Hi!
We're so happy you're here.
So, a little bit about us ...
We met 5 years ago when we both began working at our local animal shelter.
There were things that stood out to us and which put us on track to start this initiative.
Dogs are being surrendered, daily.
Once a dog comes into a shelter, he/she MAY be lucky enough to be walked by a volunteer. And if they are one of the lucky ones, they will be taken out of their kennel for roughly 15 minutes a day. That's it. That means, that they're sitting in their kennels for 23 hours and 45 minutes by themselves.
Most shelters are overflowing with dogs and the dogs are not taken out of their kennels at all. That's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with minimal to no human interaction or exercise.
One of the most common reasons why people surrender their dog is due to behavior.
We knew we had to help.
And the best way to do that was to equip dog owners with the tools and resources to combat boredom and expend their energy (aka get their beans out) ... which means destructive behavior and/or undesirable behavior is then eliminated.
And if we can help dog owners provide mental stimulation and enrichment for their dog, then that means we help keep that dog out of a shelter.
Just Fur Kids is not just a store.
We want to educate dog owners through our podcasts and online resources.
We want to offer products that your dog can use to keep them occupied and focused.
And just as importantly, we want to help shelter dogs reduce kennel stress. When you purchase a lick mat for your fur baby, we will donate a lick mat to a shelter dog.
This is so much more than just a store ...This is a mission.
We hope you join us.
Love,
Lauren & Demi