Canines and Crafts

As a new doggo foster for Rocket Dog Rescue in Oakland, CA I had to go check out their Pop-Up Adoption Event Craft Fair at the Ellen Shershow Photography Studio this past weekend. What a great little event to check out some cool crafts from local artisans and adorable pups needing forever homes. The whole place was thriving with creatives, animal lovers, shoppers, and supporters of the community. Several of the local artisans were also giving a portion of their proceeds to worthy community causes.

I couldn’t stop myself from scooping up a few things from Luna Divina, a womxn-owned company with many skilled artisans hand making their beautiful pieces. I also had a tarot reading from a one card draw where “The Secretary of the Unseen” turns your reading into a typed out poem and keepsake piece of artwork.

Here’s a walk-through with some of the pups looking for forever homes and several of the crafty attractions:

I’d absolutely love to see more marriages like this between makers and rescue organizations. What an uplifting event to experience in such a trivial time.

Please adopt — don’t shop for your furry companions — or DONATE to rescues! They all need every bit of help they can get to keep pets out of kill shelters. If you’d like to donate to Rocket Dog Rescue go to rocketdogrescue.org.