Who says your love for the planet and your pooch can’t go hand in hand? From Chihuahuas to Great Danes and every breed in between, sustainable options for every part of a dog’s life are more plethoric than ever. Why buy big name canned food when you can get organic, all-natural edibles that are the same quality as what you get at the farmer’s market?

Our pets deserve to live as eco-conscious as the rest of us and now, thanks to Paw Luxury, they can! Based in Montoursville, Pennsylvannia (west of Scranton, New Jersey), Paw Luxury is both an online shop and a brick-and-mortar store full of the best green options for dogs. Already wondering about the furry feline you have as well? “We will be adding cats very soon! Stay tuned,” says Paw Luxury founders Adam and Wendy.

How did Paw Luxury get started? “Our love for our dog Lola [pictured at right] and our desire to tread lightly on the earth has led us on a journey to mesh these passions together. Lola has given us so much so why not give her the best.”

Not able to find a shop for all their eco-pet needs, husband-and-wife team Adam and Wendy took it upon themselves to create such a place. “We educate our customers on how to go green in their daily lives and provide detailed, accurate & honest information on the products we offer. Our belief is that it starts with little paw steps to make a difference.”

Other green benefits?

• Paw Luxury’s products are stylish, durable, all natural, organic, holistic, sustainable, biodegradable, fair trade, and Made in the USA.
• Many of the products are packaged in recycled or recyclable packaging, so the bottles can be take down to your local recycling center.
• Before a company’s goods can be sold in the store, they are evaluated against a tough set of criteria, including social, environmental & economic impacts of production, shipping and sales.
• The Paw Luxury store (both online and off) has their own set of sustainable commitments, including: business cards made from 100% recycled content, using Cradle to Cradle-certified USPS shipping boxes, recyclable packing materials, and going paperless by corresponding via email “just to name a few.”

There’s no better place to give you dog the planet-conscious life they deserve than at Paw Luxury. From treats, eats, toys and fun to health, wellness, spa, bath and more – Paw Luxury has the goods! For even more sustainable pet advice, visit the PawLux.com Blog, featuring a riveting weekly “Ask Lola” column.

I admit it – I don’t currently have a dog, though it my boyfriend had his way (and our rental company didn’t mind), we would. Once Paw Luxury adds feline goods to their store, I’ll be shopping there exclusively!