Lux Pet Sitting and our Aventura Dog Walker Team welcomes Chichi

 

 Lux Pet Sitting and our Aventura Dog Walker team welcomes Chichi to the Lux Pet Sitting family. Chichi is a 13 year old sweetheart that  lives in Aventura with her owner Ada. She loves her daily walks and really enjoys running in the grass. 

 

Aventura Pets In Style - Aventura Pet Sitter Walks Dogs in Style

Aventura is full of beautiful people, unbelievably cute pets and lots of style! At the center of Aventura is Aventura Mall and one of the many stores there, Henry Bendel, carries pet fashion and accessory pieces so cute any pet would absolutely look adorable in anything from the Henry Bendel collection. Next time you are strolling around Aventura, you might just spot one of my Aventura Pet Sitting clients sporting around a cute Henry Bendel piece! 

Most 'luxurious' cat breeds

Although there are plenty of alley cats and stray cats that many people (non-cat lovers for sure) would not give 1 penny for, there are some 'luxury' cat breeds that command quite a hefty price and some very avid customers (cat-lovers for sure) that are willing to pay whatever it costs to own these exotic felines.

The Ashera is the most expensive cat breed in the world with an average price of $28,000. This breed also has a hypoallergenic version which costs anywhere from $37,000 to $125,000 depending on the coat pattern. The Ashera looks like a mix of a leopard and a cat and and it originated in California with the crossing an African serval, a domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat. These felines stand 4 feet tall on their hind legs, can weight up to 30 pounds and live for up to 25 years. Only 4 to 5 of these cats are born PER YEAR.

And although the Bengal cat holds the Guiness record as the world's most expensive cat after a lady in England paid $42,000 for a Bengal feline, second on the list of most expensive cat breeds is the Savannah.

Although there has been great controversy and even legal battles regarding the legitimacy of the Ashera vs the Savannah breed, Savannah cats are definitely in the same league when it comes to their price tag. Savannahs are a cross between an African Serval and a domestic house cat. They are classified as F1, F2, F3 etc which indicates how many generations it is from its serval ancestor. The prices vary accordingly and can range anywhere from $950 for an F5 to $22,000 for an F1.

But if you are ready to indulge your senses by buying one of these exotic felines, remember that their price tag is not their bottom line price as these magnificent cats require special needs in terms of their diet, health care and caging requirements which too can be very costly.

These are by all means the most magnificent, luxurious, and expensive cat breeds.

Spoil your feline.. because he's worth it!

At Lux Pets be believe that pets deserve to be spoiled.. well.. everyday. Because, like the Loreal commercial, they are worth it. And today we are giving you the inside scoop on a product that will help you to accomplish just that. This time, however, dogs will not benefit from this information. Cats will. Though you never know if your dog might want to take up this little vice. We are talking about 100% organic catnip: the secret dream that all cats.

Catnip originally came from the Himalayas and Eastern Mediterranean and it is also called catmint is an herb which is a member of the mint family.Although mainly known for the effect it has on cats, it also has curative properties against bronchitis and insomnia, etc. It can also be added to salads and has even been used as an insect repellent. Its essential oil has been known to act as a repellent of termites. But back to the important subject, your cat, it is known that cats go absolutely crazy over the stuff: they'll rub against it, lick it, snif it and finally eat it. It is the actual sniffing that produces the catnip 'high' which cats looove so much. This effect usually lasts from 5 to 10 minutes and although reactions vary from cat to cat, it is a fact that around 50% of cats are affected by catnip.

Organic catnip, as opposed to regular brands, are free from chemicals, pesticides and hericides. It also has great aroma, color and taste and it is processed, grown and handled in accordance with strict organic standards which guarantees that what your cat is actually sniffing, licking, rubbing against, eating and getting a 'high' from, is harmless. However, if you still don't feel comfortable having your cat chew and eat catnip, there is a great variety of cat toys like catnip apples, catnip lemons, catnip rainbow, catnip cigars, etc. which come stuffed with the catnip and will still be great fun for your feline.

