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Having just lost our \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com/p/milo_4.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eMilo\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that summer.\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e I thought this might be a cute DVD for my son to watch, so I quickly ordered it through Amazon. Here's the trailer:\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe allow\u003d\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003d\"\" frameborder\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"315\" src\u003d\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_MbRoxS_5jY\" title\u003d\"YouTube video player\" width\u003d\"560\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nThe movie has beautiful music and soft pencil drawing animation. \u0026nbsp;It's also unique in that there is no dialogue, just like the original Snowman. \u0026nbsp;Only music. \u0026nbsp;But be forewarned if you have ever lost a pet- the movie begins with a boy and his old dog, moving into their new home. \u0026nbsp;The animators capture the slow movements and the gray fur of the old pup. \u0026nbsp;And, well, you can guess what happens as the story rolls on. \u0026nbsp;Fall comes and the little old dog is no longer with the little boy. \u0026nbsp;I cry every time I watch the story unfold- the absence of the dog, his empty bed, his little grave under the tree.   \n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhNLUFzpjZM/VJhgBN-CfRI/AAAAAAAAE2g/_npCM548hx8/s1600/snowdog.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"358\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhNLUFzpjZM/VJhgBN-CfRI/AAAAAAAAE2g/_npCM548hx8/w640-h358/snowdog.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBut fear not, the story doesn't stay sad forever. \u0026nbsp;It's about finding happiness and new love again, and that's where the snowdog comes in. \u0026nbsp;The little boy creates a snowman and a snowdog, and he asks Santa to bring him a real dog for Christmas. \u0026nbsp;I won't give the story away, you'll have to see for yourself what happens. Another warning- this year the ending made my little one cry. \u0026nbsp;He has a sensitive heart! \u0026nbsp;So if you plan on showing it to children, check out the synopsis of it on \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCommonSenseMedia \u003c/a\u003eto see if it's right for your child.    \n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgXyeHDmKBg/VJhjQnVLTkI/AAAAAAAAE2s/Wd6wuRfzd7Y/s1600/download.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"424\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgXyeHDmKBg/VJhjQnVLTkI/AAAAAAAAE2s/Wd6wuRfzd7Y/s640/download.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ephoto courtesy of mirror.co.uk\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI realized this year, our second Christmas without our sweet Milo, that Santa has blessed us with our own snowdog. \u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com/p/spot.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eSpot \u003c/a\u003eresembles the snowdog from the story in so many ways- his funny ears, his funny spots, his little marble eyes. \u0026nbsp;And not only that, the new love he brought to \u003ci\u003eour \u003c/i\u003elittle boy and his family. \u0026nbsp;This holiday season, I wish you all your own little snowdogs. \u0026nbsp;May the magic of Christmas touch your hearts, too.    \n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r948d_ieyrk/VGY-91NFSCI/AAAAAAAAD0g/5SfF-JzWreQ/s1600/%24_1.JPG\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r948d_ieyrk/VGY-91NFSCI/AAAAAAAAD0g/5SfF-JzWreQ/s640/%24_1.JPG\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003eGingerbread Dog House\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003eYeah!!!!!!\u0026nbsp; Now that's the kind of house any dog would like to live in!\u0026nbsp; A mini gingerbread house just for them!\u0026nbsp; Can you imagine the Christmas card photos?\u0026nbsp; Plus, you can have it personalized!\u0026nbsp; This sweet surprise will only set you back $24.98 (and some shipping, too).\u0026nbsp; I did see it in person and it's mainly for smaller dogs.\u0026nbsp; Indoor use, too, of course, since it's plush.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonkey Sweater\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSpot is not a fan of sweaters, but with his shagginess, he needs 'em! \u0026nbsp;He has a lot of hair, but he's a skinny minnie, and he gets cold under there! \u0026nbsp;My favorite this year is the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.inthecompanyofdogs.com/itemdy00.aspx?ID\u003d17,485\u0026amp;T1\u003dD12570+S\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eSock Monkey Sweater\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.inthecompanyofdogs.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eIn the Company of Dogs.\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp; It even has a little hood with monkey ears! \u003ci\u003eMonkey ears\u003c/i\u003e, I tell you!! \u0026nbsp;The bad part? \u0026nbsp;It's $39.95. \u0026nbsp;But it's oh, so cute!