Handmade pet accessories. Started by a 9 year old to help animals in need. Donated over $4000
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We will be at the PNW Youth Expo by Sweety Saradha Arts on June 23, Sunday, tomorrow at Bellevue Downtown Park from 11 am - 5 pm. This is our first summer event and we are excited to showcase all our new collection. If you are local, please visit! It is always nice to meet in person ❤️
There will be many performances (see photo 3), food stalls and other youth entrepreneurs and their products.
We are taking a break from June 24-30. If you were planning to get the pride bow ties or want the patriotic bow ties to reach you before July 4, place your order by June 21, this Friday. We will not take any orders from June 22 - June 30. Thank you!
Here’s our upcoming events this summer. There will be a few more and we will keep you posted. Hope to see you in some of these events!
Our bow ties are now available at High Rock Meadow Sniffspot. We love the support from this amazing sniff spot which has raving reviews ❤️❤️❤️. We can’t wait to see the pups on the patriotic bow ties and help us raise funds for the pups in the shelter 🇺🇸🐾❤️
Looking for their forever home…
Our gorgeous Lucas and beautiful Miel still haven't found their perfect match!
Please spread the word for these 2 ~1year Olds that are active and fun and would love to be with someone who is regularly at home and has the time, energy, and commitment to make their lives the best they can be!
Caught in the fluff! 🐾✨ Cuddly Canito and all the toys make for the coziest scene. You could be the lucky one to enjoy the cuddles and the cozy spot with Canito! Adopt Canito!
Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature,excellent temperament) is available for adoption through . Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog.
Xanthi has been waiting for OVER A YEAR now for her forever family! She has put a great effort with her foster moms in training and socializing and is so very ready for her own home. Adopt if you are looking for a great companion!
Sweet & Playful
🌟 Divisha (and I) just had our first podcast experience with ! 🐾🎙️ We were a bit nervous, but made everything so smooth and easy. Our candid conversation and story will be airing sometime in December! In the meantime, check out their 24 amazing episodes filled with dog-loving insights. You don’t want to miss it! 🐶✨
Just cuddling up because it is a “being cozy” kinda day! Canito experiencing the cold wet grey Seattle weather 🌧️🌫️😴 And he didn’t complain at all because he loves cuddling up. Also he did so so great in his first meet and greet ❤️🤞
Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption through . As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog.
Our first sale on Etsy and our first review!!! We are beyond excited and honored!!! Thank you 🐶🎀🤩❤️🙏
If you are ever lost in the mountains or in the woods, and a Search & Rescue K9 (usually called SARS) finds you, don't grab him. He will make a fuss and then go and get his handler who will render aid. The dog will remember where you are so stay put. Once the handler has arrived, he will "pay" the dog for a job well done.
🐾Could you help us reach out to more people?🐾.
This brilliant idea came from Phyllis of , a local popular sniff spot. She reached out to us not only to buy some bow ties but also offered to keep our posters on her sniff spot area for other dog lovers to see. What a generous and kind offer! Thank you for sharing our story 💕
Divisha created this poster and wanted to see if others who have a store or office would like to print and keep a poster. As always we highly appreciate your support! ❤️
We are so excited to announce that we have opened our store in Etsy! When our Marketplace closed, it took us some time to first decide the platform we wanted to be in and why, and then of course navigating the new site and all the listing. Divisha has been really working hard on this for some days now! We are so excited to finally be open for you all!
While exploring our next steps we first thought maybe a website would be a better option because we also wanted to capture our stories because Bow-Bow Ties is not just about selling pet accessories but our journey and mission towards making this world a better place for animals and all the lessons learnt. .
But we couldn’t afford a website at this point given we want save as much dollars as possible to be able to gift to the shelters. Therefore, a free plan of WordPress blog did the work. As a mother, my hidden agenda was also to make Divisha do some writing work through Bow-Bow Ties. The deal is that she will write at least one blog a month😀😎. For now, I’ll add some of our existing content to the site.
