Shop: A Double Grace
Artist: Jennifer
Website: A Double Grace
Role: Member since 2009

A Double Grace features hand-painted miniatures, vintage jewelry and original paintings and drawings. Jewelry and artworks from A Double Grace bring together dual characteristics: hand-painted miniature artworks and the utility of jewelry, old techniques and new applications, images and narrative, belief and symbol, vintage and new.

This shop strives to revisit the historical tradition of miniature paintings as jewelry as well as the intimate art of the Regency eye miniature. In keeping with the tradition of miniature portraiture and patronage, we welcome custom designs. She became a volunteer with the San Francisco SPCA's Feral Cat Program when the population of feral cats and felines struck by cars in her neighborhood began to increase at an alarming rate.

This program spays/neuters and vaccinates feral cats, as well as socializing and adopting younger animals. She also has volunteered with the San Francisco Garden for the Environment, an animal- and human-friendly demonstration garden for green practices.

Charity of choice: San Francisco SPCA, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), Pets in Need  

Shop: Amani Works
Artist: Deborah
Blog: AmaniWorks
Role: Member since 2009

Amaniworks sells unique handcrafted earrings and necklaces made from glass, semi-precious gemstones, and metal charms. Recently, amaniworks has also added one-of-a-kind vegan hand-knit scarves. This shop also creates greeting cards with original animal themed artwork. Deborah is very interested in animal rights, and has been vegan since 2008.  

Currently she shares her home with a host of rescued animals including 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a fish. Because she is committed to protecting natural environments and ecosystems worldwide, she donates 10% of her proceeds to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.  

Charity of choice: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Farm Sanctuary

Shop: Angel Q
Other Shops: IKinRead Designs
Blog: AngelQ Expressions
Artist: Angelique
Role: Member since 2010

AngelQ Expressions is filled with unique and whimsical handcrafted jewelry and accessory. You'll find bracelets, necklaces, vintage cameo rings, and keychains, just to name a few. Support Creative Intelligence!

Angelique has a soft spot for the furry community and has brought many rescued animals into her humble abode. She is thrilled knowing there are other artists and artisans out there who share their talents to benefit the animal population and is very proud to be a part of Etsy for Animals.

Charity of Choice: Alley Cat Guardians

Shop: Apache Moon
Artist: Nita
Other Etsy shop: Pointy Paws
Role: Member since 2008

The folks at Apache Moon studio make jewelry. They are usually only two. Both Native American. Both were raised in mainstream east Texas culture and both attended Texas schools and colleges, both are UT grads. Verge is an artist and psychologist. He also paints murals. Nee (Nita) is a science nerd. She has been a computer analyst and has taught college courses in math and physics. She spends full time with the animals and jewelry now. Their greatest loves are animals and jewelry making. They have cats everywhere.

The shop cats are Bippy and Polly. Bippy shares their workbench, where her heating pad resides. They have about 30 cats most of the time. Some inside, some semi outside and some are so feral that they cannot be captured yet. Some of their cats have pets... dogs, opossums, raccoons, etc. If it has a fuzzy face, it is welcome there. 100% of their revenue from sales goes to animal rescue. They have rescued, had spayed/neutered 32 cats this year. The vet bills, shots, medications, food, upkeep is astounding and, so far, they have supported it completely out of their own pockets. They would gladly accept donations now. Things they say they can ALWAYS use are bedding, Revolution, and money.

Charity of Choice: Not specified

Shop: Art by Susmitha
Art Blog: Art by Susmitha
Artist: Susmitha
Role: Member since 2007

Susmitha Subbaraju is an artist from Bangalore, India. She's a jewelry artist who enjoys designing with polymer clay, silver and copper wires, gemstones and crystals. She also creates art beads and miniature animal sculptures out of polymer clay. A small collection of digital and digitally manipulated photography can also be found in her store. She has been a store and blog administrator with EFA since early 2008.

Susmithat is a proud Vegan and donates a minimum of 10% of her monthly sales to animal charities and also occasionally donates her creations to animal place fundraisers.

Charities of Choice: Vishaka SPCA Cow Sanctuary, Abandoned Wild Babies Animal Rescue, Hearts On Noses - Mini Pig Sanctuary

Shop: A Second Time
Artist: Joan
Role: Member since 2009

A Second Time creates timeless jewellery from vintage watches and other found items. Each piece is one of a kind and unique for you. At A Second Time you will find a variety of different jewellery pieces to suit your moods and personality from the trendy to the classics. Each piece has been carefully assembled by hand with great attention paid to making the piece wearable so that you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.

