm spirit and enthusiasm.  However, she is moving on her journey to take care of her two beautiful toddlers and tending to her jewelry shop (which you really must visit, if you haven't!)

But this isn't the end of Rare Bird Finds!

We will be taking a break in July to clear our heads and come up with some fresh ideas.  If you're signed up for our email digest, you will get an email letting you know when our posts have returned - so please sign up, if you haven't already (the subscription box is on the left column).  But if not, be sure to return Monday, August 3, ok?!

To all of you have been faithful readers these past few years, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Every day when we post, we post knowing that you're looking forward to our finds.  This blog wouldn't be possible without you.  You keep us motivated, and we love your emails and comments - so keep them coming!

Warmly,

Mei-Lynn

Call for Fresh Ideas!

As a reader of Rare Bird Finds, we welcome any ideas you may offer to help improve our blog.  We're open to suggestions!  Just leave us a comment below or if you prefer, you can email us at rarebirdfinds@yahoo.com.

Call for Writers!

We're looking to add more regular contributors.  If you feel you can spot shopping finds that are a good match for our blog, send us an email along with a sample of 3 - 5 finds with blurbs.  Show us what you got!  Also, send along a bio about yourself (please include if you're a shop owner or if you have your own blog), what category you'd like to post in, and why you think you'd be a good pick! 

Poop Freeze

  

Poop Freeze. I'm going to go ahead and just leave it at this: It's environmentally friendly, won't harm vegetation, and can be used indoors OR outdoors. $9.95 at Ginger Pup Lane

Something's Fishy Raised Cat Dish

This whimsical raised cat dish can be personalized with your cats name and is quite adorable. $20.00 at Artzfolk on Etsy.

Mahogany Roman Ring Collar

1.5 inches in width, this beautiful adjustable collar is made of natural hide leather and dyed with eco-friendly vegetable dyes. $24.99 at Rolloverleatherworks on Etsy.

Paca Pets Cat Toy

Hand felted and made of 100% organic Alpaca wool, these cute little mouse toys look like they'd be quite durable. $10.00 at puuttypower.com

Mackerel Squeaky Toy

This realistic looking, non-toxic chew toy is just the kind of thing my dog would love, it squeaks and doesn't smell like fish. $12.00 at PetProjekt.

Natural Flea and Tick Spray

I've been looking for an eco-friendly flea and tick remedy so that I could stop using the chemical infested treatments that are so prominent in pet stores these days.  A friend of mine uses this on her dogs, and has recommended that I give it a try for my lab. I think I'm going to do just that. $6.99 at DogToys.com

Spring Cat Hat

Gives a whole new meaning to "The Cat in the Hat". $9.65 at ToScarboroughFair on Etsy.

Critter Cord

I'm just going to go ahead and say it... this is fantastic! Keep those sharp little pet teeth away from my electric cords, thankyouverymuch.  $11.99 at CritterCord.com

Beach Orange Dog Collar

As the owner of a dog who swims in mud puddles, these Beach collars really speak to me. Encased in water resistant, anti-microbial material, they swear they stand up to the elements. $37.99 at Puplife.com