Choosing the proper Halloween attire for your dog may not be as easy as you think. You might assume that the difficulty has to do with the size or the breed of the dog. However, there are many other issues that are involved, making the process a little complicated.

Dogs are not used to wearing costumes in the first place. The only piece of ‘clothing’ that they wear is the dog collar. If your dog is very fussy about wearing a costume, get him a fancy Halloween collar instead. But with a little persuasion, you should be able to put on the whole costume on your pet.

First of all, you need to address the safety issue. You need to ensure that the costume does not pose a choking hazard. Your pet should also be able to go to the restroom without hindrance. Check to see if there are dangling straps or strings that can make your dog trip and fall.

Most dog collars come in plain colors or with leather textures. You need to choose a collar that matches your dog’s Halloween costume. There are a few pet costume vendors that sell dog collars for Halloween attire specifically. Choose a matching collar for a wholesome Halloween look.

Select a costume that would not interfere with the dog’s collar. The collar has a very specific purpose, and the costume should never cover the collar. The collar should be visible and accessible at all times, irrespective of the type of costume worn by the dog. Especially when you need to take the dog out, you will need to have immediate access to the collar to harness the leash. If the costume covers the collar at anytime, you would have a hard time reaching the loop in the collar that connects with the leash.

Since the collar plays a very important role, ensure that fancy dog collars for Halloween or Fall attire meet proper specifications for long term wear and safety. A cheap fancy collar might snap or malfunction at any time, allowing your dog to go loose. So check to see that the collar is secure and durable, while sporting the Halloween look at the same time.

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Adopt a Shelter Pet stamp Postmaster General John E. Potter today unveiled the Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative postage stamps and announced the Stamps to the Rescue promotional campaign.

“These stamps continue a Postal Service tradition of bringing attention to serious social issues of the day … one letter at a time,” said Potter. “This campaign will increase public awareness about sheltered pets and our hope is that it will encourage pet adoption and promote humane and responsible pet care.”

The stamps were introduced to the public on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Postal Service is working with DeGeneres and Halo, Purely for Pets, a holistic pet care company she co-owns, to promote the campaign and to bring greater attention to the cause.

“This is a subject that I am extremely passionate about. By working together, we can find good homes for millions of adoptable, homeless and abandoned pets,” said DeGeneres. “And until they get adopted, I’m happy to say that Halo and I are giving one million meals to shelter pets that are waiting for you.”

Stamps to the Rescue is the name of the promotional campaign created by the Postal Service to provide additional information about the stamps and pet adoption. This campaign includes posters featuring DeGeneres placed in post office across the nation and a new website — stampstotherescue.com.

The stamps can be pre-ordered at usps.com/shop, stampstotherescue.com, or by calling 1.800.STAMP.24 (1.800.782.6724).

The Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative stamps feature photographs of five cats and five dogs taken by veteran stamp photographer Sally Andersen-Bruce. All ten animals were adopted from a shelter in New Milford, CT.

Cats and dogs have been featured on other U.S. postage stamps. A 13-cent stamp of a kitten and puppy playing in the snow was issued in 1982 for use on holiday postcards, in 1998, images of a cat and a dog were included in the “Bright Eyes” set of five pets, and most recently, in 2002, photographs of a kitten and puppy were featured on the “Neuter or Spay” stamps.

Every year, 6 to 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters, and of that number, nearly half are euthanized. Although the problem seems overwhelming, the key to the solution is adopting a shelter pet when seeking a new companion and ensuring that the animal is spayed or neutered.

On April 30, DeGeneres will join Potter for the official stamp dedication ceremony at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Hollywood, when the stamps will go on sale at post offices nationwide.

Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet is the Postal Service’s 2010 social awareness stamp. Past social awareness stamps have highlighted important issues such as children’s health, literacy, breast cancer awareness, organ and tissue donation, philanthropy and Alzheimer’s awareness.

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Like human clothing, Dog collars is also available in wide range of design, styles, sizes and price range. Innumerable designs are available that you can choose from to collar your pet to give him that tough or cute look depending on his breed. Likewise, fabric should also be chosen considering what look you want your dog to carry. Leather is among the best fabrics as it’s very durable and looks very stylish too. It is perfect for that rough look and it’s also very comfortable to the pet. Leather is quite flexible and is perfect to craft any additional tag or Sign with your (owner’s) name. Other than being comfortable on Dog, leather Dog collars gives you better control on your pet. As unlike other dog collars, leather collars are tough to toss away.
Wide range of vibrant natural and customize colors is available in dog collars. You can choose dog collar matching your pet’s color, such as Golden Color collar for a dog with golden fur and likewise brown, black or white collars for brown, black and brown furred pet respectively. Many other color patterns are also available with mixed colors and other designs and prints.

