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August 20, 2010 1 Comment
Under $30 – Guess how much waste there is every year from lunch box garbage! 
Lunchopolis Trash Free Lunch Box
Lunchopolis helps eliminate the 3.5 billion pounds of lunchbox garbage generated annually. Uses BPA free, microwave safe, dishwater safe, reusable drink & food containers in an insulated lead-free fabric lunch box.
July 26, 2010 1 Comment Here's a way your pet can tell you when it wants to come in -- or go out (depending on where you place it.)
When your pet steps on the Pet Doorbell Wireless Chime Mat a chime lets you know your pet is ready to come in or go out. There’s no training required. Your pet quickly learns the fastest way in or out is to step on the mat. The transmitter is "water proof" and the mat is heat, cold and water resistant. The company says it can detect the weight of an animal as low as 2 pounds. There are12 selectable chimes with a blue visual flashing light to let you know the pet has triggered the mat alarm. A wireless transmitter activates the attractive chime unit up to100 feet away. The wireless signal passes through doors, walls and floors. The pet doorbell wireless chime mat transmitter uses one 12-volt battery which is included. The chime takes three C cell batteries, which you supply. The Pet Doorbell Mat is 16”x14”x1/2”. Under $80.00
http://www.petgadgets.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=868&content_id=11
July 26, 2010 Post a Comment 
Tattle Tale Vibration Alarm Under $20. Tattle Tale can detect vibration in an object or surface and sounds a distinct 3-second alarm. Good for pet training. Keeps Pets off Furniture, Counter Tops, Beds, Plant Stands, Garbage Cans, etc. It can help prevent scratching, clawing, climbing and behavioral problems in the home. Place or Hang the Tattle Tale Vibration Alarm Pet Trainer to Detect tampering of doors, drawers, windows, gates, cabinets and any 'Off-Limits' area. Automatic alarm reset with a High/Low sensitivity switch. Works in any position, hang it, set or place it anywhere. Long life continuous operation on a single 9 volt battery. Under $20.
http://www.petgadgets.com/product_details.cfm?product_id=26&content_id=65
July 26, 2010 1 Comment 
Neater Feeder is a clever new pet feeding system that takes the mess out of meal times. It contains the spills and splashes and reduces the mess and damage that often occur around pet feeding areas. The Neater Feeder has a two-container system with protective walls and a unique colander-like draining system. This system separates spilled food from spilled water. Spilled food is contained in the upper reservoir so it can be safely eaten or easily discarded. Spilled water drains into the lower reservoir, and can be reused for your pet, your plants, or discarded. And the Neater Feeder’s clever design is ant-proof, keeping your dog or cat’s dining area more sanitary. The small Neater Feeder is appropriately sized for cats and dogs up to 35 pounds, and the large model is designed for breeds 35 to 100-plus pounds. Optional leg extensions increase feeding height for an elevated feeding position that is shown to be beneficial for dogs’ digestion and joint health. Prices start at about $35.00
I did a Daily Giz Wiz Podcast on Neeter Feeder. See it or HEAR it here: www.twit.tv/dgw1143
July 25, 2010 Post a Comment 
I found this device at a pet show, and I think it's very clever. The To Go Bowl was created for dog owners who love to take their furry companions on car rides. The idea came to the folks at Furry Travelers while on a long road trip with their dogs. Frustrated from trying to get them to drink at each rest stop, they thought it would be convenient to have a bowl that fit into the automobile cup holder so they could drink whenever they wanted to. That way they wouldn't have to wait to get water at a rest area. Since there was nothing like that available, Furry Travelers decided to made one themselves! The To Go Bowl fits conveniently into your car's 3 to 4" standard and x-large cup holder in either the front or back seat. It comes complete with a splash guard and lid to reduce spilling. The unique design allows for storage of treats or dry dog food in its removable base. (The removable base even has it's own cover.) The To Go Bowl is an ideal and necessary travel tool: Your dog will stay well-hydrated throughout the trip without frequent stops. Since the bowl can also sit flat on the ground, it easily transitions from the car to the hotel room, dog park or home. And it's under $20. Available in 8 colors too.