🎉 Six Years of Paws & Creativity: Celebrating Our Work Anniversary, Oz's Gotcha Day & Rocky's 2nd Birthday

September is a month overflowing with love, milestones, and paw prints on our heart! This month we are celebrating three very special occasions - my little business is turning six years old, Oz's Gotcha Day, and Rocky's 2nd birthday! It feels like the perfect time to pause, reflect, and of course, throw a big PAW-TY. 🐾

Looking Back on Six Years

What started in 2019 with 4 original photography holiday cards has grown into a full collection of greeting cards, stickers, art prints, and more. Along the way, I've doodled, rebranded, and poured countless hours of love into creating designs that spread joy and kindness.

Some of my favorite milestones over the past six years include:

• Launching my first sticker (thanks to the doodles that came to life during a stressful season in my personal life)
• Rebranding in 2024 to focus solely on pet-inspired designs and community
• Growing into an online-first shop where I can connect with pet lovers all across the country
• Celebrating a huge leap in growth-all thanks to the amazing support of our customers (and my husband)

Very first sticker - Oz-inspired

Through it all, the heart of JC Pet Designs has evolved into creating art that celebrates the bond we share with our pets. But my mission has stayed the same - to spread happiness and kindness around the world - one tail wag, one paw print, and one smile at a time.

Oz's Gotcha Day 🐶

September 2018 marks Oz's Gotcha Day - the moment my loyal, lovable Boss, Oz, officially became part of our family. From the very beginning, Oz has been the heart of JC Pet Designs. He loves posing for pictures, greeting customers at vendor markets, and just reminding me daily why pets inspire so much joy.

He's the calm, dependable counterpart in my world. I couldn't imagine journey without him by my side.

Oz's Gotcha Day Pics

Rocky Turns TWO!

Of course, September wouldn't be complete without celebrating Rocky's big day. Our quirky, mischievous Brussels Griffon has kept us laughing (and sometimes crying) since the day he joined our family. He's full of personality - equal parts good troublemaker and lovable snuggle bug - and he's made his mark as our office sidekick. 

This month, we will be spoiling him with treats, toys, and maybe even a new bandana (he insists on being dapper for the camera, just like his big brother, Oz!

Rocky-Inspired Sticker

Growing Together

It's hard not to notice the parallels - just as Oz has flourished as my steadfast companion and Rocky has grown from pup to playful sidekick, JC Pet Designs has evolved from a single holiday card to a full creative brand.

These milestones remind me that growth - whether it's a business or a four-legged family member - is all about love, patience, and plenty of paw prints along the way. 

Brussels Griffon Art Print
Oz & Rocky Inspired

Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey

As we celebrate six years, Oz's Gotcha Day, and Rocky's 2nd birthday this month, I want to say a huge thank you to our community. Every order, every review, every Instagram comment, and every message of encouragement has helped me grow.

To celebrate, I'd love for you to join the fun:

🎉 Share your pet's birthday or Gotcha Day with us on Instagram and tag us (@jcpetdesigns) - we'll feature some of our favorites in our stories.

🎁 Keep an eye out for a special September treat in the shop (hint: Oz & Rocky insisted everyone deserves a little surprise for their celebrations).

Here's to six years of creativity, seven years since Oz's Gotcha Day, and two years of Rocky - and countless more memories to come. 🐾🧡