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If you've eaten at David Chang's Momofuku, Mario Batali's Del Posto or even Gramercy Tavern, chances are you've eaten something foraged by Evan Strusinski. The Vermont native has managed to make a name seeking out everything from mushrooms to herbs to sea grasses in Maine and Vermont and shipping them to celebrity chefs looking for ingredients no one else has. Mr. Strusinski began the hunt long before the locavore and food-foraging movements came into vogue, and now seemingly every new York chef wants him to fulfill their orders and even offer surprise ingredients.
That is--if they can find him. Strusinski's potential food partners will have to forage around themselves in order to work with him. He gets his jobs mostly through "word of mouth or sometimes I will approach a chef whose food I like and whose menu my ingredients would work in," he said. Strusinski doesn't even have his own website yet--but can be reached through email (foragemaine at gmail.com). He also doesn't seem to realize he's already his own brand. "The business doesn't have a name, so how then have a website?" he asked.
See the rest of the 2012 Creativity 50 here.

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Senate Education Committee | March 8, 2016
- Good Afternoon, Chairman Pavlov and members of the Senate Education Committee.
- Improving early literacy is one of the most important issues in K-12 education, and more than 35 states have developed comprehensive K-3 reading programs. Newly-appointed State Superintendent Brian Whiston said in his first podcast how important 3rd grade reading is for the state.
- Despite our $4 billion annual investment in K-3 education, roughly one-half of Michigan's 3rd grade students are not proficient readers. Worse, reading proficiency has been steadily declining for the past 12 years while reading proficiency in nearly every other state has been on the rise.
- A workgroup of key legislative and administration stakeholders, chaired by John Kennedy, met for months last year to review options, examine strategies and make specific recommendations to improve early literacy. HB 4822 is a result of this bi-cameral, bi-partisan and dual-branch workgroup.
- This bill will improve early literacy by focusing on early annual screening; parental notification and participation; targeted strategies and tutoring for struggling readers; along with intensive intervention for students reading behind grade level.
- The bill provides students the ability to participate in summer reading camps, and it includes a number of "good cause" exemptions which include passing an alternative assessment; demonstrating proficiency through a student portfolio of work; students with an IEP or disability; and English Language Learners.
- The S-3 version before you clarifies that 3rd graders who are partially proficient and not-proficient in ELA will receive a Reading Improvement Plan and may be candidates for retention.
- In the end, we're more focused on helping kids read than retention, yet we fear implementing the interventions necessary to improve proficiency will not be conducted with fidelity if it is common knowledge in a building or district that "we simply don't retain kids here." For that reason, we are requesting you remove the Principal/Teacher and Parent/Superintendent "good cause" exemptions or have them sunset if improvements in the state's overall reading proficiency don't keep pace with our official Annual Measurable Objectives.
- In order to monitor and evaluate our progress here, we would also request districts annually report the number of non-proficient readers, those retained and those promoted to the state.
- We support passage of HB 4822, amended thusly, because it will improve academic outcomes for students. We urge this committee and the full Senate to pass this bill at your earliest opportunity.
- I'd be happy to answer any questions at this time.
Click here to download this testimony as a PDF.
Click here to download the S-3 version of HB 4822, which was introduced by Senator Pavlov on March 8, 2016.


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Terminator Genisys Character Images and Plot Details. Entertainment Weekly's November 7, 2014 issue features Terminator: Genisys character photographs and plot details for the fifth Terminator film. The EW covers show "Emilia Clarke's Sarah Connor with Jai Courtney's Kyle Reese on a motorcycle and [the other cover shows] Jason Clarke's John Connor next to Matt Smith (Doctor Who) with the T-800 endoskeleton…behind them."
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The Terminator: Genisys plot details revealed in Entertainment Weekly's November 7, 2014 issue:
"Sarah Connor isn't the innocent she was when Linda Hamilton first sported feathered hair and acid-washed jeans in the role. Nor is she Hamilton's steely zero body-fat warrior in 1991's T2. Rather, the mother of humanity's messiah was orphaned by a Terminator at age 9. Since then, she's been raised by…Schwarzenegger's Terminator—an older T-800 she calls "Pops"—who is programmed to guard rather than to kill. As a result, Sarah is a highly trained antisocial recluse who's great with a sniper rifle but not so skilled at the nuances of human emotion."
