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Kids In Charge
Young pet owners who play an active role in caring for their pets Floral Seduction
The most beautiful pet-friendly cafe you've ever seen
Training Handbook
• Tried and tested dog trainers • An introduction to different methodologies + bird trainers
Keeping It Real How being a pet owner keeps rising star Foo Fang Rong grounded
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SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2019
24 LIFESTYLE 16 THE IN THING The latest and hottest products and services in the pet industry, spanning essentials to indulgences
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24 HOT PICKS One-of-a-kind treats for your pet 26 TRIED AND TESTED – DOG WOOFS-PERERS Our readers share their trusted canine obedience schools 32 PET-FRIENDLY VENUE – IN FULL BLOOM This fairytale-like garden cafe is a picturesque spot to while away your weekend mornings with your furry best friend
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PEOPLE & PETS 36 COVER PERSONALITY – FOO FANG RONG The rising star shares her touching pet ownership journey — and how being a dog owner keeps her grounded 44 FEATURE – KIDS IN CHARGE Two young dog owners prove that age is no barrier when it comes to caring for their fur siblings 50 PETPARAZZI Pet and people in the news from around the world 52 GET SOCIAL Binge-worthy Instagram feeds to follow
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IN THING BY MEREDITH LIN
Someone Say, ‘Treat’! Just like how you feed your virtual Pokemon “pets”, you can now handle the meal times of your real-life pet through an app too! Furbo is a smart device that lets you dispense treats to your pup from your work desk — or anywhere that allows you Internet connection. Integrated into the device is a sleek webcam that links to an app in your smartphone, and through it, you can observe you pet as it goes about its day at home. When Fido does something right, or when you simply just feel like it, you can toss it a pre-
loaded treat from the device. And yes, we said “toss”: the pet feeder is designed to dispense the treat out through a projectile, as if you are physically there to flick your pup a tasty morsel to catch in mid air. This clever contraption also comes with a two-way microphone and speaker, so you can praise your good pooch at the same time. Furbo Pet Feeder, from furbo.com
A Place to Call Home Give your pet a safe cocoon to watch the world go by with this handmade, Instagram-perfect tepee crafted from grey felt. The holding poles are made from solid wood, while a plush cushion — complete with a case that can be removed for washing — provides extra comfort. Felt Teepee, from hellopetshop.com
Cookies and Cream Here’s a plushie that will keep your pet entertained for hours, even days. Watch your pet nose and paw at this milk carton-shaped toy to get to the ‘cookies’ hidden inside. The cookie pieces can also be detached and used as individual squeaky toys. Cookie & Milk plush toy, from ciderandbasil.com
Jungle Cat This jungle gym is perfect for multi-cat households. Made from natural birch plywood with animal-friendly curved corners, it’s a feline playground with two covered tree-houses, two perches, and a sliding post upholstered in durable carpet fibre. Milo jungle gym, from tuftandpaw.com
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