Lisa and I ran a few errands late afternoon on Friday. Out of habit, I always check out the pet section. It doesn't matter if we're at a mass retailer or the Hallmark store, I like to see what they have for the kids. Friday was no exception. And, like so many other times in the past, I was disappointed. It wasn't the quantity of stuff offered, it was the message.
I'm always looking for doggy themed decor. There is so much out there I would purchase, but the message on the wall hanging, frame or ornament doesn't fit our family.
Our kids have 4 paws.
All you need is love and a dog.
A house is not a home without a dog.
If my dog makes you uncomfortable, I'd be happy to lock you in the other room.
Home is where my dog is.
The list goes on.
I walk away empty handed and disappointed for several reasons.
We prefer the term fur-kids or kids.
Not all of our kids have 4 paws.
We have 3 kids therefore text needs to be pluralized.
Each and every time I see the generous display of dog-themed items that we're not able to purchase because of the above mentioned, I tell Lisa, "We need to do something about this."
By "something" I mean create items that are more personalized and cater to preferred terms and special needs fur-kids.
The inspiration is there.
Now, what to do with that.
I'm on the verge of making our own.
Seriously. I am.
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