I can honestly say that I was not expecting that, which is a good thing.
We previously published these Terminator: Genisys articles:
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TERMINATOR GENISYS (2015): Official Title for TERMINATOR 5 Released
TERMINATOR: GENISYS: Two Sequel Films in 2017-2018
Alan Taylor's Terminator: Genisys also stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matt Smith, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, Byung Hun Lee, Gregory Alan Williams, Bryant Prince, Teri Wyble, Courtney B. Vance, Michael Gladis, Sandrine Holt, Matt Smith, and Aaron V. Williamson.
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We arrived in New Orleans with not much of a plan except trying to do some wandering around (like last time), seeing some street performers and eating at Cafe du Monde. Upon arrival we asked the concierge at at the hotel and he told us the three most popular activities for kids are 1) the cool zoo (like a water park in the zoo), 2) the aquarium, and 3) story land. Since we had recently been to the aquarium and zoo in Guad we decided on Storyland as our kid-centered activity. We decided to visit Storyland in the morning and leave the French Quarter for the afternoon post nap.
We had a quick breakfast at a diner down the street from the hotel and then drove to City Park. The park is huge and we could tell that there was a lot of exploring to do there, but we had limited time and a destination so we went directly to Storyland. In sum, N absolutely loved it! It was story book characters and structures that he could walk in/on/over. (We also realized that he doesn't know very many classic fairy tales yet so we need to get on that!) Adjacent to Storyland is a little amusement park called Carousel Gardens. Little N was too small to go on most rides but he did go on his very first carousel and very first ferris wheel ride.
We had some snacks and headed to the hotel to try for a nap. That was a total fail! So we decided to just leave and head to the French Quarter for lunch and wanderings. We had a great lunch at the Acme Oyster House, then walked down to have beignets and coffee for dessert. We enjoyed just walking around and watching street performances, but finally the heat was just too much and we headed back to the hotel for a dip in the pool before dinner. Of course Little N passed out in the stroller on the way back! And Baby B? He was a trooper and let us do what we wanted to do. All in all a really great day!


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The purpose of the Religion Course of Study(RCOS)is to provide the overall curriculum for the instruction and formation of young people from pre-school through Grade 12 in Catholic schools, parish schools of religion (PSR) and youth ministry throughout the diocese. Click here for the philosophy of the Religion COS.
The USCCB's Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age, a.k.a., The Framework, serves as the curriculum for all high schools in the Diocese. Bishop Campbell has requested that all schools use Option B: History of the Catholic Church and Option C: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society during the senior year.
The Office of Religious Education and Catechesis has released an updated version of the Religion Course of Study 2015, which incorporates the goals and objectives of the USCCB's document: Catechetical Formation for Chaste Living (CFCL), 2008.
It is the expectation of the bishop that all teachers and catechists will be guided by the revised curriculum, using various textbooks and supplemental resources as needed. The notation of CFCL is used for citations in the updated version of the RCOS
Full implementation of the revised, Religion Course of Study, 2015-CFCL, will take place in teh 2017-18 academic year.
All textbooks must be approved by the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis before use in the school or parish program. For more information about textbook approval, click here. Various publishers have provided corelations between their textbooks and our COS as a reference tool for implementing the RCOS. The correlations canbe found on the approved textbook page.
We highly recommend that in parishes where there is both a Catholic school and a PSR program, both programs use the same textbook to ensure the greatest unity of formation.
Full implementation is required Fall 2015. Click here for the Approved Textbook List.
Full implementation is required Fall 2017. Click here for the Approved Textbook List.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori based approach to religious education.
Parishes and schools may choose to meet the requirements of the Religion Course of Study, 2015, through the CGS methodology.
In keeping with diocesan policy, the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis looks to ensure that any approved textbook or methodology covers eighty percent of the diocesan curriculum. CGS meets this requirement.
Please note that the correlation for each Level of CGS provided below offers suggestions for meeting any missing content from the diocesan curriculum.
The following links are spreadsheets that can be used to track when a presentation is used to cover specific standards. This is simply a suggested tool. It does not need to be used and can be modified as needed by the user at their discretion. Please note that each grade level has it's own tab in the tracking sheet.
