Congratulations to the Winners of Our Halloween Pet Costume Contest!

We'd like to start out by saying Thank You to everyone who attended the First Annual Halloween Pet Costume Party at TeaCups Puppies & Boutique, together with Pets Are People Too! It was a great success, and it couldn't have been for a better cause!

We were able to raise over $350 for "Glimmer of Life" between the Charity Raffle and Pet Portrait Events, and three of our rescue dogs found forever homes! We would also like to give a special thanks to Lys Rubin for her generous donation of $1,000! Thank you, Lys!

As for the party...it was a blast! We couldn't believe how many guests attended, and the costumes were amazing, it was SO HARD to choose!! We'd like to congratulate Elizabeth & Juliet Ayler, the winners of our Charity Raffle AND the following winners of the Costume Contest:

FIRST PLACE: Sherry with Lola & Louie as Cinderella & Prince Charming

SECOND PLACE: Alex with Mushu as The Little Mermaid

THIRD PLACE: Raul & Tina with Espanola, The Spanish Dancer

Great job, everyone! Hope to see you all next year for a bigger and better event!!!

Click HERE for more pics of the event!

First Annual Halloween Pet Costume Party at TeaCups

If you're in the South Florida area, come join us for an afternoon of Trick-or-Treats, refreshments, photos, and fun - all for a good cause!

TeaCups & Pets Are People Too's 1st annual Halloween Pet Costume Party will benefit "Glimmer of Life," a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for sickly dogs in desperate need of surgery in order to survive, of which would otherwise be euthanized.

This year, we'll be hosting a Costume Contest, a Raffle, Halloween Pet Portraits, and an adoption event! Check out the details below!

HALLOWEEN DOG COSTUME CONTEST:
Enter your dog for a chance to win the Grand Prize! Costumes will be judged on creativity. 1st place winner will receive a $200 shopping spree, 2nd place will receive a $100 shopping spree, and 3rd place will receive a $50 shopping spree! Contest will begin at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 31st, and judging will take place shortly after. Contestants must be present to win!!

CHARITY RAFFLE:

For a $5 donation ($6 if you pay online or with a credit card) to our non-profit organization, "Glimmer of Life", you can enter the drawing to win a luxury gift basket (with a retail value over $300!) filled with fabulous new pet products for Fall! You are NOT required to be present at the time of the drawing to win! Online customers can participate by purchasing a raffle ticket HERE. Please be advised that there will be a shipping charge of $10 to ship the basket if our winner is not local. Drawing will take place on Saturday afternoon of October 31st. Winner will be contacted shortly after.

The Gift Basket includes: 1 Luxury MicroVelvet Bowser Bed in Cocoa*, 1 Luxury Dog Blankee in Ivory, 1 Croc-Embossed Bronze Step-in Harness**, 1 Set of our New Bronze Pet Dishes, 1 Koko Von Knebel Pet Shampoo, 1 Koko Von Knebel Pet Conditioner, 1 Koko Von Knebel Conditioning Spray, 1 Juicy Couture Pet Cologne Gift Set w/ Brass Scottie Dog Bottle, 1 Gift Bag Full of Gourmet Bakery Treats, 1 Package Zukes Mini Natural Chicken Treats, 3 Plush Squeak Toys, and 1 TeaCups Gift Card valued at $50!

*This item will hold a dog up to about 8lbs. If your dog is larger, you will receive the next size up of a similar color, which holds up to about 25lbs.

**This item will be in the size of your choice, up to 20 lbs.

HALLOWEEN PET PORTRAITS:

For a $10 sitting fee, which will be donated to "Glimmer of Life" small dog rescue, you can have your pet's holiday portrait taken by an award-winning, professional pet photographer! Packages start at just $40 plus shipping. Event will take place Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st from 10am to 6pm.

PET ADOPTION EVENT:

Adopt before you shop! We understand that most people would prefer a cute little puppy, but we also know that you can find the same qualities and companionship in an older or special needs dog that you can in a puppy. Please consider adoption before you shop. There are thousands of lonely and hungry pets out there in desperate need of a loving home. We will be hosting a Pet Adoption Event on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st from 10am to 6pm. So if you're looking for an addition to your family, please pay a visit and you just might fall in love. There will be a small adoption fee that goes to "Glimmer of Life" to help pay for the cost of spaying/neutering and any other health care that may have been required at the time of rescue.

