Bow-Bow Ties

02/16/2025

We were to temp foster a pup from a foster network but that didn’t work out last minute. If you know of anyone who can use some help for a few days, please reach out or connect. Preferably east side pick up and drop.

02/15/2025

Xanthi is so very ready for her forever home! Adopt. Share. Donate to Juno's Den 🙏

I just love this little pocket cattle dog Xanthi. She is another sweet soul who has been waiting for her forever family for a very long time. At least she has a wonderful foster mom who brings her to High Rock Meadow and lots of other fun places. How cute is she?! Contact Juno's Den if interested in learning more about this cutie.

02/14/2025

2025 has been a year of recognition of the hard work in the past years! We are beyond grateful 🙏!

Looking forward to see what this year and future holds for us and how to make better impact! We are truly grateful for your support in this journey! 💛

We will share more details shortly.

02/10/2025

We are so excited to introduce our Brand Ambassador Duo: Opie & Jax!

Opie’s journey began in Texas, where he was found in a box at the back of a truck. His big, soulful eyes made it impossible not to fall in love. A true explorer at heart, Opie enjoys hiking, rolling in the grass, and even cooking alongside his mom. Despite his pug-sized frame, he once ran multiple half-marathons in his younger days! Whether he’s army crawling or cruising in the car, Opie—also known as Mr. Velvet and OpieDopie—reminds us that every pup deserves love, adventure, and, of course, a stylish bow tie.

Jax, a 10-year-old Frug (French Bulldog-Pug mix), may be small, but his personality is anything but! With a love for sunshine, snuggles, and thrilling rides on dirt bikes and trucks, Jax lives life on his own terms. He’s an expert swimmer who enjoys chasing ducks and will claim the first available lap for a cuddle session.

Together, Opie and Jax bring their charm, energy, and love for adventure to our mission—making the world a better place for animals, one bow tie at a time!

02/08/2025

Look who is here to say hello! Handsome Boulder in his fashionable red bow tie! His mom says Red is his favorite color. He looks very dashing in the snow!

You can find more bow ties just like this and many more in our Etsy store.

02/05/2025

You don’t want to miss this cute “Smooch A Pooch” Photo Booth this Valentine’s Day! Book a slot now at High Rock Meadow Sniffspot and make memories of your lifetime ❤️

02/04/2025

The first two photos: Divisha elementary school Principal with the school’s service dogs wearing bow ties by Bow-Bow Ties.

The third photo: Mrs. McNease, Divisha’s 4th grade teacher and Divisha in her year book.

The Power of Support & Encouragement comes in many forms, and this is a story of what true encouragement looks like! ❤️

Meet Ms. McNease—Divisha’s 4th-grade teacher and one of her biggest supporters from day one. She’s known for being a firm but incredibly caring teacher, always motivating her students to do their best. When Divisha shared her work with Bow-Bow Ties back in 2022, she purchased bow ties for her pets and referred to other friends who also bought from us. She even tried to help Divisha start an entrepreneurship club at school — but due to lack of budget and time it did not materialize. But the effort and encouragement meant everything. Her support didn’t stop there.

When Divisha published her book on Amazon during the 4th-grade summer holiday, Ms. McNease not only purchased a copy but also left a nice review! (The book writing was just a summer project to keep her busy).

This year Divisha is volunteering at her class with some of her other friends and when she got to know that DIvisha still continues to run her business, she bought a few bow ties from her and gifted them to the service dogs at school. Not only that she made a connection with the Canine Companion Organization. 🐾

Having people who believe in your journey makes all the difference! Thank you, Ms. McNease, for being such an inspiration and supporter. 💙

If you believe in encouraging a young entrepreneur like me, please support in whatever way possible - purchase my handmade products, share my story, refer to a friend or a group, make connections, donate, follow our journey and together we can make a difference! 🐾

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02/02/2025

Drumroll please as we introduce our next Brand Ambassador . Sparkle would like to give his own introduction, so it goes!