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eRqdvF_PAE/VGZANSG4woI/AAAAAAAAD0s/Tj_pD7NoUyE/s1600/Chilly-dog-monkey-sweater-99.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eRqdvF_PAE/VGZANSG4woI/AAAAAAAAD0s/Tj_pD7NoUyE/s640/Chilly-dog-monkey-sweater-99.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of glamormutt.com\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nDog Wine\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nYep, I'm serious! \u0026nbsp;They totally have this. \u0026nbsp;You can totally buy this for your pup. \u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eDog wine!!!\u003c/i\u003e \u0026nbsp;Don't worry, it's not like you're going to be feeding your pooch alcohol or anything. \u0026nbsp;This is more of a flavor enhancer for their food. \u0026nbsp;But what a cute gift, right? \u0026nbsp;It would even make a cute hostess gift for a dog loving friend (well, for the dog loving friend's \u003ci\u003edogs\u003c/i\u003e, anyway...you know what I mean). \u0026nbsp;Check out \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.yappyhourvineyards.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eYappy Hour Vineyards\u003c/a\u003e for their entire collection. \u0026nbsp;Flavors range from Char-dog-nay to Grrr-lot, and they'll set you back roughly $20 a bottle. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2y3qAryx6o/VGZBXYCY0kI/AAAAAAAAD04/JlJBvzpCIyw/s1600/YHVvarietals-1-Boarder.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H2y3qAryx6o/VGZBXYCY0kI/AAAAAAAAD04/JlJBvzpCIyw/s640/YHVvarietals-1-Boarder.jpg\" width\u003d\"618\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of yappyhourvineyards.com\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nGourmet Treats\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhen shopping for gourmet treats, we prefer to go local. \u0026nbsp;You know we looooove \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thehungryhound.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThe Hungry Hound\u003c/a\u003e in Somerville (just look at their spread!!):\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5YzaHaS6tR8/VE5adLfGXTI/AAAAAAAABpk/ijSZHwKZdJo/s1600/bakerycase.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5YzaHaS6tR8/VE5adLfGXTI/AAAAAAAABpk/ijSZHwKZdJo/s640/bakerycase.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Hungry Hound, Somerville, NJ\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAnd we also like shopping at \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.wellbredonline.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eWell Bred \u003c/a\u003ein Clinton. \u0026nbsp;But if you're not from New Jersey or you're more of an internet shopper, check out \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.threedog.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eThree Dog Bakery\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;online. \u0026nbsp;We love the look of their '\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.threedog.com/treats/gifts-for-dogs/pup-kin-spiced-latte\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePup-kin Spiced Latte\u003c/a\u003e.' \u0026nbsp;Get it? \u0026nbsp;It even comes in a little container that looks like a coffee cup! \u0026nbsp;Only $8.99. \u0026nbsp;Ya can't beat that.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8K9fdL1UTE/VGZCXNh_wlI/AAAAAAAAD1A/qvrrgYdcdO0/s1600/116643.png\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8K9fdL1UTE/VGZCXNh_wlI/AAAAAAAAD1A/qvrrgYdcdO0/s640/116643.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of threedogbakery.com\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nHand-made Toys, Collars and Charms\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHave you seen this Squirrel Hunter charm? \u0026nbsp;I am \u003ci\u003eso\u003c/i\u003e getting this one. \u0026nbsp;There is no squirrel hunter like Spot. \u0026nbsp;Even though he hasn't caught one yet, he is the ultimate tracker, the wanna-be terminator of squirrels! \u0026nbsp;Squirrels \u003ci\u003efear\u003c/i\u003e him! \u0026nbsp;Well, sort of. \u0026nbsp;They often run right in front of him but that's just because he's on a leash. \u0026nbsp;Any other time, I'm sure he would have them in his clutches. \u0026nbsp;So that's why I love this hand-made \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/186451408/squirrel-hunter-flair-dog-tag?ref\u003dshop_home_active_14\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eSquirrel Hunter charm\u003c/a\u003e from \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/HugAPugStudios?ref\u003dl2-shopheader-name\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHug a Pug Studios\u003c/a\u003e on Etsy. \u0026nbsp;Just $13.00 and you're supporting a hand-made business, and we love that. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFOemYrpL0Y/VGZEXZRk2_I/AAAAAAAAD1M/fu9BKU-5JJk/s1600/il_570xN.241959572.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"556\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VFOemYrpL0Y/VGZEXZRk2_I/AAAAAAAAD1M/fu9BKU-5JJk/s640/il_570xN.241959572.