Big Paw Designs dog gifts, pearl collars and pewter collar charms makes dogs ‘hip’ and cats ‘cool’ in every household.

Founded in 2002, Big Paw Designs was inspired by the all of the over sized paws at home & a desire to provide unique, high-quality accessories for pets. Each pet had a paw into the designs. The high-quality, handcrafted accessories are made in the USA and bring out the nobility in pets.

Niche specialty pet gift supplier, Big Paw Designs (www.bigpawdesigns.com), offers lead-free Pewter Charms with elegance and style, all of their very own.

This affords pet owners the opportunity to get something really special in a quality material like pewter and not merely another mainstream characterless base metal, rhinestone or enamel charm every-other second pet you encounter will have around their necks.

Some of the benefits of these choice pet charms are that they are typically sturdier, thicker and more substantial than most of the mainstream offerings. They convey character and sense of personality that is not often found in mass-produced items. To top it all off, this range of 27 pewter charms now sports some really sharp and clever sayings. It offers owners and pets a choice of exclusive designs that offer traditional, funny and non-traditional sayings (i.e. �King� versus �Talk to the Tail�).

A couple of key characteristics of these unique items include:

* In-house designs, original and copyrighted, inspired by owners pets and made right here in the USA
* Lead-free pewter charms popular with owners and pets alike.
* Featuring a sturdy ring attachment that fits any collar.
* As collar charms, it is not intended to replace your pet’s ID tag.
* Clever sayings for �hip� dogs and �cool� cats to enjoy.

One-third of small animal owners consider their pets as children or as family members. And it seems that the act of giving a pet a gift is on the rise. The majority of U.S. pet owners have purchased a gift for their companion animals within the last 12 months. Pets are a part of the family and pet owners treat them as such. According to the APPMA: �With pet ownership among U.S. households reported at 62-percent, APPMA�s new survey clearly indicates America�s ongoing love affair with the companion animal community is solid,� said Lee Alvarado, association spokesperson.

Big Paw Designs have also made their products available to animal activist and rescue groups for fundraising capabilities.
�We have a full line of rescue themed items (dog charms, keychains, magnets, frames). These items are perfect for summer events and fundraisers for rescue groups to raise money.� Carol Perry, Founder, Big Paw Designs

For more information about Big Paw Designs and their unique pet gifts visit http://www.BigPawDesigns.com

Big Paw Designs supports dog rescue! It has expanded its line of special fundraising projects that benefit Used Dogs rescue in New Orleans

In 2007, Big Paw Designs created a special New Orleans tribute charm and keychain. A portion of the Woof! Fleur de Lis pet collar charm and keychain benefits New Orleans Used Dogs rescue. Made of sturdy pewter, the charm is lead free & Made in the USA. Charms are substantial and popular with pet lovers.

Now in 2008, Big Paw Designs has expanded it’s work with Used Dogs by adding a Woof Fleur de Lis pet sticker and a Used Dogs Make Better Pets sticker.