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Roundup: Pet-Friendly Escapes & Resources

We recently found out the hard (and embarrassing) way that dogs are not allowed on Amtrak trains. To avoid future travel hiccups, we rounded up resources for traveling with a pet and pet-friendly pl...

Hot Hens in the City?

Keeping chickens in the District is not allowed, but The Washington Post reports on anonymous locals who hide henhouses in their backyards. Fresh eggs in the morning sounds great, but hiding a chicke...

Good Questions: Choosing a Pet-Friendly Rug?

ATDC reader Jacki needs help choosing a pet-friendly rug: "After loving the Jackson Stripe rug since Crate and Barrel introduced it awhile ago, I finally bought one for my living room. Trouble is, ...

And the First Puppy is... a Portugese Water Dog Named Bo

The Obamas have a new puppy, whom Sasha and Malia named Bo. Senator Kennedy, who has three Portugese water dogs, gave the Obamas the black-and-white 6-month-old Portuguese water dog. Neither Michelle...

Look! "Beware of Dog" Mosaics from Pompeii

Having a dog to keep your home safe is an ancient alarm system. "Beware of Dog" signs have also been used to protect homes for centuries — regardless of whether the home actually has a dog. Be...

First Lady Obama on Living in the White House and Oprah's New Puppy!
O Magazine and The Oprah Winfrey Show

O Magazine released a preview of Oprah's interview with First Lady Michelle Obama scheduled for its April 2009 issue. First Lady Obama wants the White House decor to have comfortable sofas, and cont...

Look! "Summa Canum"
A Green Dog House for the Obama White House

Sustainable Pet Design has created this eco-friendly dog house for the Obamas' eagerly-anticipated dog-to-be. Green vendors and even a rockstar have contributed to the design and interest in the Summ...

Survey: Should the Obamas Adopt a Labradoodle or Portugese Water Dog?

The Obamas appointed their First Decorator, but are still reviewing candidates for First Dog. Ever since election night, we've been wondering which dog they'll pick. Now they have narrowed down the...

Products and Tips to Make Your Home (or the White House) Puppy-Friendly

Election Day Tuesday was exciting for many reasons, including that President-Elect Obama promised to get his daughters a puppy. A puppy in the White House: we can't wait! Our puppy turns one this ...

Roundup: Best Pet Window Seats 2008

We rounded up window seats in a previous post and in honor of pet month, we've added a few more to the list. Pet window seats are great for cats and small dogs. See more below the jump......

Closeup: Photogenic Pets from House Tours

As Pet Design month is almost over, we're featuring the most photogenic pets we've encountered on our recent house tours. We've found that some pets hide out-of-sight, but certain pets are very eage...

Bent Plywood Cat Scratcher by ModernCritter

Is your cat as style conscious as you are? Perhaps they feel bored and depressed by ordinary, less-inspired cat scratchers. Previously posted on AT:Chicago earlier this year, ModernCritter has ans...

Dogs by Day (& Nite)

Dogs by Day (& Nite) is a cageless day care and boarding facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Located on 14th Street, between R and S Streets, Dogs by Day is convenient for many city dwellers. We'...

Survey: What's Your Pet's Favorite Place in Your Home?

We found this wonderful photo of Mao in the "Apartment Therapy DC" flickr group. Mao enjoys hanging out near the computer, especially during AT Pet Design month. Does your pet have a favorite spot ...

Luxury Condos for Rabbits: Bunny Adobe Condos by Leith Petwerks

When our friend got a pet rabbit she searched all over for a simple rabbit hutch that was not only functional but stylish......

Lotus Cat Tower from The Refined Feline

We blogged before about making your own cat tree using pieces of an Ikea storage system, but know that not everyone is comfortable with that level of DIY. If you would prefer not to build your own...

Etsy Scavenger: Pet Home Decor

We love surfing through Etsy to browse the crafty designs. Today we've rounded up some original Etsy items for homes with pets. More info below the jump... ...

Hacked Cat Climbing Tree

A friend of ours moved from a house to an apartment that was charming but short on space. She wanted to provide her indoor cat with a little more freedom than the cramped quarters would allow so she...

Capital Petsitters LLC

One of the hardest aspects of pet ownership is dealing with the inevitable separations caused by travel for work or vacation. Though many of us are lucky enough to have friends or family willing ...