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Just like people…your pets can get over-heated, especially during the hot summertime months. Our cat Romeo spends a lot of time outside in his Catio which can get really hot during the months of June, July and August. When he’s inside he likes to lay …
Denver’s love for outdoor activities and its strong pet-friendly culture make it an excellent place for dog owners to enjoy life with their furry companions. From mountain hikes to city parks, having a well-behaved dog enhances these shared experiences and keeps everyone safe. Training isn’t …
We love cats and have adopted several over the years. Our current boy Romeo is the sweetest kitty that we’ve ever owned! He’s 4 1/2 years old and extremely loveable! He’s a valuable member of our family and spoiled rotten as he should be!
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I like to volunteer my time and donate to local cat rescue groups. A few weeks ago I painted several cat themed seashells and donated them to a fundraiser that one of the groups was sponsoring. Wow, everyone loved them! Today…I’m going to share two of those designs with you. No template or pattern is needed.
You’ll need 4″ to 5″ wide clam shells collected from a beach. Wash them in warm water with Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. It does the best job at removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water and let them dry overnight.
Paint your desired color across the shell for the background. I used metallic acrylic paints from a paint kit that I purchased from Amazon. The kit contains 18 pearl and metallic finish acrylic paints. You can brush them on (like I show in my photo) or use them for paint pouring. I use them both ways in my projects. Metallic paints take a little longer to dry…about 90 minutes or so.
Use a pencil to lightly write your wordage onto the seashells. I wrote CAT MOM on one shell and My Kids (Heart-Love) Me on the other one. I used a white fine-tip acrylic paint marker to do block lettering on each one. Once dry, I used a black fine-tip acrylic paint marker to add design work and outlined each letter. I recommend the fine-tip Acrylic Paint Markers by Tooli-Art. You will use a red one to add the heart and a black one to add the paw prints. The center of the letter A has a pink nose and black whiskers if you want to add that. Let all of the paint dry for a good 3-4 hours.
Seal the painted design work by brushing-on 1-2 light coats of Clear Mod Podge Sealer. I like using one that gives the seashells a glossy finish. I just love that shine! Mod Podge goes on white but will dry crystal clear. Let them dry overnight. This protects the paint and will allow you display your beautiful pieces of art inside or outside of your home.
If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 180+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!
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We do a lot of traveling and will often take our boy Romeo along with us. He recently out-grew his old carrier, so it was time to get him a new one. When it comes to pet carriers we like them to be light-weight, but …
Modern life is full of movement—travel for work, family visits, holidays, and last-minute emergencies all take people away from home. For dog owners, these moments come with added responsibility. Leaving a dog behind without proper care can cause stress for both the pet and its …
We’re animal lovers and have always prided ourselves on helping rescue groups, wildlife centers, etc. when needed. All of our pets…every single pet that we’ve had over the past 40 years has been a rescue! NONE have been purchased pets!
With that said…I’m really disgusted by people who have no problem dumping cats and kittens when they’re no longer wanted. We live in a tight-knit neighborhood with a dog groomer living 2 houses away. They run the dog grooming business out of their home, so there is signage up advertising their business. Well, apparently idiots around here can’t read or they would read that they’re groomers, not a rescue group!
Dozens of times every year we’re finding cats and kittens being dropped off in our neighborhood. Sometimes they’re in cardboard boxes, old ratty baskets or buckets. People are freaking cruel. Some with or without collars. All scared to death when we find them. I’m not talking about cats that are part of a feral colony…we have that too! I’m talking about dump-offs from people who no longer want them.
Two months ago we had a cardboard box in our front yard that had been placed there sometime during the night. Inside it…2 old bath towels, a mom cat with 3 new baby kittens. So new…umblical cords were still partially attached! What the heck is wrong with people???? Seriously! Do you not have a heart???
We have several well-known animal rescue groups here that will take them no questions asked. Day or night. Weekday or weekend. There’s no excuse for people to be dumping off unwanted pets in neighborhoods or near grooming businesses, etc. It’s not right. Something has got to be done about this!!!
Frankly, we need more laws regarding animals being dumped off and neglected. As far as I’m concerned, it’s abuse and just as bad as physical abuse. We need to start letting our voices be heard….LOUDLY…that we’re not going to tolerate people coming into our neighborhoods and dumping their unwanted pets! It’s not fair to us and it’s certainly not fair to the animals involved. It’s shameful behavior!
Please….quit dumping off your unwanted pets! There’s animal rescue groups, humane societies, the ASPCA and others who can help you. Don’t know where to go? Call your local VET or several VETS and ask for resources for help. It’s cruel to just box them up and dump them! Shame on you!!!
There’s nothing more heart-melting than two puppies tumbling around in the grass or sharing a toy. But anyone who’s hosted a playdate knows it’s not always calm and cute. These little furballs are full of energy—and without the right setup, things can go from fun …
Austin consistently ranks as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, with an abundance of pet-friendly restaurants, hiking trails, and even businesses that allow furry companions inside. It’s a city that loves its dogs, but that also means there’s a higher chance of …