The recycleball and recyclebone are two delightful new products you can buy to make your dog greener. Made from the 'rubbery scraps' left over from the manufacture of other chew toys, they're every bit as tough and durable.
Of course, buying one of these toys will do little to redeem you if you allow your dog to indulge in the distinctly un-green practices of footpath-fowling, tree-gnawing and biting of human limbs. But I'm sure that doesn't apply to anyone reding Hippyshopper... [via OhGizmo]
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Too many people look after their own diet and carbon footprint without giving a second thought to what goes in their cat or dog's bowl. But all this is changing with a new generation of ethical pet foods, which are made with concern for the environment and animal welfare at all stages of the supply chain.
They include OrganiPets, which has just been praised by the Good Shopping Guide 2008 as being the UK's no.1 ethical pet food. What makes it different? Firstly, the main ingredient in OrganiPets food is human grade organic chicken, without any nasty artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Related: How to make your cat more eco-friendly | Where to find non animal-tested pet food
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If cats could speak, they probably wouldn't come out with anything particularly fluffy or nature-loving. In fact, it would probably sound more like 'KILL KILL KILL!' but many of us mugs still love them anyway.
Katie's cat Milo is well on his way to being a top green feline, and is already a legend for his cameo roll in our hippy deodorants video. So what makes Milo greener than the average mog? Well, for starters, he doesn't go out so no birds in the immediate vicinity are threatened with extinction — and he does his business on World's Best cat litter, which is an alternative to normal cat litter that can be flushed straight down the loo - it's made from specially processed, organic whole-kernel corn. House cats typically generate about 500 kilos of litter in their lifetime, so if you're going to keep your cat indoor, biodegradable litter is one way of cutting down on this waste.
If that's not green enough for you, there's a growing trend towards teaching your cat to use the human "litter tray", à la Mr Jinx from Meet the Parents. There's even a yahoo group devoted to it. If this idea appeals, follow the jump for a short 'cat toilet training' video that leaves nothing to the imagination...
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In an open letter to Kevin Federline, the father of Britney Spears' children, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk has called for the rehoming of Spears' dogs, amidst fears the unbalanced popstar may be incapable of taking proper care of them in her current state.
The request is in direct response to Spears having her children taken from her last week, and is one I am wholeheartedly behind - indeed it is a request which should have been made long ago. Spears is often seen dragging the unfortunate pups around such unsuitable locations as bars and nightclubs. In one particularly unpleasant incident, Spears is alleged to have failed to seek immediate treatment for one of her dogs, London, after he was stepped on and broke his leg.
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PETA has launched a new campaign urging people to obtain their pets from animal shelters, and ensure they spay and neuter them as soon as possible, in order to combat rising numbers of unwanted cats and dogs. Talented burlesque performer, ex-wife of shock-rocker Marilyn Manson and animal rights advocate Dita Von Teese has decided to use her fame to help PETA alert people to the implications of irresponsible pet ownership, and stars as a raunchy schoolteacher in a new PETA video designed to educate people on the advantages of spaying and neutering their pets.
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It's great being able to take your dog with you when you're holidaying in the UK, but the Forestry Commission are asking us to remember that dogs and hot cars do not go well together with the launch of their 'Hot Dogs Are Not Cool in Cars' campaign. they are targeting dog owners as part of their Active Woods campaign, which promotes the healthy living opportunities offered by woodlands. Dogs are welcome on Forestry Commission land, and as there are so many of their sites across the country visiting one is a great way to break up your journey and allow your pooch (and your kids) some well deserved cooling off time under the shady trees. For a list of the top 10 'pooch pitstops' read on...
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This year’s National Marine Week runs from 11th August to 19th August celebrating the UK’s marine life and environment. The UK has a fascinating undersea environment, being a home to crabs, anemones, fish, seals, dolphins, seabirds and all kinds of plants. Anyone who has ever enjoyed poking around in a rock-pool as a child will enjoy all the activities all over the UK to celebrate the UK’s seas and the life within them. The Wildlife Trust is running all kinds of events, from Seashore Safaris, and Rock-pool Rambles to Coastal Minibeast Safaris. Check with your local sealife centre for events running there. It’s an excellent excuse to hang around on a beach during the belated lovely August weather!
The recycleball and recyclebone are two delightful new products you can buy to make your dog greener. Made from the 'rubbery scraps' left over from the manufacture of other chew toys, they're every bit as tough and durable.
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