“Hi! I’m Sparkle Glitter, but my pawrents call me Sparkle. I came to Seattle Humane in 2022 through a Lifesaver Rescue transfer from Oklahoma. After being adopted and returned 9 months later, I came back scared of loud noises, people (especially men), and almost everything. Three months later, I was fostered.

The hoomans were told to be patient, but I surprised them by bonding instantly with the couple, especially the male hooman. They helped me face my fears, and I follow them everywhere, showing them what true love is.

The hoomans foster failed (or as I say, foster passed), and we’ve been a family for two years. Now I have my own wardrobe, a backyard to zoom in, and a cozy bed. Follow me on Instagram () as I share my adventures and raise awareness that rescue pups like me just need love, patience, and a second or third chance to show how pawsome we are!”

As a rescue, Sparkle’s story highlights the importance of rescue, foster and adoption, and everything Bow-Bow Ties stands for. We are so honored that Sparkle is partnering with us to spread the word and help many other pups like him!❤️

01/31/2025

Thanks to your support, we donated over $250 to Pasadena Humane to help care for animals affected by the LA fire. Your purchases and donations through BuyMeACoffee made this possible! ❤️

The amount might be small compared to what their needs are but it will certainly contribute to their rescue work! 🐾

January is always a tough month for sales after the holiday rush, but despite that, you showed up for us—and for the animals in need. You truly made an impact!🙏

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this mission. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💕🐶🐱

01/31/2025

From Divisha’s mom…

If it’s not my kitchen, it’s Bridget’s kitchen .

Trixie has always been spoiled with homecooked food and treats (because of her sensitive tummy and I love to cook for her) except a few exceptions, like Bridget’s baked biscuits. Not only are they healthy and delicious, but they also support incredible dog rescue efforts. And that alone is very inspiring .good.dogs

But Bridget is more than just an amazing baker with a heart for rescues. I’ve known her through Instagram since the beginning of our journey in Instagram. From day one she has supported my girl, she shared our story, included us in giveaways, and always found ways to support us.

I feel she is one of those people who are just genuinely kind and passionate. Even though we’ve never met or spoken, she’s been someone I could always reach out to—whether it was about keeping shipping costs low, setting up a business, help with a survey or any other random question I had while helping Divisha build her little dream. And she always responded with generosity and warmth.

Then, earlier this month, when wildfires broke out in California, I saw the news and, like many, felt saddened. But I’ll admit, the impact on animal shelters wasn’t the first thing that crossed my mind. That afternoon, when Divisha came home from school, I shared the news with her and asked, What are you thinking? (Because my way of mentoring is mostly just asking questions) She wasn’t sure at first — until we saw Bridget’s post. She was donating a percentage of her January sales to the rescues in LA.

And just like that, we shamelessly copied her idea—because at the end of the day, it was for a good cause.

Bridget, this is all to say that you inspire us and we try to follow your path to spread kindness!

Bridget is an entrepreneur, a mother of two little humans and three adorable, adopted pups, a dedicated shelter volunteer, and truly an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you, Bridget, for all that you do—for the animals, for supporting people like us, and for simply being you.❤️

Trixie doesn’t care about any of this, she simply loves you because you bake her yummy treats.

01/30/2025

Divisha’s mom here…

To everyone out there who gives a moment of your time, shares advice, lends a helping hand, or simply shows up for others—know that you’re making more of a difference than you can imagine.

I’ve witnessed Divisha’s journey with her Bow-Bow Ties as a result of her effort but, most importantly, the support of a community she’s built along the way.

A couple of recent milestones made me pause and reflect on the journey she has had so far:
- She received the mail of a lifetime—a letter from the White House signed by the President.
- She was awarded a mini grant from the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots Program, US.
- Between 2021 and 2024, she donated over $6,000, supported 13 animal shelters, and sold or donated more than 1,000 handmade bow ties.
- Last year she was invited to a podcast and two speaking assignments, and participated in 13 business fairs in addition to launching her own Etsy store

Here’s what makes her journey even more unique: our family had no prior experience with animal shelters, rescue work, or animal adoption ecosystem neither in India nor in the US. We didn’t even have a pet—until she convinced us to welcome Trixie, now the joy of our lives. While we have always supported and mentored her in general, we neither had the experience, knowledge, or the network to help her move this far. Her success stems from her passion and the community she cultivated.

