{"id":2448,"date":"2016-06-06T13:38:13","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T13:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asi2.wpenginepowered.com\/uncategorized\/who-let-the-dogs-out-top-pet-gifts-of-2010\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:12:02","slug":"who-let-the-dogs-out-top-pet-gifts-of-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asicentral.com\/press-releases\/who-let-the-dogs-out-top-pet-gifts-of-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Let the Dogs Out? Top Pet Gifts of 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Canine shower, dog-shaped waste bag and pet umbrella are on the list<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>TREVOSE, PA<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>&#8211; December 21, 2010<\/strong> &#8211; What\u2019s the cat\u2019s meow for pet gifts this holiday season? How about a balm for puppy paws or a tag that converts barks to Tweets? Furry and feathered friends alike will enjoy the Advertising Specialty Institute\u2019s Top 10 list of unique pet gifts.<\/p>\n<p>The recession-proof pet-gift industry grew from $28.5 billion in 2001 to an estimated $47.7 billion this year, according to the American Pet Products Association. And a recent American Express poll reveals 31% of consumers plan to buy their animal a gift.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The top 10 coolest pet gifts of 2010 are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Canine Twitterer: Dogs can tweet, too.<\/strong> This tag from Hammacher Schlemmer (<em>asi\/59444<\/em>) lets a canine share its thoughts with followers on Twitter via a motion sensor and microphone in the tag that interprets activity and sends one of 500 pre-loaded Tweets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet Bandana: \u201cDoo\u201d rags<\/strong>. Pet bandanas with Velcro fastener from Marathon Mfg.\/Prestige Line (<em>asi\/68707<\/em>) come in 17 color choices to match any fur coat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leash: On a tight leash<\/strong>. Keep that dog safe and secure with this durable 5-foot leash from Rhode Island Textile Co. (<em>asi\/82307<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird Feeder: A little bird told me<\/strong>. Keep feathered backyard visitors happy with this tall, clear bird feeder with multiple perches from S &amp; K Manufacturing (<em>asi\/84325<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pad Balm: Give me your paw<\/strong>. Moisturize and protect puppy\u2019s paws with this thick, natural pad balm from Solar Advertising (<em>asi\/88148<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet Umbrella: It\u2019s raining cats and dogs.<\/strong> Hammacher Schlemmer (<em>asi\/59444<\/em>) has an inverted bumbershoot umbrella that forms a waterproof cocoon around a small dog.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gravy Mix: Ride the gravy train<\/strong>. Humans shouldn\u2019t be the only ones eating fabulous food this holiday season. Furry friends will appreciate this beef or white gravy mix from Ingredients Corp. of America (<em>asi\/62649<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scoop N\u2019 Clip: What\u2019s the scoop?<\/strong> This paw-shaped food scooper from the WOV-IN Group (<em>asi\/92980<\/em>) has a 1-cup capacity and doubles as a food-bag sealer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waste Bags: Look out behind you!<\/strong> This dog-shaped container from Handy Products Line (<em>asi\/78206<\/em>) feeds 20 poly waste bags out its backside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canine Shower Stall: Rubber ducky.<\/strong> The groomer comes to the home with this canine shower stall from Hammacher Schlemmer (<em>asi\/59444<\/em>)that features 16 water-jet nozzles and a showerhead to wash and rinse a pet in an enclosed space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cA still-booming pet industry delivers creative gifts that delight pet and owner alike,\u201d said Timothy M. 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