How did Funky Mutt Begin?
A rather simple question that I am often asked, and I always smile as a preface to the answer: "With a GREAT cause"... 200 collars were made by Funky Mutt to donate for a local 'no kill' animal shelter in desperate need of a new location. The rescue needed to be rescued. Their current location was very unsuitable, as it often flooded, became infested with every know insect to man, and was in a terrible location. The volunteers were able to raise over $20,000 dollars in one day for the cause, and needless to say, they (the shelter organization) found their new home! With that said, Funky Mutt (having sold all 200+ collars) began it's operation. The orders were pouring in. Three sewing machines later, an addition for a studio, and countless hours of research/development, Funky Mutt was on it's way!
It's funny, because people often ask me, "do you ever get bored with such a monotonous job when making large volumes of collars?" How could I? Knowing that these items will be adorned on family pets who are so loved and well taken care of, never abandoned, abused or neglected! We've become a part of thousands of families over the years, and each time one is sent out, I know that it will be received with love and gratitude...because it is made with the same!
We still donate, rescue, and find ways to help local shelters. It's an ongoing labor of love... but one heck of a way to feel good about changing the world!
I love hearing how companies get started and I love the story behind this one! Of course, there's no denying that I have a major soft spot in my heart for our furry friends, too.
Funky Mutt sent me one of their collars AND a surprise, which was a matching key chain! The quality of the items we received is top notch. It's obvious that they were made with love and pride.
Olive sporting the Sock Monkey Collar from Funky Mutt |
Speaking of the strength of the collar, we've had experiences in the past where Olive was able to break free from the collar because the buckle didn't hold. There is no concern with this one. When we put the Funky Mutt collar on Olive we heard and felt a nice strong CLICK.
Strong clasp |
Olive looking beautiful in her Funky Mutt Sock Monkey collar! While keeping an eagle eye on her "babies" (the kids.) |
Funky Mutt was wonderful to work with. They have supreme customer service and are super friendly. Olive and I are very grateful for Funk Mutt's participation in the Dog Days of Summer event.
Thank You Funky Mutt! |
GIVEAWAY
Funky Mutt is generously offering one lucky reader a collar of choice! How awesome is that? I was given the choice of collar as well and let me tell you, I couldn't pick just one! I told Funky Mutt which were my favorites and let them decide which collar to send me! Seriously. And since then they've added a TON more!
MAIN ENTRY: Visit Funky Mutt and let me know what kind of dog you have (because I'm nosey and love dogs) and which collar you'd pick if you won.
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1 Entry Each: Add Funky Mutt to your Etsy Favorites, Like Funky Mutt on Facebook , Comment on Funky Mutt's Facebook page letting them know you're there from this giveaway!
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1 entry for each non-giveaway comment you make on my blog. The more comments you make, the more entries you get!
For 2 entries you can grab any of my buttons and let me know where to find them.
Excited about the Dog Days of Summer event and love my blog? Write a review and get 10 super bonus entries! A glowing review not required but is always appreciated :-)
REMINDER: If you qualify for multiple entries, you must leave a separate comment for each entry in order for all of them to count!!
Giveaway ends August 20, 2010 at 11:59pm. A winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via e-mail. Winner will have 48 hours from the e-mail time stamp to claim their prize. In the event that the prize isn't claimed within those 48 hours, another winner will be chosen.
I received a product sample to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions posted are my own and are 100% honest. If you have specific questions about Funky Mutt or their products, please contact their customer service dept. directly.
AS they say, "It's all about the paw"
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 218 Newer› Newest»I like the pretty in paisley one and I have a mini dachshund :)
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Play Date at the Beach Dog Collar would look great on my Bella (black lab)
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I have a beautiful Pug named Pansy who loves the Rainbow Peace-Adjustable Dog Collar.
It IS hard to choose! I would go with pop rocks! Love the colors
I have a mixed breed retriever with something short ( she was found in a ditch as a puppy) Best dog ever!
I also have a pug as well! Her name is Miss. Dolly
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I visited the website and I would purchase the On a Whim for Him. It would look awesome on my white multipoo. He is a funky mutt. The collars are of excellent quality.
t patty- we have labs and chows
I like the On the Go--Adjustable Dog Collar. We have a Hangin' Tree Cow Dog. She's a bundle of energy but is very lovey too. She loves to jabber and the more you tell her to be quiet the louder she gets!
