Resources
Here you can find some of my favorite companies (small and large) and non profits. I do not get paid, get free items or kickbacks of any kind for endorsing these businesses and non profits.
Here you can find some of my favorite companies (small and large) and non profits. I do not get paid, get free items or kickbacks of any kind for endorsing these businesses and non profits.
Catnip Confections
Cat toys made using only organic all natural ingredients like naturally colored cottons, wool, and herbs.
Hint: These organic toys are a little pricey, but the organic herbs inside her creations are the cats meow. I like to try to order
at least one toy a year for my felines. They can't get enough of these toys, or many of the other toys mentioned below.
Cat toys made using only organic all natural ingredients like naturally colored cottons, wool, and herbs.
Hint: These organic toys are a little pricey, but the organic herbs inside her creations are the cats meow. I like to try to order
at least one toy a year for my felines. They can't get enough of these toys, or many of the other toys mentioned below.
Fox & Feline
Fox & Feline has all your cat toy needs covered. Featuring cruelty free and organic catnip toys that are sure to appeal
to your cat's prey drive. Their variety of organic cat toys focus on decreasing stress and encouraging play. Materials
include organic USA catnip, organic fabrics and a variety of cruelty free feathers.
Hint: Many of the feathers used for these toys are from my very own birds.
Fox & Feline has all your cat toy needs covered. Featuring cruelty free and organic catnip toys that are sure to appeal
to your cat's prey drive. Their variety of organic cat toys focus on decreasing stress and encouraging play. Materials
include organic USA catnip, organic fabrics and a variety of cruelty free feathers.
Hint: Many of the feathers used for these toys are from my very own birds.
The Ecstatic Cat
Unique cat toys made out of scraps of American Bison leather, sheepskin and rabbit fur to make the highest quality,
handmade fur toys for your kitty cat. Toy options include organic catnip, catnip and silvervine mix, and catnip free.
Your kitty will go wild!
Hint: My cats are bonkers over these furry toys. After years of play, they still look brand new. The quality is exceptional.
Unique cat toys made out of scraps of American Bison leather, sheepskin and rabbit fur to make the highest quality,
handmade fur toys for your kitty cat. Toy options include organic catnip, catnip and silvervine mix, and catnip free.
Your kitty will go wild!
Hint: My cats are bonkers over these furry toys. After years of play, they still look brand new. The quality is exceptional.
PurrfectPlay
Lovingly crafted natural and organic pet toys that make great gifts for dogs and cats. Toys are made without synthetic materials
or toxic poly fills.
Hint: My cats love these toys. They are very well made & last for years.
Lovingly crafted natural and organic pet toys that make great gifts for dogs and cats. Toys are made without synthetic materials
or toxic poly fills.
Hint: My cats love these toys. They are very well made & last for years.
CatsLoveEwe
Why a wool pet bed? Beside the obvious natural beauty of real wool fleece and the creature comfort it provides your
pet, you are helping support an American Small Farm. Wool is purchased from individuals who have sheep, not big industrial
farms. These sheep are pets themselves. They have names and are loved and cared for throughout their lives. The shepherds sell the wool from their beloved pets to help feed and maintain the flock, so you are supporting an actual animal. Also, wool is biodegradable & compostable. Hopefully, your fleece will last you many years with good care, but, when it does go back into the earth it is a natural process. Unlike acrylics or petroleum-based textiles. Where do the products you buy at the big box stores really come from? At Cats Love Ewe, you know that it was made with 100% wool from an American Small Farm.
Why a wool pet bed? Beside the obvious natural beauty of real wool fleece and the creature comfort it provides your
pet, you are helping support an American Small Farm. Wool is purchased from individuals who have sheep, not big industrial
farms. These sheep are pets themselves. They have names and are loved and cared for throughout their lives. The shepherds sell the wool from their beloved pets to help feed and maintain the flock, so you are supporting an actual animal. Also, wool is biodegradable & compostable. Hopefully, your fleece will last you many years with good care, but, when it does go back into the earth it is a natural process. Unlike acrylics or petroleum-based textiles. Where do the products you buy at the big box stores really come from? At Cats Love Ewe, you know that it was made with 100% wool from an American Small Farm.
