Day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways is all about giving back. I live in Southern California, and recently wildfires have affected both Southern and Northern California. When I saw that My Dirty Paws was donating a month’s worth of proceeds from their online shop to help the animals affected by the wildfires, I wanted to help out as well.
So for today’s giveaway, I’m personally sponsoring the product (I am paying for it so that My Dirty Paws can donate the proceeds), and I’m also hosting a commentathon. Read on for how you can help the animals affected by wildfires by simply leaving a comment on the blog – and then enter yourself in the giveaway for an adorable cat-themed tote bag by the talented artist Stacy Tang.
About My Dirty Paws
My Dirty Paws is an art project about shelter and rescue animals created by Stacy Tang. I’ve featured the project on the blog before, and if you’re not familiar with it, I encourage you to read about what inspired Stacy to start it and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
My Dirty Paws – Using art to raise awareness on shelter & rescue animals. I hope these illustrations will encourage people to see the beautiful souls of these animals and motivate more adoptions. mydirtypaws.com
My Dirty Paws Donates to Camp Fire Relief
Through her online shop, Stacy sells My Dirty Paws art prints, posters, buttons, stickers and tote bags. She is donating all proceeds from November 11th through December 11th to North Valley Animal Disaster Group to assist with Camp Fire relief.
Here’s what Stacy said when I asked why she wanted to donate proceeds from her shop.
“When the fire broke out in Butte County, I was so devastated to see how people were losing their homes. What hit me hard was, of course, how many animal companions got injured and separated from their families. The smoke coming from Chico had worsened the air quality so badly in the San Francisco Bay Area (where I reside) that I could only imagine what the people were going through up North. I made a couple monetary donations myself, but I wanted to do more. So, I decided to raise money with my artwork and products. And I chose to donate to North Valley Animal Disaster Group because they are local in Chico.”
My Dirty Paws Artwork
If you’re interested in purchasing something from Stacy’s online shop, and if you do so by December 11th, the proceeds will be donated to North Valley Animal Disaster Group. Here are some examples of items she sells.
Art Prints
Adopt Don’t Shop Pins
Oldies but Goodies Poster
I purchased this fabulous poster earlier this year. Here is Dexter checking it out (he approved). Read on to see what inspired Stacy to design it.
“Oldies but Goodies” is created to celebrate adult and senior cats. All the cats featured in this poster are above 7 years old, including cats that I’ve met in real life, my friends’ cats and my own kitty. It hurts to see that older cats have a much slimmer chance to be adopted due to their age and physical conditions. In fact, they are just as loving, goofy and cute! I hope more people can see them in a new perspective and motivate more adult/senior cat adoptions. mydirtypaws.com
Zen Master Canvas Tote
This is the item I’m purchasing for the giveaway. I snagged the last two tote bags for the giveaway today, so unfortunately this item is sold out. However, Stacy plans to have more in stock sometime next year. She is also designing a more casual tote (think running errands) that will be available around the new year.
The Zen Master Canvas Tote is made of organic cotton canvas and very durable. I gifted one to a friend earlier this year and she loves it and uses it all the time. I also own the adorable tote bag and love it, too. Here’s a close-up of the design.
Commentathon for Woolsey Fire Relief
For everyone who leaves a comment on the blog (regardless if you enter the giveaway), I will make a $1.00 donation to The Humane Society of Ventura County – with the goal of reaching 100 comments! If comments go over 100, I’ll play it by ear and will keep everyone updated.
I chose The Humane Society of Ventura County because they took in and helped animals during the Woolsey Fire in Southern California (and from previous fires as well).
The commentathon closes Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:00pm Pacific.
Giveaway
Now, let’s get to the giveaway! I’m giving away one Zen Master Canvas Tote from My Dirty Paws to two lucky winners! Simply enter a blog comment below and then enter the giveaway through Rafflecopter. This giveaway is open to residents in the U.S. (details below).
Remember, proceeds from the two giveaway tote bags ($24.99 each) will be donated by My Dirty Paws to North Valley Animal Disaster Group to help with the animals affected by the Camp Fire in Northern California.
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents who reside in the 48 contiguous states, 18+ years of age, except where prohibited by law. Two winners will be selected randomly by Rafflecopter and contacted via email. The winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize, and a new winner will be randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The giveaway closes on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:00pm Pacific.
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Lovely art! I usually try to stay away from cat-themed items for myself (years of being gifted stuff has overloaded me — in the nicest way ;-) ) but that bag is lovely and subtle. I’ll have to check it out in the New Year. Can I just say right now, Rachel, this “twelve days” is showing me that I love your taste!!! :-)
Stacy and you have come up with such a great idea to help the animals this season. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Very beautiful artwork. When the fires broke out, I too worried about the animals. Not only the companion animals but the natural wildlife that was lost. It was Armageddon for them!
