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Now that I’ve been accumulating so many fabulous things to keep my Murphy dog happy and stylish, I find myself wondering where to stash the stuff. We can’t have toys, trinkets, and outfits strewn all over the house. But no one wants ugly plastic storage containers busting the groove of their indoor décor, either.

Enter the doggie armoire, a stylish storage alternative. Amber’s Armoires carries two distinct styles, available in a variety of colors and finishes. The Lil’ Sweetheart model is perfect for a little prince or princess, in a glossy white finish with your choice of pink, blue or lavender heart-and-paw-shaped embellishments. The Brass Paw is classically styled for a more sophisticated pup, and comes in cherry or oak wood.

Unfortunately, these fabulous armoires don’t really fit with the Murphy-style, so I began the hunt for a more “industrial-designed” doggie armoire, which apparently does not exist. However, with a little ingenuity, I was able to find an acceptable substitute from the Home Depot. The Husky 24-inch garage base storage cabinet has an adjustable shelf and a brushed steel finish with red trim, which fits perfectly into the 50’s diner-inspired décor of Murphy’s “room.” Add a tension-spring curtain rod to hang all of your industrial dog’s apparel.

But what about all the toys, you ask? Skip over the plastic, dog-bone-shaped toy boxes, and choose a box to complement your current furnishings. At the Pampered Pup, you’ll find a beautiful hand-painted toy box that could pass for a snazzy accent table, and it’s available in seven different colors! The folks at Folk Tails carry an elegantly simple wooden toy box, with bone-shaped cut-outs for easy carrying. Folk Tails also offers the Murphy-worthy Steel Diamond toy box, made from heavy-duty wrought iron.

I hate to break it to you, but you now have no more excuses for having your precious puppy’s stuff cluttering up your pad. And for goodness’ sake, get rid of those ghastly plastic storage bins!

Every week, we here at Pet-Pet like to post a special picture of a reader’s pet that has given us a huge case of the “awwwwws.”

So, thanks Brandee! It was so nice of you to share a picture of your little princess, Sunni, with us.

Brandee tells us, “Her name is Sunni, because she has such a sunny disposition… she is the happiest dog in the world and loves everybody no matter what!”

Even though it looks chilly in this picture, Sunni warms our hearts. She certainly does brighten up the white winter weather, doesn’t she?

Well, if these dog toys don’t put the oy in oy vey! Any person of Jewish decent can appreciate these adorable stuffed toys. And even if you are a goy, you’ll get a giggle, too.

Schlep on over to The Down Town Dog Pet Boutique and check out their all their “Chewish” squeaky toys. Throw your dog a Kosher bone, or provided it isn’t Yom Kippur of course, toss your dog some Chumuitz. And if your pup is a big barker, give her the lip-shaped Yenta toy. How appropriate!

Trust us, they’re not shclocky. These are first-rate plush toys that your dog will go meshugeneh over! So, don’t be a yutz! Fork over the gelt and buy one of these toys for your little bubbellah at home.

And as my bubby always says: “Give me a bissel lox on my bagel, would you, darling?” Sure thing, Grandma!

So after I read J.B.’s post about hamster fans, I got to thinking … Hmmm, I wonder if there really are that many (adult) people who dig hamsters? Of course, I started goofing around the Internet immediately, because I just had to know.

So raise your glasses, hamster people, and whip out those credit cards, this one’s for you!

The British Pet Web Site for Hamsters has any kind of hamster paraphernalia the true hamster-lover could ever dream of. It’s even divided into breed specific areas. So whatever type of hamster you’re into, you’re sure to be most pleased with the abundant selection of items bearing the likeness of your hamster of choice. How stupid of me to assume that hamsters only come in one variety: Hamster.

Anyway, on this site you will find some very special items sure to please any hamster fanatic. Tired of the boring hamster tee? Get a hamster thong! It may be hidden, but you’ll know it’s there. If you’d rather flaunt your love of these little furballs with faces, deck out your place with a hamster clock and some throw pillows. Take your hamster love on the road with an “I Love Hamsters” messenger bag, and toss in a hamster journal to jot down those fuzzy hamster thoughts.

At Zazzle, artists and designers offer custom products with all kinds of images, but of course the only images I was interested in checking out were those of hamsters. I’m totally ordering the Hamster Rock & Roll T-shirt that depicts a fluffy superstar rocking out with a microphone stand. Have a friend with a hamster army? Check out the shirt scrawled with “My Evil Hamsters Will Destroy You.”

Now all of these hamster things are fabulous indeed, but my personal favorite has to be the assortment of plush dancing hamsters I found at Wonderfully Wacky. They have on cute little outfits and sing pop songs! The “Big Man on Campus” is decked out in graduation gear and sings “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper. “Carly” sings “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer, dressed as a businesswoman. And, this one is the best, “Nigel” does one helluva rendition of Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me,” in a miniature black pleather jacket.

I only wish I had some hamster-lovin’ friends to buy all this stuff for. Hmm, my sister had one when we were kids … I wonder if she still digs them…

If you are reading this blog, we may have something in common: the belief that puppies are just as cute and special as babies. That is why it is so important to pamper the little newcomers immediately!

And at The Gilded Paw, pampering the puppy should be their motto. You have to check out this site. They have great stuff galore! But the thing that really caught my eye was The Puppy Nursery Set. This has got to be the cutest thing ever. Whether a good friend of yours has just adopted a puppy, or you yourself have acquired a new best bud, the little pup will feel at home right away with this gift.

The Puppy Nursery Set is available in pink or blue, so your fido or fida won’t be gender-confused!