Erzulie® Natural Cosmetics Progress In Health
Offers high quality, all natural cosmetics made with integrity & care. Natural Mineral Based Color Cosmetics brand Erzulie®
Natural Cosmetics gives you a radiant glow that always looks fresh & modern. They handcraft innovative non-comedogenic &
acne safe natural formulas appropriate for even the most sensitive skin types.
Hint: I am a regular buyer of their face lotions & cream blush. This is one of the only brands that doesn't cause my
hypersensitive autoimmune skin to react.
Offers high quality, all natural cosmetics made with integrity & care. Natural Mineral Based Color Cosmetics brand Erzulie®
Natural Cosmetics gives you a radiant glow that always looks fresh & modern. They handcraft innovative non-comedogenic &
acne safe natural formulas appropriate for even the most sensitive skin types.
Hint: I am a regular buyer of their face lotions & cream blush. This is one of the only brands that doesn't cause my
hypersensitive autoimmune skin to react.
MeticulousLight: Dream Catchers + Original Nature Photography
Quiet & creative all my life, it's the exquisite present moment, especially the transformative role of
natural light in nature that inspires my art. My aim is to elicit and amplify the positive emotions of being in
nature and experiencing beauty. - Patricia Tyrcha Owner, Maker
Hint: Many of Patricia's creations feature feathers from my very own birds!
Tigerpixie Fantasy Cat Art
Cat art, cat jewelry and cat gifts for cat lovers. Need I say more?
Hint: This is where most of the tasseled bookmarks you see in my Book Corner blog posts come from.
Cat art, cat jewelry and cat gifts for cat lovers. Need I say more?
Hint: This is where most of the tasseled bookmarks you see in my Book Corner blog posts come from.
Earthly Conscious
I normally don't feature blogs but I really like the content of this one. The author provides many great articles on how to live
more sustainable, organic, & ethical. I discovered them when they contacted me about including Running Bug Farm in one of their
articles.
Note: If you click on any of the etsy shops linked in this blog, any etsy purchase (not just for the shop you clicked) for the next
30 days will hit those shops you buy from with approx. 28% in fees. Solution? Support these small businesses by visiting their
website (if applicable). If you enjoy shopping on etsy (& who doesn't?), try not to click on outside links or ads. Instead go directly
to etsy's website.
I normally don't feature blogs but I really like the content of this one. The author provides many great articles on how to live
more sustainable, organic, & ethical. I discovered them when they contacted me about including Running Bug Farm in one of their
articles.
Note: If you click on any of the etsy shops linked in this blog, any etsy purchase (not just for the shop you clicked) for the next
30 days will hit those shops you buy from with approx. 28% in fees. Solution? Support these small businesses by visiting their
website (if applicable). If you enjoy shopping on etsy (& who doesn't?), try not to click on outside links or ads. Instead go directly
to etsy's website.
New Country Organics
A supplier of organic feeds, supplements, soil amendments & more for livestock, pets, farm & garden.
Hint: When folks ask where I buy my organic feed, this is the place.
A supplier of organic feeds, supplements, soil amendments & more for livestock, pets, farm & garden.
Hint: When folks ask where I buy my organic feed, this is the place.
Local Harvest
LocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Buying local is
about enjoying real food, grown yourself or purchased from people you trust. It's about developing
strong local economies and producing food on a human scale. It's about eating seasonally, practicing the
art of cooking, and sitting down to enjoy meals together. It requires ample local and regional producers,
processors, and distributors. As we see it, the goal of the local food movement is to create thriving
community-based food systems that will make high quality local food available to everyone.
LocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Buying local is
about enjoying real food, grown yourself or purchased from people you trust. It's about developing
strong local economies and producing food on a human scale. It's about eating seasonally, practicing the
art of cooking, and sitting down to enjoy meals together. It requires ample local and regional producers,
processors, and distributors. As we see it, the goal of the local food movement is to create thriving
community-based food systems that will make high quality local food available to everyone.
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Data Base
Here you can look up the safety of sun, skin, hair, nails, makeup, fragrances, baby products, oral care, and men's products to see
how they rate for safety. If you don't see a brand you are wondering about, you have the option to look up each ingredient to see
it's safety rating. No more needless worrying about using toxic products.
Hint: Anytime I want to check a product, this is the first place I go.
Here you can look up the safety of sun, skin, hair, nails, makeup, fragrances, baby products, oral care, and men's products to see
how they rate for safety. If you don't see a brand you are wondering about, you have the option to look up each ingredient to see
it's safety rating. No more needless worrying about using toxic products.
Hint: Anytime I want to check a product, this is the first place I go.
The Livestock Conservancy
A nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction.
Hint: This is where I check for what rare farm animal breeds to raise.
A nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction.
Hint: This is where I check for what rare farm animal breeds to raise.
The Institute For Responsible Technology
Founded in 2003 by GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, & is credited with improving government policies.
Founded in 2003 by GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, & is credited with improving government policies.
The Weston A. Price Foundation
Dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research & activism. It
supports a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic &
biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest & informative labeling,
prepared parenting & nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified
raw milk & a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.
Dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research & activism. It
supports a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic &
biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest & informative labeling,
prepared parenting & nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified
raw milk & a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Offers about 800 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain & cover crop seeds. They emphasize varieties that perform well in
the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners & farmers over the country grow their seeds. Over 60% of the varieties
they offer are Certified Organic, & over 60% are grown by small farmers they know & contract with them directly. They offer
many unusual Southern heirlooms, including peanuts, southern peas, naturally colored cotton, collards, okra, roselle, turnip greens,
corns for roasting & meal, & butterbeans. They do not sell chemically treated seeds.
Hint: This is my favorite seed supplier.
Offers about 800 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain & cover crop seeds. They emphasize varieties that perform well in
the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners & farmers over the country grow their seeds. Over 60% of the varieties
they offer are Certified Organic, & over 60% are grown by small farmers they know & contract with them directly. They offer
many unusual Southern heirlooms, including peanuts, southern peas, naturally colored cotton, collards, okra, roselle, turnip greens,
corns for roasting & meal, & butterbeans. They do not sell chemically treated seeds.
Hint: This is my favorite seed supplier.
Seeds of Change
All plants, trees & seeds are certified organic.
Hint: This is where I get my organic fruit trees.
All plants, trees & seeds are certified organic.
Hint: This is where I get my organic fruit trees.
Seed Savers Exchange
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving & sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, their members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting & distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners.
Note: all seeds are not certified organic.
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving & sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, their members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting & distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners.
Note: all seeds are not certified organic.
Life Without Plastic
Here you can find a wonderful assortment of everyday products that are not made from plastic. My favorite is
their wool insulated lunch bags as well as their stainless steel mason jar lids. They are committed to building
awareness about the dangers of plastic & the existence of healthier alternatives for everyday products. Healthier
for the Earth, healthier for us all. Showing the world, one person at a time, the beauty and significance of a life
without plastic.
Here you can find a wonderful assortment of everyday products that are not made from plastic. My favorite is
their wool insulated lunch bags as well as their stainless steel mason jar lids. They are committed to building
awareness about the dangers of plastic & the existence of healthier alternatives for everyday products. Healthier
for the Earth, healthier for us all. Showing the world, one person at a time, the beauty and significance of a life
without plastic.
Support & Policies
Returns and Exchanges:
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations on non animal purchases.
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1 hour of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations on non animal purchases.
