magis dog house by michael young

if you are a pet lover you will appreciate this very cool looking dog house from uk born, hong kong-based designer michael young. this chic and cheerful home (with its frame) is 19″w x 35″l x 29.75″h, and is meant for pets under 40 lbs. the raised style helps to protect your precious pooch from the elements, and the polyethylene material ensures that it is durable and easy to clean.

bonus: a brass plate above the door which states “amicus fidelis protectio fortis” or “faithful friend, strong protector.” find the dog house at generate and see more designs from michael on his website.

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first snow

i don’t want anyone to think i’m playing favorites in my flickr stream, so here’s kaiser, my great big ten year old greater swiss mountain dog.

his breed used to pull the butcher’s carts in the alps, but this guy thinks he’s from jamaica and hates the cold. he looks awfully handsome in it though!

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plush cat pillows

do you have a cherished childhood (or adulthood) pet that is no longer with us? my beloved cat toonces was 17 when she passed away 2 years ago. the whole family still misses her, especially mr. lucky, her loyal tabby brother/friend. i think i’m going to write to electric luna of ploesiepoesie in the netherlands to see if she can make me a lookalike plush cat! she does custom work in addition to her large inventory of kitties that are available for “adoption.” for her custom work she reviews the photos that you send and then creates a soft kitty clone. check out these examples:

she has a nice gallery of her custom work. i think i like the finished pieces as much as the feline photos that people have sent to her!

see for yourself and smile some.

via one floor up

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