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 Our dogs are always chewing or sucking on
something. From puppyhood, they, like babies, love to put things in
their mouths. Given the prevalence of oral cancers, we wondered if their dog
toys were safe and non-toxic. Do I
want my dog chewing on toys that have PVC (polyvinyl chloride, a toxic chemical)
in the plastic? Do I want him ingesting processed materials or those made using
pesticides and growth hormones?
According to
1995 data, U.S. farmers applied one-third of a
pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for every pound of cotton
harvested. When all 19 cotton-growing states are tallied, the crop
accounts for 25% of all the pesticides used. Some of
these chemicals are among the most toxic classified by the EPA. And, cotton is often bleached white before it is dyed, and the carcinogen
dioxin is produced during the process. Chemical dyes frequently include toxic
heavy metals such as chrome, copper and zinc, and sometimes known or
suspected carcinogens. Even natural dyes, because of their poor colorfastness,
are often accompanied by heavy metals to fix the dyes.
Now, welcome
Simply Fido, the world’s first line of organic pet toys.
This company uses an alternate route of production for your loving companion’s
toys. From it’s beginnings as a seed, the cotton used for the plush fabric and
stuffing is grown without pesticides or herbicides. Organically grown, the
fibers are unbleached, untreated, and unprocessed. Because the toys are all
natural, toxicity and allergy levels are greatly reduced, lessening instances of
sickness or irritation. There’s no need to coat the fabric with chemicals to
make it softer; due to improved soil fertility and harvesting methods, the
fabric is naturally softer than regular cotton.
Where do Simply Fido colors come from?
The company uses their unique PureWaterWash™ process to achieve their charming colors.
Untreated cotton thread is woven into gently flowing fabric
and then brightened with Mother Nature's own plants and minerals. Beige comes
from a Chestnut Bur, red from the Madder Root, yellow from a Gardenia Seed, and
grey from the mineral Charcoal The fabric is then
triple-washed in pure water to set the color. As a result, each toy has its own
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US shipping costs provided below —
contact us for
special international requests
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Organic Plush
Toys
These plush toys are 10" to 13"
tall (depending on the animal) and
each comes with a removable squeaker in the
tummy. There are additionally 4 more squeakers which are not removable—one in each hand
and foot.
Wally Bear is blue-grey, Lolly Lamb is beige, Oscar Monkey
is chestnut-tan, and Lucy Rabbit is yellow in color.
List Price — $19.00
Our Price — $17.00
| Lolly Lamb *Order
due 5/22 |
Lucy Rabbit
*Order due 5/22 |
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Oscar Monkey
*Order due 5/22 |
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Organic Plush Ring Toys
Each 10" plush toy is a
stretchable 13" tall. There are 4 squeakers—one in each hand
and foot. This toy is great for dogs to grab onto via the canvas ring in the
center.
Wally Bear is blue-grey and Lolly Lamb is beige.
List Price — $19.00
Our Price — $17.00
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Organic Petite Plush Toys
Each plush toy is 6" tall and has 1 removable
squeaker in each foot. Lolly Lamb is raspberry pink, Oscar Monkey is chestnut-tan,
and Lucy Rabbit is yellow in color. Perfect for puppies, smaller breeds and big
dogs that like their toys to be mouth-size (like our Golden Alfie, actually).
List Price — $14.00
Our Price — $11.00
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Lucy Rabbit |
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Limited Edition Organic Character Plush
Toy Bone Collection
(only limited number available) Each plush bone is 9" long and has 1 squeaker at each end. Wally Bear is blue-grey, Lolly Lamb is
raspberry pink, Oscar Monkey
is beige with a tan border, and Lucy Rabbit is yellow. These are fabulous toys
and the shape is great for retrieving. They are also now collector's items as
they are no longer being made by the company. We almost hate to part with any.
Our Price — $17.00
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Lucy Rabbit |
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Oscar Monkey |
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LOLLY LAMB Cotton Fleece Organic Blanket
(Only 1 in stock)
This organic cotton fleece dog blanket is super cute and soft. The lamb blanket is
complimented with a contemporary sage green, camel and beige striped trim. At
20" x 20", this blanket is ideal for toy and small breed dogs and for those new large-breed pups brought home.
And, it also makes a wonderful blanket for any kitties.
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