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While recent innovations such as DOGTV may provide pet owners with short-term respite from entertaining their pet, there are occasions when people may need a more long-term solution. Catering specifically for those dealing with hectic marriage preparations, Italy-based Weddings & Dogs aims to provide dog-sitting from the planning stages to post-honeymoon. Customers have an initial interview with the company to discuss plans for the wedding and to allow specialists to meet the dog. Dog-sitting services are available at any time during the organization of the big day and pets will be taken care of throughout the duration of the wedding itself. To ensure the pooch is part of the celebrations, a dog photographer will be on hand to capture images of newlyweds with their pet to be included in an album produced with input from the couple. Weddings & Dogs also has a team of grooming professionals that will prepare the animal and fit it out in clothing that matches the theme chosen by the husband and wife. Finally, the service offers accessories such as handmade wedding favors, invitations, and cake toppers which are designed around the family pet. We’ve already seen a slew of pet-oriented services – from dog-friendly hotels to social networks for pet-sitters. Is there any canine niche still to be filled? Spotted by: Gabriella Piergianni