We try to keep our Christmas shopping to a minimum around here. When we simply can't resist, we like our holiday giving to be meaningful and to support companies and organizations that we believe make the world a better place. McGee and I put our heads together, and here's a first look at our favorites for this year.
Support a rescue!
I love me some tye die. Support Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue (from the popular Animal Planet show Pit Bulls and Parolees) and rock an awesome sweatshirt. I only wish they had some doggie tye die for the McGeeter. Find the Villalobos shop
HERE. Keep in mind that many established animal rescues have shops of their own where you can shop and help them out simultaneously.
Let even the tiniest pit bull fanatic show their pride!
Available here through BADRAP's online store (BADRAP is a pit bull rescue run out of California, the acronym stands for Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls). $2-$5 from every item purchased from their online store goes to help fund their rescue and community support programs.
P.S. I have this design as a T-shirt for myself and I love it.
Support a small business!
It's no secret that, when I do shop, I love to shop on Etsy. It's such a great resource to find gifts that are unique and made with love. And it feels good to support an artist who is trying to make a living doing something creative. I stumbled on
Christy Robinson's shop and I am in love with her designs. Now I need to choose just one...
Oh. My. Goodness! This sticker from
Nicker Stickers is killing me! There are so many different ones to choose from, many in the spirit of animal rescue. I'm in love.
Does the person you're shopping for have enough stuff and love animals as much as you do? Do something awesome to honor them!
Sponsor an animal while they wait for a home!
Many shelters offer ways to support a specific animal, here are a couple sponsorship programs with rescues I admire:
Dane County Humane Society Sponsorship Program
Pets With Disabilities Sponsorship Programs
Sponsor a spay/neuter surgery!
Hey Tank, guess what you're getting for Christmas this year?
Handsome Dan's Rescue
Send a little Christmas cheer to a dog or cat through your local shelter's Amazon wish list.
Calvert County Humane Society
or look up your local chapter on Amazon
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| McGee is very good at the helping with the blogging. |
What are the animal lovers on your list getting this year?
Love these recommendations! We definitely try to buy dog stuff (for the humans and pooches!) from either local companies or ones that kick back (although most local or small business do this anyway! Two birds!) Unfortunately, I don't have too many on my list! But I do always get my sister The Unexpected Pitbull calendar. I also bought a Beer Paws wine koozie for a hostess gift for a dog-loving friend.
ReplyDeleteI love The Unexpected Pit Bull- got a great yoga top from them :) Never heard of Beer Paw before... we'll have to check them out.
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