If you’re a sports enthusiast, you can now have your dog or cat join in the excitement with our handmade sports style dog and cat collars. Our baseball collar is decorated with baseballs on a dark red background. Put one of our blue or pink tennis collars on your pet, and make them part of your love for tennis. Our football collar is really a work of art. Love golf? How about a nice golf collar crammed with golf balls and golf clubs? If you love all types of sports, put a multi-sport collar on your dog or cat; they come in two different styles. All of our collars come with a strong metal ring to attach a leash and tag.

There are now collars available for your canine friends that can be personalized with your dog’s name embossed right on the collar. These collars also come in a variety of colors and can include a short message like “I Love Lady” directly on the collar. These personalized collars come in both leather and fabric choices. This is a great new innovation in dog collars, but there are other new dog collars available for your dog as well.

Did you know that you can have a collar for your dog that features color patterns and sports balls. You can now dress your dog up with a tye-dye collar or one that resembles a rainbow, colorful stars, camouflage, and colorful stripes among many other choices. You can also now choose a collar that has baseballs, footballs, basketballs, or any other kind of sports ball imprinted on the collar. There are also beach themed collars that feature palm trees, flowers, fish, and all types of other tropically themed choices.

There are also now choices of collars that have been imprinted with bones and paws, butterflies, and even All-American collars that feature the colors of the flag combined with numerous patriotic designs. Something else that is new in dog collars are the choices of collars that now come with different patterns of dots and circles, and there are even holiday themed collars such as collars with Easter designs. To add some color and class to your pet’s look, you may want to consider one of the many floral and garden themed selections that are now available.

Some of the other new choices in collars include the below. Click on the link to see the youtube video.

	Valentines
	Sailboats & Light Houses
	Color Patterns Galore
	Sports: Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Soccer & More
	Easter Eggs & Chicken Patterns
	Star Bursts and More
	Butterflies & Insects, Ladybugs
	Beach Themes Dog Collars
	Floral & Garden & Go Green Patterns
	Shamrocks
	Ghosts, Goblin’s, Halloween & Fall
	Winter Wonderland & Christmas
	Bones & Paws
	Whimsical Paisley Patterns
	Plaid Designs
	Musical Patterns
	All American
	Colorful Dots & Circles

No longer will your dog’s collar now be just something that looks like every other dog collar that you see. These new collars now come in a multitude of choices and colors and can also be personalized with your special friend’s name embedded on the collar. What’s new in dog collars? A whole lot. You can check all of these new choices in collars out by simply visiting the Dog Collar And Leash Store online.

Summer Dog Collars

Color Pattern Dog Collars

These color patterned dog collars are perfect for year-round use. The fabric used in these collars is in every color, from the bright and bold to the soft and demure. These premier designs can feature a handful of colors or in some cases nearly every color. These handcrafted collars come in a wide range of unique patterns and textures, such as leather, as well. Some of these are very modern and chic patterns and include circles, diamonds, plaid, and checkerboard. A collar in a striped pattern can give your pet a fancy and clean, yet fun look. Camouflage, tie-dye, swirled, and gradient patterns are available for a wilder, more psychedelic feel. There are even collars for lovers of butterflies, card games, dice, peppers, and tropical fruit. Pablo Picasso fans can also express themselves through the several modular and cubist patterned collars available in this collection. You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. These handmade dog collars are perfect for your dog or cat to wear for those times of the season that are in-between holidays and celebrations. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store.

Sport Ball Dog Collars

Our Sports Balls collars are perfect for the sports fan. Many of these collars very clearly represent certain sports while others do so in a more abstract fashion. Lovers of football, soccer, golf, racquetball, tennis, and baseball can express themselves through their pets with many of these collars and leashes. For those with multiple sports interests, several of these collars are patterned with two to three types of sports balls. Beach fanatics can have their dog in on the fun with the unique beach ball collar. Poker players can equip his or her dog or cat with the very stylish poker chip collar. These designersports balls collars are available in several colors and come in whimsical, funky patterned fabrics. Your dog will look great wearing any of these handmade, personalized dog collars as you cheer your favorite team on or watch or play a game with your friends and family.

