Ever wanted to come to NYC for the Annual Westminster Dog Show? Well, now here is your chance. Simply follow the link and enter the chance to win 2 free tickets for the show being held on February 15 and 16, 2010 in New York City. Good luck!

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Roberto Cavalli has made his foray into a range of designer petwear. The Italian designer will debut a line for dogs exclusively at his boutique shops at the end of March.

The collection consists of stylish pieces such as jersey or printed fleece t-shirts and velour tracksuits, as well as classic garments such as polo-shirts, sweaters and puffer jackets.

Cavalli has also created some leopard print coats and rhinestone-studded accessories for the range. Key pieces in the collection consist of a satin-trimmed bathrobe, silk printed shorts and some shearling jackets.

Limited edition pieces are available in a "Paws" print, which looks like an animal pint but is composed of small paws. Special edition items such as bowls, beds and jewels are "in the works," reports Fashion Week Daily.

Roberto Cavalli Pets is a collection entirely devoted to man's best friend, the designer said. Inspired from Eva Cavalli's enduring love for animals, the new Roberto Cavalli pets will cater to small and medium sized dogs.

"It came as a natural conclusion, therefore, to bring a bit of our style to the canine universe," Eva, who is the most passionate animal lover told W Magazine. The couple have two monkeys, seven parrots, three cats, one iguana and more horses than they care to count. They also have a Saint Bernard and two bichons frises.

The line is priced from $110 for a t-shirt to $1,200 for the patent-leather quilted dog carrier. The larger sizes will be available for custom order.



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This Friday March 6th The Luxury Pet Pavilion, a red carpet-inspired luxury pet trade show in Los Angeles, will present an exclusive fundraising event: “Barking Boutique Bid-N-Buy Auction” to benefit newly-founded L.A.-based "Ruff Houzen No-Kill" animal rescue shelter. 

Best Friend NYC joins Ashely Paige, a celebrity swimsuit designer and a TLC show host in supporting the cause, and raising awareness and funding for the new shelter in Los Angeles.

The celebrity fundraising event “Barking Boutique Bid-N-Buy” will feature a silent auction, which in addition to Best Friend NYC Dog Grooming Products will also feature over 50 of the latest pet fashions, home accessories, art and other pet products on the market today. On the night of the event, Ashley Paige, who is the Honorary Chair and the founder of Ruff Houzen, will unveil a custom swimsuit for the live auction and give an overview of plans for the new shelter.

Guests will enjoy specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, delectable desserts and posh pet-product swag bags as they raise money for a great cause. Best Friend NYC will be in attendance and will report live from Beverly Hills. Stay posted for photos and videos from the event.



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It was party at the Hotel Penn's Top Ballroom last night in New York City. Transformed for the evening into a pet-friendly Skybark lounge, flashbulbs were popping as extravagantly dressed dogs poured out of the elevators with their humans in tow.

As their purebred compatriots rested in hotel rooms below in anticipation of competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday and Tuesday, these dogs strutted across the red carpet, posed for photographers, and cavorted with equally well-dressed canines inside the festive ballroom.

Organized as a benefit to raise money for Animal Haven shelter, the event included a fashion show by local pet fashion designer, Ada Nieves, and a live auction courtesy of FIDO Friendly magazine.

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Jennifer Aniston has been talking to Star magazine promoting Marley & Me, her upcoming dog-centered film with Owen Wilson. The movie is not scheduled for release until Christmas, and is based on a story in which a family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. Based on the memoir by John Grogan about a couple of misbehaving dogs, which Aniston  calls 

it “a beautiful examination of this marriage and life.”

How about the dog who played Marley. Was it tough to say good-bye?
Oh, that was hard. I was quite emotional. We really bonded. The whole experience was special and extraordinary. We did sort of become a family. Everyone was so invested in the story.

Is it harder to work with dogs than kids?
Children actually were trickier than the dogs! It was so funny, because in a lot of the takes you hear Mathilda, the dog trainer, saying either ‘back, back, back, move, sit!’ while we’re literally doing our dialogue. We had to tune it out.

You must have been used to the commotion, since you have two dogs. What’s so special about being a dog owner?
It’s nice to open your door and have somebody run to you and jump on you and kiss you because they cannot believe that you are actually back. They are so excited; they love you. It’s quite simple.

Besides your love of dogs, what else makes you happy?
A sunset makes me happy. Really silly things, like being with my friends with a bottle of wine and some nice cheese.

The movie is coming out in early December, just in time for Christmas. Among other dog-centered movies this summer, is comedy Beverly Hills Chihuahuas with voiceovers by Drew Barrymore and Salma Hayek.




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