So come join us, and have a HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN!!!

Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner! Come check out our new Halloween Dog Costumes for 2009 at TeaCupsPuppies.com! This year we have over 24 to choose from, including: Frankenstein, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Snow White, a Witch, a Scarecrow, a Hippo, and much more for a spooktacular celebration!

Stay tuned for information on our upcoming Halloween Pet Costume Party!

TeaCups on NBC Live!

Check out TeaCups Puppies & Boutique live on NBC! Featuring exclusive doggy fashion designers such as: Kiki Monster Couture, Paris Erotica, and more! Plus lots and lots of bling and ONE-OF-A-KIND doggy items!

TeaCups Puppies & Boutique Featured in Sun-Sentinel Fashion Blog

Pooches Rock the Posh Punk Look at TeaCups Puppies & Boutique

As if they weren't cute enough already....

Pups are going punk.

At least they are at Teacups Puppies & Boutique in Pembroke Pines (9003 Taft Street; 954-985-8848).

The pet store that specializes in pampered pooches and regularly draws celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Mandy Moore, Missy Elliot, Alonzo Mourning and Gloria Estefan looking for designer doggie duds and treats.

Now the store is channeling Sid Vicious by having the grooming side of the business - called Pets Are People Too - style doggie coats in funky pinks, blues and purples.

To accessorize these new looks (for what is punk if not an opportunity to accessorize?) the store has punk-themed merchandise from barking-mad brands such as Paris Erotica, Chrome Bones, Kiki Monster Couture and Wooflink.

Human designer labels Juicy and Christian Audigier are ruff-ready with a few looks straight from the catwalks (sorry!) in canine couture.

There are even mini-guitar and skull-n-crossbones chew toys. And of course there are punk colors offered in the manicures and pedicures - nail PAWLISH anyone? Also check out the stencils for further decorating at home.

For more information, check out teacupspuppies.com.

Vinny Travels The Caribbean

On March 8, 2009, Vinny accompanied Miss Eleonora Bonfini and Miss Donna Piro on a beautiful week-long Caribbean crusie! Vinny spent his week sailing the open seas to destinations such as: Grand Turk at Turks & Caicos Islands, San Juan Puerto Rico, St. Thomas/St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Of course he was the center of attention, and by Day 2, everyone on the ship knew him and called out to him by his first name! He was such a huge hit that the comedian is even using "Gangster" Vinny in upcoming comedy routines! Vinny enjoyed fine dining, gambling, swimming in the pool, mountain climbing in the rain forest of Puerto Rico, and lounging on the white sandy beaches of Half-Moon Cay!

Is it a Pek...or a Lah?

"Am I a Pek? Or a Lah? That is the question.

And the answer is...BOTH! I'm one adorable Pek-a-Lah! That's short for Pekingese Lhasa Mix.

Everybody tells me that I am the cutest designer breed puppy they've ever laid eyes on! Not surprising, with my good looks, rambunctious personality, cuddly demeanor, and not to mention...my priceless puppy kisses!!! I seem to be everybody's favorite around here, especially Ms. Laurie, the vet technician. She spoils me the most!"

For more mixed breed puppies for sale, visit our website http://www.teacupspuppies.com/!

Valentine's Day Doggy

Valentine's Day is just around the corner... and what better way to celebrate than with your real true love (your dog)? If you're looking for something a little extra special for your pooch this Valentine's Day, then be sure to check out our Valentine Doggy page! You can find adorable outfits, Valentine's dog treats, sexy dog toys and more! Looking for another love bug to squeeze and cuddle? Then check out our Valentine Puppy page, where you can find the cuddly companion of your dreams! Or better yet...check out GlimmerOfLife.com for a pet who desperately needs love, affection, and a caring home!

Now...let us celebrate the love of our dogs by sharing with you some of our favorite doggy inspired quotes and poems!