The human components of A Second Time have big hearts for the voiceless creatures that need help. They will be donating 100% of the net proceeds from a selected shop item to help local animal charities. When one item sells, another will be offered. The item and the charity may change from time to time so that they can appeal to a variety of different tastes. Please check A Second Time’s listings for the current item and charity.  

Charity of choice: ARF Animal Rescue Foundation, Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue Foundation

Shop: Beaded Tail
Blog: Beaded Tail
Artists: Sharla & Sheri
Role: Member since 2008

Beaded Tail has unique beaded jewelry created by Sharla and her mom Sheri. Many of their pieces have an animal theme from paw toggles to cat face beads to animal awareness ribbon charms. Their love of animals certainly comes through in their jewelry!

Both Sharla and Sheri are adamant animal lovers and have always had pets around the home. Currently Sharla had two cats and a dog all adopted from an animal shelter. Sheri has one dog she adopted from someone unable to care for him properly but now he lives like royalty! BeadedTail is a member of EFA and donates a portion of all sales to animal awareness causes.

Charities of Choice: ASPCA, Dogs For the Deaf, Alley Cat Allies, Wolf Haven International

Shop: Beaux Bangles
Artist: Eugenia
Role: Member since 2011

An eclectic selection of handmade jewelry. Eugenia specializes in one of a kind belt buckles either ready to wear or made to order.

Eugenia has personally rescued and found homes for many animals. She has also worked with The Rescue Train and supports Guide Dogs of America in L.A. 

Charity of choice: The Rescue Train

Shop: Becky Button Designs
Artitst: Becky
Website:  Becki Saves the Rhinos
Role: Member since 2009

Becki is currently selling jewellery (although will probably diversify) in order to raise money for Save The Rhino International, a charity that does what it says on the tin! :)

Becki has always been an animal lover, from when she set up the 'Animal Lovers Club' at high school, to when she rescued ex-battery hens, flew 12,000 miles to New Zealand to help the critically endangered Kakapo parrots and decided to run the London Marathon 2009 for Save The Rhino!

Becki is donating the entire selling price of any of the jewellery in her Etsy shop to Save The Rhino as part of her fundraising effort.

Becki teaches people how to look after chickens in her spare time, in the hope that many more people will give an ex-battery hen a good life for a couple of years after its 'release'.

Charities of choice: Save The Rhino & Kakapo Recovery Programme

Shop: Chickadee Jewelry
Artist: Suzanne
Featuring: Upcycled Jewelry
Role: Member since 2010

Chickadee Jewelry features handcrafted jewelry using a variety of materials and techniques. For the environmentally conscious, upcycled jewelry is found in the shop. All jewelry is made with attention to detail and joy.

Suzanne, the jewelery artist behind Chickadee Jewelry, has three beautiful rescued cats: Sean, Jezel, and Lucy. She donates 10% of her sales to Ca-R-Ma (Cat Rescue Maritimes Association) and volunteers her time and energy to this organization. Ca-R-Ma works to improve the lives on homeless cats by running a trap-spay-neuter-release program to reduce their population, providing food and shelter to feral cat colonies, and by fostering and adopting out kittens. 

Charity of choice: Ca-R-Ma

Shop: ChrisCombs63
Artist: Chris
Blog: Crafts Critters
Role: Member since 2011

Little Shop of Happiness, as it is aptly named, is just that. Items are made to make the buyer happy to buy! Handmade jewelry, and up-cycled crafts are featured in this wonderful store. New items are added often.                    

Charity of choice:  HSUS, Dogs Deserve Better, Best Friends

Shop: Coco N Me
Artist: Eva
Role: Member since 2007, Graphic Designer for EFA

Eva of coco+me specializes in whimsical, one-of-a-kind jewelry inspired by her love of dogs, cats, and flower gardenHer original creations often feature artisan lampworked glass beads. 25% of all the profits made from her shop are donated to help non-profit animal organizations.

Eva has been involved in art since childhood and has been making jewelry since 2004. In honor of her two golden retrievers, Coco and Mocha, who were both shelter dogs, she established "Paws For A Good Cause". "Paws For A Good Cause" strives to promote the humane treatment of animals through awareness and contributions to various animal organizations.

Charity of choice: ASPCA, HSUS, Farm Sanctuary

Shop: DPS Design
Artist: Debbie
Featuring: Necklaces, earrings and coasters
Role: Member since 2011

DPS Design is home to eclectic handcrafted necklaces and earrings. The shop also features a small home decor line of colorful hand painted coasters. Accessorize yourself or your home in this one stop shop!

