The Dogwood Blog

Holiday Gift Guide For Dog Lovers
Holiday Gift Guide For Dog Lovers
If there's one thing every dog mom has in common, it's that she's already been showered with toys, treats, and the occasional "World's Best Dog Mom" mug. So when it... Read more...
Our Third Donation Drive Drop-Off to Salem Animal Rescue League
Our Third Donation Drive Drop-Off to Salem Animal Rescue League
Our third donation drive drop-off is officially in the books!! This time, we headed over to Salem Animal Rescue League in Salem, NH, to drop off blankets, towels, treats, and... Read more...
Why "Adopt, Don't Shop"? What It Really Means and Why It Matters
Why "Adopt, Don't Shop"? What It Really Means and Why It Matters
If you've spent any time around animal lovers, rescue groups, or shelter social media pages, you've seen the phrase everywhere: Adopt, don't shop. It's catchy, it rhymes, and it fits... Read more...
Our Second Donation Drive Drop-Off to Sweet Paws Rescue
Our Second Donation Drive Drop-Off to Sweet Paws Rescue
Our second donation drive drop-off is in the books! We headed to Sweet Paws Rescue in Groveland, MA with 19 blankets, 30 towels, 8 collars, 8 harnesses, and more. We... Read more...
The Benefits of Sherpa Dog Blankets: Why Your Pup Deserves the Coziest Blanket Around
The Benefits of Sherpa Dog Blankets: Why Your Pup Deserves the Coziest Blanket Around
If you have ever felt a sherpa blanket and immediately wanted to wrap yourself in it forever, you already understand why dogs go absolutely crazy for them. Sherpa dog blankets... Read more...
Kiwi is an adoptable dog from Salem Animal Rescue League
Our First Donation Drive Drop Off at Salem Animal Rescue League
As many of you know, we have been doing a donation drive around our area, and we are so excited to announce that we just completed our first drop off... Read more...
The Truth About Senior Dog Adoption (And Why It's Worth It)
The Truth About Senior Dog Adoption (And Why It's Worth It)
Walk through the average shelter and you'll notice a pattern. The puppies and young dogs rarely stay long. The gray dogs in the back, the ones with cloudy eyes and... Read more...
How Buying a Dogwood Pack Custom Pet Blanket Helps Animal Rescues
How Buying a Dogwood Pack Custom Pet Blanket Helps Animal Rescues
Here at Dogwood Pack, we want to do all we can to help the animals out there who are still waiting for their forever home. The biggest reason we started... Read more...
Custom Dog Blanket vs. Regular Dog Blanket: What's the Difference?
Custom Dog Blanket vs. Regular Dog Blanket: What's the Difference?
If you have been shopping for a new blanket for your dog, you may have noticed two very different options: standard store bought blankets and custom personalized blankets. While both... Read more...
Animal Shelter Donation Ideas: Blankets and Other Overlooked Needs
Animal Shelter Donation Ideas: Blankets and Other Overlooked Needs
Walk into pretty much any animal shelter and you'll see rows of kennels lined with concrete or steel or some thin plastic bedding. For an animal who is already scared... Read more...
Come Donate 28 Blankets to the Salem Animal Rescue League with Us!
Come Donate 28 Blankets to the Salem Animal Rescue League with Us!
This Wednesday, we had the opportunity to donate 28 blankets to the dogs and cats at the Salem Animal Rescue League. Not only did we donate the blankets, but of... Read more...
The Best Gifts for Pitbull Moms Who Are Completely Obsessed With Their Dogs
The Best Gifts for Pitbull Moms Who Are Completely Obsessed With Their Dogs
If there’s one thing everyone knows about pitbull moms, it’s that their dogs are absolutely spoiled. Pitbull moms are a different kind of dedicated. Their camera rolls are full of... Read more...
Boxer with a comfortable custom dog blanket
How To Take The Best Pictures Of Your Dog or Cat For Custom Pet Products
One of the biggest questions we get asked when someone orders a custom pet blanket is what kind of picture works best. The good news is that you do not... Read more...
Pibbles & More Rescue Fundraiser
Pibbles & More Fundraiser Update
As many of you know, we just recently had an opportunity to donate one of our custom blankets to Pibbles & More Rescue for a fundraiser raffle. We are so... Read more...
Crazy What a Little Love Can Do- The Story of Lou the German Shepard
Crazy What a Little Love Can Do- The Story of Lou the German Shepard
Over the course of these last 6 months, we have designed plenty of blankets for dogsand cats around the United States, but one in particular makes us realize why we... Read more...
Meet Some of the Shelter Pups You Helped Last Month!
Meet Some of the Shelter Pups You Helped Last Month!
Thanks to all of our amazing supporters, we were able to donate 15 dog blankets in the month of March to Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL)! Although this may not... Read more...
