Kaitlyn & Chicago wearing matching Zelda’s Song jewelry

[To the tune of L.O.V.E.]  “M” is for the way you mesmerize me. “O” is for Oh!…I love you, so! “T” is trusting you. “H” is you hugging me. “E” is ecstasy when, “R” you’re rubbin’ my belly…[this goofy writer is laughing now]…Mother’s most deserved day is coming!! Pet moms are sometimes the most underrated of moms. Caring for our little charges is a full time job, on top of our full time jobs! Toddlers for life. And yet, we love them so. Even in the midst of a stubborn “tantrum” or incessant barking (Lord, that’s my house), one “I know I”m charming” look from the corner of Sophie’s eye, and I break out laughing and can’t help but cuddle her. You know what I’m talkin’ about. 🙂 So, how cool would it be to share matching presents on Mother’s Day with our furry babies?  It would be very cool! I’ve found artists making custom jewelry sets for people and their pets that are pretty fabulous eye-catchers. Let’s launch a “Match My Pet” mission for Mother’s Day. Whether it’s with jewelry, a bandana or a piece of clothing, let’s show our solidarity with our fur babies and raise our Fido flags high! Significant others, are you listening?

Gunmetal Rose & Jade Set

Mom & I Love Stones

These beautiful matching necklaces from Diamonds in the Ruff Ruff are made from a wide variety of semi precious stones, mixed with sterling silver and luxury crystals. Whatever colors you fancy, I think you’ll find something you love. For what they are, the prices are relatively reasonable; a set runs in the area of  $250.00, give or take.  I chose to highlight a striking, green jade necklace set, with Erinite Swarovski crystals and a gunmetal double rose pendant on mom’s necklace, a single on the baby’s. A funky gunmetal chain adds some edge to mom’s piece. Baby’s has a 2″ extender on the back for comfort. Both close with a lobster clasp and have a Swarovski Briolette Signature Teardrop dangle. Just gorgeous!

Where to buy: Bitch New York

Pet Sizes: 
XS: 6-8″ plus 2″ extender
S: 8-10″ plus 2″ extender
M: 10-12″ plus 2″ extender
L: 12-14″ plus 2″ extender
XL: 14-16″ plus 2″ extender

Human Sizes:
XS: 16″
S: 18″
M: 20″

Price: $235.00

Mom’s Dazzling Us

If you’re a sparkle girl, like me, Dazzle Pet is your significant other’s destination for a, yes, I said it, dazzling matching collar and bracelet set (with maybe a little barrette thrown in for good measure). Brand founder, Ann Clinger, designs her great-looking pieces with a nod to what’s trending in fashion, so expect to see lots of bold color choices, and a couple of purple hues (remember, Radiant Orchid is the color of 2014).  Ann does many custom orders, too, so feel free to dazzle to your heart’s delight!  And, like some of the best companies, her resident rescues are involved in R&D, in this case, Sergei, the poodle and Tasha, the Shih Tzu.

Where to buy: Dazzle Pet

Price: Depending on the size of your dog, the 5 rows of crystals dog collar begins at $80.00

Rachele, in 3-row necklace & 5-row bracelet; Tasha in 5-row collar & 3-row barrette

The triple-row rhinestone barrette starts at $9.95

The 5 rows of crystals people bracelet is $39.99 and a triple row bracelet is $29.99

For the People Pet Set: (ultimately, based on the dog’s size). Triple-row rhinestone dog collar w/matching bracelet is approximately $90.00
Five row rhinestone dog collar w/matching people bracelet is approximately $120.00

A Photo’s Worth A Thousand Words

I discovered this company while at a pet retail convention here in New York, and I thought the sentiment of what they did was really cool. Zelda’s Song is a brand inspired by Sharon Herrman’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Zelda, who sadly passed away at age 6 from malignant histiocytosis. Searching for a way to keep the memory of her deep connection with Zelda, Sharon developed the concept for the Zelda’s Song line of photo jewelry and matching collars. They’re made from high-quality, soft Italian leather that is water-repellent and stain resistant,  and are custom-made. You provide a meaningful photo of your dog (or cat), choose the color of the leather (choices are black, brown and raspberry), and it becomes the centerpiece of the bracelet. There’s also a heart charm where you can have your pet’s name engraved. If a leather cuff-style bracelet isn’t your thing, they also offer a charm bracelet, with the photo featured. The charms on the Charm Photo Bracelet features everyday things in a dog’s life, in 5 styles: The Mutt, The Retriever, The Lap Dog, The Hound and The Guard. They are crafted in the U.S. from high quality pewter in a brushed silver metal.  The dog’s collar includes repeating silver rivets, also with everyday things inscribed on them.

“I’ve had the incredible honor of creating ‘wearable’ lasting memories for so many dog moms and dog dads – and learning about their personal stories of life with their beloved canines,” Sharon enthuses. “And they’ve taught me something I needed to know – that in working to preserve their memories, I’ve recaptured many of my own wonderful memories of life with Zelda.”

Zelda’s Song supports the efforts of Berner-Garde, the non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs, as well as other non-profit canine rescue and welfare organizations. You can learn more at Fetch the Cure.

Where to buy: Zelda’s Song

Sizing: Collars run from 12″ – 22″

Cuff bracelets fit wrists from 6-8″ and is 1 1/4″ wide

Photo bracelets

Dog Collar

Charm bracelets: S (6 1/2″); M (7″); L (7 1/2″)

Price: For collars, ranges from $40.00 – $72.00

For leather cuff bracelets, $95.00

For charm bracelets, $100.00

In  Summary

Great for teens & tweens

There are many options to choose from to bond with your baby through a matching people pet item. I’ve selected a few I like. Hope you like them, too!

How do you plan to celebrate the bond with your pup on Mother’s Day this year? Tell me about it in the Comments below.