Here is a list of 100% organic catnip brands:

Yeowww!
Meowee Meowee
Max-nip
CityCats.biz
Cosmic Pet Products
Sojourner Farms
Castor and Pollux
Starwest Botanicals


So, here you go, yet another easy, fun way to spoil your feline to the max because.. yes, you guessed it right: "they are worth it".

Humans get divorced and dogs get married

Canine weddings or puptials are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. Known dog clothes designers like Carol Blanchette of Emma Rose have even left the haute couture bridal industry to specialize in canine weddings.

Doggie Clothesline is another example of a business that caters to this industry. They sell dog tuxedos, dog bow ties and neckties, ring bearer outfits, dog wedding dresses, fancy bridesmaid and party dresses, wedding veils and hair bows.. all for dogs.

When coordinating a canine weddings, dog owners are as particular as when planning a human one: decorations must match the outfit, invitations need to be sent out in a timely fashion, the bride's dress might need custom fitting, etc. The big day also requires accessories such as tiaras, veils, garters, etc which businesses such as Lil' Angel Pet Boutique and Gallery are all to.o happy to carry in their inventory.

And, yes you guessed it, there are wedding planners who specialize in canine weddings. Scott Rinehart and Jim Poer of wiskers.com say that planning such an event can cost anywhere from $400 to $10,000. A Canadian company called Dogge I Do's offers basic wedding packages for 25 guests for around $4000.

Now, you may wonder how this whole canine wedding affair ever became so popular? Well, puptials first made headlines when Pamela Anderson arranged a wedding for her Golden Retriever to marry her Chihuahua Luca in Malibu Beach, California.

Now pets too have their 'now you may kiss the bride' moment!

Jewelry for pets?

"Spoiled pups wear jewelry". And that is a fact. Winston's Churchill's bulldog wore a diamond necklace, Paris Hilton's chihuahua wears a Cartier diamond necklace and her poodle wears a gold tennis bracelet. Paris has actually designed a collection of jewelry for dogs.

Tarina Tarantino is another big name designer that has added a unique Hello Kitty dog jewelry line to her reportoire. In addition to dog collars and necklaces, this collection also includes hair (or should we say 'fur') clips, barrettes and more designed with genuine Swarovski crystal embellishments.

There are even companies like Dog Cat Jewelry which specialize in making custom jewelry for your pets based on your specifications, no questions asked. They design anything from pewter collar charms, pet necklaces, swarovski charms, and more.

So, next time you think of spoiling your furry friend, don't just think a cashmere sweater, an orthopedic bed, dog perfume, or a Gucci dog leash. Think jewelry!

Dogs wear perfume?

Nowadays pets are more and more like part of our family and we go to great lenghts to make sure that, just like we would do for a family member, they have those things that will make their lives more enjoyable. From a health insurance to pet pharmacies to designer wardrobes, pets are extremely spoiled these days and we can find just about every conceivable item in the marketplace so we can ensure that our furry ones live and look like movie stars. And adding a
perfume collection to our pet's repertoire will surely contribute to a stylish lifestyle.

Sexy Beat is one of the more recognizable pet perfumes that are currently popular with pet owners that pride themselves in pampering their four legged friends. It is a unisex blend of bergamot and vanilla-infused musk combined with natural patchouli, mandarin and nutmeg oils. This fragrance is low in alcohol and is specifically formulated for a dog's sensitive sense of smell. It is also Hypo-Allergenic and Paraben-Free and it's priced at $50 for the 1.7 oz bottle or $65 for the 3.4 oz bottle.

A more upscale fragrance line is Les Poochs Fragrances, which features eight exquisite scents which will leave your pooch smelling delightfully fresh for several days. These light elegant fragrances are packaged in beautiful crystal glass bottles and come in beautiful boxes making them wonderful gifts for the most pampered Pooch. Prices range from $38.00 to $3000.00 for their V.I.P. parfum, which due to high demand and limited quantity is offered by invitation only.