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Our Rescue Dogs & Janery, a Shop Just for Them!

March 23, 2016 by Cassie 26 Comments

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Our Rescue Dogs & Janery, a Shop Just for Them is a sponsored post, sponsored by Janery.  All opinions and photos are my own.  Janery is a small independently owned company with a back story I truly believe in and am happy to share here.

I am not sure if I mentioned it but my kids are on Spring break this week, and we have been spending the last couple of days playing with friends, baking muffins, walking the dogs, and even seeing a movie with friends.  The movie we selected was Miracles from Heaven, which my kids and I had been wanting to see.  We had watched Heaven is for Real as a family, and Sawyer and Emmy just loved it.  My kids, much like me, love emotionally riveting movies…. Timothy Green and Max are among our family favorites.  I won’t spill any details about Miracles from Heaven, but in the very beginning of the film we learn the father is a veterinarian with a soft spot for homeless dogs, because of which the family has 5 dogs.  My friend sitting next to me, said, “Hey that’s just like at your house!”  I laughed, and yes, I related!

Now, we don’t  have 5 dogs, but we do have 3 and they are all rescues.  There’s Jake, our 12 1.2 year old basset beagle mix who was rescued from a shelter run out of a Louisiana home when we lived there.  He was born at the shelter to a basset mom with a clubbed foot.  At the time we had our old dog Charlie (who has since passed away).  A friend called and told me about these puppies needing homes, and since Chris and I had only been married for 3 months it was rather easy to bat my eyes and persuade him that we needed one of these puppies.  Jake came home with us, and he has been my baby ever since.  I love all of my dogs, but he is my constant companion, my true love dog.  He’s aging now, and sometimes struggles to get up from a laying position, and that’s hard for me to watch.  But this guy… he’ll always have my heart.

jake22After Charlie passed we thought we would be a one dog family.  (I know, I know… I am laughing right now, too!)  But it was clear that Charlie’s absence left a hole in Sawyer’s world.  We buried him in the back yard and there would be days where Sawyer would wander out there and just sit by the grave.  I thought it was time for our family to welcome another rescue, and we decided to bring one home for Sawyer’s birthday.  We involved him in the search, and we knew we wanted an energetic dog that would play ball with him.  A month or so after beginning our search, we found Catcher, who was listed as a “retriever” (what we were searching for).  He’s no retriever, but he is certainly the most energetic dog we’ve ever owned.  He can walk for miles, and still have energy to go again.  We’ve established that he is part Aussie and part Weimaraner, which makes for a beautiful combination.  He’ll be 2 in just a couple of months! This photo was taken after we brought him home.catcher7He’s grown into a truly beautiful dog who loves to play, and also loves to sit right at or on everyone’s feet.Catcher in the living roomSo we were cruising along as a 2 dog family when I got a wild hair last October/November.  I told Chris it may just be the last magical Christmas we have with both kids believing…. I wanted to make it extra special.  Emmy had been asking for a dog of her own since Charlie passed as well and we had previously told her that her day would come.  I took Chris out to dinner, fed him wine, and suggested we adopt a small breed rescue as I didn’t feel our house could take another medium sized dog.  By the end of the night he looked at me and said, “So are we really doing this?”  Why yes, yes we were!