The following handouts were introduced at School Administrators' and Parish Catechetical Leaders' meetings to help catechists/teachers in the diocese familiarize themselves with the Six Tasks of Catechesis.
All are encouraged to look at these tools to deepen their understanding of the role of the six tasks in catechesis and how they can be used to deepen the understanding and practice of the Catholic faith for all age groups.
All of these videos can be watched/studied for methods/enrichment credit. Contact the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis for details.
The following are the most current correlations from publishers indicating how various text books meet the Diocesan Religion Course of Study
We will continue to update this page with correlations as they are received.
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Real Madrid Football Camp
- Course Dates: 02 July – 27 July, 2018
- Age Range: 9 – 17 years old
- Maximum class size: 15
- Courses: JP20
Atlas Language School is delighted to provide the opportunity for our junior students to combine language learning and football training with the world's largest club, Real Madrid. This programme is run in conjunction with the Real Madrid Foundation and takes place in our Chichester campus in the UK. This year is the 9th edition of this exclusive soccer camp in which students from all around the world have participated. Unlike many other soccer camps we have official Real Madrid coaches delivering all training sessions, providing our students with a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best. This programme allows students to learn English, improve their soccer skills, and immerse themselves in the Real Madrid ethos.
Campus: University of Chichester
Our programme takes place in the University of Chichester and offers a variety of courses. The university is just a 10 minute walk to the historic town centre and has state of the art facilities including a newly-built sports complex, large spacious classrooms, a fully-equipped canteen, shops, library, computer labs and much more.
Features of University of Chichester include:
- State-of-the-art spacious classrooms
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- Large, fully equipped canteen serving hot food
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The accommodation is on campus in modern, apartment style complexes with shared bathrooms, living room and kitchen. The students are housed across different buildings, split by age and gender. There is an Atlas staff member living in each building.
Features of the Residence include:
- Twin rooms with shared bathroom
- Shared kitchen and living room for every 4 to 6 rooms)
- Large, comfortable common area
- Breakfast, hot lunch and hot dinner provided in canteen
- Evening activities 6 nights a week
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- All classes in mixed nationality groups
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- Morning and afternoon football training sessions
- 6 evening activities per week
- 1 half-day and 1 full day excursions per week (e.g. London, Brighton or Portsmouth)
- All course materials
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Junior Fluency (JP20)
- 20 Lessons per week (45 minutes each)
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Election Day is tomorrow, and with all the news about long lines at the polls, electioneering and the like, it is important to the attorneys at Jones Waldo that members of our community know and understand their rights as it relates to participating in one of our most important civic responsibilities: voting.
By Utah state law, employers must allow their employees at least two hours of paid time to vote on Election Day if the employee would not otherwise have at least a three-hour block of time during open polling hours to vote. The employee needs to request the time at least the day before, and the employer can designate that specific two-hour block.
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As PRIDE grows, jobs for people with disabilities grow. Growth requires capital, which is restrained by PRIDE Industries' limited net income generated as a nonprofit organization. Your gifts to the Job Creation fund provide the growth capital needed to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) are an important part of the research mission of the University of California.
Here you'll find the resources, assistance, and guidance you need to continue your successful academic careers.
What is a Postdoc?
A postdoctoral appointment is a temporary one designed to give individuals an opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The time spent as a postdoc is in preparation for a career progression in academia, industry, government, the nonprofit sector or numerous other fields. For many, especially those in the physical and life sciences, postdoctoral work is a critical step in securing future employment.
A postdoc is an individual who:
- Has been awarded a doctoral degree (or equivalent) within the past ten years.
- Will pursue a full-time program of advanced training and research under the direction of a faculty member with an appointment in an academic department or organized research unit.
- Will be supported by campus research grants or contracts, by fellowships administered by the campus, or by other external sources.
- May not have had more than five years of postdoctoral experience, including at other institutions.
- Cannot have held or hold a tenure-track professorial appointment (assistant professor, associate professor, or professor).
Positions Available
For a current listing of all postdoctoral positions available at UC Merced, see the Academic Position Recruitment page.
