For you bird lovers who love the sea as well, this round Shell Birdhouse is made with small, natural conch shells, and topped with a coco "hat." For indoor and protected outdoor use and ready to hang.
Dogs love chasing tennis balls and furry critters. All we have to do is make mention of "squirrel!!" and pandemonium ensues. That's why your doggies will love these Bouncing Tails Throw Toys which adds a squeaky toy for the perfect plaything. Comes in a set of two of the same -- squirrel, fox, and raccoon.
If your best buddy is a water dog, throw this vinyl Floating Pool and Deck Dog Bed into the pool this summer. Instead of furiously paddling as dogs do, he or she can relax and just float along with you and the crowd. Perfect for a deck lounging spot for wet doggies too.
Even good swimmers can spook. Stay close by your floating pet in the water and perhaps go with a Ruff Wear Portage Float Coat to be on the safe side.
This cute Cat Mouth Birdhouse is the inspiration of designer John Caswell. Leave unfinished or paint how you like. The bottom slides off allowing for easy cleaning of the inside.
Consumer Reports Tests Mosquito and Tick repellents
Every silver lining has a cloud and in summer it's mosquitoes and ticks. Not only are they annoying, but they can be hazardous to human and pet health. They definitely can interfere with the fun of playing with our pets outdoors and taking them for walks.
A recent Consumer Reports test found "six repellents protected against deer ticks and two common types of mosquitoes for 7 hours or more. Four of those contain deet in varying levels. The Environmental Protection Agency judges deet safe when used as directed."
The effective products include two types of "Off" and two deet-free:
Another possibility is the battery-powered Off! Clip On Mosquito Protection with the claim of "head to toe protection up to 12 hours" on the package. Disappointingly, the folks at Consumer Reports abandoned testing their beleaguered subjects after two hours because of bites.
Attract hummers to your yard this summer--they are so fun to watch and educational for the entire family. This good-looking Stokes Select Ruby Prism Hummingbird Feeder is decorated with large lifelike flowers to attract hummingbirds. Its wide mouth opening makes filling and cleaning a snap. A convenient hanging hook is included.
Make your own nectar easily at home. Mix 1/4 c. sugar and 1 c. water in a cup or jar.
Add a fun touch to your lawn this summer. These black and gold Dog Lawn Signs are hand cast from rust-free, recycled aluminum, then hand painted with a weather-resistant finish.
Choose from: DOGS AT PLAY, DOG FRIENDLY HOME, and our favorite GENTLE DOG BEWARE OF OWNER.
This charming Fisherboy Sundial Birdbath is both decorative and functional, the way we like it. The young boy's fishing pole tracks the time on the Roman numeral sundial, while your backyard birds can drink and cool off in the bowl.
Mount it on this classic Roman Pedestal for a charming backyard accent.
Both are handcrafted from rust-proof, recycled aluminum with a powder coat finish. Available in Bronze and Verdigris.
One of our dogs' more enjoyable pastimes is snacking on the seed the wild birds have spilled onto the ground from their feeders. For many backyard birders, this scattering is a waste of seed, plus which it does damage the grass and attracts rodents.
To solve that problem, attach this lightweight mesh Seed Hoop to almost any bird feeder and catch virtually all that seed your birds spill.
The Hoop is available in two sizes--a 30" diameter and a smaller 16" diameter and folds to 1/3 its full size for easy storage and shipping.
Many people who love dogs love books as well. If that describes you, combine your passions with this Book Fetch Toy. Not only will your dog curl up at your feet while you read, but he or she can also learn how to fetch one with this realistic dog toy.
The Book Fetch Toy is made from safe, durable, nontoxic rubber. Choose To Kill a Mocking Squirrel or Fetch-22. Great Father's Day gift!
This super cute clip of a dog and a young deer romping in the yard is a must-see for animal lovers. First, some background from L.A. Unleashed:
The deer, named Theen, was cared for by mlcarriker's family after he was discovered alone and malnourished. The family bottle-fed Theen until he began to eat on his own, and although he's now free to wander and mingle with his wild brethren, he "frequently comes back to the house to eat some [cat food] and play with our dog, Buddy," mlcarriker explains. "He doesn't care much for deer corn."
At the end of the video, notice the cats perched on the porch bannister watching the show.
Birders, this Brinno GardenWatchCam with Flash Drive is a relatively low cost, time-lapse camera to capture natural events that you may miss with the naked eye. Easy-to-use and weather-resistant, just mount it in the ground. The cam uses a high quality lens to target your chosen area and snaps shots of anything that experiences change over time--bird activity, flowers blooming, bees pollinating, and spiders making webs.
With this camera you can take photos at specific predetermined time settings you set up, with the option of 7 different time settings. It stores up to 2 gigabytes of data in a USB flash drive. Each digital JPEG image is dated and time-stamped for you to view and share on your computer. The included software allows easy playback and viewing as an AVI file.
It's rewarding to enjoy wild birds at the back yard feeders, but frustrating to watch pesky squirrels steal the seed and the show.
This Squirrel Buster Classic cleverly uses the squirrel's weight to foil the theft attempts. The feeder has openings in its wire grid that align with the seed ports and allow the birds to access the seed. When a squirrel or large bird climbs onto the feeder, its weight forces the grid down and shuts down access to the seed ports.
The feeder has plenty of surfaces for small clinging birds such as nuthatches to grip, with removable perches for chickadees, finches and sparrows.
Shell Birdhouse
is made with small, natural conch shells, and topped with a coco "hat." For indoor and protected outdoor use and ready to hang.
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with the claim of "head to toe protection up to 12 hours" on the package. Disappointingly, the folks at 
is decorated with large lifelike flowers to attract hummingbirds. Its wide mouth opening makes filling and cleaning a snap. A convenient hanging hook is included. 
to almost any bird feeder and catch virtually all that seed your birds spill. 
is a relatively low cost, time-lapse camera to capture natural events that you may miss with the naked eye. Easy-to-use and weather-resistant, just mount it in the ground. The cam uses a high quality lens to target your chosen area and snaps shots of anything that experiences change over time--bird activity, flowers blooming, bees pollinating, and spiders making webs. 
cleverly uses the squirrel's weight to foil the theft attempts. The feeder has openings in its wire grid that align with the seed ports and allow the birds to access the seed. When a squirrel or large bird climbs onto the feeder, its weight forces the grid down and shuts down access to the seed ports. 
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