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And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… the winners of the 2010 Pattern & Paw pet photo contest! We had so many wonderful entries, that just choosing a few winners was very hard. Guest judge R.J. Kern of kern-photo gave his input on each and every one, and ultimately selected the winning photos. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who entered! Watch your email – we’ll be sending out the winner’s prizes shortly, and everyone who entered will also get a special treat from us.

From R.J.: This photo is scary, in a good way. After looking through all the entries, it was
one I remembered. Being memorable is one of the trademarks of a truly good photo.
Technically, the lighting is spot on, and the focus is right on the eyes.

From R.J.: This photo made my heart melt. It proves that even posed camera aware pictures
can really bring your heart into a warm place.

From R.J.: Taking a good photo is only half the battle. The subject of this photo is right on,
though I’d love to see more contrast and sharpening.

Thanks again to all who entered! We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Dash - 2007 Pet Photo Contest Winner

Yes, it’s that time again. The 3rd Annual Pattern & Paw pet photo contest is upon us. This is your time to show off your precious pooch or fashionable feline. Simply submit a photo of your pet in their Pattern & Paw collar and you could win a $50 gift certificate!

This year we are proud to announce a special guest judge, you may recognize him as the winner of our last photo contest (pictured above), Dash (and his owner, photographer R.J. Kern). Dash and R.J. will be sitting in and helping us make the tough decisions to choose the winners. Also stay tuned to the blog for a special article by R.J. with some fabulous tips and tricks for photographing your pet.

Enter now for your chance to win »

Entries are due by Sunday, August 15, 2010. Please be sure to read the full contest rules prior to entering.

First of all, we are ok. Our home and office is high enough that we didn’t have to deal with anything other than a leaky window or two. We appreciate all who have expressed concern. We are very fortunate to have come out of this in one piece with little damage to our property. We’re on restricted water usage as one of the two water treatment facilities in the metro area is under water. Downtown Nashville is flooded up to 2nd Avenue as the Cumberland river overflows it’s banks; Opryland resort hotel is under 6 feet of water and all 2000+ guests have been evacuated to local high schools; interstates are closed as mile-long stretches are impassable; over 600 water rescues have been performed to rescue people stranded in their homes; and as of now, 6 people have lost their lives in Davidson county alone.

So many have lost everything in this disaster, caused by the wettest 24-hour period in recorded history (Nashville alone received nearly 14″ of rain). You only have to take a look at some of the pictures or video posted to get a sense for the sheer amount of water flowing through the city.

If you are in or around Nashville, please volunteer to help in the cleanup efforts (we have). If you are not local and still want to help, please consider making a donation to the Metro Nashville Relief Fund or the Nashville Red Cross.

Please also note that our orders may be delayed by a few days, as the roads around us are still water logged and prevent us from shipping orders as usual. We will also be putting work aside in order to help in the volunteer effort to get this mess cleaned up. We appreciate your patience, help, and understanding.

Just Added! Over two dozen brand new collar designs to celebrate the coming of spring. We’ve got styles for toy dogs, new cat collars galore, plus designs for big dogs and mid-size dogs as well.

It’s the invasion of the critters – you won’t be able to resist our new frogs, ladybugs, and bumblebee collars for toy dogs and cats (and even one for the big boys too)! These just may be our best new designs yet.

As usual, we’re always on the lookout for new designs. What would you like to see? A particular print? Fido’s favorite color? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.

Pictured (from top): Eden Stripe Toy Dog Collar, Tree Frog Toy Dog Collar, and Ladybug Print Small Dog Collar (these collars also available as Cat Collars)

Your pet is the love of your life. And since you can’t exactly buy them a box of chocolates to show your affection, why not an adorable Valentine’s Day dog or cat collar? These collars make the perfect gift for your sweetheart! We’ve got dozens of lovely pink and red cat collars and toy dog collars, plus plenty of romantic ribbons for medium and large dogs too. No matter how big or small, we’ve got your Valentine’s Day pet collar needs covered.

Be sure to order your Valentine’s cat and dog collars on or before February 5th (and choose Priority mail for good measure!). This will ensure you get your fabulous ribbon collar on time.

