I frequent Seattle based dog photographer Erin Vey’s blog on a regular basis. Her photographs are stunning, beautiful and inspiring. Recently she posted a book she created and in it tells the story of love and healing between dog and owner and the everlasting and unbreakable bond that forms between. I brought tears to my eyes and I know it will to yours too. Read the story here.

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Ottawa Dog Blog had the chance to interview local collar designer and artist, Lindsay Campbell who runs Underdog Designs.

Name: Underdog Designs | Lindsay Campbell
Website: underdogdesigns.ca
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

What kind of Dog Business do you do?
We are in the business of fashion and compassion! We create unique and durable dog collars for the everyday dog. Plus, we work very closely with Ador-A-Bull Dog Rescue (www.ador-a-bull.com) and donate 10% of all sales to them. Ador-A-Bull’s current focus is bull and terrier breeds being discriminated against by the Ontario Government. No other breed is more misrepresented or mistreated in our society. The shelters are overflowing and they desperately need our help. The donations raised from our collars will help save and re-home dogs facing euthanasia.

How did you get into doing dog-related business?
I have been surrounded by dogs my whole life. It started with my Mom’s dog sitting business during my childhood and then my very first job at Berry’s Pet Food. This is where I really experienced how the pet industry works. I had also graduated an arts high school around that time and was starting my own artistic career. Naturally my art was full of animals-especially dogs. I started to do a few commissions of people’s pets and loved it! Anytime I get to share in the relationship between a dog and it’s owner is a joy for me. I also got a chance to work at a Doggie Daycare before I started this business. I just gravitated towards my first love: dogs!

When did you first realize you are a craftwoman?
Ever since I picked up that first crayon! I love to create with my hands. Using any part of oneself to create beauty in this world is an amazing feeling. I get to experience this with my art, but now with my sewing as well. When I finish up a collar I can’t wait to see that dogs face shine with pride when they try it on. It always makes me laugh.

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(Ottawa Dog of the Week for January 12th/09)

“Well, I’ve been with my new family for about a month now. They rescued me from Hopeful Hearts Rescue in Ottawa. Things are so good in my new home. I’m totally spoiled and I go everywhere with my new mom. I think I deserve to be spoiled. You see, no one really knows the details of my past and I don’t like talking about it. But, my new mom and dad have a lot of patience, and even though I’m still scared sometimes, they don’t mind. I’m in tip top shape now! I just got most of my teeth pulled last month and boy do I feel better! Everyday I decide to become a little more brave, I think this makes my mom and dad really happy. Just last week I ate food from a man’s hand…I’ve sure come a long way. And it’s not just my mom and dad that helped me either. I had a great foster mom for a few months and she helped me a lot too. In fact, I’m going back for a visit this Christmas, I can’t wait. I’ve met so many new humans and dogs since I moved in with my mom and dad. They really love taking me places, and I sure can’t complain. You can usually find me and my mom at the Wag Cafe, my mom’s usually drinking a coffee and I’m soaking in the love and eating the treats! Make sure you say “hi!” if you see me at Wag. I might be shy at first, but treats help me come out of my shell!” – Bejeepers (with help from Mom, Natalie)

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