This Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
“New Key Findings From HealthyStuff.org:
Pet Products – HealthyStuff.org tested over 400 pet products, including beds, chew toys, collars and leashes. Since there are no government standards for hazardous chemicals in pet products, it is not surprising that alarming levels of toxic chemicals were found. One quarter of all pet products had detectable levels of lead, including seven percent with levels higher than 300 ppm – the current Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard for lead in children’s products.”
Not surprising at all. To me, it’s just another reminder that just because items are on shelves, it doesn’t mean they are safe. I know before these past 2 weeks, I haven’t really thought about Eco-friendly items for my pets. Granted, I haven’t bought them anything new in the past 2 years.. yes, I’m a bad mommy. But they have tons of toys. I checked further on the Healthy Stuff Pet study and out of the 30 collars they tested, 12 came back positive for high levels of lead. Since your pet wears their collar 24 hours a day, this is an important item to switch or double check to make sure it is lead free.
I found another great company, Very Vintage, on Etsy that hand makes organic pet collars that are very cute! Very Vintage uses antique brass hardware, which gives the collars a really cool retro look. Very Vintage carries organic cat and dog collars with over 90 choices! They sent Priscilla a Spottie Dottie collar and I love it! The small collars have a breakaway feature, so you don’t have to worry about your pet getting caught and choking. If your animal does get caught, the latch will release and snap back into place when you put the collar back on.
Priscilla hasn’t worn a collar in 3 years other than when we go on walks. So I was worried wearing one might bother her. She hasn’t even noticed it was on! It is a very soft organic cotton fabric. Underneath the fabric is a 1″ organic cotton webbing. It is even machine washable. Very Vintage uses a industrial sewing machine, so the stitching is made to last. I thought it was very durable and the size we got is great for dogs or cats. They do make sizes for larger dogs.
Very Vintage also carries organic dog treats, pins, cuff links, hair creations, earrings, necklaces and organic cotton vintage tees!
The Giveaway: Very Vintage is giving away 1 organic collar in any size or style
The Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST October 2, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US
How to Enter: Visit Very Vintage and tell me something else you like other than the collars. Click on “Comments” to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!
EXTRA entries: You must complete the “How To Enter” before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.
2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter or Follow my blog
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post
6. Tell me which Very Vintage organic collar you would pick if you won
7. Follow Very Vintage on Twitter and Tweet about the giveaway
8. Grab the Pet Week Button and post on your blog or FB page
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I like their Organic Doggie Treats. Specifically the Boo Cakes and Peanut Butter PupCakes. My dogs would go crazy for them.
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If I won, I would choose the Sand Dollar dog collar design.
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Another item I like is the Oh Deer Me Perfect Pink Big Wide Eyed Deer Necklace.
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I'd pick the Retro Collection- Forest Friends – – Retro Fabric Forest Organic Cotton Dog Collar.
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Entered Reclaimed Wool Sweater from Puppy Pie giveaway.
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Follow veryvintage on twitter (drellis500) and tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4468971497
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tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4468952266
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Follow on twitter (drellis500)
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I like their Shorty's Gourmet Treats – The Carnival Spot PupCakes Tiny Cupcake.
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I would pick the The Dot-O-Matic in small
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also entered the puppy sweater giveaway
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I entered the Soft Landing Eco Bone Giveaway: http://mkokopelli.blogspot.com/2009/09/soft-landing-eco-bone-giveaway.html?showComment=1254178247629#c985935930623560807
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If I won, I'd pick the Cherry Jubilee collar form the Retro Collection, size large. Very cute!
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Following veryvintage on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/ikmyeong/status/4454796159
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I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ikmyeong/status/4454773570
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Following you on twitter (ikmyeong)
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I think the Friendly Ghosts Pupcake looks amazing! Almost looks like it's made for humans to eat!
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If I'm the lucky winner, I'll choose the Travel the World print in size LARGE. Thank you!
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Their “Adorable Stud Earrings” are adorable indeed! I love the goldfish bowls, and the mushrooms.
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I like the Sweet Potato Wooffles.
I puppy looks alot like yours.
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I love the blue stegosaurus earrings!
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following very vintage on Twitter, tweeted http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/4432217807
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I'd pick the Retro Collection- Sailor Sam – – Retro Vintage Navy Blue Nautical Organic Cotton Dog Collar SIZE SMALL
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entered your puppy pie giveaway
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tweet http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/4431994550
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subscribed via email
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following your blog
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following on twitter @jsoldham
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I love the Here's Looking at you, Pup tee!
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I love the “Prodigy Pup” T-shirt. Too cute! louboo4444@yahoo.com (C.McGinnis)
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Now that totally frightens me! I never thought about this before.
I also like the Retro Collection Poison Skull & Crossbones hair bobby pins.
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I like the dinner and a movie dog tee large size
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I also love the Vintage Collection- Tweet Tweet Tweedilite Spring Green Swallow Bird Hair Pins Barrettes – – Gift Packaged! Thanks!
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The Lucy Collar/Medium is my favorite.
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I entered your Soft Star Shoes giveaway.
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I like their cute little stud earrings. Fly Fly Butterfly are my favorites.
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Marj M.
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I like the Retro Collection-Candy Corn Craze – – Whimsical Retro Halloween Fabric Organic Cotton Dog Collar SIZE LARGE
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I entered your Casbah Kitten Giveaway
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I like the Antiquarian Collection- My Secret Lover Tiny Heart Shaped Vintage Gold Lockets
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Love the Fright Night collar
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I visited Very Vintage and would also like Shorty's Gourmet Treats – – Shorty's Shrooms- – All Veggie – – All Natural Organic Vegetarian Dog Treats. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
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I also entered the Eco Bones giveaway
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I love the fishbowl stud earrings. Too cute!
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The Tweet Tweet bobby pins are great!
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I like the bow-wow-nies.
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