Shop for Valentine’s Day Dog and Cat Collars »

Pictured (from top): Romeo Pink & Red Argyle Dog Collar, Cupid Love Print Mid-Size Dog Collar, Amore Hearts Ribbon Dog Collar

After a long and busy holiday season (for which we are extremely grateful and thankful to our wonderful customers), we deserve a break. And so we’re taking a winter vacation, getting out of the abnormally cold temperatures in Tennessee and headed to sunny (we hope) California.

As a result, orders placed this week (anytime after January 11th) will be processed and shipped after our return on January 21st. By that time we hope to have completely thawed and be ready and raring to go. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.

If you’re in the South, you’re probably chilled just like we are. Boy, has it been cold! If we enjoyed these kinds of temperatures we would have stayed in the snowy mountains of Colorado where we grew up… this is exactly why we left. Hopefully it will be short lived and we’ll return to our normal cold but not frigid temperatures soon. Although, I do have to say, that as native Colorado-ians used to feet of snow, we get a kick out of the fact that this minuscule amount of snow canceled school for 3 days. THREE days. Growing up, it had to snow a good foot before they’d even consider canceling school one day.

Apparently Kitty isn’t too keen on the snow either. She was curious of the mysterious white dusting on our porch after the storm rolled through last week. So we let her out to explore. She didn’t last more than a few seconds. Probably didn’t expect it to be quite so cold on her toes.

As of January 4th, USPS has changed their rates, yet again. While this is something we cannot avoid and must reflect in our own shipping rates, we always strive to keep our rates as affordable as possible. We see no point in paying $9 in shipping for an $11 cat collar and don’t think you do either.

Rest assured that all of our postage is based on actual weight, with a very minimal handling charge to cover basic shipping supplies. Customers located farther away from our Nashville, TN location will see the biggest change, as the new rates are more dependent on location instead of just weight. However, to help offset the increased rates, we have reduced this handling charge even further. You can be confident you are not overpaying for shipping.

Christmas is over, which means one thing – time for a sale! For four days only, we’ve marked our popular holiday cat and dog collars a whopping 20% off! This is your chance to get a head start on next year’s festivities with holiday dog and cat collar designs. And you know what? Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean the festive mood can last through the winter! Many of our holiday collar designs are just as adorable all year round.

So you waited too long to buy your gifts, and now we can’t promise it’ll get there in time for Christmas (that doesn’t mean you can’t still order it – who doesn’t love a Christmas that gets ‘extended’ as gifts continue to trickle in!), but if you really need something, and you need it fast, why not check out our Pet Lovers’ Gift Certificates?

Give a gift that shows you care, while still letting your friends and family express their own individual taste. Available in any dollar amount, Pattern & Paw gift certificates are quick, convenient, and they never expire. Gift certificates can be redeemed for any item in our store, including our wide selection of cat collars, toy dog collars, and matching leashes and accessories.

Choose from two delivery options:

• We’ll email a personalized gift certificate with your message directly to the recipient.
• We’ll email you a pdf of the gift certificate that you can print and hand deliver to the recipient yourself.

Since certificates are delivered electronically, so shipping is always FREE. Gift certificates will be sent within 24 hours of ordering, as soon as payment has been approved. That means you can order through December 23rd and your lucky recipient will still receive it in time for Christmas! It’s the ultimate procrastinator gift.

Go on, Give the Gift of Choice this Holiday Season »

It’s not too late! Last minute shopping at Pattern & Paw has never been sweeter. Be sure to place your order by Thursday, December 17th, and choose Priority Mail upon checkout to ensure your gifts arrive before Christmas morning. Of course, you can still place orders after this date, and we’ll do our best to get it out as quickly as possible, but we can make no promises when they will arrive.

It’s a Wrap: Short on time? Need to send a gift directly to Aunt Nelly? We’re happy to wrap your gift for you! Your gift will be wrapped in our stylish signature paper and turquoise bow. Complete with a handwritten gift card with your personal message, Pattern & Paw gift wrapping is a must this holiday season!

Need a Last Minute Gift? Why not give a gift certificate! Pattern & Paw gift certificates make great gifts for any pet lover. Choose from two custom delivery options (email directly to the recipient or receive a pdf to print at home), and best of all, shipping is always FREE! Gift certificates will be emailed within 24 hours of purchase – meaning you can order them up through December 23rd. That’s what I call a great last minute gift!