There’s a new dog carrier on the market, Pup To Go, which allows you to carry your dog with you. Seeing as our dogs all weigh over 60 lbs. I don’t foresee myself carrying them around anytime soon, but if you have a small pup it’s worth checking out.

Judging from the reactions of people walking on the sidewalks of Manhattan, the new Pup To Go carrier for small dogs is destined to be a huge hit. It is unique because it is a harness-style carrier allowing you to carry your small dog right in front of you, five feet off the ground.

People walking by are clearly intrigued and many stop to be introduced to Luke, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu and the inspiration for Pup To Go. His four little legs sticking out front and his tail hanging north to south is an attention getting visual, even for New Yorkers who’ve seen it all.

“Luke likes to be with me as I run all over the city. He loves shopping, going to Union Square and SoHo and joining me for a quick Pinkberry run,” says Meena Mansharamani, proud Mom of Luke and Co-Founder of Pup To Go. “He does not like being confined in a bag-style carrier. Instead, Pup To Go allows him to be part of the action. And people can’t resist him now that he’s at eye level. I’m guessing his head rub action has increased at least a thousand-fold.”

The creator of the Pup To Go said the carrier isn’t to prevent your dog from getting exercise, Luke still gets scheduled walks, but to allow your pup to go places they otherwise couldn’t.  The company is generously offering up a few carriers for two lucky Dogsters to win.  If you would like to win one-your dog must be no more than 25 lbs.- leave your answer to “If you and your small dog could go anywhere, where would you go with your Pup To Go?” in the comment section.

The contest will run for two weeks, each week one lucky Dogster will be chosen to win a Pup To Go. You have from today through Tuesday, November 24th to enter.  The first winner will be chosen on Tuesday, November 17th and the second on Tuesday, November 24th.

Good luck!

As a fun way to kick off the start of the holidays we’re offering up three pawtographed copies of Bo’s book BAD TO THE BONE: Memoir Of  A Rebel Doggie Blogger.

Just in time for the holiday season, “Bad to the Bone: Memoir of a Rebel Doggie Blogger (published by Kensington Books), the first memoir ever written by a dog, is a laugh-out-loud look at how a canine and two seemingly normal people wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world while creating a lifelong bond in the process.

Bo Hoefinger is not your everyday, run of the mill author; he’s a mixed-breed shelter dog with an attitude.

Let’s get this clear right away: I’m a dog.

I’m 1′10″ and weigh 63 lbs, and although I’m a mutt on the outside, I’m a purebred on the inside. My good nature comes from the Golden Retriever side of the family, while my stubbornness is clearly from my Chowchow bloodlines. I’ve got Rastafarian ears, a black tongue for licking, and paws that should be on a dog twice my size.

I type 60 words a minute.

My name is Bo, and this is my story.

From shelter dog reject to beloved pet and popular doggie blogger, Bo’s life has been anything but ordinary.

Join this incorrigible canine as he welcomes us into his life, complete with his wacky “parents,” a constipated feline housemate, and chipmunk warfare. All tales are 100% true and will put animal lovers in fits of laughter. Bad to the Bone is an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud tale of love and loyalty that reveals the true heart of a modern American family.

To enter to win a copy just leave a comment in the comment section letting Bo know why you would like to read his book. The contest runs today through Monday, November 9th when I will choose the winners.

You can get a copy of  BAD TO THE BONE on Amazon, click here,  it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for the dog or dog lover in your life.  Please bark the word about Bo’s book to all your pup pals, it’s not easy being a writer in a fur suit so we’re depending on word of mouth to help get news out.

* Thanks to my pal Flicka for making the book cover pic for me.

Submit a caption for one or more of the photos and on Friday, October 30th I will pick the winners.

Beth Boo

Buster

Derringer McQuade

Lady

Bailey

I just want to remind everyone that our ‘Win A Memorial For Your Pup’ contests ends on Monday.

If you have lost a beloved member of the family now is your chance to win a beautiful handcrafted heart which has a small portion of your pet’s cremains infused into the glass as it is being made. Thanks to Peternity for offering up this lovely memorial, I have no doubt it will be cherished by whoever wins.

