Mutt hut.
Now I’ve had a bit of a rant about doggy accoutrements before but take a look at this:
Aaah, it’s a cave for your pet pooch from Pooch Online. Your beloved bundle of fluff can pretend it’s a bit more of a wolf than its four-inch legs might suggest. This custom cavern is built with a multi-layer construction for “a cozy, calm denning experience”. I’m sure you’ve heard many complaints from dogs who are unhappy with the poor denning experience provided by their owners – a simple basket and blanket just doesn’t measure up when Fido next door can go spelunking through his very own Wookey Hole.
Not to mention the “grand, cathedral-like entry of the root” to impress upon visitors that this is the very highest echelon of fake papier mâché dog caves (although the site says ‘paper mache’ because speaking French is un-American.)
But the defining pinnacle of this astounding canine chamber is the accessory it comes with: a personal, limited edition “Sidekick Rock”. Rover’s life is now complete. Your pet will now have it’s own 70s-fad-inspired pet rock, albeit one that’ll be kinder to the teeth than the original version.
Obviously, by the time I had read through to this point I had already pulled my wallet out ready to buy, despite not even owning a dog. This is the ultimate item to make my life complete. Add to basket, add to basket.
Then, just as I was typing in my credit card details, I noticed something odd. There was a little number that needed my attention – the price.
$5900
Even with the exchange rates at present, that’s around £2,900. It would appear that the current housing crisis hasn’t had a knock-on effect on doggy domiciles. For a lump of paste and cardboard reminiscent of something you’d make in primary school when you’re not eating the glue and flicking paint at the girls across the desk, you’re practically going to have to take out a mortgage.
I hope your dog can afford to pay rent.