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A Gift Guide for Pets BY HEATHER BAVER

Whether you’re taking a walk together or hanging out on the sofa, pets bring us so much joy. Give your beloved furry friends some extra pampering with a new toy, treat or outdoor excursion. Check out these gift ideas to show your pets how much they light up your life.

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1. Gorgeously Groomed.

Indulge your dog with a spa treatment that includes a bath, haircut, teeth brushing, ear cleaning and a nail trim. He’ll look extra handsome and elegant. Full Grooming Service for Dogs, $90, Spoil ‘Em Rotten Pet Boutique & Grooming Spa

2. Artistic Engraving.

Prep your dog’s favorite foods on this bamboo cutting board. Customize the design with a laserengraving of your pet’s breed on one or both sides. Dog Breed Cutting Board, $20, BoomerRang Designs

3. Lots of Leash.

Give your dog plenty of space to frolic at the dog park. Extend this leash up to 16 feet with the ease of a tape measure. Hyper Pet Premium Retractable Dog Leash, $26.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods

4. Banquet Station.

Get meals ready fast. This custom stand is sized for your dog’s height with three bowls and a storage drawer to organize food and treats. Custom-made Dog Food Storage Stand, $200, BoomerRang Designs 5. Blast Off.

Let your cats experience some celestial fun. This outer-space themed house is a cozy place for cats to sleep or satisfy their urge to scratch. Boots & Barkley™ Astronaut Space Ship Cat Scratch House, $24.99, Target

6. Delectable Desserts.

Make your dog feel extraspecial with these festive treats. Celebrate with mouth-watering cinnamon rolls and doughnuts that are organic, GMO-free and created just for canines. Dog Treats by Barkley’s Bakery LLC. 8-ounce bag: $7.50, 6-pack of mini doughnuts: $3, 2-pack large cinnamon rolls: $3, The Mint Leaf

7. Tasty Puzzle.

Solve the puzzle to discover a delicious reward. Engage your dog with brain-stimulating fun as she explores these interactive toys to release a hidden treat. Orbee-Tuff® Snoop, Small: $13.99, Large: $16.99, Mazee Ball, $16.99, Animal Resource Co-op at Inner Peace and Wellness

8. A-mazing Entertainment.

Let your cat romp outdoors. Mesh cubes and a tunnel provide hours of exercise and relaxation. Combine with other playsets to create the ultimate play space. Kitty City Outdoor Play Cat Tunnel, $31.99, Target 9. Handy Hook.

Make it easy to go for a walk. This stylish leash holder features a dog with a hook for a tail to keep your pup’s leash convenient. Leash Holder, $30, BoomerRang Designs 10. Luxurious Lion.

Go wild with a lion cut that looks and feels cool. Treat your cat to a two-step bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and a fabulous haircut. Lion Cut Cat Grooming, $90, Spoil ‘Em Rotten Pet Boutique & Grooming Spa 11. Set Sail.

Take your furry friend on an aquatic adventure. This nylon life vest keeps your pet safe on a boat or swimming in a lake or pool. O’Brien Nylon Pet Life Vest, $49.99, Dick’s Sporting Goods 12. Cool Retreat.

Chill out on a hot day with this pressure-activated cooling pad. Place it on your cat’s or dog’s favorite resting spot for a refreshing naptime. Cool Pet Pad™ Self-Cooling Pet Pad, $49.99, PetSmart 7

13. Essential Lather.

Give your pet a luxurious bath with a blend of organic coconut, olive and jojoba oils infused with rosemary. Enjoy soft, sweet-scented fur with this gentle shampoo. Organic Pet Shampoo, 16-ounce: $14.95, 8-ounce: $7.95, Muddy Creek Soap Company 14. Pest Protection.

Maximize your pet’s outdoor enjoyment. This natural spray contains ingredients like neem oil and peppermint, lemongrass and cedarwood essential oils to keep bugs at bay. Muddy Mutts Herbal Bug Away, 8-ounce: $15, Muddy Creek Soap Company 15. Paw-fect Soother.

Organic shea butter and beeswax help moisturize and protect your furry friend’s paws and nose. Lavender essential oil gives this balm a delightful, aromatic scent. Muddy Mutts Paw & Nose Balm, 3-ounce: $16.95, 1-ounce: $8.95, Muddy Creek Soap Company 16. Fetch, Chase, and Tug.

Made of soft, colorful polar fleece, these braided tug toys can be washed, frozen and floated on the water for hours of playtime fun together. Polartec Polar Fleece rope and tug toys, sizes Mini Toy to Follow Me Tug $10.5016.99, Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom 8

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Animal Resource Co-op at Inner Peace and Wellness 202 S. 3rd St., Hamburg 570.230.8382 theanimalresourceco-op.com

BoomerRang Designs boomerrangdesigns@gmail.com FB @BoomerRangDesigns boomerrangdesigns.bigcartel.com Dick’s Sporting Goods Broadcasting Square Shopping Center 2767 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing 610.373.7366 | dickssportinggoods.com 17

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17. Snug and Secure.

Help your pet achieve the ultimate night’s sleep. This donut-shaped bed is crafted from soft, allvegan materials so dogs or cats can burrow into snuggly comfort. Best Friends by Sheri The Original Calming Shag Fur Donut Cuddler Cat & Dog Bed, $109.99, PetSmart 18. Catnip Creations.

Available in a colorful variety of fabrics and patterns, these mice are stuffed with locally grown catnip. The yarn tail is perfect for batting around. Whimsey Doodles Catnip Mice, $3 each, Magnolia Dreams Mercantile on Main 19. Outstanding Assortment.

Surprise your dogs with their favorite flavors like bacon, salmon, peanut butter and carob. Home baked and made from scratch, these snacks will tantalize their taste buds. Pawparrazi Treats, $2.95- $7.95, Magnolia Dreams Mercantile on Main 20. Fur-ever Keepsake.

Highlight your pet’s personality and frame it on the wall. This two-hour photo session includes 30 retouched images for up to two cherished pets. Standard Photo Session, $225, Susan the Petographer 21. Lead On.

Stroll in style with these vibrantly-colored leashes. Choose a leather type (like bullhide or Latino) that’s an ideal thickness and strength for your dog’s pulling personality. Twisted Leather Leashes, price varies based on materials: average cost $10/foot, Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom 22. Leisurely Lunch.

Help your cat or dog savor every bite with this paw-shaped feeding dish. Five different compartments, including two slow feeding sections, make meals an interactive game. PAW Slow Feeder, $21.99, Animal Resource Co-op at Inner Peace and Wellness

Godfrey’s Welcome to Dogdom 4267 New Holland Rd., Mohnton 610.777.5755 | godfreysdogdom.com

Magnolia Dreams Mercantile on Main 345 W. Main St., Birdsboro 610.575.2807 FB @MagnoliaDreamsMercantile Muddy Creek Soap Company 608 Penn Avenue, West Reading 610.816.7474 | muddycreeksoapcompany.com

PetSmart 1183 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing 610.396.3660 4210 5th Street Hwy., Temple 610.939.2620 petsmart.com

Spoil ‘Em Rotten Pet Boutique & Grooming Spa 1215 Penn Avenue, Lower Level, Wyomissing 610.929.0900 FB @SpoilEmRottenPetBoutique Susan the Petographer info@susanthepetographer.com 484.335.8451 susanthepetographer.com

Target Locations in Exeter, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing target.com

The Mint Leaf 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd. BARN, Leesport 610.615.5134 | FB @TheMintLeafLLC