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During the spring, warmer weather lures both owners and pets into the great outdoors. And for your pet's seasonal debut at the park – or even your backyard – a spiffy new collar or leash can make all the neighborhood dogs and cats green with envy.

Many pet collars and leashes on the market are not only fashionable, but also functional – offering flea and tick protection or built-in waste bag dispensers. So this spring, whether your dog is ready to hit the beach or your cat is ready to terrorize birds, our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite collars and leashes to keep your pets chic and comfortable.


For an effective, all-natural way to keep bugs off your four-legged friend, try the Flea and Tick Collar from ecoPure Naturals. The cotton collar, which can be trimmed to fit your pet, comes with a concentrated solution made up of three active ingredients: castor oil, thyme oil, and clove oil. After wetting the collar with the all-natural mixture, you're ready to roll -- and your dog is ready to roll in the grass.


Made of lightweight but incredibly durable nylon rope, the Just-a-Cinch Combination Dog Leash and Collar from Ruff Wear lives up to its name in convenience and utility -- delivering two superb products in one. On trial outings, the Just-a-Cinch proved easy to slip on and off, and the rope's design was comfortable without cutting into our tester dog's neck. And the Just-a-Cinch is completely interwoven with reflective fibers in case your outdoor treks extend past sundown.

One Eye Blue (the company whose motto is "cool dog stuff for cool dog people") cares about animals -- and about you -- which is why they've put together this fun prize package.

One lucky Paw Nation reader will win a leash and collar in their choice of color and pattern, as well as a large therapeutic mat. These collars and leashes are of high quality and come in loads of fun prints, so you'll have no trouble finding one that appeals to you (or your dog's) sense of style. The coolest detail: The seat belt buckle clasp that closes the collar -- it works well and looks great.

The therapeutic mat is made of Holofiber, which, according to the company, is designed to work with your dog's body to increase oxygen levels, build strength, boost energy and accelerate muscle recovery. It's easy to use anywhere -- in a crate, to protect a couch cushion or wherever.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what kind of pattern or print would look best on your dog.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, April 16, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive his or her choice of pattern in a leash and collar, as well as a large therapeutic mat in any available color (valued at $174.95).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

For those of us who consider our pets as members of our families, it can be difficult to resist the urge to splurge on pet toys and treats. But wouldn't it be nice if the money we spent not only benefited our pets, but also pets in need? Wouldn't you love to support companies that care?

Fortunately, there are many businesses that donate portions of their proceeds to charity. Here are three such companies:

LULODOG
Products: Organic grooming supplies (all ingredients are listed on the LuLoDog Web site) made in a cruelty-free manner. The shampoo we tested (Tangerine & Vanilla) comes in an attractive silver bottle with a pump top, which is so much easier to use than a regular squeeze bottle when you're also holding a dog in place! It was sudsy and smelled delicious, and when the scent wore off, we simply sprayed our pooches down with one of the organic fragrances.

What They Donate: LuLoDog, along with its sister company Wolfe & Sparky (featured after the jump), created and support Pause for Paws, a program which helps dog shelters and rescue organizations throughout the country. They've pledged to donate one of their products for each one that is sold, which means that with each purchase you make, you're also helping a homeless dog become clean and healthy.

Is your dog a hairy Houdini? This new product which tracks runaway mutts might be your best counter defense.

The SpotLight GPS pet locator, which attaches to your dog's collar, tracks your pup's whereabouts, alerting you if your escape artist travels beyond a pre-programmed safe zone. The device is made by Positioning Animals Worldwide, Inc. (PAW) in partnership with the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program (AKC CAR).

After you activate the device, you log on to the company's website to designate "SafeSpots." You can pick as many as you want -- your home, the local dog park, your vacation cabin -- and whenever your dog travels outside of these SafeSpots, you'll receive an email or text message alerting you that your pooch is on the run.

SpotLight's monthly service features online maps which show exactly where your pup is hanging out, both inside and outside his SafeSpots. If you need extra help locating your little runaway, you can contact the AKC CAR call center, which is staffed 24/7 with trained recovery experts. They'll provide turn-by-turn directions to lead you to your dog, and they can even remotely activate the device's LED beacon light to help illuminate your dog's location. The water-resistant device has built-in anti-theft protection, too, so if your dog is traveling more than 30 miles per hour, you'll get an alert letting you know he's probably not on foot.

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