Created in memory of Shelby, a beloved dog who died in 2020, Shoppe Shelby makes handcrafted pet-themed apparel and personalized drinkware in Rochester, New York. Its made-to-order designs pair affectionate—and often irreverent—humor with custom artwork for pet parents, including gear that can feature any chosen pet. The shop also brings its locally made goods to festivals and pet-focused events.
Whisker & FangFrom its Ohio base, Whisker & Fang makes USA-made wooden pet memorial frames designed to hold a companion’s collar and photo together. The pet-parent-owned small business also creates keepsakes for paw prints and tags, pairing its distinctive Halo frames with pet-loss resources and support for rescue dogs and veterans.DELAWARE, OH
West & WillowFounded by East Coast creative problem solver Ben Lebowitz after he struggled to find a pet portrait suited to his modern design taste, West & Willow creates custom, digitally illustrated portraits from customers’ pet photos. Its artists hand-illustrate each piece without filters or apps, turning pets—from dogs and cats to birds and bunnies—into minimalist home art and keepsakes. The company also carries its portrait style into personalized gifts such as mugs and embroidered apparel.
Meister MadeMeister Made is a woman-owned and operated West Chester, Ohio small business that hand-pulls screen prints and laser-engraves custom items for individuals and small businesses. Started as a side hustle in 2017 and made full-time in 2019, the studio also creates dog-themed gifts for Cincinnati-area events and dog lovers beyond the region.WEST CHESTER, OH
Harmony Design ApparelOwner Karen Pelc has built Harmony Design Apparel into a Rochester-area shop that creates custom embroidered and printed apparel for businesses, organizations, teams, and community causes. A New York State certified woman-owned business, it has served the region for more than 25 years, with a particularly personal focus on turning customers’ designs into apparel that supports shared projects and causes. Harmony Design also offers heat-press work for smaller runs, including orders starting at six pieces.ROCHESTER, NY