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I.D Pet : Combination of A Dog Collar and A USB Drive

TheFuture — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:04:20 +0000

Many times one of the most common complaints that the pet owners have is their pets being lost. The innovative pet holder by South Korean Industrial designer Ji-Hoon Chung can be said to be a tool that is a very helpful for all the pet owners. The device though looks like any ordinary pet holder but on closer examination one can see that it’s more than just that. Tucked away in this normal pet collar is the USB pen drive on which the user can feed in the data about his contact details which will facilitate in the tracking of the pet in case it is lost. We can save info like dog’s name, blood type, address and phone number, then people can find a lost pet’s owner very quickly. So, it is quite a handy solution for the pet owners.

Designer : Ji-Hoon Chung

Happily Ever : Create Stronger Bonds Between Pets and Owners

TheFuture — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:02:28 +0000

The new design concept by Kim Hyun Joo will surely win a lot more brownie points both from the owners but from dogs as well. The chair termed as Happily Ever is a chair that is combined with a dog house which shall encourage bonding between dogs and owners through their sharing. As they say that sharing increases bonding, so this is a nice concept by the designer to address the problem of increase in abandoned dogs due to various reasons, thus with this design there can be stronger relationships growing between owners and pets. All one can say is this really is a very heart warming thought.

From Kim :
The pet accessories market is expanding, but the number of abandoned dogs is ever- increasing. A way to counter this problem may be to encourage stronger bonds between pets and owners. Sharing something may be a way to strengthen relationships – sharing understanding as well as objects. Wherever you are, your dog always wants to be with you. For example, when a dog owner sits on a chair, the dog will often sit under the chair. When their pet comes near, an owner will typically pat it – a heartwarming experience for both individuals.

Happily Ever is based on these kinds of behaviors. There are various ways to use Happily Ever. The owner can sit anywhere on the chair. The dog can rest inside the chair, or sit on top of it. There are two seats – the lower one is for the dog or owner, and the upper one is just for the owner (making use of a height ranking system). There is soft cushioning on the higher seat for comfort. A hole at the back of the chair allows it to be picked up easily, and also assists with taking the seat apart for cleaning. The pet might reach through the hole with their paw to play with the owner.

Designer : Kim Hyun Joo via HomeDosh

Roomba 560 Vacuuming Robot from iRobot Review

TheFuture — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:03:33 +0000

After being persistently recommended by my friend I finally bought the new Roomba 560 about three months back, and must admit that it was a wise decision. As they say that good things come in small packages, this little powerhouse is something that I will recommend as a must have for all you working people with pets at home. [Buy It Here]

One thing all we pet owners face is the shedding that they do, but can’t blame them because this comes natural to them. Even our cat keeps shedding a lot, and honestly used to have a hard time maneuvering the same. But this new device seems like an answer to all my prayers. Not only does it clean the regular vacuum stuff, but cat hair too.

The best part is that the physical presence of the user is not even necessary. Just set the time when you want the house to be clean and this device does the rest. So if you are out for work or sleeping after a long hard working day, once done see for yourself how a spic and span house is waiting for you. With a compact size it is easy to store and keep and is quite noiseless even while operating which is completely opposite of what all vacuum cleaners are synonymous with.

There are many innovative features that have been incorporated in this new Roomba, like the sensors present in it helps it to identify that if it approaches a solid object the speed automatically drops, thus it’s quite gentle on furniture and other important parts of the house. Apart from this it also timely warns if the dirt bag is full or the brushes need cleaning. Another technology that is featured is that of lighthouse, wherein the Roomba automatically cleans the rooms without moving to the next one. With loads of innovation and user friendly options I may sound as a brand ambassador for the Roomba, but would admit that you too would turn into one if you use it too.

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Maitre D’og Pet Food Dispenser for Busy Pet Owners

TheFuture — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:03:02 +0000

Maitre D’og is a device that helps in preparing adequate amount of food for your pet. You just need to select settings on control interface to start timer and when timer expires, digital scales disperse proper amount. Once the food is ready, a pleasant tone sounds and your pet can eat food in the tray. Maitre Dog features a convenient dry food scoop for convenient and mess free filling. The tray can be easily removed and cleaned where food is served. This product reduces your headache to prepare and serve food to your pet timely.

Andrew Au says :
Maitre D’og is an automatic daily pet food dispenser for pet owners with busy schedules. Long hours at work, frequent business trips and occasional after work social gatherings interfere with a consistent feeding schedule for pets. Maitre D’og ensures your best friend is getting fed on time.

Designer : Andrew Au