DPS Design is committed to making the world a better place for animals. As we are their voice, 10% of the shop's proceeds will be donated to various shelters, rescues, and animal defense leagues. Every donation whether monetary, material or volunteer does make a difference!

Charity of choice: BestFriends, National Anti-Vivisection Society, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine  

Shop: Envy Designs Jewelry
Artist: Jennifer
Featuring: Recycled fine silver
Role: Member since 2011

Envy Designs Jewelry sells high quality gemstone jewelry, featuring recycled fine silver. All designs are one of a kind. Defenders of Wildlife Guardian member, giving monthly.

More items coming where the proceed will be donated to specific charities. All the pets Jennifer is lucky enough to care for are rescues.

Charity of choice: Defenders of Wildlife, Animal Legal Defense and the Portland, Or Humane Society.  

Shop: Happy Shack Designs
Website: Happy Shack Designs
Artist: Kelly
Role: Member since 2008

If you love colorful one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry with a dose of fun, then Happy Shack Designs is the shop for you. Designer Kelly Warren's goal is to bring a smile to her customers' faces every time they wear their Happy Shack piece.

I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I've taken in more strays that I can count and have found homes for many others. 10% of my sales go to the EFA charity of the month and I am a regular contributor to the Jacksonville Humane Society.

Charities of Choice: Jacksonville Humane Society, A Place to Bark

Shop: Indie Wolf
Artist: Indie
Website: Indie Wolf Designs
Featuring: Power animal medicine bags & jewelry
Role: Member since 2010

Indie Wolf Designs is a collection of Nature- and Vintage- Inspired creations by artist and crafter, Indie Wolf. Indie's designs feature several themes of jewelry and gifts including: Power Animal Amulets, Ceremonial Rattles & Jewelry; Chakra Healing Jewelry; Spiritual Jewelry integrating themes from many traditions with gorgeous natural gemstones, glass and crystals; and unique birthstone jewelry!

A portion from all of Indie's sales on Etsy go to support the beautiful rescue animal at WOLF, a sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dogs, where she has been a volunteer for many years.
To learn more about Indie's work with these animals, read her interview with Lisa for Team EFA: Artists Helping Animals .

Charity of choice: Wolf Sanctuary

Shop: Jeweelry By Scotti
Artist: Scotti
Blog: Jewelry by Scotti
Role: Member since 2011

Jewelry by Scotti offers a wide variety of styles in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Whether you're looking for something fun, funky, fancy, or fabulous, Jewelry by Scotti has something for you! 

Charity of choice:  Wolf Park, Big Cat Rescue, Snow Leopard Trust

Shop: Kenzi Handmade
Artist: Christine
Blog: Kezi and Friends
Role: Member since 2011

Kézi Handmade Jewelry is the brainchild of a scientist who spends her free time crafting unique jewelry. Kézi's jewelry is simple yet intricate, and features vermeil, sterling silver, semi-precious stones, glass and wire-wrapping. Of course, 10% of proceeds are donated to The Humane Society. At this time, 10% of proceeds are donated to The Humane Society of The United States.

The donation amount will increase over time as Kézi becomes more established. In addition, Christine - the owner of Kézi - volunteers with her local SPCA and is a long-time member of The Humane Society.

Charity of choice: The Humane Society 

Shop: Klaatu Collection
Artist: Suzy
Featuring: Beaded cocktail rings
Role: Member since 2007

Klaatu Collection is a line of original handmade jewelry designed and created by Suzy Shaw of Philadelphia. All orders arrive beautifully packaged, perfect for giving or keeping.

Suzy has two gorgeous cats, Mr. Miyagi (Siamese) and Pippin (Oriental Shorthair), both rescues. She also loves feeding and photographing wild birds, and has created a beautiful year round environment for them in her yard. Klaatu Collection items have donated items to the EFA store for charity.  

Charity of choice: The Siamese Rescue Metro

Shop: KSK Jewelry
Artist: Kim
Role: Member since 2009

KSK Designs offers unique handcrafted items created with Czech glass, vintage materials, Swarovski crystal, natural found bones, sterling silver, and fine [.999] Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver.   

Kim has a lifelong love for all animals, especially those which are less popular or which have been traditionally maligned in American culture. She has rescued animals and taken in other people's unwanted pets her entire adult life in every place she has called home, from New York to California. She and her husband enjoy educating neighborhood children about animals, and currently share their home in New York with their 2 adopted cats, the sweetest boa constrictor in the world, a rescued tarantula and hamster, 8 sweet little mice, 2 adorable and playful rats, and some very voracious guppies.