Beach Theme Dog Collars

These beach collars are lovely for your dog or cat to wear on a sunny day at the beach. The very popular and designer hibiscus fabric comes in teal, black, or red and is perfect for those with simpler, more contemporary tastes. Much brighter colors and prints are available for animal fans and include gecko, tropical fish, starfish, and seahorse prints, as well as two extremely cute frog and crab designs. Stylized and impressionistic designs of beach scenery, palm trees, island huts, bamboo, and several tropical flowers and plants also make very fancy collars. A very sweet beach sandal collar is also available for a quieter look. These handmade collars are a great way to express you and your pets love for the beach and can be worn throughout the year. These collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id. Your pet would look striking as he or she walked down the beach in a unique collar and leash set from our store.

Bones & Paws Dog Collars

These bones and paws collars come in bold, subtle, and bright colors. Some are very heavily patterned, almost overflowing with design, while others are more minimal and simplistic. These designer dog collars are fun, cute, and perfect to wear throughout the entire year. Bone prints, paw prints, and combination bone and paw prints are available in many colors and styles of fabric. There is even a pirate skull and cross bones print for fans of pirates, the sea, and treasure hunting. A few of these witty collars have the words “dog” and “bone” imprinted upon them in case you or your pet forget what they are exactly. Some of the designs are very stylized while others are more bold-cut and modern. These unique fabrics can be handmade into matching leash and collar sets at our online store. If you like, pick two different fabrics that compliment or contrast one another for a more personalized look. Any of those collars would look great on your dog or cat and are a fun to wear.

Butterflies, Ladybugs, & Insects Illustrated on Our Dog Collars

These fancy insect and animal prints make lovely collars. These designer prints are a bit softer than some of the bolder, louder designs that were featured in other categories. The fabric used in these designs tend to more demurely colored, with pastels including yellow, purple, and pink. Flamingo, moose, bear, trout, and sea turtle prints are available as well as several insect prints such as lady bugs, bumblebees, and dragonflies. Many of these premier designs are more realistic and true to form while others are more unique and stylized. Some include insects set upon plaid backgrounds while others feature insects that appear to be in flight. Some of the more modern designs include dots and stripes which are quite reminiscent of the many colors and patterns that butterflies and dragonflies have on their wings and bodies. These handmade collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id. Your dog or cat would look quaint and lovely in any of these handcrafted collar and leash sets.

All American Dog & Cat Collars

These handmade all American collars are a perfect way to express your patriotism through fashion. Some of the flag prints are quite large and cover the entire collar. Some of the collars are patterned with smaller flags upon a bare background. Simpler versions with just red, white, and blue stripes or star motifs are an abstract way to express pride in your country. One fabric even brings together the American flag with baseball, the all American pastime. A few of the collars even include the flags of many nations and are a great way to express your pride in the many countries of the world. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store. A leash in a matching or complimentary fabric would make an excellent look. These unique, classy, and fun designs will look great on your dog or cat and is sure to make he or she look just as proud as you do.

Dots & Circles

The dots and circles category features both bold and soft designs and colors. These fabric used in these collars can have very strong, hard-edged circles or circles with softer, more gradient effects. These prints can easily give fashion to your male or female pets. Some prints are two or three toned while others have many colors. Many patterns are available, whether you prefer dense, grid-like polka dots or more fluid, random designs. Many of these unique collars are softer and slightly more feminine. These patterns are fun while remaining very contemporary. These fancy, designer prints are a subtle way to break up your pet’s coat and to give them a classy look. You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade dots and circles collars are perfect for your cat or dog to wear throughout the entire year.

Easter Eggs and Chicks Themes

These whimsical Easter egg and chick collars are perfect for the springtime. Some of the more subtle designs feature fabric covered in extremely cute rabbits, chicks, and several egg motifs. Some are very simply set on solid backgrounds while others look quite fancy and are set on a plaid background. A few of the the louder designs feature bold colors with jelly bean and chick designs. These collars are perfect to wear on a picnic or any sort of outing on a joyous spring day. Your dog or cat would look striking in any of these designer collars as he or she joins the children in an Easter egg hunt. These fashion collarsare both lovely and fun. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. These handmade dog collars are perfect for a quaint setting in the park and would compliment your pet’s coat, giving he or she a very sweet, gentle look. A leash in a matching or complimentary fabric would make a very cute look.