We adopted Snowball through a local rescue owned by my Sweet Clover landlord’s sister.  I had asked her about any small breed puppies coming her way, and she had a deaf miniature schnoodle puppy she was to pick up in Ohio.  When the puppy came to Maryland, I met her and sealed the deal.  She was being fostered by a mutual friend, fortunately, who was happy to let me come by at 5 am on Christmas morning to pick her up.  Chris and I had everything at the house we needed for her, set up under the tree, and that morning was just amazing.  You can read more about it here.IMG_2579Snowball truly completes our dog family, as crazy as that sounds.  She’s still a puppy, and she loves playing with Catcher.  She has also helped give Jake the rest he needs as now Catcher leaves Jake alone to play with her.  She’s a sweet girl who loves to play, and loves to snuggle.  She’s been the perfect dog for Emmy.  She does struggle with accidents a bit more than any other dog I’ve had because she is deaf and a little more challenging to train.  The others bark or whimper when they need to go outside and she doesn’t quite process how to let us know so she just pops a squat on the floor.  She’s definitely improving though!  Look at that happy face!SnowballBecause of her accidents, we currently have all 3 dogs gated off to just the dining room and kitchen, where there are no area rugs.  We have room for just two large dog beds, Jake’s old man orthopedic, and Catcher’s bed.  Snowball makes herself right at home, snuggling with either one of them (more often Catcher). But she discovered a fabulous little nook she could have all to herself on the bottom shelf of our kitchen island.Snowball on Janery Merlin matSomething about this space just feels so cozy and perfect to a puppy; Catcher used to curl up here, too, when he was smaller.

Well several weeks ago, Jane who owns Janery contacted me about reviewing one her her pet beds.  Jane is local to me in Washington, DC, and her business was created out of her love for her own rescue dog.  I checked out Janery and was taken in by Jane’s own story, and her philosophy.  Her philosophy reads,

“Janery’s business philosophy grew from my personal interest in supporting US manufacturers, giving back to the community, and bringing fabulous yet functional design to your home. I source US-manufactured supplies as much as possible, and I’m working towards hiring women in my local community (maybe even partnering with a local manufacturer). Every year I donate a portion of my proceeds to foundations for homeless people and pets.”

I was sold already, but in her email she stated, “I love that you are passionate about interior design, but you’re not afraid to adopt three dogs knowing the craziness that they bring into any home.”  Well yes, that is me- passionate about design but living in a house full of crazy dogs who bring in dirt, slobber, fur, but trumping all of that infinite and unconditional love.

With Catcher and Jake already having their own cozy beds in the dining room, I wanted to get Snowball a little bed of her own, something that would give her more comfort and cushion, and would also help protect our island.  This area is a favorite of mine, and I didn’t want to sacrifice style for those things.

Janery’s shop features fabulous waterproof dog beds (pictured below), catnip infused beds for the kitties out there, and more.Janery_Website_Slider_Charlie_Cushion_1024x1024I decided on the Merlin Mat, a lightweight and flatter cushion perfect for the bottom of our island.  I selected the Silver Arrows because I felt it fit the vibe of our house as well as the colors in this area perfectly.Industrial island in an eclectic kitchenSnowball LOVES her new mat!  She often steals Catcher’s toys (he steals hers even more often, so don’t feel bad for him!), and hides here with it, or curls up for a puppy nap.  Here she is with Catcher’s Chewbacca toy.Snowball with ChewbaccaShe actually loves her little mat so much that she can sometimes be found pulling it off the shelf if she feels like being on the kitchen floor instead.  She’ll pull it off and set herself up where she’d like to be with it in the kitchen.

Janery has earned herself several fans in this house!  If you want to know more about Jane and see all of her products, visit her website, but also check her out on instagram.  I love following her and learning more about her.  She just posted an image of herself with her two dogs and her baby in a backpack on a hike, and I so related as I had just posted a picture to facebook of my kids and my 3 dogs out on an afternoon walk.  Dogs are clearly a part of the family for Jane as they are for me.

Head on over to check her out and sign up for her newsletter here and receive 10% off your first purchase!

Thank you so much, Jane, for allowing Snowball to review one of your products.  You have a happy customer for life!IMG_1255

This post is sponsored by Janery.  All opinions are my own.

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  1. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:36 am

    The cuteness of it all! And under the kitchen island is just the perfect spot for the pretty mat.

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      it really is the perfect fit!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Your pups are the cutest. They are lucky to be part of your loving family!!!! Look how happy Snowball is in that last pic!

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      thank you so much, lisa! we are lucky to have them, too!

      Reply
  3. Erin says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:20 am

    total cutness overload! catcher is ridiculously cute! and i love that snowball has a spot under the counter!! adorbs!