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1 hour of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Opened Items (like soap or cat toys)
- Live animals (scroll down for details)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Animal/Pet/Rabbit Purchases Sales Policy:
Animals/pets/rabbits are sold as-is.
It is the buyers responsibility to inspect any animal before purchase, including English Angora rabbits.
Your animal/pet/rabbit purchase indicates you have inspected the animal/pet/rabbit & are satisfied with it's condition & health.
You agree that will not seek out veterinary assistance or any other medical or financial assistance.
You agree that you are solely responsible for the health, care, well being, & cost of the animal/pet/rabbit.
You agree that you will not request or demand that Running Bug Farm is responsible for the health, care, well being, financial costs, or veterinary/medical expenses of the animal/pet/rabbit.
Your possession of the animal means you have agreed that the animal/pet/rabbit was in good health upon receipt & that you are satisfied with the animal/pet/rabbits overall condition. You will not seek further assistance, financial or otherwise from Running Bug Farm.
All animal/pet/rabbit sales are final. However, if you ever find you are unable or unwilling to care for any English Angora rabbit you get from me, I will gladly take it back free of charge - no questions asked.
Refunds/Returns/Exchanges:
I do not give refunds, replacements, or exchanges.
If you ever cannot keep the animal/pet/rabbit you purchased from me, please contact me to offer the rabbit back. At my discretion, I may offer to take the rabbit back & find it a suitable new home.There will be no questions asked, & I will not charge you anything for this service.
- All sales are conducted in accordance with Running Bug Farm's Sales Policy, regardless of whether the buyer has read it or not. By inquiring about or purchasing a animal/pet/rabbit from Running Bug Farm, you are agreeing to comply with this Sales Policy in its entirety. My Sales Policy is subject to change at any time without prior notice.
- In the best interest of the health & safety of my animals/pets/rabbits, I reserve the right to refuse to sell any animal/pet/rabbit to any person for any reason at any time.
- I reserve the right to terminate any sale for any reason at any time.
- I do not guarantee health, show placings, weight, fertility, how well a animal/pet/rabbit will produce, or temperament.
- Once the animal/pet/rabbit leaves my care, I unfortunately cannot make any health guarantee. This is because animals/pets/rabbits are unpredictable by nature.
- I am not responsible for how the new owner chooses to take care of the animal/pet/rabbit, or any mistakes the buyer makes in the care, handling, & health of the animal. Therefore, I unfortunately cannot make any health guarantee.
- Running Bug Farm is not responsible for any veterinary fees incurred at any point during the life of the animal.
Animals/pets/rabbits are sold as-is.
It is the buyers responsibility to inspect any animal before purchase, including English Angora rabbits.
Your animal/pet/rabbit purchase indicates you have inspected the animal/pet/rabbit & are satisfied with it's condition & health.
You agree that will not seek out veterinary assistance or any other medical or financial assistance.
You agree that you are solely responsible for the health, care, well being, & cost of the animal/pet/rabbit.
You agree that you will not request or demand that Running Bug Farm is responsible for the health, care, well being, financial costs, or veterinary/medical expenses of the animal/pet/rabbit.
Your possession of the animal means you have agreed that the animal/pet/rabbit was in good health upon receipt & that you are satisfied with the animal/pet/rabbits overall condition. You will not seek further assistance, financial or otherwise from Running Bug Farm.
All animal/pet/rabbit sales are final. However, if you ever find you are unable or unwilling to care for any English Angora rabbit you get from me, I will gladly take it back free of charge - no questions asked.
Refunds/Returns/Exchanges:
I do not give refunds, replacements, or exchanges.
If you ever cannot keep the animal/pet/rabbit you purchased from me, please contact me to offer the rabbit back. At my discretion, I may offer to take the rabbit back & find it a suitable new home.There will be no questions asked, & I will not charge you anything for this service.
Privacy policy:
I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information
I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information
- To communicate with you about your order
- To fulfill your order
- To contact you
- For legal reasons (like paying taxes)
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