A new Pawffiti I recently finished…What do you think?
Pawffiti…important messages from the pets we love!
Patriotic dog!
Holiday leash!
How do you like my new leash designed for the patriotic dog?
Dogs can be patriots too! I just finished this leash and Kringles will be wearing his on Memorial Day weekend!
This leash is 36 inches long and made from a heavy duty but sparkly (silver sparkles) yarn! Both ends of the leash are highlighted with a crochet flower with a red pom pom in the middle. The snap hook I used on these is a 2 inch swivel. There are two jingles bells sewn under the flower by the snap hook – because why shouldn’t a dog with style make a little jingle when they walk?
If you do your own crocheting here is a basic tutorial for how I make these leashes Crocheted Leash Tutorial, if not they are available on my ETSY store.
Rescue On!
Nancy
Pet Rescue Art
Pawffiti…important messages from the pets we love…
What do you think of this one?
Pawffiti…important messages from the pets we love…
Pet Rescue Themed Art
I call this style of painting Pawffiti…important messages from the pets we love. I finished this one last week, its 12x16x1.5…what do you think?
Pet Grief
Pet Grief…a time for grace not judgment.
I will admit that the recent inflatable tribute that Miley Cyrus displayed to her lost dog might be a bit over the top for some. But I cannot be silent in the face of some of the nasty rhetoric that has ensued. I am not a Miley Cyrus fan and frankly other than her most outrageous displays that make evening news, I know nothing about her. But I do know a lot about grieving for a pet. While there has been a ton of positive sentiment since Miley’s inflatable dog I have also noticed several articles and a lot of nasty commentary that besmirches grieving over the death of a pet. I personally find it callous and a decidedly ugly side of humanity when one person passes judgment on another’s grief. Can we not at least agree that people deserve respect and space when mourning…no matter who or what it is they are mourning? Can we not show enough grace to give someone the space to mourn even if we do not understand or agree with their grief? I know from experience how painful it is to be shamed by others when grieving a lost pet…it really is the very bottom of the creepy barrel to kick someone when they are mourning.
Our society is ever-changing; we are becoming more impersonal and disconnected from each other than ever, yet our need for companionship remains integral to what it means to be human. For many people, especially so many of our nation’s elderly, a pet may be the most constant and reliable companion in their life. The loss of a loyal companion (of any species), especially in the midst a culture that struggles to adequately face death and dying, is devastating. I think we can do better, extending grace and giving people the space they need to mourn without passing judgment on them! What do you think?
Rescue On!
Nancy
Pawffiti…important messages from the pets we love!
Pet Themed Art…I call it Pawffiti.
Do you like this one?
Rescue On,
Nancy
Prevent Cruelty to Animals
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!
Please don’t turn a blind eye to something that doesn’t look right! If an animal looks neglected, abused or you see something suspicious…REPORT IT!
Here is a link to the ASPCA’s resource page on reporting animal cruelty: REPORT CRUELTY
The ASPCA has great information on how to recognize cruelty, abuse and neglect. They also have detailed information on the laws and reporting agencies by state.
We must be the voice for animals!
Rescue On,
Nancy
Pawffitti…messages from the pets we love
Pet Rescue themed artwork
What do you think?
Pet sympathy cards
Handmade Pet Sympathy Cards
Just finished these cards for Anima line of products…what do you think? I am always happy to answer questions on how I make my cards. I sell them at my ETSY store and offer discounts for pet professionals who purchase multiple cards at a time.
Rescue On!
Nancy
Handmade cat themed gift tags
Handmade gift tags for the cat lover!
What do you think of these?
Got Rescue? Messages in Pawffiti from the dogs we love…
Acrylic Pet Rescue Art
This is a new Pawffiti painting…it is 8×10 on mounted canvas…what do you think?
No Kill…Join the Revolution
A few days ago I posted a news story in Medina OH about a local shelter destroying its gas chamber and going “No Kill”. I was so inspired by the story that a new painting was born…what do you think?
Pet Sympathy Card
Handmade card for loss of pet.
I am pleased with how this one turned out, what do you think?. Death does not break the bond of love with our pets and I hope this card brings comfort to those grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
The front of the card reads…”Love…it is the shortest distance between two hearts.”
The inside reads…”May time heal your heart and memories comfort your soul. With Sympathy”
Feel free to write to me if you have questions on any techniques I use to make my cards. If you are interested in purchasing them, most of my cards are available at my ETSY Shop. I do offer discounts for veterinarians and other pet professionals buying multiple cards at one time.
Rescue On!
Nancy
Pet Sympathy Card
Handmade card for the loss of a beloved dog.
I just added this new card to my Anima line of products for those mourning the loss of a beloved pet. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about techniques I use to make my cards. If you are interested in purchasing my cards, most are available at my ETSY Shop. If you use the coupon code “NEWCUSTOMER” you will receive 10% off your first purchase. I do offer discounts to veterinarians and other pet professionals who purchase multiple cards at a time.
Rescue On!
Nancy
The Impossible is often the untried!
Create your own journey
What do you think of these cards?
Gift tags for the pet lover
Hand made gift tags for the pet lover!
I love making packages pretty and personal, don’t you?
What do you think of these gift tags?
I made a set for myself and put three sets up for sale on my shop. I am charging $6.99 for four – does that seem like a fair price?
Rescue On,
Nancy
Handmade Sympathy Card – loss of pet
Sparky says………
Snarky Card
Ok, this one might be a little too snarky for some. This is another new card in my “Sparky says” line. Sometimes there are occasions when all we can say is “WTF?” and this card will make them smile. The inside of the card reads: “sometimes that is all we can say…:”
What do you think of this one?
Prevent Pet Poisoning
March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Pet poisonings are far more common than we think and usually come from household items that we tend to believe would be harmless to our pets (things like sugarless gum). I am attaching an article I wrote last year about how my husband and I poison proof our home, garage and yard. We also talk about what the experts recommend you do (or not do) if your pet is poisoned; we had our own poison incident many years ago, it turned out fine but we went in to panic mode and missed some key actions we should have taken.
Article: Prevent Pet Poisoning
Rescue On,
Nancy