There is a reason why approximately 37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat. We love our pets! They love us unconditionally, are always there when you need them and let's face it, they are a great source of comedy, just look at the videos on Youtube and Facebook. We buy ridiculous toys that most likely entertain us more than them. Children growing up with pets children learn responsibility, empathy and kindness. There is a reason why pets are trained to help the disabled, the elderly and the sick in hospitals.

So, to accessorize your pet we have some options:

Shore Dog makes a variety of collars and leashes for any size dog, and cats as well.

American Benchcraft makes a hand engraved leather collar that any dog would be proud to wear.

Do you have a picky eater? Southern Paws creates dog food and treats that even the most discriminating palate would enjoy. Gluten free, artisan cheese, and seasoned with herbs! Heck, we might want to try these ourselves!

So why are we writing about these incredible companions? Because they serve us in so many ways and we want to make sure that our communities understand that the way we treat our animals, actually tell us a lot about who we are.

We are also very proud to partner with the Animal Welfare Institute as their work helps all kinds of animals throughout our planet and raise awareness of the many hardships they must endure and how we can help them.