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The best friend of man and woman has become the design world’s muse of the moment. It’s a natural, with 52 million dogs owned in the U.S., 13 percent of them adopted from animal shelters, 2,300 from the Anti-Cruelty Society here alone. And while “pup parents” have proudly spoiled their canine mates for centuries, a new breed of luxe is being served up–and owners are biting. Hand-knit turtlenecks as chunky as our own runway fare. A-list birthday bashes complete with carob-coated “pupcakes” and hors d’oeuvres. You can treat your pet to a trunk show, a jet-set tote, a new coat or a slew of beauty treatments. For the home, sophisticated accessories in leathers and Lucite are being made to mix well with an owner’s decor. Hey, life is rrrruff!