Postdoc Categories
Postdoctoral appointment titles differ with respect to compensation, benefits, and taxation. The source of support determines the category of the postdoc. UC Merced, postdoctoral appointments fall into three categories.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee, Job Code 3252
An appointment is made in the title "Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee" when: The agency funding the salary requires or permits the appointee to be an employee of the University, or whenever General Funds, Opportunity Funds or other University discretionary funds are used to support the position.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Fellow, Job Code 3253
An appointment is made in the title "Postdoctoral Scholar - Fellow" when the Postdoctoral Scholar has been awarded a fellowship or traineeship for postdoctoral study by an extramural agency and the fellowship or traineeship is paid through a university account.
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Paid Direct, Job Code 3254
An appointment is made in the title "Postdoctoral Scholar - Paid Direct" when the Postdoctoral Scholar has been awarded a fellowship or traineeship for postdoctoral study by an extramural agency and the agency pays the fellowship or traineeship directly to the Postdoctoral Scholar, rather than through the university. Such appointments shall have a "without-salary" status.
Postdoctoral Scholars may be assigned to more than one Postdoctoral Scholar title concurrently depending on university and extramural funding agency requirements.
The Postdoc Appointment Process
Offer Letters
All postdoctoral appointments begin with a formal recruitment. Appointees must be offered positions by the Dean or Director of School or Organized Research Unit (ORU). Offer letters must clearly state the:
- Length of the appointment.
- Amount of annual compensation.
- Category of postdoctoral appointment being offered.
- Relevant information regarding benefits associated with the offer.
Offer letters should be sent at least one month prior to the beginning date of the appointment. Potential postdoctoral appointees must also accept the offer in writing. Please work with your sponsoring unit staff for more details on the appointment process.
Terms of Appointment
All postdoctoral appointments are initially for a one-year period. All postdocs are required to work and be compensated at 100-percent time. Exceptions to less than full-time appointments must be initiated by the postdoc and endorsed by the appropriate university officials.
The reappointment process must be initiated by the current postdoc's PI or advisor, and processed through the School or ORU. Make sure to speak with your PI or advisor several months in advance prior to termination of the existing appointment to determine if a reappointment will be offered.
List of Sponsoring Academic Units at UC Merced
School of Engineering
Annie Rossi, Academic Support Assistant
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School of Natural Sciences
Sauci Xiong, Academic Personnel Specialist
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School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Becky Smith, Manager of Academic Personnel
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Sierra Nevada Research Institute
Coty Ventura, Business Officer
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Health Sciences Research Institute
Trevor Hirst, Executive Director
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International Postdocs
If you are a citizen of another country, you must have the appropriate visa type, and visa arrangements must be made several months prior to your planned arrival date or visa renewal date. The appropriate visa status is critical to gain or retain an appointment and to remain in the country. You are encouraged to work with your prospective sponsoring unit staff, ORU staff or your advisor to coordinate visa requests through the UC Merced Office International Affairs.
Office of International Affairs
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Postdoctoral scholar compensation is based on the agreement reached with the UAW (the Union representing postdocs at UC) and relate to the current NIH/NRSA guidelines as allowed in the Union contract. Postdocs must be hired at or above the new minimum on the current scale. Base pay levels are outlined in the University of California compensation scale.
The NIH/NRSA scale for postdocs can be found on the NIH website.
Funding Opportunities
To find funding opportunities available to postdocs, visit the funding opportunities calendar maintained by Research Development Services or contact Susan Carter, Director of Research Development Services at email@example.com.
Other postdoctoral funding opportunities:
- UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
- Minority Postdoc (features information about jobs, funding, fellowships, mentoring, and diversity issues for current and future postdocs, especially in STEM disciplines)
Health Insurance & Benefits
The University offers the Postdoctoral Scholars a Health and Welfare package through Garnett-Powers Associates:
Garnett-Powers Associates, Inc.
23361 Madero, Suite 240
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
E: email@example.com
W: https://clients.garnett-powers.com/vs/ucm/
The Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Plan (PSBP) provides a comprehensive program which offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance. The Standard Life Insurance program includes Medical Evacuation and Repatriation for visa holders. PSBP is comprised of the following plans, some of which offer you the choice between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) model.