To find out all the details and to enter go to the original post, click here.

If you’ve ever suffered through the heartbreak of losing a pet you know how devastating it is. The terrible void it leaves in your life. It’s not just the loss of a dog, it’s the loss of a family member, a friend.

For those that aren’t dog lovers, they will never understand the importance of being able to say a proper goodbye. Being able to grieve without being criticized, share your feelings without anyone saying it was just a dog. There’s an online site, Peternity, where you can go to connect with others that are going through the grieving process. They have a place where you can post free online memorials, a wonderful way to honor your dear friend.

Peternity also has an online store where you can purchase a vast array of memorial products. They are the same company who gave us the memorial blanket last winter for a contest.  This time it’s one of their newest items that we’re giving away.  One very lucky Dogster is going to have the honor of putting this special heart in their home.

Does your pet hold a special place in your heart? If so, choose to honor your dear pet’s memory in a special and unique way. Instead of a traditional urn, this hand crafted glass piece has a small portion of your pet’s cremains infused into the glass as it is being made.

The contest will run today through Monday, October 26th when I will choose the winner.  To enter the contest just leave a comment in the comment section sharing a little about your beloved dog who you would like to win the heart for.

I want to thank Peternity for their generosity, I know that whoever wins this heart will cherish it forever. If you’re looking for a special way to honor your pet please stop by the Peternity site to consider one of their products, they have everything from art to urns.

Here are more details from Dogster HQ’s.

* The contest is open to anyone registered at Dogster or Catster. It’s free and only takes seconds to join.

* Submit photos in as many categories as you want.

* Vote for your favorites. The more you vote, the more Zealies you’ll get.

* Entries and user voting will run from October 14 to November 18.

* The top five vote recipients in each category will be named finalists, and the winner in each category will then be chosen by our esteemed contest judges.

* Finally, the vote goes back to the people. From November 18 until midnight, December 16, you can vote for your favorite finalists to determine the Best Dog and Cat in Show!

Don’t wait, there are great prizes up for grabs, get those photos entered.

* Kensy getting ready to enter the Costumes & Shades category.

One of our favorite artists, Kathryn Beals, is back and offering up another of her gorgeous portraits for a Dogster contest. We had a contest with Kathryn back in April and had over 126 entries!

Along with painting, Kathryn has been very busy working on her website and blog since the last contest. You can go to her How I Paint blog and watch her while she painted Dogster member Jolanda, a very talented service dog. She even has an entire section just of the Dogster dogs she painted, they’re great, go check them out.

The amazing thing about Kathryn is that she’s self taught. Her portraits are a great gift to give yourself or one of your dog loving friends. It’s also a wonderful way to memorialize your dog, something special you’ll have long after your best friend is gone.

One of the best things about Kathryn’s work is that she guarantees it. If for any reason you are not happy you can get your money back. How many artists offer that deal? I can tell you, not many.

We’re offering up a free 16″ x 20″ head-shot portrait. Plus, any Dogster members who place an order by October 31st get $50* off any size portrait. Since this is American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month I’ve used that to come up with a contest. To enter the contest leave a comment in the comment section sharing what you are going to do to celebrate Adopt-A-Dog Month.  It can be something special for your own pup, or volunteering at a shelter, donating a few dollars, giving a shelter something on their wish list, or even walking the dogs like mentioned in the article yesterday.

The contest runs today through Friday, October 16th when Bo will choose a winner.

*To get the $50 discount please email Kathryn beforehand, or order and then get her to issue a partial credit.

DogToids are Ferociously Flavorful™ bite-sized treats, packaged in a convenient and stylish tin, that contain breath freshening ingredients and natural flavors so your pooch has fresh breath all day.

If your pooch is ready to play all day, Wonky Bonkers is the toy for you! These totally tough, yet fantastically floppy cats are made of heavy-duty canvas with a ball inside the head and body for wonky bonker fun!

After a long nap, your pooch will be ready for action! Rubber Neckers are the toy to get them into the playful spirit! These chewerific toys are outrageously fun and seriously strong! They make for a perfect tug-o-war toy!

Go to the ORIGINAL POST to get all the details and enter.