Showing posts with label leashes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leashes. Show all posts

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Shorter is better: Sirius Republic 4' leashes

Recently we began offering 4' leashes in both the 3/4" and 1" widths after receiving requests for them. Ever since then we've been using and loving them!
Each leash length has its benefits. For us, a 4' leash provides more control and is more convenient.
One of my favorite things about it is that unlike with a longer leash, a 4' leash's short length prevents it from being stepped over by the dogs I'm walking and get caught behind or around their front legs. I'm always walking multiple dogs and constantly stopping to fix leashes is the last thing I want to do!
Chilly shows off her Hot Pink Zebra 1.5" martingale collar and matching 4' long 1" wide leash.
 But of course 6' leashes have their own benefits too. It all depends on your preference and use.
All our leashes are available in 4' and 6' lengths and 3/4" and 1" widths, and they match our collars. To see all our designs, visit our website at http://www.siriusrepublic.com and join us on Facebook.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Supporting animal rescue

As a long time animal shelter volunteer who has worked with and seen countless dogs being adopted into wonderful homes over the years, I believe in the work of our animal shelters and rescue organizations.

When I started Sirius Republic, I wanted it to be a partner and a friend to animal rescue groups and a year later, we have gained many.

We support nonprofit animal rescue groups in various ways - donation of our products (mostly collars and leashes), and most recenty donation of a portion of our proceeds.

This new program - Rescue Partners - allows us to donate 20% from applicable sales to participating nonprofits. It works like this: once a nonprofit partners with us, we create a unique rescue code for them and anyone who places an order on our website and enters this code helps that rescue group earn 20% from the sale. It's easy, absolutely free, and open to all nonprofit rescue groups.
We also support animal rescue groups by participating in various rescue events to help raise much-needed funds, most recently the Sacramento SPCA's Doggy Dash on June 5, in which they raised almost $200,000, their biggest event ever!
On August 1, we'll be returning to support our friends at the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society in their annual fundraiser Bay to Barkers. This year's event is especially important because of the recent tragic fire that destroyed its facility and the lives of 15 cats.


We also have events lined up supporting the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Humane Society Silicon Valley, Northern California Weimaraner Resue, Alameda Animal Shelter, etc. See a list of our upcoming events here.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Holiday "Animal Arts" Craft Faire


On December 5 we participated in the First Annual Holiday "Animal Arts" Craft Faire, hosted by the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. It was a fantastic event!

This was our first time visiting HSSV's brand new facility in Milpitas, CA, where they have moved to from San Jose about a year ago. It's a beautiful, comfortable and modern facility. All their temporary, 4-legged residents live in spacious, comfortable habitats instead of wire kennels.

We met many people and dogs, including some familiar faces (past customers) who came out to support us. Many dogs left wearing our handcrafted collars and leashes. Helping our customers kept us busy throughout the day so we didn't get much of a chance to take many pictures as we would have liked.

This Sunday December 13 we'll be supporting Furry Friends Rescue in its PAWS, Art & Wine Holiday Faire at the Pooch Hotel in Sunnyvale. We have donated several collars, leashes and accessories for their silent auction. I have a feeling that it's going to be another fantastic event. Come and join us!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Small Dog Big Bark Skinny Collar


Things have been quite hectic around here! We have introduced a series of new products and most recently our very own Leashes, Wristlet Key Rings, all complimentary to our Martingale Dog Collars in that they feature matching designs.

First we've added many accessory items, including Dog Breed Awareness Ribbon Magnets, Dog Breed Bone Magnets, and Paw Magnets. They are quite adorable and noticeable, and at $5 a piece, it makes it so simple to make a statement about your favorite dogs! In addition we're also offering Dog Breed Magnetic Clips. I love these clips, they're big, beautiful and pratical!

Moving onto our handmade items. Answering requests from dog lovers everywhere, we've finally added a new category, the Skinny (3/4") Martingale Collars for small dogs. They feature the same distinctive, whimsical designs as our wider collars. We also now offer matching Leashes and Wristlet Key Rings. Overall we offer over 40 designs of Martingale Collars in 3 width categories: Skinny (3/4"), Regular (1"), and Wide (1 1/2"), Leashes, and Wristlet Key Rings-something for everyone and every dog!
See you in the shop!http://www.siriusrepublic.com