Archive for July, 2007
Remember our original Kylie “Sock Dogs” made by Stacey at sockdogs.com?
Well, Stacey now offers a new form of pet art, Original Felted Pups, and they are the cutest things you’ve ever seen. So of course we needed some little Original Felted Kylies to add to our collection of custom Kylie art!
They turned out ridicuoulsly cute!
And they have toys! Stacey made the mini Kylie’s with her favorite mini toys, Pinky and the ball!
For scale, look how tiny the mini felted Kylie is with her full-sized, counterpart..
and here’s mini Pinky with life-sized Pinky.
Isn’t it amazing how tiny and cute they are? And remember that every Original Sock Dog, Sock Cat, or Felted Pup purchase helps Stacey raise money for the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, so please visit her shops today!
COMING SOON:Â The life-sized Kylie sculpture! Stay tuned!
We have a current client named Casey. Casey is a lovely little Cocker Spaniel who’s mom, Vanessa, is the hostess of a cool little blog called, “Retro Info,” which of course we love ’cause it’s right up our alley. She provides mod design and decor recommendations for those who choose to go retro, and she’s always got some great finds to share. You should really check it out!
Anyway, we presented Vanessa with Casey’s proofs, a vivid selection of Pop Art designs. They had specifically requested bold colors like red, orange, and yellow for their custom dog portrait, and since we had a pretty good window into her style we gave her some really retro options that we hoped she would like.
Well it turns out she does like them. In fact she said she just couldn’t decide so she’s letting the readers on her blog decide by POP-ular vote!
So if you visit Vanessa’s blog you can Vote for Casey too!
While you’re there be sure and also visit Vanessa’s site, Populuxe Books, an excellent resource for books on vintage decor and mod style!
This one is really amazing!… The AP picked up on a story yesterday about a kitten found under the hood of an SUV (while it was running, no less) being rescued and nursed by a dog! We couldn’t make this stuff up folks, read about it for yourself, below:
By all accounts, Tahoe is a typical kitten: cute, sleepy and hungry. But his eating habits are far from typical, as the stray’s been nursing from a 3-year-old dog named Lillie.
Ever since the kitten was found under the hood of Eunice Collins’ running Chevrolet Tahoe a few weeks ago, he’s been feeding from the unusually cooperative longhaired dachshund. Tahoe feeds in the morning, at night and after naps, purring and pawing at the dog’s belly.
“That’s not going to happen very often,” said veterinarian John Beck, who added that the “kitten got lucky, basically” that he found a dog with those maternal instincts.
Collins said she was confused by the sound of a kitten meowing as she drove her Tahoe. “I thought I was going crazy,” Collins said. “I came to a light and heard it again. So I pulled into a gas station.”
Collins took the kitten in and kept him in a bedroom. Four days later, she saw Lillie feeding him. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “She has just taken Tahoe on as her baby and has been nurturing and taking care of him. They’re just very close.”
Beck said having Tahoe in the house “induced a false pregnancy, a nursing response. It made the hormones needed to produce milk.” Beck continued, “Now, I’m sure the cat obviously had it in mind the dog was (his) mother.”
We got a request recently from a repeat customer for a rather wild wedding gift. When he submitted the picture we asked, “Seriously?..”
And he was serious. The photo was taken by his friend when she was doing primate rescue work. This was her favorite photo from that time and he thought it would make a really special wedding gift for her, so we were happy to oblige.
He really only needed some photo restoration so that the image could be printed on canvas a little larger-than-life, and Christopher (yes, the orangutan’s name is Christopher) could retain all his natural beauty. So our artist did some color balancing to bring out the red in Christopher’s hair, and some touch-up to the photo as a whole to smooth some of the graininess and soften the photo overall. The results were subtle, yet sensational!
It was an exciting departure from dog portraits and cat portraits and our first venture into the wild! We’d love to do more, so if you know anybody who has a pet tiger, or their own elephant, be sure and tell them about Pop Art Pet! :)
Click here to see all the proofs for Christopher the orangutan.
We are having a crazy hot summer so far, as many of you probably are, so here are some tips on keeping your dog safe in hot summer temperatures, straight from”the Dog Whisperer” himself, Cesar Millan:
1. Keep him hydrated. Make sure your dog has access to water. If you’re on the move, carry a portable bowl and bottle of water.
2. Different dogs have different needs. Darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats, and overweight dogs dehydrate faster. Keep this in mind when taking your pack on a walk.
3. Never leave your dog in a parked car. A car retains heat, even in the shade. Add an overexcited dog to the equation, and dehydration can result. On long trips, keep the AC on or roll down the window, and make sure water is available.
4. Be innovative. A wet towel, a water spritzer, a kiddie pool, a fan in front of a pan of ice: these are all great ways to help keep your dog cool.
5. Dogs cool from the bottom up. Lay a wet towel under your dog instead of on top of her coat. Don’t forget your dog’s paws and stomach when spraying water.
6. Be vigilant! Watch for signs of dehydration. These include excessive drooling, lethargy, bloodshot eyes, and loss of skin elasticity. If you’re concerned, get your dog into the shade or go inside, provide water, and contact your veterinarian.
The Pet Patio Potty is one of the latest and greatest advancements for city dwelling pets and their people.
Doggy Solutions designed this brilliant concept for loft, condo, and town home pet owners who have no yard and don’t always find it convenient or safe to walk their dog. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, this sturdy yet stylish box made of either redwood or polyethylene may solve your problem. It is designed to fit in small spaces on balconies or patios or even indoors. This “doggy potty” has removable trays that can be filled with either gravel or synthetic sod. The trays are positioned over a layer of absorbent material. Dogs and puppies can be trained that “doing their business” in the box is an acceptable alternative.
It is certainly a great alternative for you to being late to work every day and for your dog having to wait when you have to work late. There are several different models and they do build to suit your needs and your space, so check them out!
To celebrate our country’s independence we at Pop Art Pet are liberating our clients from the high price of shipping!
This Pop Promo provides FREE SHIPPING on any portrait ordered in July and shipped within the U.S. Because we calculate specific shipping fees for each order using the destination zip code and the size of the portrait, that is a savings to you of at least $10 and all the way up to $40 or more!
So if the added expense of shipping cost has been holding you back from ordering your personal dog portrait or cat portrait, now is the time to place your order! Or, think of it as great incentive to start your holiday shopping early this year. The special applies to all portraits when “priority” shipping options are selected, as long as the destination is within the US. Unfortunately we cannot waive “express” shipping charges or international shipping. To take advantage of our first-ever free shipping Pop Promo, place your order today, and use the code “FREEDOM” in the voucher field, or visit our specials page for more info.
Have a safe and happy 4th!