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of Hug a Pug Studios, Etsy\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMutt?ref\u003dl2-shopheader-name\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFunky Mutt\u003c/a\u003e on Etsy makes some of the cutest collars we have ever seen. \u0026nbsp;Check out this one that looks like \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/189271807/pet-identification-collar-available-in?ref\u003dshop_home_active_2\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ecarnival or movie tickets\u003c/a\u003e!! \u0026nbsp;Another cool thing about this collar is that it's personalized on the buckle, so you don't have to worry about hanging a charm or tag on it (my beloved Mr. \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.thejerseydoggy.blogspot.com/p/milo_4.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eMilo\u003c/a\u003e once got his toenail caught in his collection of collar bling, so bling was \u003ci\u003enot\u003c/i\u003e his thing). \u0026nbsp;This cool, unique collar is only $25 and once again, you're supporting small business (handmade, too!).\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhnI6WCq6do/VGZF1Gj0blI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/FuU6TdKagP4/s1600/il_570xN.601138984_j3fa.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"380\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhnI6WCq6do/VGZF1Gj0blI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/FuU6TdKagP4/s640/il_570xN.601138984_j3fa.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of Funky Mutt, Etsy\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWe love \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBarkster?ref\u003dl2-shopheader-name\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eLittle Barkster\u003c/a\u003e on Etsy, maker of your favorite New York City food toys for dogs, like \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/175033394/nyc-pretzel-dog-toy-w-squeaker?ref\u003dshop_home_active_3\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003epretzels\u003c/a\u003e, black and white cookies, pizza, and hot dogs! \u0026nbsp;We also love their pup, Gordon, who is a Schnoodle. \u0026nbsp;Our rescue group told us that Spot is also a Schnoodle, but he never seemed to look much like a Schnoodle to me. \u0026nbsp;However, he kind of looks like Little Barkster's Gordon, so maybe Spot has Schnoodle genes after all (or Gordon is his long lost cousin!). \u0026nbsp;We love that their toys are all handmade in Brooklyn. \u0026nbsp;This cool pretzel is $14.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSsiR5upq3g/VGZHTBUn84I/AAAAAAAAD1k/3Il78xpAhug/s1600/il_570xN.556367188_ii89.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSsiR5upq3g/VGZHTBUn84I/AAAAAAAAD1k/3Il78xpAhug/s640/il_570xN.556367188_ii89.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003ephoto courtesy of Little Barkster, Etsy\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\nBark Box\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAnd finally, the ultimate doggie gift is a subscription to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.barkbox.com/how-it-works\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eBark Box\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026nbsp;Bark Box is a subscription service that delivers dog toys and treats to your home monthly. \u0026nbsp;They customize the box to the type of dog you have, and you can choose what kind of subscription you want (starting at $19.00). \u0026nbsp;Another cool thing about them is that 10% of their profits go to rescue group charities. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAnd you know, this goes without saying: the best gift you can give your pup this year is time and love. \u0026nbsp;Take a walk, take a hike, play, play, play!! \u0026nbsp;Your dog loves you no matter what, so the gift giving is just a fun extra. \u0026nbsp;Right, Spot?\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tuJaATVxDAg/VGZIrRgLbZI/AAAAAAAAD1w/WXifEBDy78w/s1600/photo-8.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tuJaATVxDAg/VGZIrRgLbZI/AAAAAAAAD1w/WXifEBDy78w/s640/photo-8.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo, MaMa, I like the gifts!\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.thejerseydoggy.com/feeds/3352918605299583536/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.thejerseydoggy.com/2014/11/spots-picks-holiday-gift-giving-guide.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8830174543241873776/posts/default/3352918605299583536"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/8830174543241873776/posts/default/3352918605299583536"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.thejerseydoggy.com/2014/11/spots-picks-holiday-gift-giving-guide.html","title":"Spot's Picks: Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Dogs"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"TheJerseyMomma"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/15250348786720873911"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-m9MrPko8xNSuoaA9RUUiv_qVPF4AHrpTq4uaahUghUocvGIZUaJj-UtcKq0QMW-8foHWJqqduTFsoBmiqJRzfXar4Pg7cUzZirTF21G9xx20JcP6wqczmHXYG8tbw/s220/1545603_1075208992531938_4548202592371730516_n.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r948d_ieyrk/VGY-91NFSCI/AAAAAAAAD0g/5SfF-JzWreQ/s72-c/%24_1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}}]}});