PAWS DOWN…TAILS UP

Be Mine, Valentine!

By Lori Zelenko

When it comes to hearts and flowers much less chocolates and kisses, it’s the most romantic day of the year. So why not send a Valentine to your beloved pooch or cherished kitty? We’ve found a few wonderful ways to show your love for the most adored companion ever!

HEY CUPID
P.L.A.Y. gets it. Here’s Puppy Love for you. And even a bottle of pup-friendly bubbly to pop the question with. Info: chewy.com.

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES
Annabelle (the author’s adored ShihTzu) models a luxe cable knit sweater in rosy pink exclusively from Reme Oggi Pets. Info: remesoggipets.com.

SWEET HEARTS
how—and tell—your cat how purrfect he (or she is) and let them know just how much you love them with these sweet heart plush toys (there’s a doggie version too!) from Frisco. Info: chewey.com.

SMELLING SWELL
Loving the scent of fresh roses? Look no further than this romantic, aromatic rose candle from Gerrard Larriett. And couple this with a spritz of Balancing Rose aromatherapy spray to freshen Fido’s coat. Info: gerrardlarriett.com.

LOVE BITES
Give your four-legged fur baby something to nibble on that’s healthy and delicious. What better choice than these treats from Blue Dog Bakery? Info: chewy.com.

LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES
Wasn’t it Forrest Gump who coined the phrase “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get?” Surprise Fido with this plush hide and seek toy chocolate box from Zippy Paws, a never-ending surprise. Info: chewy.com.

LOVE LETTERS
Missives missing from Fido’s mailbox? We have the answer: This adorable plush dog toy from Zippy Paws comes complete with love letters. chewy.com.

HEARTS A FLUTTER
Give Fido a heart to chew on and he (or she) will love you forever. This swirl chenille heart a Valentine’s best seller from Muttropolis is sure to let your pup know how much you care. Info: muttropolis.com

KISSIN’ KITTIES
Hauspanther knows what a cat wants. Their spare modern aesthetic gets right to the heart of play, no frills about it. Kitties of all ages are sure to enjoy this hot pink spiral. Info: hauspanther.com.

COZY ON UP
Ruffina rocks when it comes to red. This cozy polar fleece blanket for Fido or Fifi is double-layered for warmth and comfort plus it’s made in the USA. Info: ruffina.nyc.

LOVE IS ALL AROUND US
What pup doesn’t want to be pretty in pink? Nothing’s more fun for Valentine fashion than this pink paw print harness and leash set from Winston Manner. Fido will feel ever so chic! Info: winstonmanner.com.

FROM THE HEART
For the heartfelt fashionista, a collar that’s all hearts. We love Up Country’s citified sensibility that works for country pets too. Info: upcountryinc.com.

YOU, ME & CUPID
Because every dog needs a new bandana, especially for Valentine’s Day. Tail Trends has a charming take on this “must have” so Fido can strut his (or her) stuff in style wearing “You and Me Cupid Hearts” around town. Info: chewy.com.

PINKALICIOUS
Even real men wear pink, tell that to Fido if he questions why you’re putting this posh pink leather with silver hearts collar from Muttropolis on him. Info: muttropolis.com.