Floral & Garden

These unique floral and garden collars feature several different nature-inspired designs. Whether your tastes may be soft or bold, impressionistic or pop-art, realistic or fantasy, you are sure to find several handmade collars to fit your suiting. Some of the softer patterns include daisies and violets against soft pink, yellow, and other pastel colors and backgrounds. The louder patterns are in deep red, purple, and black colors which are in striking contrast between the flowers. Some of the flowers are very real looking while others are more modern or impressionistic. These flower motifs can be for a fun, energetic dog or cat or for the quieter, older pet. Your tastes may be very festive, subtle, country, or 60’s inspired. Some of the designs are very abstract while others are more traditional, similar to floral patterns you may see in a classic rug or designer ceramic piece. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. No matter what style you choose, these floral and garden collars are sure to give a lovely pop of color and class to your pet’s look.

Ghosts, Goblins, Halloween, & Fall Patterns

These festive fall-inspired dog collars are perfect to wear during the autumn months. The designer fabrics feature softer, earth-tone colors such as those seen in the changing and falling leaves. Some of the wilder, more fun collars are perfect for a Halloween celebration or outing. These designs feature ghouls, pumpkins, bats, candy corn, black cats, and other spooky features that are very popular during this lively holiday. For more everyday wear, striped or autumn leaf motifs are available and are a lovely way to celebrate the season. Some of them feature very realistically drawn corn and pumpkin designs as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id. These designs are quite chic while still remaining subtle. The fabric used in these collars and leashes are quite fancy and rich looking which will beautifully accent your pet’s coat.

Music Themes

These whimsical fashion collars are perfect for musicians and music lovers. Impressionistic banjo fabric as well as contemporary and bold guitar collars are available. Music notes prints make lovely collars as well. These handcrafted collars are fancy, elegant, and subtle. These unique collars are a must for the music fanatic and are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. These premier designs are a great way to help your dog or cat to look festive during an impromptu concert or other musical event. Your pet would look great in any of these personalized collars while you and your friends and family make music together. These collars are even more suitable for pets who like to join in as well. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our online store.

Paisley Themes

These designer paisley collars are fancy, classy, and bold. Some of these prints are reminiscent of high-end prints seen in name brand fashion. These unique collars and leashes are a perfect way to give your dog or cat a look of couture. These collars come in a wide range of colors, whether you prefer very bold colors set to a red background, or softer colors amid a pink base color. Some are delicate and subtle looking while others are bold and loud. Some of these collars have a very fun, whimsical look while others have very high-end, rich looks. These handcrafted collars can easily be worn throughout the year. A few of the motifs are more modern and contemporary, which are a nice take on the paisley which is normally a very classic, traditional design. These collars can be personalized and outfitted with an id.

Plaid Themes

These plaid patterned fashion collars are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. Many feature softer, more demure colors while a few are quite bright and loud. These designs are just like those that are used in the fabric of popular coats, shirts, and accessories seen in designer fashion brands. These handcrafted collars would look lovely on your dog or cat and can easily compliment your attire as well. The plaid design is classic and perfect for everyday wear. Some of the plaid patterns are two-toned while others are more intricate and have three or more colors. A popular handkerchief style collar is available too if that is your interest. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id. Your pet is sure to look fun and classy in any of these collars.

Sailing Themes

These designer sailing dog collars are perfect for the sailing enthusiast. Bring your dog aboard your boat, whiff, yacht, or ship with one of these collars and he or she will be sure to fit right in and look the part. These designs are perfect for water or land lovers alike and feature everything from watercraft to knots, fishing lures to fish, and several other beach and sailing motifs. Very fun and friendly seagull and fish fabric designs are perfect for a dog or cat who may love to watch or run after these animals. These collars are unique and whimsical. These handmade collars are perfect to wear at the beach, on board a boat, or on any hot, summer day. You cannot find fashion collars like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. These handcrafted collars are fully functional and have a place to attach an id. Have fun with your pet and express your love for the water with any of these collars.

