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According to the Pet Information Bureau, your local pet store can offer you a wide selection of pet accessories, from the basic products to the more unusual, that are sure to please even the most fin­ icky pets. :*• Like humans, cats and dogs need a space in the home they can claim as their own. Why not accommodate your pet with a comfortable bed? Whether you select a simple fur-lined floor mat or a more extravagant brass bed- frame, your companion animal will im­ mediately fall in love with his new sleep­ ing quarters. If your future plans include a generous amount of travel, several items are now available to help make your trips more comfortable and convenient. Oversized tote bags, designed to hold cats and small dogs, are an attractive way to carry Fifi or Tabby along for the ride without having to worry about their es­ cape. And whether you're taking a long road trip or just a short drive to the market, spe- SHOP EARLY, The Pet Information Bureau reminds pet owners. A variety of pet ac­ cessories are available which make lovely gifts for that special companion. cial car seats are available to strap your pet in place while allowing him to observe the scenery. $ Hamsters and guinea pigs can get the winter doldrums just like humans, so look for something that will add a little excite­ ment and adventure into their lives. New cages, in a variety of styles and shapes, combine living quarters with exer: cise gyms and running trails for a total fit­ ness center. Your furry friend will love staying in shape all year round. Birds are gentle, friendly pets that fill a home with pleasant singing and back­ ground chirps. This Christmas, your com­ panion will certainly enjoy receiving a new assortment of toys that will keep him amused and happy for months to come. You'll enjoy watching your parakeet play hide-and-seek with a variety of un­ usual mirrors, or toy with its new bell and ring set. And, don't forget to give Tweetie's cage a new chic look with a fashionable cage cover. The next time you clean your aquarium, why not also plan to add a few unusual ac­ cessories to change the underwater decor. Air filters now come with attractive ce­ ramic statues that create the illusion of bubbles coming from an underwater diver or sunken ship. And your fish will appreciate having new plants and different color lights to change the scenery and give the feel of a totally new environment. Small toys or grooming items make great stocking stuffers so. if you don't al­ ready have a pet stocking handy, a variety of pre-packaged stockings that are ready to hang, and filled with special pet toys and snacks, can be purchased, too. Christmastime is the season for giving and sharing, and pets enjoy being a part of the excitement and festivities almost a$ much as people. 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'to Film U.S.A. include enlargements of your own color photographs, personally inscribed and beautifully mounted and framed; a sampling of various types Of film suited for any picture-taking situation tucked away in those stockings hung with such care; or one of the many new. excit­ ing photographic books available at local retailers that will help inspire the budding enthusiast or confirmed 'an among your friends and family. Picture this! Photographs capture those special mo­ ments and memories your friends and family will share for years to come. With a little practice and planning, anyone with basic equipment can take colorful, dy­ namic photographs that can serve as the perfect holiday gift. r Personalized touch > - Now is the time to look through your fa­ vorite shots of family gatherings, vaca­ tions. outings and other memorable events to choose those best suited for enlarging and framing in time for holiday giving. Or you may want to create a special im­ age, collage or album. 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