Charities of choice:  Bat Conservation International & Center for Biological Diversity

Shop: Kikimos Hideaway
Artist: Beth
Role: Member since 2009

Kikimo's Hideaway features original, handmade jewelry as well as fun & fashionable pet accessories.

I LUVTOTI1 uses Etsy as a part-time outlet for her creativity & a way to generate additional funds for pet shelter donations. She is a full time small business owner that offers her knowledge & services as a pet caretaker. Her company, "Beth's Friends Dog Walking & Pet Care Services" has been operating for 3 years & often donates money & supplies to her local animal shelter, PAWS of Tinley Park, IL. A favorite donation of both the shelter workers & it's temporary residents, are Beth's handstitched cat toys stuffed with organic, homegrown catnip. She tries to make about 20 toys per batch, so that lots of cats will have something fun & new to play with & take to their forever home with them.  

Charity of choice: PAWS animal shelter of Tinley Park, IL.

Shop: Little Studio Jewels
Website: Little Studio
Artist: Meghann
Role: Yahoo Group Moderator

Little Studio Photography and Jewellery specializes in beautiful, affordable adornment for yourself and your home. We create wire and stone jewellery as well as beautiful photographic art. We also sell (occasionally) very limited drawings and paintings. Custom jewellery orders are always welcome.

Meghann has always loved and cared for animals. From adopting animals from nearby shelters, to donating a percentage of her income to help animals, she is always on the lookout to help the many defenseless furry denizens. Living in the country means a lot of abandoned cats - many of which are thrown from (sometimes moving) vehicles in boxes, during all sorts of weather. It is this, in particular, that drew her to one of her favorite charities, the nearby No-Kill cat sanctuary known as the Country Cat Sanctuary. Whenever she can, Meghann donates money or needed objects to this wonderful haven for abandoned cats.

Charities of Choice: Country Cat Sanctuary, Rescue 100, Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)

Shop: Marjories Corner
Artist: Marjorie
Other Etsy Shop: Purple Corner
Website: Marjories Creations
Role: Member since 2010

Marjories Corner is your place to find unique jewelry that feature symbols of Ancient Egypt and Africa.

Each piece is designed and handmade using a variety of beads, gemstones, and metals by Marjorie Parker in her smoke-free home in Silver Spring, Maryland. 

Charity of choice: HSUS

Shop: Miss Breezys Box
Artist: Patricia
Blog: Funny End of the Tail
Role: Member since 2009

10% of profits are donated to various pet Sanctuaries. (LV,NV)

Charity of choice: NVSPCA

Shop: My Dog and I
Artist: Laura
Role: Member since 2010

Charity of choice: Minnesota Humane Society, ASPCA

Shop: Neva
Artist: Neva
Role: Member since 2011

Neva's ETSY shop sells jewelry and art created to reflect her love of nature, animals, and life. She frequently runs sales to fund rescue work or donate to animal charities.

After successfully TNRing a large colony of feral cats in her neighborhood, Neva continues to care for these cats, feeding them daily and even bringing some into her home when they were having trouble in the colony. She also shares her home with additional rescued animals, including feline buddies, dogs and one rabbit. She donates to animal rescue and protection charities.

Charity of choice: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, Small Angels Rescue, FARM

Shop: RedChair
Artist: Heidi
Role: Member since 2008

Red Chair sells modern, retro, bold jewelry made out of (mostly) vintage beads.

Heidi has lived in Los Angeles, the Boston area, Amsterdam and Washington DC. When she moved to Europe and then back again three years later, she took her cats with her. Her cats traveled extensively and seemed to enjoy it! Heidi used to work for an animal rescue organization in DC.

Charities of Choice: Noah's Wish, Alliance for Animals, Best Friends Animal Society

Shop: S Dunderkoffler
Other shops: Three Mutts Bakery
Artist: Shiloh
Role: Member since 2010

Handmade artwork, greeting card sets and jewelery made with ecofriendly materials to reduce our impact on the environment. Made with recycled paper products and glass beads, organic ribbons and ecofriendly glues to create original artwork inspired by animals, flowers and the world around us.

Zookeeper, animal trainer, and public educator about animals/nature/ecosystems/environmental issues, etc. Volunteer with TampaPets.org, mother to 6 rescued animals (three dogs, two cockatoos and a bearded dragon). Member of National Wildlife Federation, Ocean Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Sierra Club, African Wildlife Federation, Humane Society and the ASPCA.