Shamrocks

Whether you want to represent Ireland, or you are just plain lucky, these premier collars are sure to get your dog or cat into the spirit. These bold colors feature lovely shades of green shamrocks and are great to wear during the spring months or at any fun celebration. Some of these unique collars are quite loudly patterned with shamrocks atop a background, while others are more subtle and puzzle-like, with shamrocks interlocking one another. Some are quite bold while others have a more gradient effect upon the colors. Others feature very Irish patterns which are perfect for a trip to the countryside. Wispy vines and fancy leaves accent a few of the collars, bringing a subtle, designer look. These green colored collars would look striking on any pet’s coat and would look lovely during any time of the year. A matching leash would look lovely, although these designs would contrast nicely against a leather leash as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

Star Themes

These star patterned collars are very fun and bold looking. Some are simply star or star burst designs while others are more intricate and can help you express pride in your country or religion. The Star of David is featured in several of these fancy collars and would be great to wear during the winter months and Hanukkah. Snowflake patterned collars are perfect for trips to the snowy mountains while red, white, and blue star patterns are perfect for the summer months or during an Independence Day or Christmas celebration. Some of the designs are very whimsical and reminiscent of outer space and fantasy. These, as well as other motifs, are quite sweet and subtle and can easily be worn by your cat or dog throughout the year. These collars come in many rich and fun colors. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and leashes. These handmade collars have a place to attach an id.

Valentine and Heart Themes

These designer valentine collars are perfect for the spring months or for any time you and your pet may want to express love, friendship, and companionship. These handmade collars feature many shades of red and pink and depict sweet hearts, swirls, love letters, cupid wings, and arrows. Some of the hearts are randomly pressed onto the fabric while others seem to sweep through the design. These collars are perfect for a sweet, female dog and can even be worn throughout the year. Some of these collars feature simplistic, contemporary designs while others are more intricate and impressionistic. These unique designs are sure to evoke a quaint and loving feel and will contrast well against your pet’s coat. Any of these collars would make an excellent Valentine’s day gift for the dog or cat in your life.You cannot find designs like these in a typical store, let alone with a matching leash option. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

Winter & Xmas

These whimsical fashion collars are perfect to wear during the winter months and would be a lovely accessory for your dog or cat during any holiday celebration. These designer patterns can be soft or bold, funky or impressionistic and feature holiday staples such as snowmen, candy canes, ivy, Santa Claus, berries, poinsettias, Christmas trees, bells, gingerbread men, stockings, and other wintertime essentials. Some of the more simple designs include red, blue, and green stripes and checkerboards and are perfect for everyday use, particularly if you want a more subtle look for your pet. These handmade collars come in many colors and may be cute, elegant, fun, or classy. These collars are a great way to make sure your pet is in the spirit. Our dog collars are fully functional and allow you to attach an id securely to it. You will not find a better place to purchase designer collars and leashes online than our store.

Go Green

These unique Go Green collars are stylish, elegant, and environmentally friendly. The fabric used to make these collars is either cotton or bamboo while the webbing is made of hemp. These dog collars are a great way to compliment your pet’s coat and look and gives you the opportunity to show your appreciation for the earth. The motifs on these handcrafted collars feature nature inspired patterns and are perfect to wear throughout the entire year. These fancy collars are just as durable as those that are made out of synthetic or other man-made materials. With these collars, you can feel proud that both you and your cat or dog are trying to be earth conscious. A matching leash would look lovely, although these designs would contrast nicely against a leather leash as well. Our online store is the premier choice for personalized collars and handcrafted leashes.

From big dogs to little dogs, there’s a beautiful leather collar waiting for everyone at the Dog Collar Store. The largest collars will fit dogs with a neck of up to 27 inches in circumference, and collars are available in several sizes down to 15 inches in circumference. With seven sizes to choose from, choosing a collar with the perfect fit for a dog is just a matter of sizing the dogs neck and selecting the appropriate size. With no guesswork involved, pet owners can be sure when their new leather dog collar arrives in the mail that it will fit their dog comfortably.

The different styles of leather dog collars available at the Dog Collar Store allow for variation in taste, unlike many of the stock dog collars found in big chain retail stores. Practical plain collars leave the statement to the beautifully engraved tag, which can be customized with the dog’s name and address. More detailed laced collars show beautifully on short haired breeds. Elegant raised collars with fine stitch details along top and bottom edges tell onlookers that this pet accepts nothing less than the best. All collars are available with choice of either brass or chrome fitting, to perfectly compliment the color selected for the collar.

Beauty isn’t the only reason pet owners love these finely crafted leather dog collars. Leather collars are more durable than the fabric woven collars found in most pet store chains. A leather collar from the Dog Collar Store will last a pet owner years without ripping or fraying, ensuring that the collar stays on the dog where it belongs should he somehow be lost. Let’s not forget the real purpose of a collar is to identify the dog and reunite him with his owner. Why spend money on a collar that could fail when it’s most needed? Invest in a beautiful, durable leather dog collar and matching leash from the Dog Collar store instead!