Well, February is upon us, which means we’re being assaulted with hearts and Cupids and “every kiss begins with Kaayyyyyy” at every turn. Even though I’m married and in love and all that jazz, Valentine’s Day usually makes me want to kick things. When you think about it, though, we all have the best Valentines around — our pups! I mean, they actually show us what love is all about, and they don’t care a thing about cards and roses and diamonds. We’ve rounded up some great Valentine’s Day items for you and your pup.

Clockwise from top left: Organic crocheted ball by Hip Doggie from Baxter Boo, pop hearts dog collar by Up Country from Muttropolis, conversation hearts squeaky toys, at Petsmart, Ramona heart dog bed from Doggie Vogue, Archie the Dog letterpress notecards at PaperSource, “mom” dog charm by Doggles from Baxter Boo, Red Dingo stainless steel heart tag at PupLife, talking rose dog toy from Artful Pups.

Fell for these handmade leather martingale collars by Celia Greiner, or Zumo on Etsy.

Lazybonezz was founded in 2008 by a design-savvy mother and daughter team wanting to create dog products to complement the modern home. Looking at their collection of merchandise, I would say, mission accomplished! All of their pieces are made with top quality materials such as solid wood, stainless steel and plush fabrics for the dog owner with exceptional taste and high standards.

Lazybonezz has created a range of products to cover all of your dog’s high-end needs. I love the sleek design of their feeders, and the tough doggy approach to the look of their collars and harnesses.

While some of Lazybonezz’s pieces are quite pricey, I was pleasantly surprised to find how affordable to majority of their line is. If you or someone you know is a big fan of well-designed modern dog products (of course you are), Lazybonezz just might become your favorite new site.

Best In Park likes to consider themselves, “a little old school,” meaning they love “handsome gentleman’s checks, classic styling, and are partial to a bow-tie when the occasion arises.” But above everything, they are “old school” about the quality of their craftsmanship and the superior materials they work with.

Best In Park’s beautiful handmade garments for dogs definitely make my heart skip a little. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for the dapper-dog look. And everything in their collection just screams sophistication.

Their range of merchandise includes clothing, leads and collars, and home decor accessories. I’m smitten with everything, but I have to admit that I’m partial to these bow-tie collars. I would put that on my dog in a heartbeat!

Best In Park is based in Australia, but luckily they offer international shipping! Thank goodness because I think I may just have to stuff my dog’s stocking with some of their goodies.

Bella Bean‘s simple yet stunning Rescue Me collars and leads take their inspiration from Swiss Army’s cross and classic red color.  A true testament to Bella Bean’s superb quality, they’re waterproof  and complete with brass fittings to stand the test of time. And the best part is, a percentage of the sale from this collection is donated to local dog rescue groups. I love great design with a purpose!

Hamish McBeth designs and manufacturers a stunning line of drool-worthy leather dog collars. Their luxury collars and handcrafted leashes are designed to be elegant and timeless because Hamish McBeth believes that canine fashion comes and goes, but style lasts forever. I happen to agree. My top pick would have to be this Savile Row leather collar that’s designed to reflect the skills of a great tailor. I can already picture how smart my dog would look in this!

I’m also quite impressed with the Martingale collar, which is a wonderfully designed and much kinder alternative to choke chains. Instead of an aggressive tug, this collar closes up slightly for a gentle reminder.

Hamish McBeth’s website is full of beautiful collars, and is definitely worth spending the time to click through their wide range of options. They even have a large selection of collars for big dogs, and they do a great job of providing choices for both doggy boys and girls.

And while you’re there, be sure to check out their line of ID tags. My dog has his eyes set on this Gold Dollar Bling tag. Yes, he’s flashy like that. We’re working on it.

UK readers can purchase directly from hamishmcbeth.co.uk.

Brooklyn’s Found My Animal is using style and good design to help homeless pets across the country. The company, which donates a portion of their profits to shelter pets, makes “accessories for adopted animals and their people.” It seems they’ve definitely put their collection together with me in mind, as they’ve got a shop full of pretty things I want to call my own.

You may have heard of Found My Animal before, as their efforts to encourage and support pet adoption have received a decent amount of press attention. Upon visiting their site for the first time in a while, though, I was stoked to see an updated collection of collars, leashes, harnesses, and an awesome tote (with a built-in leash) that’s seriously calling my name.

Found My Animal’s products are all US made, often from recycled, upcycled, or reclaimed materials (such as their black and white leashes made from 100% recycled PET). All their hardware is marine-grade, and each collar, harness, and leash boasts a numbered tag of brass or aluminum — signifying the uniqueness of each pet and allowing them to keep a tally of all the pets they and their customers have helped find homes.

Found’s web site even contains a gallery of adopted pets and their stories, encouraging others to give adopted animals a chance and discover what wonderful pets they become.

You can take a look at Found’s awesome collection here, and check their blog to learn about all the rescue and charity efforts in which they’ve participated.

Seriously — that bag up there. Want it.

PetHub has a very cool approach to smart ID tags with their Link ScruffTag Collar. Each collar comes with a unique web address and QR code that can be scanned with any smart phone. The way it works is simple! Someone finds your pet. First, they try the phone number and if you’re not answering, they can scan the collar with their phone or type in the web address listed on the tag. What shows up are any details you’ve chosen to enter about your pet, including other emergency contacts (spouse, neighbor, friend, vet, pet sitter, doggie daycare, etc.), important medications, dietary needs, and anything else you think someone rescuing your pet know. You can update your pet’s info on pethub.com (for free!) as often as needed to ensure your pet’s records are current.