Furry Friday…Blankets of Love

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Animal shelters, Animals, Blanket Donation for Animal Shelters, furry friday, Holiday Season, Operation Blankets of Love, Spirit of Comfort

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In the spirit of comfort let’s talk a little about the ultimate comfort creatures. Cats and dogs are masters of the snugglefest and definitely take their napping seriously…we could learn a thing or two from them.  These pictures pretty much say it all.  Now think of the thousands of shelter animals that are living in cold concrete cages with no blankets or bodies to keep them warm.  They are frightened and uncomfortable.  They don’t have the luxury of down comforters and cozy pillows, and they don’t get toys and treats to calm their worries. Animal Shelters rarely have the funding for these comforts and are in need all year round, not just when it’s cold out.  Pets bring so much joy and warmth to our homes it’s time we give back.  There have been numerous studies showing that shelter animals given blankets and comforters are more happy, relaxed, warm and have an overall increased sense of security.  This obviously increases their chances of getting adopted.

So, how do we help you ask?  Well…the first step is to collect all of those old blankets, towels, sheets, comforters and unused pet beds.  You can either contact your local shelters or do a search for organizations and local blanket drives in your area. We found one here in the Los Angeles area; Operation Blankets of Love where we will be donating.  This simple act of kindness can make such a difference this Holiday Season.  Get your families, children, friends and neighbors involved.  This would be a fun way to teach your kids about service and compassion.  We would love to hear your stories, please share!

Happy Holidays!!

Cheers, K&A

Furry Friday…Spooky!

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Animals, black cats, Cats, furry friday, good fortune, Gypsy Luster, Halloween Cats

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Boo!!  Well with Halloween just around the corner what could be more fitting than a Furry Friday dedicated to the beauty of the black cat?  Did you know that because of the stigma that black cats carry they are the last cats to get adopted and the first to get euthanized.  People actually believe that they are evil and bad luck!  This is obviously not true, but black cats still suffer.  We have always thought the opposite; they are definitely good luck in our book and there are a number of cultures that believe the same.  So this Halloween, if you are looking to save a life remember, black cats are known to bring good fortune.  No one likes to be judged by the color of their fur!  Hopefully you all have a spooky Halloween party planned this weekend.  Happy Halloween!!

xoxo, K&A

Furry Friday….Rainy Days

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Animal shelters, Animals in the Rain, Cute Animals, furry friday, Gypsy Luster, Petfinder, Rainy Days

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Although our furry friends don’t enjoy the rain, these rainy days are some of my favorite.  It’s getting to be that time of year where we all begin to appreciate the comforts of snuggling up in front of your fireplace or lingering in the warmth of your bed.  Not all animals are blessed with these comforts and there are thousands of shelters around the country that don’t have the means to keep all of their animals warm.  We can help!!  Round up all of those shabby towels and blankets that you have been meaning to take to good will and take them to your local animal shelters.  What an easy way to make a difference!  It’s finally starting to feel like October, so cuddle up with your pets, enjoy a cup of joe and indulge in a good book.  Thanks for following!!

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.  Rescue a pet, save a life…

www.petharbor.com

www.petfinder.com

www.aspca.com

Love, K&A

Furry Friday…Stars & Their Pets

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Animal Sanctuary, Animals, Audrey Hepburn, Bridget Bardot, Celebrities and their pets, Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, furry friday, Greta Garbo, Ian Somerhalder, Ian Somerhalder Foundation, Marilyn Monroe

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There are so many things we love about this time of year and one in particular is it’s the beginning of award season.  We are fascinated with the Hollywood celebrity just as much as the next person and love the movies!!  Here are a few great shots of some of our favorite classic stars and their pets.  Seriously, nothing makes you love a celebrity more than finding out they have a heart for animals.  We love it when stars use their celebrity to help create awareness. Actor Ian Somerhalder is a perfect example of this, he founded the Ian Somerhalder Foundation.  They are currently working on opening an animal sanctuary that creates a safe place for all the outcast animals that have been neglected, mistreated and ultimately misunderstood.  As well as bringing them together with kids and bullies into an environment where their hearts can grow and flourish.  What a great cause!!  Check out their website to learn how you can help bring this sanctuary to fruition.  Remember, if nothing else, creating awareness is a way of helping so please share, share, share!!!  Have a beautiful weekend!

Love, K&A

Furry Friday…Dog Shaming

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Animals, ASPCA, Dog Shaming, Dogs, Dogster, furry friday, Gypsy Luster, Pet Adoption, Puppy Mill Awareness Month

Just thought we could all use a good laugh today…

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Hey, don’t judge!  We all have our little idiosyncrasies.  Right?  We just discovered this Dog Shaming blog and think it’s freaking hilarious!!  The guilty expression on all of their faces is priceless!  If you have a pet I’m sure you can relate to some of these acts of shame.  They are, at times cute little messes, but oh so worth it!!