We are very excited to share these two new steps in our journey and as always look forward to your support! Please share your feedback, we’d love to hear them! ❤️
https://bowbowtiesdesigns.etsy.com
https://bow-bowties.wordpress.com/about/
We wanted to let you know that our online marketplace, TheWMarketplace, has unfortunately closed down. This is a setback for us, and we’re currently figuring out the best way to continue selling our products online and exploring which platform would be the best fit for us.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have used the previous online platform and for all the support you’ve shown us so far. During this transition period, we kindly request you to reach out to us via messages for any orders or questions.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate this challenge. We will keep you updated on our progress. Keep supporting us!
Our neighbor’s cat is missing. Her name is Siya. They saw her last on the night of Friday, May 10. We have many folks here from Bothell so sharing it here. Our friend has already posted in many local Facebook groups. Please keep an eye out. She is very sweet and could be scared at this point.
We are here today! Come meet us and the other fabulous businesses! Shop local! Support small businesses! 🐾❤️🎀
Introducing our brand new series: “From the Lemonade Stand to the Forbes” This series will unfold Divisha’s entrepreneurial journey, which began with a lemonade stand and blossomed into her running Bow-Bow Ties since 2021. Last year, during Divisha’s elementary school graduation, her class teacher wished to see her in Forbes one day and hence we came up with the name.
Each January, we check in to see if Divisha is ready for the year’s commitments. Her drive to make an impact has always been her big “YES” to continue! Seeing her dedication, just last year, we started dedicating one hour every weekend to discuss business goals, marketing, growth strategies, and more. I’m also learning to be a better mom mentor.
I’m here snapping and sharing our moments in social media, while Divisha leads the way, making decisions and learning the ropes—like when she learned about “Bootstrapping”! This sparked the idea for this series, where we hope to connect and share actionable insights.
Join us as we dive deep into her entrepreneurial learnings. Expect raw insights, the real hustle of a young mind, and engaging discussions.
We are starting with introductions.
Swipe to see a slide from Divisha’s elementary graduation party—her very own way of presenting her! Plus, a special snapshot of her with her class teacher who inspired the Forbes dream.
We want to hear from YOU! Can you guess Divisha’s favorite things from her slide? Do any of your favorite matches with Divisha’s? Drop your answers below and stay tuned for more posts in this series where we dive deeper into a young entrepreneur’s journey.
Mr. Wick is a volunteer favorite! He's playful and cuddly and silly and dog friendly. What more could you want? Wick is looking for an active home, hopefully with an active other dog and people who can continue with the fantastic training base we've set for him.
You can learn more about Mr. Wick and set up an appointment to meet him here >>> https://bit.ly/hpac-wick
Beautiful Sage and Fluffy Hachi in their Tabitha Beads 🖤🤍💛. Thank you .i.borrow.your.dog for sharing the photos of your adorable pups with us ❤️🐾🐶
Our first time at the Pacific Northwest Youth Entrepreneurship Expo and we are beyond excited! Not only you get to support small businesses owned by young entrepreneurs, you get to watch some amazing performances by local artist groups. We would love to see you, so please block your calendar for June 23, 11 - 5 pm, Bellevue Downtown Park. Thank you Sweety Saradha Arts for organizing this wonderful event and inviting us to be a part of it.
Pacific Northwest Youth Entrepreneur Expo at Bellevue Downtown Park
Hosted by
✨ FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, June 23rd, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: Bellevue Downtown Park
- Celebrate the rich tapestry of diverse cultures
- Explore unique gifts from youth entrepreneurs
- Enjoy live performances by talented local artists
• Expressions Arts Taal Performing Arts Team Dance
• Elem8nts
• Hopa Trop Folk Dance Ensemble, Seattle WA
• Prashanthi Chitre, Institute of Performing Arts
• Hwang's Taekwondo Demo Team
• Huayin Performing Arts Group
• Gotta Dance Studio - Redmond, WA
• Seattle Raga Institute
• Seattle Tamil Arts of Rhythm Star Kalai Kuzhu
• Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy
We deeply appreciate and extend our sincere gratitude to the City of Redmond, Washington -Government for awarding us the grant that is instrumental in making our event possible and providing youth with the opportunity to showcase their talents at no cost.