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      thank you, erin! he’s a bit full of himself, but i have to remind myself he’s a teenager. 😉

      Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Awesome pics of your gorgeous dogs! We are likely adding a new addition to our family after our vacation this summer!

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      yay! that is SO exciting!

      Reply
  5. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:00 am

    That is one happy pup. She couldn’t have asked for a better, more loving family 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      thank you, shelley! she is one sweet thing. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Gretchen says

    March 23, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I can’t believe Catcher is going to be 2 already! They grow up so fast ;). Always love hearing more about your pups, and those dog beds look fabulous!

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    • Cassie says

      March 23, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      i know, right? they do grow so fast. 😉

      Reply
  7. Rachel says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I will admit, hearing about how much Charlie is missed made me a little teary :*-)

    My kids have been asking for a dog for months. I have never had a dog, and it seems overwhelming. Your 3 are so sweet, and you make it look easy!

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:24 am

      oh they are work, but they bring so much life and love to a family. trust me! they are worth it.

      Reply
  8. Patty says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    There is a special place in heaven for people that rescue animals. We have two rescued cats and two rescued pit bulls. One of our pits had surgery last week for what we thought was just a fatty tumor but unfortunately we found out it is cancer. My husband is also fighting cancer at this time so to say the least I am overwhelmed. We go tomorrow to have her stitches out and talk to the Vet about seeing an oncologist. It is a slow moving cancer and our Vet assures us we will have at least 5 more years with her. My husband said he would settle for that too. The only problem with having these animals is that they don’t last as long as we do. Our dogs sleep in bed with us but I love the idea of the bed.

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:23 am

      aaaaw, patty, i wish you all the best.

      Reply
  9. Gwen says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Oh, my gosh. Cuteness overwhelm!

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

      thank you! we love them!

      Reply
  10. Tania says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Oh my goodness, they are all so sweet. I have two rescues as well. One is getting quite old and I know once she passes I won’t be able to resist getting another. The young one is very co-dependent so he’ll need a companion while I’m at work.

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:18 am

      aaaw, yes you will need another for you and the other pup!

      Reply
  11. Bliss says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    I don’t remember if I ever told you I have a dog sitting business? A couple of my regular dogs have been bell trained. Have you heard of that? Might work for Snowball. It doesn’t matter that she can’t hear the bell, you can. For her the act of ringing it would mean going out.

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:15 am

      that is awesome! i didn’t know that at all- i have thought about that but wondered if ti would be lost on her. i will have to try it!

      Reply
  12. Arielle says

    March 25, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I love your puppy adoption stories! We adopted our two dogs, and our cat was a stray that I took in as a kitten. Our dogs aren’t related (came from two different shelters in two different states and are about 8 years apart in age), but they must be similar mixes because they look almost the same. People ask almost every day on our walks what breed they are. Just mutts, the best breed.

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 8:53 am

      oh that is so awesome!!!! they really are the best breed! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sheryl says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    I just wanted to tell you about my true love dog! ‘She was also a beagle and her name was Abby. I rescued her out of the pound when she was about 18 months old. She had been so badly abused that she wouldn’t let me touch her for a week even though I walked around with kibble in my pocket but eventually she would come over to eat a treat out of my hand and soon after I could pet her while she ate. it took about a year for her to let my husband touch her and in that time she chewed up every pair of shoes he owned. One Sunday we had to go out and buy him a pair of shoes so that he could go to work on Monday. After about a year she would come running, instead of hiding, when guests came over. It took several years for her to quit being afraid of certain things but she did so. She was funny and would go to the back door for me to let her outside in the yard but instead of going out she would run as fast and she could to the place on the couch where I had been sitting. She has been gone almost ten years now and I know that she will be waiting in heaven for me when I get there along with her sister Hope ( also a beagle).

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    • Cassie says

      March 28, 2016 at 8:46 am

      aaaaw, sounds like she was so lucky you guys saved her!

      Reply

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