Super Cool Pets 2008 Holiday Gift Guide

'Tis the season! The names of our pets are on our holiday gift list, along with other members of the family and good friends.

As pet lovers know, there is an overwhelming amount of super cool pet gear available to "chews" from. We have been sniffing around the Net for our pets and the people they love, so we can find exactly what we want without putting so much as a paw outdoors.

Visiting our favorite web shops and boutiques we have dug up the latest state-of-the-art pet gear for our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. It's all grouped by category, followed by links to several shops themselves. And if you can't decide, you will find links to both mailed Gift Certificates or e-Gift Certificates. So dig in!

PET TOYS

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Bulb with Treat Spot
Durable, bouncy, bouyant, minty and recyclable 6" festive bulbs.

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Orbee
Recyclable peppermint-scented dog toy.

Tux Interactive Treat Toy
From eco-friendly West Paw Design, stuffable and tossable dog treat toy--it bounces, floats, and is nontoxic and recyclable.

Wiggly Giggly Ball
When you and your pet push or roll it, the interactive Wiggly Giggly Ball wobbles unpredictably and giggles. We all know how infectious laughter is! Needs no batteries.

Moody Pet Fling-ama-String Motorized Cat Toy
Innovative, popular cat toy continuously flings a long, colorful string in your choice of two speeds.

Cat Dancer Cat Toy
Bouncy cat toy--your cat will be obsessed!

Mouse in the House by Cat Dancer
Programmable cat toy will play with your cat when you cannot. Designed to turn itself on, call cats and then actually play with them.

SmartCat™ Peek-a-Prize Toy Box
Ideal for cats that love to hunt and seek.

PET STOCKINGS

Polar Fleece Pet Stocking
Embroidered and appliqued with dog/cat accent. The cuff of the stocking is trimmed with pompoms.

Kyjen Christmas Paw Stocking Red Stocking with white trim and green paw print with green satin tag for hanging.

Dog Breed Needlepoint Stocking
Classic, hand-stitched needlepoint stocking showing off your favorite breed.

Christmas Cat Stocking
Filled with action-packed cat toys--pompons, balls, stuffed toys, mice and rattles.

Canine Gift Stocking
Stuffed full of scrumptious dog treats and irresistible toys.

PET BEDDING AND FURNITURE

Bumper Bed
Eco-friendly pet bed for dogs and cats gives you the flexibility to choose the color combination that best suits your personality and home decor. Mix and match around 81 different color combinations.

Buddhabag
Shape it into a custom sleep sack tailored to your dog or cat's favorite napping position. It folds into a bowl shape, flattens for a comfy paw-stretch position, molds into a cave for a napping hideaway.

Doodle Dog Pet Bed
Eco-friendly, made of Crypton Super Fabrics--easy to spot clean and is machine washable. Stain, moisture and odor resistant.

SnuggleSafe Heatpad
Keep your pets warm this winter.Uses no electrical cords--heat it in the microwave for 5 minutes.

Select a bed style by shape, construction, and fabric to match your pet's lifestyle, age, or temperament:
Drs Foster & Smith Dog Bed Selection Guide
Orvis Dog Bed Selector

K&H Thermo-Kitty Fashion Splash
Colorful heated bed for your kitty cat.

Scratch Lounge Cat Scratcher

Three-sided to add additional cozy comfort for your cat. It has reversible scratch surfaces for twice the use.

Door Delight
Combo cozy fleece bed with a sisal scratcher.

KittyPod Mini
Non-toxic recyclable cat furniture with cute cat-shaped silhouette.

PET CARRIERS:

The Other Door Steel Crate
Collapsible, innovative dog crate with wheels from Pet Gear.

I-Go 2 Traveler
Versatile carrier for pets up to 15 lbs. Can be used as wheeled carrier, shoulder bag, backpack, pet car seat and hand carryall.

PET FEEDERS

Antiqued Pet Food Bowls
Heavyweight stainless steel, embossed with bones. User friendly!

Collapsible Popware Pet Feeder
Portable, collapsible for people and their pets on the go.

Acqua Bol
Reusable credit card sized water bowl. Hydrate your pet anywhere, anytime.

LEASHES AND COLLARS

Planet Dog Zip Lead: Retractable Leash
Fits in the palm of your hand.

Bun-Gee-Pup-EE Expandable Dog Leash

Works like a shock absorber, protecting you and your dog when your dog pulls.

Good Dog Company Hemp Corduroy Collars and Leashes Durable, soft and comfortable thanks to corduroy construction.

Holiday Collars
Beautiful fabric Christmas and Hanukah pet collars handcrafted in the USA.

GADGETS AND ELECTRONICS

Pet Sensing Doorbell
Cordless doorbell that chimes only when a dog or cat wearing a "Smart Key" approaches.

Garmin DC 30 Transmitter Collar for use with the Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking System
Unique dog-tracking system pinpoints your dog's position and shows you exactly where he is, even when you can't see or hear him.

Panasonic Network Camera and Pet Cam
Away at work or on vacation? No more worrying about your pets and wondering what's going on. You can see for yourself! Pet Cam can be viewed and controlled from your web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA.

NEW Automated Self Cleaning Litter Box Robot II
Perfect litter management solution for the cat owner who never wants to scoop a litter box again. Eco-friendly.

iRobotRoomba 532 Pet Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot
Cleans up to three standard-sized rooms on a single charge.
iRobot Roomba 562 Pet Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot Same features as Roomba 532, plus an extra set of brushes and on-board scheduling function. Can clean up to four standard-sized rooms on a single charge.
iRobot® Scooba® 350 Floor Washing Robot Handles those dirty floors.

