I am on the Board of Directors for WearWoof, and am a freelance consultant for Paws N Claws Eyewear. Both of these brands combine fashion and animal welfare … two of my most favorite things!

WearWoof is a high-end retail consignment boutique who is also a nonprofit with proceeds going to animal shelters, pet rescues, and spay and neuter causes, as well as programming like PSNP (the Pittsburgh Spay and Neuter Project.)

Paws N Claws is an eyewear company who donates a portion of proceeds to the ASPCA.

Both organizations are doing great things for animals and pets, both locally and nationally.

Right now, WearWoof is selling tickets for its awesome annual fundraiser, the fabulously fun Scotch and Chocolate party — but they’re also raffling off your chance to win a trip to the Outer Banks plus $250 spending money! Proceeds benefit the foundation and its causes. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing any! The winner will be drawn at the event on October 3rd, but need not be present to win.

Also, Paws N Claws is hosting a contest of its own. From now through October 23rd, post your cute or funny anima/pet photos that are fall, autumn, or Halloween-themed, to Paws N Claws Facebook, Twitter, or post on Instagram, using hashtag #FallIntoPawsNClaws. ALL entires, regardless of which social network is used, must incorporate hashtag #FallIntoPawsNClaws to be eligible to win. For bonus entries, also include hashtag #PawsASCPA.

Prizes for Fall Into Paws N Claws Contest:

• 1st Place FREE Paws N Claws Prescription-ready eyewear frame of your choosing (valued at approximately $150)

• 2nd Place FREE Paws N Claws Sunglasses of your choosing (valued at approximately $100)

• 3rd Place 50% off any Paws N Claws order (valued at $50.)

On behalf of animals in need, thank you for supporting Paws N Claws and WearWoof.

Psssst: be sure to follow WearWoof on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, too!