Make sure to grab your ID for your furry friend on their website, and check out more designs on their Instagram. Vancouver has more artists and makers per capita than any other part of the country and this community has been integral to Kissamo early on.” “I’ve found tremendous support from other designers and makers in the City, especially other women. She would also add that it’s been a blessing to be part of the wider Vancouver maker community. There is nothing corporate about Kissamo and I don’t hide behind the logo.” It’s that feeling which is at the heart of Kissamo and what I cultivate above all else. “One message that keeps coming up time and again in our reviews is that receiving a Kissamo package is like getting a gift from a friend. She is extremely grateful for all the support from them and their pets. “And heck, when you see a dog or cat wearing something utterly adorable which brings a smile, I know they feel that love right back,” she said. “Kissamo tags will never rust, jingle, fade or weigh down our furry besties,” said Murray.Ī post shared by Kissamo said their customers put time into finding the very best tags to show off how unique and special their pets are. Specifically, their pet tags are made of laser engraved BPA-free acrylic which offers a far more precise and durable engraving unlike typical printed or stamped pet tags. That’s when my lightbulb moment struck – the machine is perfect for pet tags including for my own dog and cat,” she said.Īt Kissamo, they individually make each tag. “ While learning CNC fabrication I had the opportunity to experiment with acrylics on a CO2 laser machine. The idea for Kissamo was developed while building their home in 2019 which involved novel ways of construction. “These tags were also boring as bricks so I sought to create something brand new in the market… tags which are fun, stand out and personalized to each dog and cat,” she said. She said her husband and her are proud pet parents, but their pet tags kept rusting, chipping and falling apart every 3 to 4 months, especially in the notorious Vancouver rain. Now until Sept 30, Vancity enviro™ Visa* cardholders will earn 1.5x the rewards points at select businesses through the Load Up on Local program. Vancity has been supporting local businesses like Kissamo with different programs.
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The business was founded in 2019 by Laurel Murray with the support of her husband, Jonathan Greaves, and their two pets.Īs part of our Made in Vancouver series spotlighting local businesses, we talked to Laurel Murray, founder of Kissamo, about the inspiration behind her small business. This dog boarding facility has suites that rival 5-star hotels (PHOTOS).Meowbox: How a cat subscription service grew into a multimillion-dollar company.5 tell-tale signs your pet is suffering from a dermatologic issue.Kissamo‘s mission was to reinvent the humble pet tag into something fun that celebrates the four-legged family in all our lives. This Vancouver-based brand is creating the coolest custom-made ID tags for your furry friends.