We extend our gratitude to our event sponsors: LifeSpiritSoul, Sugar Rush, Artistic Rhythms A Slice of Art Sweety Saradha Arts, your support is truly appreciated!
“Bringing the Joy of Creativity in Others Lives!”
We cordially invite you all to solicit your gracious presence at our Pacific Northwest Youth Entrepreneur Expo featuring the Art of our community.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🎊
Bow-Bow Ties
Bow-Bow Ties is a business dedicated to supporting and assisting animals in need. We make pet accessories like bow ties, bandanas and beaded jewelry. By providing stylish accessories for many pets, we aim to raise funds that are donated to local animal shelters which can provide training and care to animals and help them make more adoptable. Since the start of Bow-Bow Ties, we have successfully crafted and sold over 620 bow ties, resulting in raising more than $4,000 for animals in need. I still donate bow ties along with our funds, and it is an honor to see them utilized in photo shoots to capture the hearts of potential adopters. In 2024 we introduced Tabitha Beads: a collection of wooden bead accessories. It is dedicated to a dog named Tabitha who had big feelings. Despite her sweet nature, training and hopeful spirit, Tabitha waited over 2 years for a forever home before unfortunately being euthanized. Her story moved us deeply, leading us to dedicate this new collection in her honor. Each piece in Tabitha Beads is a symbol of hope and compassion because funds raised from Tabitha Beads will support specifically projects designed to provide love, care and training to long-stay dogs like Tabitha, which they deserve.
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🎉 Join us for a day of celebration and community support. Bring your family and friends!
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Washington State Arts Commission Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB Bellevue Arts Commission City of Bellevue, Washington - Government
Divisha started with a simple idea in 2021: dressing up shelter pets to increase their chances of adoption. It then changed into a rewarding entrepreneurial journey where she was able to raise over $4000 so far making an even better impact for animals in need. But amidst the hustle, her heart still lies in gifting her handmade bow ties and “adopt me” bandanas. It’s a joy to see them worn and able to make a difference. Recently we gifted a set of our “Adopt Me” bandanas along with some handmade pet toys and treats to . Hope they find them helpful!
📸✨ Look who’s stealing the spotlight! 🌟 We’re over the moon to share the first adorable snapshots of Tabitha Beads on the oh-so-adorable ! 🐾💖 It’s moments like these that make our hearts burst with joy. A huge shoutout to Archie’s wonderful mom, , for her continued support and for making this moment extra special! 🙌✨
We found out that the marketplace website is not yet updated with Tabitha Beads collection. And we already have many folks reached out to us interested in getting them so we came up with this quick solution.
Photo #1 has all the details how to order.
Photo #2 has the four designs we currently have.
We appreciate everyone who let us know that the link did not work for them. Now you can order your very special Tabitha Beads! 😊🐶🐱📿💛
The very dashing Sir Baggins with his new accessory! Bilbo aka Billy as we lovingly call him is the youngest member of our (extended) family. Bilbo is all set to enjoy the 70 degrees in California in his smiling sun bow tie ☀️💛🐶🐾 Thank you
This might be the last update about Tabitha. We are so heartbroken 💔. We haven’t even met Tabitha once yet we love her through her stories and videos shared by her amazing foster mom. We loved watching her training videos, her sniff spot trips, her most expressive eyes, her silliness, her being a fashionista and she has a very special corner in our hearts.
Our journey with animals and shelters is very new, and while we know about humane euthanasia but this is the first time we are experiencing this with one we know, we love. The emotions are strong and the pain is difficult to bear.
We understand how hard it must have been to take this decision but this is for Tabitha’s best. Tabitha is lucky to find her loving foster mom .love.foster.dogs and for all the care and training staff provided her to live her happy times.
