Thank you for stopping by to look at my Pawtographed Bones©. My Mom makes them, because she has more manual dexterity than me (it's a thumb thing, you know), but I thought them up all by myself. We have a Pawtographed Bone© for just about every dog breed you can think of and even generic -- 'cause Mutts Wuf Christmas Too!\

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Over ten (yes, 10) years ago I got really, really sick with cancer (lymphosarcoma, but don't worry, I licked it), and Mom stopped working to stay home and take care of me. We started playing around with arfs and crafts, and tried lots of things before we finally got it right, but my Pawtographed Bones© are the best thing we've come up with yet. They're sure to be your dogs' favorite ornaments, because they have their name AND a sculpture of their face on them.

But this is the most important part: My Mom feels very strongly about sharing with the animals, and she thinks it would be a shame not to give back to the ones who have made her life so full. Therefore, we donate a portion of all our profits to rescue and fighting puppy mills. I was born in the puppypmill of Arnold and Linda Bruna in Waterville, Kansas, and my "sister," Lady, was rescued from another Kansas puppymill that used her as a breeder dog. Please click on Lady's story in the links to find out why puppymills are so horrible.

Among many other terrible things puppymillers do to innocent furkids like my sister, Lady, is that they are not careful when breeding Shih Tzu. They do not have them tested to see if they are carrying the gene that causes renal dysplasia, a hereditary kidney disease. The test is not 100% perfect yet, but it can sure help know which dogs are the potential carriers, but they don't care -- I guess because it costs a little bit of money, and that's all we are to them. If you know anyone who is planning to breed a Shih Tzu, please tell them about this disease so they will hopefullly be very, very careful. Renal Dysplasia is not a easy way to die, and it always kills the ones who have it.  My Mom thinks that's real important, and we donated some bones to help raise the money to pay for the research, so we want people to know about it!

I'll Wuf You Forever!

Gizmo

We do have all the breeds and colors listed here, but since Gizmo's Mom is a much better Pawtographer than Photographer, we don't have all the pictures yet! If the breed face you'd like to see isn't shown yet, please e-mail us at the link below and we will send a picture directly to you. (Hey, don't get mad -- have you ever tried to take pictures of 200 dogs AND make their bones????!!!!!) Please refresh your browser to be sure the photo hasn't been added recently as we're always working on the site diligently.  Updated July 2004.

SPECIAL NOTICE 7/28/04:

We have taken down the order form temporarily due to problems with the server, and the Order link above has been changed to simple email.   Pricing:  Basic price is $12.00.  "Two-headed Bones" are $15.00.  S/H is $2.50 for the first item and $1.00 for each additional.  Custom painting is $5.00.  Please email to let us know what you would like and we will get back to you immediately to process the order.  If you want to go ahead and list your phone number in the email we will call for Visa/MC info and give you a total.   

We appreciate your patience until we get this sorted out!

OUR GUARANTEE:

It's simple. If you're not pawfectly delighted, return your ornament for a full refund, no questions asked.

FEEDBACK/EMAIL:

Gizmo would love to hear from you. Write us and let us know what you think of our ornaments and our site, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to serve you better. Oh, and while you're at it, tell us about the furkids you're ordering for. We love getting to know our fuzzy-faced customers and seeing their pictures!

Commonsense, but nevertheless, Pawtogaphed Bones™ are Christmas decorations, not treats! We've never had a customer eat one yet, and don't advise trying. You'd be calling in the doggie dentist.

FAVORITE LINKS:

Lady's Puppymill Rescue Story
Shih Tzu Rescue in the U.S.
Puppymill Breeder Dogs: Prisoners of Greed
Resources for Dogs with Cancer

Please feel free to spread the word about our ornaments to any of your dog-loving friends and mailing lists on the net. Gizmo & Co. uses all of the profits from Shih Tzu ornament sales on the net for hands-on Shih Tzu rescue. As of October 16, 2002, we have rescued, "repaired" and rehomed twelve Shih Tzu, a Doberman puppy, a German Shepherd, a Wheatable (our own Gracie) and 7 mixed-breed dogs. We have assisted in the rescue and transport of numerous other dogs, and contributed scores of ornaments to various rescue fundraisers and auctions. You may designate 10% of the profit from your purchase to your breed rescue group, so send your members here!