Pet Musings

I couldn’t even fit all the notes in this but man, I had a moment packing all your orders. I’m calling it my emotional crying era because I’m doing a lot of that this year 😂 Thank you for each and every order and note, know that I’m reading and loving every note you leave me 🥹🥹♥️♥️ #dogbandanas #handmadedogaccessories #asianowned #smallbusinesslife #smallbusinessowner

After losing Darwin last year, making custom pet portrait items just hit different. I feel the sadness on another level but also feel so honored that I’m able to make something special that helps you remember all the love and joy ♥️ #petmemorial #custompet #custompetportrait #petgifts #handmadegifts #dogmomgifts

Email list and ambassadors get to shop early today, official release tomorrow! 🙌♥️ #dogbandanas #dogmom #dogsofig #cutedogsofinstagram #handmadedogbandanas

Seeing my dad sit down and start helping with bandanas without anyone asking him to was everything 😭😭🥹🥹 Do my parents get why or how I have a business making and selling dog bandanas? Not really. It’s not something they can grasp as being a viable product or career. Dog bandanas are just not something they understand, and I totally get that. Despite all of that, they’ve always been supportive of me and Pet Musings 🥹♥️ Thankful for a family that always jumps in to support each other. #smallbusinesssupport #dogbandanas #handmadedogbandanas #smallbusinessjourney #dogmomsofinstagram

I experienced (and am still experiencing) pretty severe burnout. It’s hard to share bc I want PM to be a place of happiness and positivity but I also want to be open w/ this community that I love. I’ve been really struggling mentally this year. Things have felt overwhelming and uncertain. I put a lot of pressure on myself with this small business. Everything rests on my shoulders to keep it going, it all falls on me. The weight of it is a lot. I find myself not doing anything besides work and I can’t stop thinking about work. It’s not a job where I can clock out. It is constant, all day every day. I’ve been worried a lot about the longevity of Pet Musings and how I can keep growing and sustaining the business. You all have treated us so great with pop ups, but they’re a lot of work and so unpredictable. I have ideas on things I’d like to do with Pet Musings but truthfully do not have the mental bandwidth to put any time and effort into these ideas. I’m in a hard place where I know I need a break(s) but also cannot take a break because if I stop, the business stops, and I cannot support myself. If I take a break, I worry about falling behind or people forgetting about me or shopping elsewhere. I don’t have any other income streams or any other financial support. I’m proud of that but it also adds another layer of difficulty and pressure. I’ve been feeling so many emotions- sad, unmotivated, worried, uncertain, directionless, and defeated. I’ve always been a positive, easy going, not easily stressed person so I really couldn’t even understand why I was feeling this way and am still taking time to reflect and work through things. I was raised with an extremely hard work ethic, working in my family restaurants ever since I was tall enough to reach the dishwasher. I’m not used to feeling burnout. I truly love Pet Musings and feel SO lucky that Darwin gave me this gift and this community. I know this period is just a part of the journe

Thank you for supporting my journey to donate Adopt Me bandanas and help animals in need in my small way! Helping animals has been part of Pet Musings from the day I wrote down my crazy idea to start a business around something I love. Thank you @itsbrittniebish for sharing the cuteness that is Sue who is officially adopted 🥹♥️ #adoptmepets #rescuedog #shelterdogs #animalrescue #dogrescue #helpdogs #dogbandana #customdogbandana

I’m so in love 😍😍😍😍 #dogbandanas #customdogbandana #handmadedogbandanas #cutedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #shelterdog

Feel really lucky to have gotten to know Bacon 🥓 He should be heading to his forever home soon and I’d be lying if I said I don’t feel a little emotional about it 😅♥️ But I’m so happy for him too and the joy he’s going to bring to his new family 🥹🥰 #fosterdog #rescuedog #adoptadog #fosterdogsofinstagram #dogbandanas

I’ve not been immune to the roller coaster that is having a small business - the ups and downs, the instability, people/businesses telling me no, the stress and pressure, the financial concerns, and so many concerns and worries. But I have so many moments that make it so worth it and fill my cup thanks to you all. Thank you for all your kindness, support, and love. I love you guys 🥹🥰 shoutout to @bossladythreadsofficial for being such an amazing friend and helping me with this pop up #dogbandanas #smallbusinesslife #dogmom #fordogs #dogmomsofinstagram #asianowned

Thank you for trusting me to make these precious totes of your pups!! I really love making these custom items 🥹🥰 #petportrait #custompetportrait #dogmomlife #dogmomgifts #customtote

You guys, Reinhardt and Ennis stole everyone’s hearts including mine! Reinhardt’s chunky potatoness is totally my vibes 😂🥔 He’ll tuck his head into you for pets and then is happy to plop down and chill with you. Ugh I couldn’t get enough of him! Ennis caught everyone’s attention with how adorable and loving she was! She will lean into you for all the love and just melt you. Both of these absolute amazing dogs are adoptable at @nashanimalcare. I love them both so much 🥹♥️🥹