I love the Flamin' Guitar Collar! It would look fabulous on my Airedale, Pepper!
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I like the St.Louis Cardinal's Dog Collar
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wow add me infor this and well if iwon this i go with the one with monkeys and well the kind of dog i have? "thats a good one" hes a mess lol ok hes pitbull/lab/jackrussell and well hes some thing elsehis name is huckaberry but we just call him huck.
I have a terrier/chihuahua mutt and she picked the Moxy dog collar. :)
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i have the sheddiest yellow lab in the history of shedding doggies. and i love the sock monkey one olive is sporting
and i like monkeying around
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I like The Vintage Jane..the daisies are so cute.
I have 3 dogs, all mixed breeds and this would be for my black shepherd mix dog, Sasha.
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I have a viszla and i would choose the SuRFeR DOG--Adjustable Dog Collar.
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I really like that you offer harnesses as well. Maybe you could offer more fabric choices and a padded harness would be fantastic - they are so hard to find!
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I have a Siberian Husky and love The Vintage Jane dog collar.
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I love the Rainbow peace collar. Wilbur is a Spiegel. He's 1/2 springer and 1/2 beagel. A great daycare dog, family pet and best friend and my guardian.
Thanks for this chance to win.
Take care and God Bless!!
Special Birds of a Feather is my favorite!
Lolo is a boston terrier/daschund mix who will be 4 next month, she's a spoiled princess who loves pink, so I think she would love the daisy may collar.
thanks for entering us into this giveaway!
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Logan is a Great Dane and he would have to have the St.Louis Cardinal's Dog Collar because we are fans and if he couldn't pick that one then he'd probably pick the sock monkey because he's close to a third monkey in our house!
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I also left Funky Mutt a note that let them know what my favorite collar was on their facebook page since I kind of combined two entries together above (oops!)
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I have a Dobermand and I like the Blue Moon collar.
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I have two terrier mixes who are pretty funky themselves. The Rainbow Peace collar is my favorite, although it was hard to choose!
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I like the Daisy May (I think that is what it was called).. pink with flowers. Very cute!
I have 3 dogs... a 3-legged Red Tick Coonhound (Lucky), a 3-legged Brittney Spaniel (Gabe) and another Britt named Sammi. This would be for Sammi.
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I have a mutt and I like the sedana in turquoise.
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My Havanese would love the Chuck-Pup!
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I love "On a Whim" for my Brussels Griffon!
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my lily (a chocolate lab) would like Bark Deco Adjustable Dog collar.
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I love the pink daisy one but that is just one of many! They are all so cute! And I have a pit bull!
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We have a 28 lb. terrier mix - Foxy - who is so sweet and loyal. She would love the Sock Monkeys in Blue collar.
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I think the Earthlinks collar would go nicely with my little man's coloring. His current collar is years old and has chile peppers on it, which is fitting because he came from Mexico. Though the person who gave him to me said that he was a Doberman, he seems to actually be a mixture of a Golden Retriever and street dog.
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I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix, Buddy. He would look quite handsome in the Botanical Pop collar.
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I have 6 granddogs-My daughter has Ruby a small girl mixed and she is a rescue dog ,my son has 5 dogs ,a mixed German Shepard,Randy he had since he was a baby,Rocky a large mixed he is a rescue,Dutchess a med mixed ,and 2 boxers ,brother and sister. The 2 boxers were my other son's and when he passed ,Matt took the boxers in
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I enjoyed this interview and pics!
Cute collars..i have two faves..Blue Moon and Flaming Guitar:)
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We rescued our dog from a shelter so we don't exactly know what mix she is. We get all kinds of guesses. Our vet. thinks she is a Husky/shepard.from the list of collars I would choose the Adjustable Dog Collar--Peace in the Flowers.
We have three dogs. We have a Beagle/chihuahua mix, a dappled colored Lab, and my baby, a Chihuahua. I would pick the Sock Monkeys In Blue for Paco the Chihuahua.
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I have a 1 1/2 year old pembroke welsh corgi. I think she'd look amazing in the Adjustable Dog Collar--Sedona Sunset, size small.
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I have a Toy Fox Terrier named Miss Ruby and I would love to win the Bark Deco collar for her!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!! :)
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