So, I came across BarkBox about a month ago.  The idea is that you signup for a monthly delivery of a BarkBox that is filled with 4 carefully selected doggie  items.  But they're all a surpirse!  You never know what you're going to get. It's so fun!  Plus a portion of their proceeds are donated to local shelters/rescues.   Clearly I was hooked from the get-go.

Our first box arrived a few days ago and I was quite excited about it.  I used to do a Beauty Box (which I can't remember the name

When it comes to your pet, buying eco-friendly products for him is just as important as buying environmentally friendly products for humans. After all, your pet rapidly became part of your family and deserves the best of the best. Fortunately, there are pet beds being manufactured these days that respect the environment and provide a healthier and safer spot for your best friend to lay his head at night.

There are a lot of cat and dog beds on the market that use only organic materials and

Dogs are dying. Over 600+ dogs have suffered from liver and kidney failure as well as other illnesess due to injesting chicken jerky from china found in pet food treats from large companies like Nestle Purina.    This is just one more reason why we need to know what is in the food we are giving our family members.

Please go and sign the petition to recall Nestle Purina Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky.  

There's also been a class-action lawsuit filed against Purina and Wal-Mart, by a dog

So, what is Tree Hugging Pets, you might ask? This website is your one-stop source for all "green, natural, eco-friendly" pet products, including food, treats, toys, beds and more.

When my 10 year old cat Stormy (pictured left) started to get sick in May 2008, I started doing research online about pet foods and treats that we give our furry family members every day. I was horrified to find out what was in most of the regular name brand foods that are sold at the local grocery store. But it

Choosing a healthy food for your dog doesn't have to be difficult and time consuming.

Armed with a few key pieces of information, you can provide your pup with healthy food that is good for them. They'll thank you for it and you'll feel good about feeding it to them.

5 Tips for Choosing Healthy Dog Food

• Meat meal protein should be included in the first 5 ingredients
• Look for a food that has veggies and fruits and grains
• Say NO to by-products
• Skip food that has fillers like corn or

I just found Molly Mutt Dog Duvet Covers. What a simple, unique, creative and eco-friendly idea.

Re-use
Having two dogs I know how expensive dog beds are. And how easily they get dirty. And how quickly I have to wash them in order to get them back in position for Dewey and Frosty or our sleep number will turn into their heavenly oasis.

However, it doesn't have to be that way. Recover your existing dog bed with a new duvet cover. Or better yet, create a brand new dog bag by filling the

As you know, a good high quality healthy diet is the foundation for our own good health. Well the same holds true for those little furries running around your house. A lot of what you will find at Wal-Mart and *fill-in local grocery store here* are pet products that are filled with preservatives, toxins, chemicals and by-products. These things can all be detrimental to the health of your loved one. To me, that's alarming!

I love my pets. And I want them to be around for a long time.