PSBP Plan Information
Visit the 2018 UC Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plans page to find the following:
- Medical Plans Overview
- Dental Plan Overview
- Vision Plans Overview
- Life Insurance Plan Overview
- Short and Long-Term Disability Plan Overview
- Wellness Programs Overview
For information on the settlement agreement with UAW detailing what a postdoc and what the UC will pay for various benefits, please see the Monthly Rates, University Contributions, & Postdoctoral Scholar Contributions (under "2018 Plan Rates").
Policies and procedures regarding terms and conditions of appointments or benefits in the Postdoctoral series which are not included on this site, are contained in Merced Academic Personnel Policies & Procedures (MAPP), APM 390, Garnett-Powers & Associates, Inc. and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The CBA shall prevail if there is a conflict between the website, the MAPP, APM, Garnett-Powers & Associate website and the CBA.
Questions About Postdoc Benefits?
Sherry Coane
UC Merced Academic Personnel
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UC Merced does not have on-campus housing for postdoctoral scholars. However, Merced as a community has a large variety of different types of housing both close to the campus and/or close to public transportation to campus. Please go to the off-campus housing website to learn more and to contact staff in Housing that may be able to help individuals find living spaces in the Merced area.
Housing Services
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Transportation and Parking
Information on getting to UC Merced from the surrounding areas, getting around on campus, as well as parking on campus can be found at the UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services website.
Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)
The CatCard is the official UC Merced identification card that allows you access to multiple services on campus. To obtain your CatCard, please follow the instructions on the CatCard website, then visit room 111A on the first floor of the Kolligian Library.
Please see the CatCard website for information on CatCard policies and to contact CatCard services directly.
Email Address
To get your official UC Merced email address, you must already have been appointed as a postdoctoral scholar and entered into the UC Merced system. To set up your email address, complete the User ID Services UCMNetID claim form. Once your email address is verified, you can access your email online at mymail.ucmerced.edu. For assistance with setting up, accessing or connecting to your email account, contact:
IT Help Desk
E: email@example.com
Tax Issues
All income from postdoctoral appointments is subject to state and federal tax. For "Postdoctoral Scholar-Employees," i.e. postdocs in title code 3252, taxes are withheld from salaries paid through the payroll system. For California residents, US citizens, or Permanent Residents, no taxes are withheld from traineeships or fellowships.
For international postdocs, federal taxes are withheld unless there is a tax treaty between the US and the postdoc's country. Please refer to the Office of International Affairs for current tax treaty information. For Postdocs who are not California residents, but who are US citizens or permanent residents, federal taxes are not withheld; however, state tax is withheld if the recipient receives more than $9,000 in funds in a calendar year. For tax withholding, Postdocs are considered California residents if they will reside in California 12 months or more.
The University does not report scholarship and fellowship grant payments to the IRS. If postdocs are unsure of the amount of stipend received in a given year, they should contact their sponsoring unit to determine stipend amounts. Postdoctoral Fellows and Postdoctoral Paid Directs should consult the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a tax adviser concerning payment of estimated quarterly taxes.
Postdoctoral Scholars within the University of California system are exclusively represented by the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW).
For information on the settlement agreement with UAW detailing what a postdoc and what the UC will pay for various benefits, please see the chart Appendix A.


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text: Kathy Killingsworth 09.16.2016 Data Security Requires Strong Leadership and CEO Involvement Even after notable data breaches, few businesses have implemented the policies or procedures to protect customer, employee or corporate data. Boards of directors and chief executive officers (CEOs) often delegate, and hope, that their team of IT experts has the skills and technology to keep data safe. However, more CEOs are developing a hands-on approach, taking a leadership role toward guiding security measures and reducing risk. CEOs have a lot on their plates and few are likely to have a strong IT background. However, taking a hands-on approach to data security is becoming a priority for many CEOs. As noted in "Business Leadership in a Tech-Driven World: How CEO's Can Manage Proactively to Protect Data and Build Customer Confidence," Target experienced a significant data breach in 2013 that compromised the personal data for 70 million customers with 40 million stolen credit card details. Although Target's security team received indications of potential weaknesses, they failed to take action and hackers were able to install malware on point-of-sale terminals. Strong Leadership, Policies and Technology Can Protect Data, Reduce Risk The CEO can take a proactive step to protect corporate, customer and proprietary data by hiring a chief information security officer (CISO) and, when necessary, working with outside technology experts to assess data security. An investigation of technology and procedures, and evaluation of business processes, can highlight potential weaknesses in security. The results of these investigations can be shared with the board of directors and the IT team or chief information officer. Then, a strong security plan can be created to address specific business activities and the risks that may be encountered in your business sector. As new issues, concerns or other developments pertaining to data security arise, these issues can be discussed and appropriate steps can be taken to strengthen defenses. As Target learned, controls on user authorizations should be established and reviewed regularly. In addition, systematic assessments that show potential threats should be discussed and handled quickly. Communication and collaboration between the CEO and IT team, and outside experts when needed, can strengthen data security measures, reducing the risk and consequences of a data breach. Download the eBook and contact us to learn more about establishing strong leadership, policies and procedures, and putting stronger technology in place to protect data.


