Article: Pet-mas shopping Birdie diapers, bark translator among this year's gift items

DONNA and Marie Peters prowl the boutique searching for just the right Christmas present for that someone special on their list.

Their dogs.

While Marie checked out toys, glitter collars and other goodies at Molly's Pup-Purr-EE in Danville, her sister-in-law Donna picked out a lovely musical wreath chew toy for her golden retriever, Lucy.

"You know, Lucy believes she's a part of the family," Donna explains. "It just wouldn't be right if she didn't have a present to open on Christmas."

Pets are racking up the Christmas and Hanukkah gifts in record numbers, with pet owners scrambling for just the right gift this holiday season.

To find that perfect chew toy, you can hit some of the most ...

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