Costco Connection - March 2007

Products
Animal Portraits

Livermore, California

“For as long as I can remember, I have loved animals. I have also had a passion for expressing myself artistically. I am happy to report that I found my niche! Delighting people with portraits of their special ‘friends’ has given me more joy than I could have possibly imagined.”

Kathleen Hill, artist
www.kathleenhill.com

from home, will your pets be taken care of? Give yourself and your friends the priceless gift of peace of mind.”

Sue Kotin, president

www.beassuredinc.com

House of Marley

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

“It all started when I adopted a rescue pug named Marley from Pug Rescue of Sacramento.… When I brought Marley home, she was spunky and ready for her new life, but she didn’t have anything. So I made her a little dress and raincoat.… We make fleece hoodies, winter and rain coats, dresses, silk gowns, bathrobes, pajamas, hats and gorgeous hand-knit wool sweaters for pugs.”

Andrea Rainey, owner www.houseofmarley.com

PupHut

Sandpoint, Idaho

“Unfortunately, the conditions dogs face while riding in a truck bed can affect a dog’s health and safety. PupHut was designed with these conditions in mind. When used with a proper-fitting harness and restraint, PupHut helps protect dogs from the elements and other dangerous conditions they are exposed to while riding in the bed of the truck.”

Russ Moen, founder

www.puphut.com

Pawcasso

Skokie, Ilinois

“Do you have a canine Georgia O’Keeffe or feline Henri Matisse on your hands? Pawcasso is the ultimate PIY (Paw It Yourself) kit for animal artists. The Pawcasso kit contains all the materials that you need to create a keepsake as unique as your pet. Your furry friend will become an original artist.”

Merle and Anni Veverka, owners
www.pawcasso.net
Otto Step

Albany, Oregon

“We developed Otto Step for our dog Otto when he had trouble getting into our SUV. Otto Step is a platform that measures approximately 16 inches by 18 inches. It is completely portable and meant to be used and then stowed away after each use.”

Debra Rudzik, co-founder

www.ottostep.com

Pet Emergency
Information Kit
Chicago, Illinois
“Accidents do happen. If you
die suddenly or are trapped away

Sammypies Treaties

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida “While we are still a micro-busi-ness, our product line is in the process of expanding from all-natural allergen-free treats to a line of custom-made home-cooked diets for dogs with food allergies and other chronic health issues such as kidney disease, diabetes, etc.”

Yolanda Vargas Sidlauskas,

pie kahuna www.sammypies.com

Massachusetts area.”

Mitch Selnick, president
www.petmempark.com

Prescott Area Lost Pets
Prescott, Arizona
“Some time ago the Prescott Cour-
ier ran an ad for a lost dog by the
name of EJ.… When the Courier

featured the happy ending of EJ’s 14-month ordeal, I realized what was needed was a faster way to let the community know that a pet has been lost. In the age of instant everything, surely this could be accomplished.”