What does it take to get people to clean up after their pets? How do we get pet owners to be accountable for their own pet’s waste? Over the last few years, I’ve been thinking a lot about crap like this…literally. Dog poop. Dookies. Doggy land mines. Doo-doo. You get … Continue reading →
Let’s give a round of applause to the Johnston County Animal Protection League (JCAPL) as they mark 25th year of serving homeless pets! In honor of this monumental milestone, Binky and Bell teamed up with them to design a special logo, stickers, and bags that are simply amazing! JCAPL’s mission … Continue reading →
Binky and Bell raised $200 for Saving Grace NC and the SPCA of Wake County to support homeless pets at the NC Pet Expo this past weekend. The event was filled with engaging activities like the Carolina Dock Dog competition, unique vendors, talented performers, fun costume contests, lively and informative … Continue reading →
This past week I was at a panel session at Best Friends Animal Conference on dealing with grief. The presenters were Dr. Amanda Weiss, PsyD, Patty Hegwood, and Josh Nunez from Best Friends and there were quite a few takeaways that I want to share. Here are some of their … Continue reading →
This past week, a new dog park opened in Logansport, Indiana. Binky and Bell helped collaborate with the town and provided artwork for the facility as well as the recognition banners for the major donors. “We are thrilled to have the Wright Street Bark Park opened, how much our community … Continue reading →
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. While there I met with numerous licensing agents, manufacturers, and retailers about licensing some of the Binky and Bell images and taking our impact of helping homeless pets to a much larger audience. I … Continue reading →
While attending the Best Friends National Convention, I met Melissa Smith of DipJar and discovered a new tool to help rescues, shelters, and non-profits called DipJar. DipJar is very similar to a tip jar in that individuals can make an additional contribution to your organization but with credit card. The … Continue reading →
What’s black and white and red all over? The Naughty Dog Joke Book! Featuring 28 original cartoon dog illustrations by Rick Gardner of Binky and Bell, The Naughty Dog Joke book showcases a unique collection of groan-worthy dad jokes, corny puns, and word plays. This fundraiser for homeless pets is … Continue reading →
I had the pleasure of interviewing I AM SOTERIA via Zoom and asked her all about her poem LOVE’S GIFT about her dog, Baldwin, that she composed as a special addition to our virtual gallery exhibit BE MY VALENTINE. Soteria is a friend of mine from our days taking classes … Continue reading →
Recently, my family lost our beloved Kacy. It has been devastating to say the least, but I decided one of the best ways to deal with my grief and our loss was to talk about her and celebrate her life. Kacy was not always her name. When we adopted Kacy … Continue reading →
