We recently teamed up with Gogo Olive, a Zimbabwean company focused on fair trade and community empowerment, to create our hand-knitted MUTTS Plush Pals. Now, they could use our support more than ever.

Once again, Team MUTTS is partnering with the Petco Foundation to support its annual “Love Changes Everything” campaign in an effort to raise $3.1 million for lifesaving animal welfare work across the country!

A shutdown shouldn’t keep you from putting food on the table — or from putting kibble in your fur pals’ bowls. Here’s a list of animal organizations helping furloughed workers. We encourage you to request assistance if it’s needed, or to donate if you can.

In a quarterly letter to readers, Patrick McDonnell discusses the latest goings-on in his life and career — such as the 2nd Annual Gift of Nothing Day, Petco Foundation’s upcoming “Love Changes Everything” campaign, and more!

Thanks to all who joined us in celebrating the second annual Gift of Nothing Day, recognized on (or around) December 15. This year, we again heard from folks around the U.S. and beyond who embraced the idea of giving “nothing.” Here are a few of their stories.

We’re happy to announce that “Me…Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane Goodall” is going on tour in 2019! This stage musical is based on Patrick McDonnell’s Caldecott Honor book Me…Jane and is presented by The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour. 

In 2018, Team MUTTS again donated five percent of every sale to The HSUS’ Animal Rescue Team, and separately assisted over 100 animal shelters and rescue groups in their fundraising efforts. We teamed up with Petco Foundation and The Dodo, and shared interviews with people who are doing amazing things to help animals. Here are some of our highlights from the past 12 months.

The Gift of Nothing Day is fun for people of all ages, but it’s especially popular with parents and educators who want to teach children about the value of giving from the heart. Here are a just a few ideas to help you and your family get inspired.

We’re celebrating the second annual Gift of Nothing Day on (and around) December 15! Here’s how you can participate or get in touch with us to share your ideas for the holiday.

On November 1, 1998, Patrick McDonnell published the very first MUTTS “Shelter Stories” comic strip in honor of National Animal Shelter Awareness Week! Over the years we’ve received many messages from readers who said they were moved to adopt or volunteer as a result of this beloved series.