Last summer Divisha made this sketch and we kept it nicely wrapped with the hope to hand it over to her family when she gets adopted. We will now treasure this. This will always remind us there is so much more we have to do to help and support animals like Tabitha. We love you, Tabitha! Fly free!!! 💛
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Another sneak peek to making of our drawstring bags! 👀🧵Let us know how would you use these drawstring bags. We will start… Reusable eco friendly gift bags. #youngentrepreneur #businesswithpurpose #fundraising #helpanimals #reusuable #ecofriendly #bags #fabricbag #girlentrepreneur
🌺🌴🍍 Sneak Peek Alert! 🍍🌴🌺Get ready to turn heads with our latest Hawaiian limited edition bandanas! ❤️ These beauties are crafted from gifted fabric, making them incredibly unique and super limited in stock. 🌟✨🛑 Not available on our Etsy store! 🛑Want your pup to make a stylish statement? 🐾❤️ Message us now to grab this exclusive bandana before they’re all gone! We only have 2 pieces of this beauty. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind accessory for your furry friend! 🌈🐶#LimitedEdition #HawaiianVibes #BowBowTies #PetFashion #UniqueStyle #petaccessories #youngentrepreneur #businesswithpurpose #fundraising #helpanimals
We are so very touched by everything you do to support our small initiative. The gift of love, trust and support keeps me encouraged to keep going and makes me feel that it is worth all the juggles and challenges. Thank you so much, Bobbi! ❤️❤️❤️. “Hi, I’d like to donate fabric to Divisha for her bows and to help continue her fundraising causes. I used to sew a lot, but have mainly moved on from that. I have quite a few bins, so would send a large flat rate box until I run out. I foster puppies down here in Hawaii, so feel she’s doing a great thing. Would you please let me know if I can help the cause? Please let me know and thank her for doing a great thing. (I have this account to keep up with my foster groups, but don’t have a social media presence). Thank you, Bobbi.” This was the first message and then boxes of fabric continued to come until we had to say no more we are now running out of space 😊. We are so grateful for your love 💕 #grateful #fundraising #youngentrepreneur #girlentrepreneur #businesswithpurpose #helpanimals #petaccessories
Running a business isn’t always smooth sailing. Here’s some more behind the scenes for you all 😀. Imagine the panic when my sewing machines decide to take a break during the peak hours of order completion! 😱 But as they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. 🌟With a lot of patience and determination, I learn to navigate a new machine every time and keep moving forward. Each challenge is a stepping stone to my goal to raise more funds. #resilience #YoungEntrepreneur #NeverGiveUp #ResilienceInBusiness #BowBowTies #petaccessories #fundraising
Join me to prepare a special order of patriotic bow ties with me!!! 🇺🇸🎀🙏❤️💙🤍 #youngentrepreneur #fundraising #helpanimals #dogrescue #petaccessories #businesswithpurpose #patrotic
You are our sunshine 💛💛💛 #summerbandana #petaccessories #tropicalvibes #summervibes #pineapple
Sneak Peek Time!!! We are working hard for our upcoming summer events! Next week we will be at the PNW Youth Entrepreneur Expo organized by Sweety Saradha Arts and we can’t wait to see you there! #youngentrepreneur #girlentrepreneur #fundraising #workinghard #behindthescenes #businesswithpurpose #helpinganimals
🌺 Exciting News! 🌺 We’re thrilled to introduce our latest creation: Reusable Drawstring Bags! When @bendahhana ‘s wonderful mom sent us a box full of fabric and love, we knew we had to create something special from these beautiful Hawaiian prints. 🌴✨ While some fabric became our cute pineapple pompom bandanas, the rest wasn’t suitable for bow ties or bandanas. So, we crafted these gorgeous drawstring bags instead! They’re reusable, multipurpose, and absolutely unique. Hurry, though—these bags are only available while this fabric lasts, so we have limited stock. They won’t be available online. Please message us to order, or find them at all our in-person events. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this new product! What other ideas do you have? Thank you! 🌺🛍️ #NewProductAlert #ReusableBags #HawaiianPrints #LimitedEdition #EcoFriendly #BowBowTies
