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“Holiday Gifts For Pets and Their People” is
a holiday craft event for and about pets and
their people. It emphasizes hand-made
crafts (no imports here!) and animal-related
and themed activities. The event is
ultimately a fundraiser for animal rescue
organizations in the Colorado area.
Our Mission…
“Holiday Gifts For Pets and Their People”™
is a fun, public, pets-welcome event in
which a variety of people and groups work
together for the benefit of animals in need
in the Colorado area through hand-made
artisan/craft sales and animal related and
themed activities.
The event celebrates and honors animals as
our pets and our partners, as well as
provides a venue to raise funds for smaller,
less-publicized Colorado non-profit animal
organizations that actively and positively
support and promote the well being of
animals.
Pets Welcome…
Well-behaved pets are always welcome on
leashes or in carriers (at their owner’s
risk).
Contributions…
At least 10% and up to 100% of every dollar
you spend at the event benefits Colorado
animal rescue groups directly. No amount is
taken out for advertising, administration or
booth rentals. The organization,
preparation and venue for the event are all
donated on behalf of the animals.
Our History…
“Holiday Gifts For Pets and Their People”
was conceived and created in 2007 by Chris
Collins, owner of Licks and Snuggles pet
sitting, Chris’ Creations and 15 year
veteran animal rescue volunteer. In
association with Tagawa Gardens, the concept
grew wings and became Denver’s premier
holiday event for pets. It brings together
the gifts and talents of true artisans with
an awareness to the public of smaller, less
publicized organizations dedicated to
animals and their well-being.
The event is set up in a community
participation, donation and volunteer format
to allow most of the funds collected to go
directly to animals in need. Through the
support, generosity and dedication to the
community and its animals, Chris Collins and
Tagawa Gardens continue to be the driving
forces behind this ever-growing annual
event. Of course the event would not exist
without the hard work and dedication of its
many participants. Please visit
“Participants, Partners and Links” for a
list of this year’s contributors. |
