Cute Hand-Stamped Cat Lady Cuff to Benefit Arkansas Rescue Group CLAWS

George (AKA George Meowchael) the cat came to us from CLAWS cat rescue in Arkansas last August. To give back to CLAWS, I created this cat lady stamped cuff.

Just a few months ago, I was having margaritas at a SoMa restaurant. My heart was still pretty sore from losing my best kitty cat friend of 12 years, Betty the boy cat, and I’d spent some tearful afternoons at local shelters petting kittens and trying to figure out if I was emotionally ready to adopt. Through the window, I saw a woman in front of the gas station across the street waving a paper sign. I squinted for a better look, and the words “kittens and cocktails” leapt off the paper at me. The last sip of margarita lit a fire in me and I decided to follow that hand-scribbled sign behind the gas station, even if it led me to a kidnapper’s van.

It led to a new vet clinic, where cat rescue group CLAWS (Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving) was showing off adoptable cats. My heart throbbed from the sight of all the kittens (and probably from the very strong margarita), and in one room were two little black kittens, all alone, no one to pet them. Within five minutes of cuddling the funny-looking tuxedo boy, despite his noxious farts, I was in love. Then people noticed and started getting interested in my kitten and I was prepared to fight if I had to. I left that very hour with George Meowchael in tow.

Almost four months later, George is still cuddly and a lot less farty. I’m obsessed with him, and I think (desperately hope) he’s obsessed with me, too. I wanted to do something for the rescue group that brought us together and took such great care of George before we were united, so I created a piece of jewelry to raise money for their cause.

These hand-stamped cat lady cuffs are stamped locally in Little Rock, Arkansas, and benefit CATS: Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving.

This hand-stamped cuff is not only cute, it gives back to the furry critters you love most in life. Each cuff is stamped by hand in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Bang-Up Betty studios to read CAT LADY with little whiskers surrounding the words. Silver cuff bracelets are made of polished aluminum; gold cuff bracelets are made of solid brass. Bracelets are 6 inches long and adjustable.

50% of the sales from these cute kitty cuffs will go to CLAWS: Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving, a cat rescue group in Arkansas. CLAWS is “an experienced (30 years +), cooperative TEAM of foster homes, dedicated to rescue, fostering, healing, spay/neutering cats and kittens, then adopting them to new homes where they are cherished family members for the rest of their lives.”

George Meowchael was not as thrilled about his holiday photo shoot with Katie Childs as I was.

Pet ID Tags and a Puppy Party to Benefit Out of the Woods Animal Rescue

Now through March 23, 2019, Bang-Up Betty is hand-stamping pet tags to benefit Out of the Woods Animal Rescue, all culminating in a Puppy Party at Argenta Bead Company on National Puppy Day (March 23).

Local jewelry maker Bang-Up Betty is teaming up with Out of the Woods Animal Rescue during the month of March. Now through March 23, which happens to be National Puppy Day, Bang-Up Betty is hand-stamping pet ID tags to benefit Out of the Woods, with 50% of tag sale profits going to the animal rescue. People who purchase ID tags can either have their tag shipped to them or stop by Argenta Bead Company on National Puppy Day (March 23) to pick up their tag and meet adoptable puppies available through Out of the Woods during a Puppy Party at the bead shop. 

March 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Argenta Bead Company (1608 Main Street, Little Rock), Bang-Up Betty will be stamping pet tags (in limited quantities), but shoppers are encouraged to purchase their tags ahead of time to ensure that they get what they want. Guests are invited to pick up their tags and visit with adoptable furry friends to celebrate National Puppy Day. Bang-Up Betty will also be showcasing dog- and cat-centric jewelry as well as other designs for sale during the party.

Mike the dog, AKA Michael Doglas, models the larger circle pet ID tag. Now through March 23, pet tags bought through bangupbetty.com benefit Out of the Woods Animal Rescue, with a Puppy Party at Argenta Bead Company March 23 to celebrate.

Out of the Woods Animal Rescue is made up of a network of volunteers who foster animals in search of their forever homes.Their mission is to focus on helping people who rescue and care for stray and abandoned animals until an adoptive home is found. They extend all their available resources to these caring rescuers. They also promote the spaying and neutering of all pets and assist low-income families in finding low-cost spay/neuter options.

Bang-Up Betty is offering a selection of fun shapes with standardized fonts and layouts available at (https://www.bangupbetty.com/pet-tags). Shoppers may select their desired tag there through a drop-down menu and submit their pet’s name along with their address and phone number to be stamped onto the tag. 

People interested in learning more about Out of the Woods Animal Rescue are encouraged to visit http://ootwrescue.org for more information or to donate directly to the nonprofit. 

Choose your pet ID tag to benefit Out of the Woods Animal Rescue by clicking here and placing an order before March 23, then come pet the puppies at Argenta Bead Company on National Puppy Day!