As we prepare for an upcoming holiday and wanted to give some undivided attention to Trixie, Canito has gone back to Juno’s Den to make new friends. Fostering is so rewarding, but the most heartbreaking part is saying goodbye to an adorable foster pup, especially if they haven’t been adopted yet. While Canito is having a good time with his new friends and I love seeing his pictures, we miss him so much. We haven’t had a single day without talking about him, his cuddles, his dances, his empty food bowls, and his blanket. And always wishing him to find his home at the earliest! ❤️🥹 Our most trusted pet boarding family is no longer taking dogs, so Trixie will be staying at a new place this time. We felt it was important to give Trixie back her regular space and undivided attention before she goes somewhere new, to bring as much normality to her life as possible and prevent her from becoming anxious or stressed. Trixie is not a big fan of change. Did you know your life and plans completely revolve around your dog? 🐾❤️ #FosteringLove #DogLife #TrixieAndCanito #PetParentLife #HolidayPrep
Happiness is a wagging tail and a sunny trail!!! Enjoy a walk with sweet little Canito who is a pure joy on four paws!!! He is available for adoption through @junosden Canito is 23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix. He is mellow nature and has an excellent temperament. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #rescuedog
Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature,excellent temperament) is available for adoption through @junosden . Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
When one guard dog is not enough 😀😀. Don’t go by Canito’s size. He is small but mighty and very ready to guard you and your house 😀😀😍. Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption through @junosden . As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
Grab your patriotic bow ties till the stock lasts!!! #petaccessories #bowtiesfordogs #bowtiesforcats #fundraising #youngentrepreneur #animalsinneed #patriotic
Canito is house trained, walks well on leash, friendly with kids and dogs, has excellent temperament, smart and loyal. Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption through @junosden . As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
Today Trixie felt the emotion of being betrayed by her most favorite human! 😔🥺 and she was really sad!!! What would you have done??? 😄😂😀 It is very hard not to fall in love with Canito. And there is someone lucky out there who will experience this love soon because Canito is looking for his forever home. . Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption. As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
Help us with a caption for this adorable photo of Canito 😃❤️🐾
🐾🐾We all did it!!! Thank you all for your immense support, especially Amy @live.love.foster.dogs ! 🐾 The memory plaque in honor of Tabitha will be at one of the kennels at @homeward_pet . Though Tabitha’s story had a tragic end, she continues to advocate for long-stay dogs like her. This is the first part of our commitment. We donated to @homeward_pet to sponsor a kennel m, honoring Tabitha and symbolizing hope and compassion for other long-stay dogs like her. While a tough decision was made for Tabitha, it is for the rescue effort from @homeward_pet that she was able to enjoy the most beautiful days of her life with her most amazing and loving foster mom @live.love.foster.dogs Our donation goes with the hope that Homeward can continue rescuing and giving these animals a second chance. But this is just the beginning—we are committed to working harder to raise more funds for long-stay dogs. We can’t do it without your support! Spread the word and help us support the shelters working tirelessly for these animals in need. 🐶❤️ #InHonorOfTabitha #SupportLongStayDogs #youngentrepreneur #fundraising #SecondChances #AnimalRescue
Canito is a good boy everywhere and with everyone ❤️❤️❤️ . Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption through @junosden . As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
Teaching Trixie an important Indian culture “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Guest is God”. It took a bit for Trixie to share her favorite mom-fed snack with Canito but she did well 💕🐾🙏 But what is best here is the non-stop tail wagging from Canito. He is always such a happy gentle soul to have around. If you are looking to adopt, you won’t regret this decision!!! Canito (23 lb, 4 years, spaniel/spitz mix, mellow nature) is available for adoption through @junosden . As his current foster family we are happy to arrange for meet and greets. Reach out if you think Canito could be your dog. #fosterdog #lookingforhome #availableforadoption #adoptadog