A great example of the community’s role in her success is her recent mini-grant:
- She decided to apply for the grant to support her cause but she was not sure what project to propose. She reached out to her community of supporters and the suggestion of “microchipping” stood out.
- She then decided to verify if microchipping would really benefit by creating a survey and reached out to the shelters she works with. Every shelter responded with encouragement.
- One shelter staff member even volunteered to handle the microchipping—without being asked for help—if she secured the grant.
With this collective support, she submitted her application, and got accepted.

This journey reminds me how vital community building and support are. While her tireless effort and drive are there, but the generosity, collaboration, and encouragement of others made her progress possible.

Grateful for this community! 🙏❤️

01/29/2025

High Rock Meadow Sniffspot got our Valentines Day bow ties! And Phyllis is right, we are selling out really fast! Grab yours today! ❤️💛💙💜💗💚🧡

01/27/2025

🐾 Welcome, Boulder! 🐾

We are thrilled to announce Boulder as our new brand ambassador! 💕

Boulder, a Golden Retriever from Mount Vernon, WA, has an inspiring story. Named after his “Nature litter” theme, Boulder started as a shy pup, needing extra patience and care to build his confidence. Thanks to his incredible dog mom’s dedication and ongoing training, he has blossomed into a shining star! 🌟

Boulder is not only a service dog aiding his mom with balance, but he also holds certifications including CGC, CGCA, CGCU, ATT, a trick dog title, and even a championship title with IABCA🎉

Boulder has a mild temperament, a love for sports, and rocks his Bow-Bow ties in style, earning countless compliments wherever he goes. He’s committed to helping us spread the word about our mission to support animals in need by sharing our story, products, and cause at all the dog shows he participates, in the team groups and on social media. 🐕‍🦺✨

Join us in welcoming Boulder as part of the Bow-Bow Ties family! Let’s make the world better for animals, one bow tie at a time. 🎀

01/25/2025

Saturday morning at Senior Living Center. Exchange of stories, playing Uno and Spot It and some music. Thanks to a local community club for organizing this event and grateful to be part of it! 💛

Watching the video now, nice to see the lady was enjoying the music 🎶🎷💕

Spent a wonderful Saturday morning at the Senior Living Center, sharing stories, playing games like Uno and Spot It, and enjoying some music. Huge thanks to the local community club for organizing such a heartwarming event—we’re so grateful to have been part of it! 💛

Just watched the video and loved seeing the lady truly enjoying the music. 🎶🎷💕

01/20/2025

We’re absolutely honored and grateful for your incredible support and interest in sharing our story! 🌟 We can’t wait to introduce our amazing brand ambassadors and their stories they bring to the table. 🐾💖

We’re still looking for TWO more ambassadors to join our mission! If you’re passionate about:
✅ Making the world a better place for animals 🐾
✅ Giving back and creating positive change 🌍
✅ Spreading the word about a cause you believe in 💪

We’d love to hear from you! Write to us today and become part of our journey to make a difference. Apply by January 27! Together, we can create an even bigger impact!

If you know someone please share!

01/12/2025

We Got the Mail of a Lifetime!

Today, we experienced an unforgettable moment! After not checking the mailbox for over a week, we were absolutely stunned to find an envelope that left us speechless— a letter from the President of the United States for Divisha for her work with Bow-Bow Ties!

A special thank you to Michelle Lynn Brien for encouraging us to share Divisha’s story and for always being one of our biggest supporters.

We are so proud and beyond grateful. Thank you for celebrating with us! ❤️🤗🫶🎀🐾🤩