Why Custom Pet Gifts Hit Different
Why Custom Pet Gifts Hit Different
Custom pet gifts have become one of the most popular ways to celebrate dogs, and it is easy to see why. There is a clear difference between something generic and... Read more...
Onyx and Oakland are our first giveaway winners for a custom dog blanket!
Our First Giveaway Winner!
A big thank you to all those who participated in our very first giveaway! We loved seeing all the adorable pups and hearing all the amazing stories!  Congratulations to @onyxandoakland... Read more...
Donating stuffed animals to a local rescue?
Donating stuffed animals to a local rescue?
Got old stuffed animals? They make perfect dog toys for shelter pets! We donated free stuffed animals from Facebook Marketplace to Salem Animal Rescue League and learned why they're so... Read more...
Scooby is a pup at the Salem Animal Rescue League waiting for his forever home! He was lucky enough to get some comfy blankets donated to him!
How Comfort Items Help Rescue Dogs Adjust
Life in a shelter can be overwhelming for dogs, but small comfort items like blankets can make a huge difference. Learn how blankets and bedding help shelter dogs feel safer... Read more...
Zeebo with his new plush custom dog blanket! Perfect for a cozy afternoon nap!
Sherpa vs Plush: Choosing the Best Fabric for Your Custom Dog Blanket
One of the questions we get the most at Dogwood Pack is which fabric people should choose when designing their custom pet blanket. Both of our options are incredibly soft... Read more...
Evelyn is a cat located at the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society looking for her forever home!
We donated a blanket to every cat at the Merrimack River Feline Rescue!
Our second-largest donation yet! We donated a blanket to every single cat at Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, plus two cases of cat food. Read about the amazing shelter cats... Read more...
Thank You, Eagle-Tribune, for Helping Us Share Our Mission
Thank You, Eagle-Tribune, for Helping Us Share Our Mission
We have some incredible news to share at Dogwood Pack! Recently, we were featured in the Eagle-Tribune, Haverhill's local newspaper. We just started this small brand only about three months... Read more...
This is Holly, who is a rescue at the Salem Animal Rescue League looking for her forever home! She loved spending some time with us playing with her new toys!
We Bought One of Every Dog Toy at the Dollar Tree and Donated all of Them Salem Animal Rescue League!
What started as a simple idea turned into 20 dog toys and a lot of happy shelter dogs at Salem Animal Rescue League in Salem, New Hampshire. Here is how... Read more...
Derek the rescue dog is burrowed underneath his custom dog blanket!
Why Does My Dog Burrow Under Blankets? The Surprising Reason Behind This Common Behavior
If you have ever seen your dog burrow underneath the blankets or circle around on the couch to find the most comfortable spot, you may have wondered why dogs might... Read more...
Flipper the adoptable pitbull waiting for a forever home at an animal shelter
The Dogs Most People Scroll Past… But Shouldn’t
Since starting this brand, we have come across so many wonderful people with incredible animals who are using their platforms to help make a difference. Recently, we discovered an amazing... Read more...
This is a giant dog bed that we donated to an animal shelter!
Helping a Shelter Dog Sleep Comfortably!
Before we get into this week’s update, we have to mention that we weren’t originally planning to donate to a local animal shelter until we found an opportunity we simply... Read more...
Our Largest Blanket Donation Yet! See How We Were Able to Donate 92 Blankets to a Rescue in Michigan!
Our Largest Blanket Donation Yet! See How We Were Able to Donate 92 Blankets to a Rescue in Michigan!
We have huge news to announce here at Dogwood Pack! With the help of a generous supporter who believes in what we are building, we were able to make our... Read more...
Another Blanket Donation Made Thanks to You!!
Another Blanket Donation Made Thanks to You!!
We are so excited to announce that Dogwood Pack has made our third blanket donation to an animal shelter, just in time for the holidays. This time, we were able... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Dog Blanket Size- Dog Blanket Size Guide
How to Choose the Right Dog Blanket Size- Dog Blanket Size Guide
Choosing the right dog blanket size is important for your dog’s comfort, warmth, and overall sleep quality. A properly sized dog blanket helps your pet feel secure whether they are... Read more...
A rescue cat with her own blanket that was donated to her
Our First Blanket Donation Is Complete!
We are so excited to share our first milestone with Dogwood Pack! This week, thanks to all of our first customers, we were able to make our first donation to... Read more...
Help shelter dogs by purchasing a blanket from Dogwood Pack!
5 Simple Ways to Help Dog Shelters (and Support Rescue Dogs) in Your Community
Looking for meaningful ways to help dog shelters and support rescue dogs in your community? This guide shares five simple ways to make an impact—donating money, volunteering, giving supplies, sharing... Read more...