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Designed specifically for pet hair pick-up.

PET APPAREL

Sassy Dots Harness Hoodie
Perfect for walks. Built-in harness and reflective back strip for nighttime safety. Large kangaroo pocket for storage.

Water-Resistant Aspen Hooded Dog Vest
Water-resistant dog coat with detachable hood.

Reindeer Pet Sweater
Soft chenille sweater in brick red, antique blue and green. Old-fashioned charm with sparkly, hand-beaded snow-flakes add festive holiday glitter.

Silver Dog Boots
Water resistant rain boots designed with non-skid soles to protect doggy paws.

Christmas Soft Claws Nail Caps
Vinyl nail caps for cats in holiday colors.

BIRDS

Birdie Basketball and Training Gym
Activity-filled play gym features a dumbbell, agility rings, basketball hoop, swing, treat cups, 2 toy hangers, and several perching surfaces. Automatically dispenses a treat when your bird scores a basket.

Wicker Toy Wreath O' Rings
Contains colorful wicker rings and a hand-woven plant fiber ball.

The Twister
Bird cage accessory. Combo millet holder and wooden perch.

Suet Feeder Evergreen Tree and Suet Feeder Mitten
Metal suet cages for wild birds in fun winter-themed designs.

GIFTS FOR PET LOVERS

Pet Advent Calendar
Hide a small pet treat behind each door, then open one daily for a little bit of holiday anticipation. Made of wood with printed paper. Doors have charming portraits of various dog breeds.

Pet Lover Ornaments
Spruce up the tree!

Pet Lover Holiday Cards
Adorable photos and cheerful holiday greetings.

Kitty Friends Rug
Plush hooked area rug features four friendly kitties perched on a windowsill gazing at the seasonal landscape.

Dog Breed Holiday Pillows
Set the holiday mood in your home.

Cattitude i-Pot
Features an adorable cat design and comes with a removable stainless steel lid and mesh infuser basket.

Wag More. Bark Less. Caps. Pair with Wag More. Bark Less. Men's Hooded Sweatshirt and Wag More. Bark Less. Women's T-Shirt
Great gifts for dog lovers.

K. Bell Cat Socks
Only the cattiest of people deserve these socks! Give them as a gift or show off your passion. Comfort and style.

Cat Door Stops and Dog Breed Doorstops
Trusty companions that keep your doors from swinging and slamming closed.

Pupperweights
Use as a desktop paperweight or doorstop. Different cat and dog breeds.

Cute Overload Page-A-Day Calendar 2009
A nonstop parade of utter cuteness, adapted from the adorable website anointed "#1 Mood Lifter" by Time magazine and praised by The Boston Globe as "Omigosh--so cute!"

Shutterfly Holiday Cards Easily create and give unique cards this holiday with your favorite pet pictures.
Shutterfly Holiday Gifts Easily create and give unique photo gifts this holiday with your favorite pictures.

POPULAR PET BOOKS

At Super Cool Pets we feature Amazon Hot New Releases twIce monthly. To get more good ideas, review our past lists under Books and Media on our sidebar to the right, also accessible from the header tool bar under Search Category.

We will continue to notify our readers on Hot New Releases throughout the upcoming days and weeks. Here are a few Best-Selling Pet Books to get started.

Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
by Ted Kerasote
"It is no exaggeration to say that Merle''s Door could be the best book ever written about a dog or dogs--one dog in particular, the magnificent Merle of the title, but also about dogs in general.... It is beautifully written, a real page turner, often funny, always fascinating, and very moving. It''s a book you will never forget." (Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs )

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life
by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Follow-up to last year's bestselling Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems . Cesar Millan's guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level.

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life.

Bliss to You: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Life
by Trixie Koontz (Author), Dean R Koontz (Author)
Trixie once again shares her inspiring outlook on life and reveals the eight steps that anyone can take to achieve not merely happiness, but bliss.

Old Dogs: Are the Best Dogs
by Gene Weingarten (Author), Michael S. Williamson (Photographer)
If you've known a favorite old dog, you'll find him or her on these pages. A glorious gift book and a fitting tribute to that one dog you can't ever forget.

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
by Patricia McConnell
Compelling combination of stories, science and practical advice to show how understanding emotions in both people and dogs can improve owners' relationships with their pets. How dog owners can learn "the language" of dog by recognizing important signals and reading them correctly.

Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron (Author), Bret Witter (Contributor)
An abandoned kitten transforms a small library, saves a classic American town, and becomes famous around the world. The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.

I Can Has Cheezburger?: A LOLcat Colleckshun
by Professor Happycat, icanhascheezburger.com
The founders of www.icanhascheezburger.com have selected 200 of their favorite LOLcats from their archive of nearly one million.

The Devious Book for Cats: A Parody
by Joe Garden, Janet Ginsburg, Chris Pauls, et al.
Offers today's discerning kitties words of wisdom and advice on everything they need to know, from in-depth guides on cardboard boxes and catnip to a brief history of the Felinism movement.

Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life
by Elizabeth M. Hodgkins
Turns today's conventional wisdom of cat care on its head with completely new, yet remarkably easy-to-follow guidelines for every cat owner.

The Ultimate Cat Lover
The Best Experts' Advice for a Happy, Healthy Cat with Stories and Photos of Fabulous Felines.
by Marty Becker, D.V.M, Gina Spadafori, Carol Kline and Mikkel Becker

Alex & Me
by Irene Pepperberg
How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process.

Many pet books are available in Kindle Edition--download in less than a minute to your wireless reader.

Stumped for a pet lover gift? Gift Cards are the perfect gift for the pets and pets lovers in your life.