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Living in New York  I see at least one of these proper-looking pooches at least once a day.  Boston Terriers might carry the name of a more Northeastern city but are truly a popular staple in an around the five boroughs, most likely for their small size and their easy adjustment to apartment living.  Pretty much always up for the company of others and always ready to be part of the family, they were easy to fetch for this week’s The Etsy Herd.

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Last weekend my husband Dan and I were out of town, and I was inspecting some dresses at a local boutique. They had just gotten a bunch in from Thailand — many had an owl print, but one had a giant print of cats playing with yarn.

I held the dress up to show Dan. “Do you think I can wear this ironically, or do I like cats too much for that to be possible?”

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My husband Cary – who has two black belts and is certified to teach both judo and kung fu – is a manly man. But, oh my, does he turn into a wibbling puddle of goo whenever he sees a kitten. Emma would probably have a house of feline brothers and sisters if I wasn’t so very allergic. That’s why this sweatshirt by rctees on Etsy is so perfect. Because when your testosterone-driven man sends you half a dozen Cheezburger videos a day, it’s a fact: real men love cats.

Psst, it’s also available as a t-shirt!

Image via rctees

While not actually a breed, I couldn’t help but notice the overwhelming amount of cutie-pie kittens pouncing all over Etsy these days. They come in different colors, shapes and sizes but one fact always remains the same: Kittens are adorable. So, this week I simply couldn’t help myself but to gather a kindle of kittens for The Etsy Herd.

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