Do You Have the Country's Most Pampered Pup?

Want to be on TV? Want to win $20,000 because you're so nutty about spoiling your beloved pooch? Here's your chance!

This notice came out today from ABC:

ABC Television is looking for families full of dog fanatics for our upcoming season! We're talking dog shows, the designer clothes, top of the line carriers, etc etc. We're looking for moms, dads, kids, and pets that love
pampering and indulge in all the fun, frilly accessories. Does your dog have his/her own room or closet? Do you own an array of dog furniture? Have you ever painted your pup's nails? Do your family vacations and weekends center
around different dog shows? Is this a passion shared by your entire family? We want to hear from you!

We're currently casting for the family reality show, 'Wife Swap!' Please don't be confused by the title - "Wife Swap" is a family show on ABC prime time. The premise is simple: two moms from two very different families get the opportunity to swap lives (but NOT bedrooms!) for a week to experience what it's like to live a different lifestyle - and to see what they can teach another family about their own! In this case we want to explore the lives of families who find great joy in treating their pups like the little prices and princesses that they are.

All featured families will receive a $20,000 financial honorarium for their time commitment! And, $1000 goes to anyone who refers a family that makes it on the show! We are looking for two parent families with children (ages 5 and older) who are outgoing, lively, and ready for adventure! Contact us today!

If you think your family is exactly what they're looking for, send us an email and we'll put you in directly in touch with the network contact.

Good luck!

Be a 'DIVA' - and Help Us Help Others

Bark & Sparkle has donated two of its most popular-style collars for sale by a group called Crafters United. Crafters United is a group of creative independent business (aka "indie biz") owners who have pooled their talents & efforts to raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief.

A full 100% of proceeds from sales of goods by Crafters United goes to the Red Cross.

Our original goal was to raise $1,000. But so far, due to the awesome generosity of all those supporting this effort, over $12,000 has already been raised and sent to the Red Cross--and the "shop" is still going strong!

If you'd like to support this great cause, please visit the Crafters United online shop on Etsy.

While you're there, you might see the collars Bark & Sparkle donated. Our stunning, unique 'DIVA' style (photo above) is available as either a bracelet or a pet collar--and it's priced over $80 below retail.

Our beautiful Solitaire collar is there, too, in either pink or blue--at below wholesale.

Don't miss this chance to do good for others and get a bargain for yourself or your pet at the same time.

Forgive the Trashy Comments

Our blog has now been "spammed". People are leaving comments that have absolutely nothing to do with Bark & Sparkle.

Some of the stuff left is downright garbage.

So if you normally enjoy our blog but find something objectionable in the comments, please forgive us--it's nothing Bark & Sparkle is or wants to be associated with.

We're going to leave comments enabled for now, in case anyone else wants to say something relevant. If the spam continues, though, we'll sadly be forced to disable them.

Christmas Collars Coming

We're working on a couple of fun new designs especially for Christmas.

One is a clear crystal collar with brightly decorated Christmas trees woven in.

We'll post a picture soon. Come back so you don't miss out, because these designs will be limited!