And remember… it’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month, so please help spread the word.  Here are a few links to share… Dogster, ASPCA, Puppy Mill Awareness Facebook

Help educate, help make a difference and make adoption your first choice.  Hope you have an adventurous weekend!!

xoxo,  K&A

Furry Friday… Puppy Mills Awareness Month!

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Animals, ASPCA, Cute Puppies, furry friday, Gypsy Luster, Puppy Mill Awareness Month, puppy mills

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Look at these adorable faces… now imagine rooms full of them in filthy crates, bleeding paws, infected and inflamed eyes, matted fur and itchy skin.  Imagine them barking constantly for someone to give them attention. Then there are the mothers who live only to produce and never see the light of day or the feeling of green grass under their paws.  Then, when they are too sick and unable to produce they are usually discarded and put down in a very inhumane way.  It’s not a pretty picture.  Most people don’t realize that if you purchase a puppy in a pet store or online, they most likely came from an environment just like this, a Puppy Mill.  September is Puppy Mill Awareness Month and we took the pledge with ASPCA that if a pet store sells puppies we won’t buy anything there.  Take the pledge.  Make adoption your first choice and please, know where your pets are coming from.  Together let’s help educate each other and make a difference in these lives.  TGIF!!!

xo,  K&A

Furry Friday… New Family Member

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Animal Rescue, Animals, Cute Kittens, furry friday, Pet Adoption, Pet Finder, Pet Harbor

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Happy Friday Lovelies!!  We’ve had an interesting week.  We welcomed a new family member to our home this week.  We have been talking about adopting for a while now, but weren’t expecting to find our new love this soon.  My Sisters found him while out on a run in the hills and it was love at first sight! His name is Mr. Bojangles and he has definitely danced for us with all twenty claws at full attention.  He’s a kitten, so it has been a whirl wind of playful attacks and teaching moments.  We’re in the process of teaching him how to use his ‘soft paws’ and it doesn’t come without many laughs and cries of pain! All worth it though, especially when he shows his affection by rubbing his face close to mine and purrs with pleasure…melts my heart!  It has brought us so much joy to rescue a life and bring a new kind of happiness into our home! Just a reminder… Pet Harbor and Pet Finder are great sites to find shelter pets. Save a life…it’s so worth it!

Love, K&A

Furry Friday…Love Bites

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Animal Adoption, Animals, furry friday, Gypsy Luster, Love Bites, Petfinder

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Happy Friday Lovelies!!  Just thought we would share a little love with you today.  We all have our own ways of showing love and love bites are just one of the many ways for animals.  We found another great website to help you find your perfect pet.  Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes.  It’s also an endless resource for pet information, animal shelters and local animal events.  If you are looking for your next love, this is the perfect place to start. We want to hear all about your adoption success stories and we will share them here on Furry Friday.  So please, do share!!  We hope you all have an amazing weekend!!  Long weekend…hooray!!!!

Love, K&A

Furry Friday…Behind-The-Scenes with ASPCA

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ASPCA, Eternal Sunshine Creations, Felicia Linsky, furry friday, Gypsy Luster, Kim Rhodes

It’s been a busy week, but the harder we work the happier we are!  Right?  We wanted to share with you some behind the scenes pictures from the ASPCA commercial we styled with Kim Rhodes.  We had so much fun and worked with some amazing people!  We dressed Kim in one of our favorite brands Eternal Sunshine Creations, which went perfectly with the holiday setting.  

With the two Stars Kim & Whiskey.

That face!!

Kim getting camera ready with Felicia Linsky.  Two amazingly talented ladies!!

Just having a little insta-fun in the down time.

We Love this photo of Kim and Whiskey!

Not only is Kim a talented actress, she is also a captivating writer.  We love a girl who can, so eloquently, put it all out there!  Check out her blog Rhodeside Attractions and follow her on twitter to keep up with many adventures.

It was really exciting for us to work with the ASPCA because it’s such an amazing foundation that we have always supported.  Be on the lookout for this upcoming commercial.  The ASPCA ads are usually the ones that leave us all in tears and Kim definitely delivered.  We can’t wait to see the finished product! Have a happy weekend!!

xo, K&A

Furry Friday… Cruising

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ASPCA, Audrey Hepburn, Bridget Bardot, Cats in Cars, Cruisin' Cuties, Cruising, Dogs in Cars, furry friday, gypsy, luster, Marilyn Monroe, We-Care.com

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TGIF!!!  Another week has gone by and we can’t believe how fast time flies. We thought this array of cruisin’ cuties would put a smile on your faces today. Also it gives us an opportunity to tell you about We-Care.com.  They have partnered with ASPCA so you can make a donation at no extra cost when you book travel and shop at a number of merchants.  All you have to do is register and you will be automatically donating to a cause of your choice when you shop.  Shopping with a purpose…now that’s our kind of shopping!!  So, if you know you are going to be booking a vacation soon this is a great time to register.  These types of organizations make it so easy for us make a difference, so if you ever wonder how you can help this is a great way.  We don’t get anything from sharing these links on Furry Friday. These are truly just topics we care about and want to share with you, so we thank you for reading and supporting!  Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Love, K&A