Personalized pet blanket coolness

As the weather starts to cool, we think it’s great to have an extra comfy blanket on hand to keep your dog nice and warm. At doggyvibe, we’ve come across a fine find that every dog will surely love. What every dog needs: a personalized blanket.

The L’il dog blanket vibe

Based in Port Moody, BC, L’il Monkeys started off making personalized baby gifts. As many four-legged companions are like babies for many dog owners, it’s only natural that L’il Monkeys decided to make personalized blankets for the furry babies. L’il Monkeys’ blankets are made from soft, anti-pill waffle fleece that’s available in a variety of colours, and letters are hand-cut to spell your dog’s name.

Why we like them

We recently received a personalized blanket for our Lab Kasee from L’il Monkeys, and we were first impressed with the quality of the blanket. The well-made blankets can weather loads upon loads of washes and can handle the claws and wiggling of any pooch.

For any dog, the blanket provides extra warmth when the weather gets cool and additional cushioning for dogs that like to lie on their blanket. In addition, we find that the additional cushioning is a great bonus for aging dogs with old bones. Most of all, the personalized dog blankets are really cool. With a personalized dog blanket, your furry baby will definitely feel like part of the family.

Where to find it

The personalized dog blankets are available at www.lilmonkeys.ca. E-mail info@lilmonkeys.ca for more information.

WIN a personalized blanket for your pooch!

Thanks to L’il Monkeys, you can win a personalized blanket for your dog. All you need to do is e-mail info@doggyvibe.ca with the names of L’il Monkeys’ babies. Contest is open until Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. A winner will randomly be drawn.

Drool-worthy events . . .

Know of a dog-friendly event happening in your area? Please e-mail info@doggyvibe.ca all the details as we’d love to help spread the word.

Dogtoberfest

The German Shepherd Rescue of British Columbia hosts its second annual Dogtoberfest, a fundraising pub night at Jimmy Mac's Pub, Saturday, Oct. 10, in Langley. For more details, visit online.

Vision for Independence

Help support the Alberta Guide Dog Services and come out for the Vision for Independence, an evening cocktail event with music and commentary from a guide dog user, Friday, Oct. 16, Glencoe Club, 636 29 Ave. SW, Calgary. Live and silent auction. Tickets are $60. Please call 403-258-0819for tickets and more info is availalbe online.

Animalia

Enjoy a swanky night at the Opus Hotel in Yaletown and help raise funds for the BC SPCA at Animalia, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. The reception-style cocktail party will be hosted at Opus Hotel’s Elixir Restaurant and Bar, and will combine savvy sophistication with passionate playfulness. The event will be complete with local wine, BC SPCA-friendly aperitifs, a silent auction and music - all in the name of ensuring a safe and secure future for Vancouver’s beloved furry friends. For tickets and more info, visit BCSPCAevents.com.

Editor/writer wanted

We are currently looking for some volunteer writers and columnists. If you love dogs and would love to seek out cool products and services for dogs and their owners, and write about them, please e-mail lisa@doggyvibe.ca with a couple of writing samples.