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12 of the best Christmas gifts for pets
Wondering what to get your four-legged friend this Christmas? Look no further. Don't settle for a bone from the butchers, why not splash out on a dog coat fit for the Queen's corgis, or a retro ball flinger that will make your hound the envy of all dogs in the park.
Or perhaps you fancy a cool new fish tank, a snazzy cat bed, or a hamster cage that looks like a circus tent?
For further inspiration, we also recommend you refer to our list of 10 of the very best cat toys to keep your pet entertained over the holidays.
1. MiaCara Covo cat bed
Indulge your feline friend with the instantly iconic Covo cat basket which has a striking circular form and is ideal for design-loving cat fans. The specially designed foam cushion offers excellent support for your cat, and the soft, yet durable fabric cover is easily removable and washable.
2. Striped pet tipi
This incredibly cute tipi is the perfect new sleeping area for your pet. It's available in two sizes, for cats or dogs, and both are sure to love it. It's easy to assemble, and the manufacturers can even add personal touches such as monogramming.
Your dog will appear effortlessly stylish wearing a snug coat or lounging on a fleecy blanket made in the Hunting Stewart tartan, the livery worn at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland.
£45, royalcollectionshop.co.uk
4. Sage green and french grey ceramic biscuit jars
Mutts & Hounds luxury ceramic range will complement your hungry dogs' dining experience, whilst looking just as much a part of your kitchen as your own tableware. There's also a matching dog bowl and it's all dishwasher safe.
£31.50 each, muttsandhounds.co.uk
5. Kitty City Caribbean cruiser
Brighten up your cat's life, and yours, during the cold winter months with this Caribbean playhouse. Cats love enclosed spaces and dangling toys, so if there's one gift that won't be ignored by your feline friend it's this.
6. AMIR Cat scratching post
This sturdy, Italian-designed cat scratching post has a wicker finish and means your cat can sharpen his claws without damaging curtains or home fittings and also keeping his muscles agile.
7. Ferplast Circus fun hamster cage
Let your furry friend clown around in this eye-catching circus tent with several levels connected by ladders. Also comes with a wheel, nest, feeder and drinking bottle as well as a sheet of colourful stickers that you can use to personalise the cage to your liking.
Handmade in Devon, these bowls have been hand-dipped or hand-painted, so no two pieces are quite the same. They are available in two sizes but be warned, they're not dishwasher proof.
9. Two tone green paracord dog collar and leash
These handmade collars and leads are great for stronger dogs and are available up to 62cm and a collar width of 3.5cm. This company also offers engraving and will make a bespoke collar to fit your dog exactly.
£17.49, callisidogcollars.co.uk
10. Critter's choice berry nibbler
A festive boredom-breaker and ideal doggy stocking-filler..
11. The Chalet - Farrow & Ball
If you want your chickens to reside in something more Grand Designs than regular coop, this is for you. The company has teamed up with Farrow & Ball to offer a coop in 132 paint colours, so your chickens can be comfortable and stylish. This coop houses four chickens and is delivered pre-assembled, or as a flat-pack.
£1,332.00, from hennypennyhenhouses.co.uk
12. Wood chuck retro ball flinger
The bamboo reflex arm and ergonomic cork handle puts all other ball-throwing devices in the shade and is guaranteed to wear your hound out, and be the envy of all other dog walkers.
For more Christmas features and gift guides, see www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas