11 Products Every Dog Parent Should Own, According to a Pet Adoption Advocate

Dog Pajamas For Small Dog ($12)

"Charlie has a lot of cute silk/satin PJs from Amazon. The polka-dot style and classic black are my go-tos. We did a Pomeranian PJ party when the book first launched and it makes me think of that day. I ended up ordering more because they were great for warmer temperatures, so Charlie doesn't get too hot. Charlie didn't have a lot of body hair when we rescued him, and I wanted to get back that Pomeranian fluff, so a big part of that was putting him in clothes when we went outside to protect his skin from the sun."

Kalimdor Dog Water Bottle ($12)

"The two-in-one water holder and dog bowl makes your life so much easier. It's compact and always in Charlie's bag since he gets thirsty a lot."

Qidelong Pet Wedding Suit Formal Tuxedo With Black Bow Tie ($14)

"Charlie has two tuxedos that he wears to all black tie events. One is a full suit, and the other Velcroes around his neck ($14), so depending on the weather, he's set! He actually hosted the red carpet for Milkbone at the Streamy Awards and the tux was a hit!"

Charlie at the Pom Springs Hotel ($18)

"Because of Charlie I got more involved in adoption, volunteering, and fostering. And when we wrote his children's book, I wanted to donate a portion of the proceeds and, instead of a conventional book tour, work with shelters to have Charlie's legacy be about helping others. We hosted his book launch party at Animal Haven, and for his 18th birthday party partnered with them and two other rescue organizations, Gatto Pups & Friends and PupStarz Rescue, to do the rescue dog fashion show birthday featuring adoptable dogs (mostly seniors!)."

Animal Haven Donation ($25-$1,000)

"When you start volunteering and going to adoption events you get a sense of the community they build. Animal Haven does such incredible work, and it's been an amazing experience for me working with them. They have a gala, which I attended last year and was so impressed that I asked to get more involved. There are so many incredible rescue organizations, but I like to be very hands on, so I tend to work with local shelters.

I also love Gatto Pups and Friends (based out of Long Island). It was started by Joe and Bessy Gatto, who have done so much for senior dogs and also support so many shelters in NYC. I've been so blessed to watch them in action and their activism and support of animals is so inspiring to me.

On a national scale, I am obsessed with Best Friends. We often make donations on behalf of friends who have lost their best friends and they send a letter that a donation was made in their pet's memory, which always means a lot to the parents. They do incredible work!"

Necoichi Extra Wide Raised Cat Food Bowl ($26)

"Charlie's cat bowl! He's small and has some spinal issues, so having an elevated food bowl really helps him!"

Wuffes Chewable Dog Hip and Joint Supplement ($39)

"I always recommend adding a glucosamine supplement to your dog's diet if they show signs of arthritis or weak joints. We have used and loved many brands, and saw amazing results with a powder form in his food. However, now that Charlie is on so many medications and becoming a picky eater, I wanted a supplement he could eat like a treat instead, and Charlie loves the taste of this one."

Pet Life Smart Prints Extra Large Puppy Pads ($45, originally $48)

"These come in so many sizes. I actually love the XL ones because it covers Charlie's whole area and I don't have to worry about him missing. They have an odor-control fragrance that releases when he uses it and it never smells. It's amazing!"

Lesure Small Dog Car Seat for Small Dogs ($53)

"It took me a long time to get a carrier for the car – I used to use his dog beds. An actual car seat keeps them from flying around or potentially falling off the seat. And Charlie loves it. If we go to people's homes I bring it in and he sleeps so well in it."

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Kenneth Cole Reaction Collapsible Travel Pet Carrier Soft Multi-Entry Folding Portable Kennel Crate ($56, originally $110)

"This was a game changer for us since I love to bike and be active. When I travel, it's also so helpful to have my hands free and not have to hold Charlie and my luggage. He loves it, and when we go to restaurants, he just sleeps in it."

Blueair Air Purifier ($332)

"We have both a Dyson and Blueair air purifier, and it's a game changer for dogs with allergies or weak tracheas (he used to be a big cougher). You really can't go wrong with clean air for humans or dogs."

Sarah Wasilak is the associate director of commerce at PS. With plenty of experience in the shopping market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.