Changes over at Karma Charms

We've been busy over at Karma Charms. We did a facelift on the website, and made it more guy friendly (I finally won the pink battle...), and got a more modern logo (With a DANE... Muwahahaha). Check it out and let us know what you think!

Also we've been adding new products too. A lot of you let us know that you really want unique, funky, ID tags that show your pup for the individual they are. So we've been testing a LOT of different suppliers and recently got to add three new options to the line. Our Cut Out Sterling Silver, Big Dogg Brass, and Dichroic Glass are the first ones to make it to the site, and we have alot more on the back burner. It is SO important to test the ID tags for the full month, because we want to make sure that they don't wear down so they're unusable. We're also looking at metal alternatives and hopefully will have even more choices up for you soon.

But the biggest news is the addition of our Toy department, and the toy that Christened it, the Goughnut. The Goughnut is a hardcore chew toy, extremely durable, and with a safety monitor. Why does a chew toy need a safety monitor? When a toy gets to a certain point, their structural integrity of their core is compromised, and it is more likely that the toy will break into pieces that the dog can choke on. With the Goughnut this core is colored a bright red, while safe to chew outer layer is green. IF your dog gets to the red layer, its time to take the toy away, and send it in for a replacement. A FREE replacement! That's right, if your dog ever gets to the core of the Goughnut, just send it in and get a brand new one back. And I say "IF" because I had some friends of mine test this out (I'm a stuffie guy myself). These friends of mine are three great Danes, and assorted other pups, who eat Kongs for breakfast. Here's what their mom had to say about the Goughnut:

" We've had the Gough-Nut for more than a month now, and my dogs LOVE it! They all play keep-away from each other with it, and I am amazed that it has stood up to 3 Great Danes constantly carrying, playing with, or arguing over it... without so much as a scratch! Even the Chinese Crested loves to play with it!

If it will stand up to these dogs and still be fun to play with, it'll stand up to ANY dog playing with it!"

How's that for a review? We'll be adding toys as we find ones that are up to our standards. If you know of any let us know.

Karma Charms Introduces.... LillyGoat Beds!

Karma Charms, LLC (www.karma-charms.com) is pleased to announce the release of their new fashion forward line of Giant Breed appropriate Dog Beds. Keeping in with their theme of quality products by independent artists, KC went out looking for quality beds that would fit and stand up to a giant breed without being an eyesore.

Enter their new LillyGoat collection, the first two designs (The bright and playful "Mandalas", and the trendy and sophisticated "Modern Branches") which premiered this past Friday, with four more to debut within a month. These beds come in three Giant Breed friendly sizes, "Crate Comfort" - a 40"x28" bed that perfectly fits into the Midwest 99N "Colossal" crates, "The Biggie", a roomy 42"x36", and "The Colossal" an enormous 50"x46" pillow bed. All of these are not only 5" thick but they're obscenely overstuffed, giving your pup more than enough cushion to protect them from even the hardest floors.

Not only are they big enough, they're tough enough, with the removable cotton canvas cover, and heavy duty zipper thats reinforced at all stress points. While these beds aren't indestructible (Nothing really is to a very determined dog), they do stand up to being "nested" by thick dog nails, and being dragged across the house, normal every day Big Dog wear and tear.

With a price point equal to similar beds about half their size, they are an excellent choice for the Giant Breed owner who wants their dog to be comfortable without sacrificing the aesthetic of a beautiful home.

For more information, see http://www.karma-charms.com/big-dog-beds-c-53.html

Come See Us At Chicagoland Pet Expo!

Karma Charms will be attending the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo, March 14-16, 2008 in Arlington Heights, IL. Stop by and see us in Booth 356, and meet Karma and Odin in the flesh, and take advantage of special Expo-Only discounts! We'll have extremely limited edition collars available, as well as velvet leashes, handmade collar charms, and we'll be offering gift certificates for sale for below face value for an additional savings!

We'll also be displaying some new products that won't be available in the online boutique until AFTER the Expo, so stop by and see what surprises we have in store!

New things are coming!!!!

At Karma Charms, we know how hard it is to find anything decent for big dogs. We know it's even harder to find stuff that's cool/fun/sophisticated, and will stand up to big dog abuse. As of right this very minute, we only have collars up because we're only vouching for things we've tested, BUT Christmas is coming, which means lots of presents for us, and stuff to try out for YOU!

That means that in probably late January to early February, (We have to have enough time to thoroughly test this stuff ya know), we will have a whole SLEW of new items in the shop. We're talking beds, and treats, and even some big dog CLOTHES! I don't know about you, but we have had over 20" of snow in the past week, and I'm feeling pretty naked. A decent hoodie would really be nice right about now. But I digress. We're also working on getting stuff especially for humans, like designer biodegradable poop bags, and special T shirts that look just as good on 5th Avenue as they do at the dog park.

Karma Charms "Second Chances" Program

You may be asking yourself, what exactly does that mean? Well, we're going to explain it to you. At Karma Charms, all three of us are heavily involved in rescue, and we help out however we can. We want your gently used, no longer needed collars, leashes, bedding, blankets and bowls! That's right, your USED stuff, in good condition. But WHY? See, that's the awesome part. We donate all those items every month to a large/giant breed dog rescue organization, previously selected the month before.

You're giving used dog items a second chance, for dogs who are getting second chances, get it? Hence the name.

And better still, YOU receive a coupon in your email inbox, for up to 25% off any Karma Charms purchase! Need a new collar? Send us your old one and receive a trade-in credit, plus the warm fuzzy feeling knowing you are helping homeless dogs worldwide. For more information, please contact us.