GIFT GUIDE FIVE: CLEVER CREATURE

1. Photobooth Dogs 2. Wagwear Nylon Rainbreaker 3. Jonathan Adler British Dog Bed 4. Lucky Diner Bowl 5. Fish for Cats 6. 4 Dogbone Toys 7. Shadow Cat Bowl 8. Real Dogs Sweet Potato Treats 9. Gourmet Chicken and Rice Treats 10. Original Petapotty 11. Scutte Necktie Collar Pink

3 Dogs and a Baby

Sorry I haven't been writing too much. It seems that between getting hitched and starting a new job, my monkey life has taken a backseat. But I'm working on it. Which brings me to this: After you get married people ask about the babies. When? Soon? How many? Aren't you just dying to stay home and make organic mushed carrot baby food? Doesn't that sound delightful? Um, not now. Not soon. Not many. Absolutely not. No way.

Let's be clear, I already have babies! Three dogs (and two cats plus a little brother and nieces and nephews). So what gives? I don't need to add to my circus. I already feel like the days are filled. But that all being said, I love being a pet parent. I look forward to finding them new sweaters, giving them baths and hugging them until they wiggle away--just like the real thing!

You too? I figured. I know I'm not the only one with a Shih Tzu who has the closet of a 2-year-old. Since it's been chilly (for Los Angeles. . .) and the holidays are near, I found some organic and fun holiday must-haves for your spoiled "child".

Harry Barker Eco Eton Collars, West Paw Fridge Toy, Grandma Lucy's Organic Pumpkin Biscuits, West Paw Holiday Tuckered Out Bed, West Paw Ruff-N-Tuff & Tiny Tuff Reindeer, Harry Barker Biodegradable No Two Bags, Wet Noses Pumpkin Biscuits, Ruff Wear Sun Shower Raincoat, Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Bulbs, Wagatha's Cranberry Cheddar Biscuits, West Paw Eco Merry Bones, Simply Fido Pumpkin Shirt, Planet Dog Squeaky Gingerbread Buddy, A Dog's Life Apple Pie Biscuits, West Paw Reknitz Sweaters, Ma Snax Double Carob Chip and Wintermint Biscuits

or you can find these products at local stores:

Pussy & Pooch

564 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-438-0900

Urban Pet

7515 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles
323-933-2100

LA Dogworks

1014 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles
323-461-5151

SPOT

534 N. La Cienega
Los Angeles
310-275-2820

Maxwell Dog

12336 Ventura Blvd
Studio City

818-505-8411

My Pet Naturally
12001 W Pico Blvd

Los Angeles

310-477-3030

Healthy Spot

1110 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica

310-458-2004