It’s nice that you and My Dirty Paws are donating to the shelter that helped the fire victims.
Stacy’s and your hearts are precious! Thank you for what you are doing to help these poor babies. I will be following Stacy’s art. It is unique and beautiful!
that bag looks so chic! <3 the two maine coons i have are related, so i had to keep them together, because they are father and son.
Lovely! <3
That bag is adorable. And giving back is even more wonderful
I just converted my best friend into a cat last. She’s currently in Namibia in the peace corp and adopted a kitten that she named Maew. Most people think she’s crazy as the villages in her town don’t keep pets that don’t provide anything (milk, eggs,etc) for them.
Yes, my sister is a cat lady
Her artwork is stunning! I’ve been following different groups on IG and FB that continue to provide support to the families and animals in California and urge people to get involved, we don’t see it on the news every day now but they need our support. Thank you for all you do!
That is an adorable tote bag!!! I love it but my best friend might even love it more (if that’s even possible… since i think it’s awesome)
Those are all really classy!
Love this art, and what a classy tote! I donated some $ to The Humane Society of Ventura County, and the corporation that I work for matched my donation too. Great giveaway!
My cat lady daughter would really love this tote bag!
The tote bag is lovely, and the art is beautiful.
A friend of mine would love this bag! The artwork is truly lovely.
Beautiful artwork – I’m going to check out her website right now. Thank you for supporting NVADG!!
heyyyyy I’m….a cat….lady hahahaha I would love this!!!!
I love that the giving continues. So many forget about disaster victims when it falls off the front page. Thank you both for keeping this situation on your own front page.
you are an Angel to sponsor this! Love this cause!!!
What a great website and what a great way to help the wildfire victims !
My mother in low would be happy to get it for Christmas
I posted about mountain lion P64 being found dead… burned paws so it was probably a combo of not being able to walk easily, lack of food, and smoke inhalation. So sad. I always feel horrible for the animals. thanks for doing what you can!
What a great way to help the animals. Paws up! The mom would love this tote.
Love everything cats! This tote is fabulous.
I am so happy to hear of people who are helping the animals during such horrific times. Bless them and all they do! Thank you for the story and the giveaway!
Beautiful art. How kind of them to give back.
I am a huge lover of cats, and I love all the artwork and the tote is beautiful. I am so sorry for the animals having to deal with the fire. I hope that many have been rescued and survived. It is wonderful that you are doing the donation. Thank you. If my remarks could make it to your goal of 100, I’d do it. This is such a sad situation, that I can’t even read anything about it, or I’d cry. I’d take in all the cats if I could.
Stacy is so talented, and that tote is lovely. We love that she’s so generous, and is giving back like that. And how awesome of YOU to have a commentathon — also super generous and wonderful. Thank you!
What a lovely tote and for a good cause too. I hope you get over 100 comments. I feel bad entering to win an item that the money would go to charity.
Lovely tote bag. This cat lady would love that tote bag. It would be a good gift too.
I have a friend who would love the bag.
How generous of you to provide the prizes & donate as well.
Her art work is stunning! We’re heading on over to check out some things.
I know quite a few!!
This would make a wonderful knitting bag. Hoping you get to 100 comments.
Commenting but not entering today. Beautiful artwork and very generous of you to have the commentathon.
xxoo
Maggie
oh my those cat totes are so cuteeee! and this is for a good cause!! wow.
My step daughter would love this!
I have a friend who would adore this! She’s a big cat person.
Thank you my dirty paws and 3 chatty cats for donating your money and resources to help the animal victims of those horrible California fires. 💜💜💜
That’s really wonderful. And the tote’s nice too. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Thank you for helping the animals of the CA fires <3 I would love this adorable tote!
Thank you for helping! Wildfires are always devastating but thus moved so fast with the winds it was the worst I’ve seen. It’s heartbreaking yo see so much loss but so many people from every state and international stepped up to help. Strangers opened their homes, ranches and so much more. The injured animals broke my heart but every reuion story was beautiful. This will take a long time to heal and rebuild for the victims so its very important to keep reminding people that help is still desperately needed.
This is such a great cause! I live near the east coast and I’ve felt helpless hearing about the fires and being unable to go and do something about it, so great on you and on Stacy for taking action and being a part of the solution! Her art is so cute too ❤️
Oh, that Miss Stacy deserves a big hug for carrying so much and being a supporter of pussycats and other anipals that were caught in the fires. I can’t imagine what they went through and how worried their owners have been for them. Hugs.
ME!
i would love this bag, so very cute! so ME!!!!
I love when there is a cause being helped by companies. Such a great thing to do and great products to have!!
The commentathon is now closed.