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Pet Portraits

I have to admit that not too long ago, I found the idea of commissioning a portrait of one's pet a bit silly— a showy little leftover from the yuppies of yore. However, lately the trend has bee...

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 ...

Hot or Not? Dog Powered Scooter/ Trike/ Skateboard

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If you are looking for a selection of fine gear and accessories for your furry friend, the Posh Pooch in Bethesda should be on your must-visit list. With selections that range from gourmet treats t...

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 ...

Tips: Building a Cat Tunnel in Your Home
Washington DC

In our recent house tour of Adam's Cat-Haven Condo, we showed the custom-built cat tunnel Adam made for his cats Jonas and Ezekiel. Adam is a neat-freak and wanted to keep the litter box out of sig...

Catnip Jackson Pollock Fish
Washington DC

Add some art to your home in an unexpected place: cat toys! The Catnip Jackson Pollock Fish, manufactured by Ducky World Products, is stuffed with "the best catnip in the world." The catnip is pre...

House Tour: Adam's Cat-Haven Condo
Washington DC

Name: Adam Location: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Size: 625 sq ft cond Years lived in: 7 years, owned Residence Type: condo building designed by architect Harry Wardman in 1916 >> Enter Slideshow ...

Survey: Does Your Neighborhood Need a Dog Park?
Washington DC

Much as we love living in the city, DC badly needs more dog parks. Many of the lovely parks are off limit to dogs (like the one above!). Residents with and without dogs have been lobbying for more...

Pets Increase Your Happiness
Washington, DC

For those of you annoyed by pet month, consider that pets make your home a happier place. Studies show that pets make you a happier person. We're a recent convert to the pet world (having never had...

Green Roofs for Animal Houses at Sustainable Pet Design
Washington DC

We have written about green roofs before, but have never seen them on houses designed for animals until now. Sustainable Pet Design claims the Greenrrroof Animal Home "smells good, grows plants, at...

Look! Attending a Cat Show...
Washington DC

We recently attended a cat show and were delighted by the strange sights. We saw breeds we never knew existed, interacted with the most obsessed cat people ever (who travel with shrines to their ca...

Flickr Finds: Elephant Watering Cans
Washington DC

September is Pets Months at AT! Though you can't have an elephant as a pet, you can have an elephant watering can. We found the photo above in our flickr group "Apartment Therapy DC" from member t...