According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, pet owners are sharing more and more of their lifestyle choices with their (mainly) furry companions, whether that means feeding Fido only organic food, signing up Spot for spa treatments or dressing Daisy in designer duds. And with the 2008 presidential election race in full swing, political party affiliations are naturally becoming more important to the self-image of many pet owners. Now, a new line of clothing and accessories from Political Party Pets lets pets mirror their owners’ political preferences.

Political Party Pets sells dog t-shirts and bandanas, as well as food bowls for both dogs and cats, that identify the wearer (or eater, as the case may be) as a Repuppycan, Doggie Democrat, Republikitten or Democat. Prices range from $9.95 for an extra-small dog bandana (with free shipping) to $34.95 for a large dishwasher-safe ceramic dog food bowl with a 3.5 cup capacity.

Pets can even vote on the company’s website: a poll asks them if they Bark for Barack, Howl for Hillary, Ruff for Rudy or Meow for Mitt, among others.

Company owner Lisa Solomon says the inspiration for the product designs came one day in September, when she and her husband were discussing a democratic presidential debate with their children, Max, 5 and Zoe, 9. “Max said ‘democats’ instead of ‘democrats,’ recounts Solomon. “‘Repuppycans’ immediately popped into my mind, with ‘Republikittens’ and ‘Doggie Democrats’ not far behind.” Solomon’s three canine companions—Ellie, Louie B(eagle) and Chester Solomon—serve as product models and company spokesdogs.

The products are available at the company’s website at www.PoliticalPartyPets.com. Pets should make sure to ask their owners’ permission before ordering.