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." ~Josh Billings

"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about little puppies." ~Gene Hill

"With the exception of women, there is nothing on earth so agreeable or necessary to the comfort of man as the dog." ~Edward Jesse, Anecdote of Dogs

"I talk to him when I'm lonesome like; and I'm sure he understands. When he looks at me so attentively, and gently licks my hands; then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, but I never say naught thereat. For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, but never a friend like that." ~W. Dayton Wedgefarth

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am." ~Author Unknown

"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made." ~Roger Caras

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." ~Robert Benchley

"To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace." ~Milan Kundera

"I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren't certain we knew better. They fight for honor at the first challenge, make love with no moral restraint, and they do not for all their marvelous instincts appear to know about death. Being such wonderfully uncomplicated beings, they need us to do their worrying." ~George Bird Evans, Troubles with Bird Dogs

NEW! Puppy Pawd Dog Beds For Pampered Puppies

Introducing...our absolute FAVORITE new dog bed: The Puppy Pawd! This adorable bed is just as comfy as it is cute, so you couldn't find a better match for your pampered puppy! Available in a variety of colors and patterns from pastel pink to black and white zebra, you're sure to find one that will suit your personal taste or home decor!

The Puppy Pawd is not your typical flimsy dog bed that falls apart after a few washes. The workmanship is excellent! These luxurious dog beds are thick and overstuffed with a 100% cushy poly-fill, and lined with the softest and silkiest faux fur fabrics available. And you want to know the cool thing about them? They're extremely versatile! They can be cinched as a cozy nest bed surrounding your puppy in luxury or laid flat as plush mat. They're also reversible, so you can flip them inside out for a fabulous new look!

We've had nothing but positive feedback and reviews on the new Puppy Pawd, and they've been a big hit with our boutique employees and their pets as well as our customers! So if you're looking for the most luxurious bed for your small dog with a resonable price, at $79.99 the Puppy Pawd is a great buy! Pick yours up at TeaCups Puppies and Boutique today!

The Best Grooming Salon in South Florida

Since our merge with South Florida grooming salon Pets Are People Too, we've recently made some improvments to our grooming menu and added some extra special spa packages sure to knock your pet's socks off!

Breath a little fishy? Try our Kissy Face Facial for a fresh and kissable face! The Kissy Face Facial includes a Fresh Blueberry Facial along with a facial trim and teeth brushing.

Want an unusual hairstyle? Try a Mohawk with some hair color...in fact, make that two hair colors! Who says dogs can't have mohawks?!

Want to add an extra special touch to your Poodle's usual grooming routine? Try the Perfect Pawdicure! The Perfect Pawdicure features nail trimming and filing, a Paw Rub treatment to soothe and protect dry and cracked paw pads, and a beautiful nail pawlishing with your color of choice!

With over 26 years of experience, we truly are a step above the rest when it comes to pampering your furry friends! Some of our expert grooming services include deep-cleansing hydrosurge bubble baths, moisturizing treatments, fancy lion cuts, and so much more! Regular grooming not only keeps your pet looking and smelling fresh, but it can also prevent problems such as excessive shedding and painful mats, as well as help you identify other health problems that may otherwise go unnoticed. Your pet is our number one priority, and we strive to provide our customers with only the best in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Visit our Pet Grooming page to view our Menu and Spa Packages.

Our Pet Grooming Salon is located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Have any questions? Feel free to call us at 954-985-8848 for more information!

Swarovski Crystal "Romance in the Park" Dog Dress by Susan Lanci

Susan Lanci does it again...

She's gone and created another one of her beautiful masterpieces! Canine couture has never looked so good! The limited edition Romance in the Park dog dress is hand made by Susan Lanci herself and features great attention to detail! Sumptuous ivory silk is embroidered and adorned with thousands of sparkling Swarovski crystals for optimum elegance! Each stone is hand placed or sewn one-by-one, which means that no two dresses are exactly alike. A golden belt of champagne colored crystals is outlined in pearls and makes for a majestic waistline with three adorable bow accents.

With a price tag of $4,000, this magnificent work of art is fit for pups of royalty...or at least extremely pampered puppies! Only one of these gorgeous dresses is available at TeaCups. The lucky dog who gets to take this extraordinary piece home will also receive a Certificate of Authenticy signed by Susan Lanci herself, along with a special glass display case.

We currently carry seven of Susan Lanci's designs here in our boutique ranging from $400 to $4,000, all covered in Swarovski's dazzling crystals! Click here to view more amazing dog dresses.