For as long as I can remember I have loved two things…animals and being creative. I come from a long line of very creative people. There are painters, designers, flower arrangers, wood-workers and gardeners. So it’s no surprise that I have enjoyed many hours of knitting, baking, gardening, and crafting for family and friends. I just really love creating things for those I care about.
I also come from a long line of animal lovers. Growing up, we always had pets… dogs, cats, a duck, fish, guinea pigs, a horse and a variety of other furry creatures. My mom says I always brought home the worst of the lot. So I suppose it’s no surprise that we also work with animal rescue as volunteers and a foster family.
We have bought our share of beds, toys, leashes, collars, blankets, and many other pet supplies. We tried the discount store and the online stores and sometimes we were happy. But many times, we ended up with poorly made items, made far away. They didn’t hold up in the laundry, they didn’t hold up to normal use. And frankly, most of them were boring.
So, I thought to myself, and then out loud to my family…I can do better than this! And if others think so too, and buy these treasures, I can help even more animal rescue groups. Thus PupsEtc .com was born. In the short time since that beginning, I have been able to donate many beds to groups holding fundraisers; I have donated portions of every sale to two groups we support. And I have met some wonderful customers. It’s been such fun to get to know families and their pets. I love working with clients to pick out fabrics and adjusting sizes to deliver beds and other items that really enhance their pet’s life. And I really love the photos they send.
I hope you enjoy looking through my shop and I look forward to helping you with anything you need for your own pet or as a gift to give to some lucky one. Cathy