For as long as I can remember, I have loved animals. I can still remember rescuing dogs and animals throughout my childhood. While other kids spent their pocket money on toys, I often bought food with mine to feed stray animals that I stumbled upon in my neighborhood. So it was a natural evolution for me to grow into an animal activist as an adult.

Not long ago, I met a volunteer who actively works to help dogs that have been rescued from the Dog Meat Trade (DMT) in Thailand. This was my first opportunity sponsoring a dog, however the puppy did not survive. This experience was the catalyst I needed to help to rescue abused and exploited animals on a much grander scale. My Etsy business helps to support animals in need and sales from this shop goes directly to the animals. I started my shop at first just to contain my creative vibes. Now there's a totally different meaning to the work I do.

DMT is raging out of control in Asia. Smugglers prey on stray animals found on the streets and even go as far as stealing beloved pets right from their owner's homes for the plates. It is a common practice for the smugglers to abuse and torture these defenseless animals before they are boiled or cooked alive! This appalling practice is a mere sport for the smugglers who believe that the adrenaline rush from abusing an animal while it is still alive boosts the supposed "medicinal benefits" and tenderizes the meat.

I dedicate my lifestyle and diet to the preservation of animals. I am also feeding and caring for local stray dogs and cats. I hope to be able to create the awareness and influence more people to help in every little way to end animal cruelty.

This may not be a typical shop story but I reckon if you are in my shop, you must be a dog or cat or animal lover. Everyone can do their part to help.