Charity of Choice: Nat'l Wildlife Federation, Ocean Conservancy,

Shop: Stefanie Kraus
Artist: Stefanie
Role: Member since 2010

Stefanie Kraus' specialty is handmade soldered pendants, rings and earrings with beautiful abstract photos of flowers and plants as well as images and charms of cats. Stefanie has been an animal lover and advocate her whole life.

Since moving to Berkeley, she has been volunteering at BEBHS as a cat socializer and has also donated handmade jewelry to purcasso, an annual fundraiser for the shelter. Stefanie is the proud and happy parent of Jojo and Simon, two cats who she adopted from the San Francisco SPCA in 2007.

Charity of choice: Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, San Francisco SPCA, The Humane Farming Association  

Shop: Sue8261
Artist: Sue
Website: Spritely Finch Jewelry
Role: Member since 2011

Sue's shop sells handmade vegan jewelry created with gemstones, glass and metal beads. The featured necklaces, bracelets and earrings run the gamut from casual to elegant, bold to subtle. The jewelry is inspired by the colors and themes of nature.   "Sue supports humane charities by donating jewelry for sale in nonprofit shops (such as the Palo Alto Humane Society gift shop) and selling at events that benefit humane organizations. She holds fundraising events for animal charities and volunteers time to humane organizations through advocacy. A portion of proceeds from Etsy sales are donated to organizations that help animals.

Charity of choice:  Animal Rescue Corps, Palo Alto Humane Society

Shop: The Clay Pony
Artist: Stacie
Website: The Clay Pony

TheClayPony is a creator of cuteness and fangirl geekery. She makes handmade resin animal figurines and jewelry that are inspired by Scandinavian Folk Art.

TheClayPony participates in donating to the Charity Of The Month, upon the sale of EFA Monthly Theme items. Besides adopting a wonderful little dog from an animal shelter, she has rescued quite a few stray cats through the years, and found loving homes for them. 

Charity of choice: HSUS, BC SPCA

Shop: The Lucy Goose
Artist: Shanti
Blog: King of Doodles
Featuring: Naturally molted feather earrings
Role: Member since 2011

Naturally molted feather earrings and hair accessories: an alternative to commercial feather products. OOAK, handmade needle felted art, original watercolor jewelry, and more.

Active in waterfowl rescue assistance and education with an active informational blog and re-homing city park's domestic waterfowl that have been dumped.

Charity of choice: Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Happy Tails Rottweiler Rescue

Shop: Upcycled Stuff
Artist: Tricia
Featuring: Newspaper Jewelry
Role: Member since 2011

Upcycled Stuff turns today's trash into tomorrow's upcycled treasures; newspapers and magazines turned into beautiful jewelry and gift packaging, t-shirts into reusable grocery bags and so much more. If it's headed to the trash or recycle bin they'll repurpose it into some unique and useful.

Upcycled Stuff's shop owner has spent more than a decade working and volunteering for zoos, aquariums and wildlife shelters. The shop will donate 10% of all shop sales to the Jane Goodall Institute for the work they do to conserve chimpanzees.  

Charity of choice: Jane Goodall Institute

Shop: Walk on theMoon
Other Shops: Run on the Sun
Website: Walk on the Moon
Artist: Regina
Role: Member since 2006

Walkonthemoon creates artisan jewelry inspired by nature! All created by hand as OOAK or limited edition pieces. Walkonthemoon uses only the highest quality materials such as sterling silver, pearls, swarovski crystal and a multitude of natural gemstones. You'll find an array of unique items and easy gift ideas here, including her fabulous Preserved Nature line!

Regina (aka walkonthemoon) is mom to two amazing Rescued Beagles...Bruce & Brady! Her shop has several items that she donates 100% of the proceeds to her Heroes at Beagles of New England States rescue league.

Charity of Choice: BONES Beagle Rescue

Shop: Wolf Bang Bullets
Artist: Ronnie
Featuring: Magical herb filled silver bullet necklaces
Role: Member since 2010

An eclectic collection, inspired by elements of the owner's personality and life. Here you will find a nice mix of jewelry (necklaces, bracelets and earrings), inspired by the artist's imagination, her "real" life with her grandchildren (a section for younger ladies) - and most of all - Wolves. In the near future there will also be plenty of non-jewelry items inspired by the artist's ancestry of Choctaw, Irish, Welsh (and the list goes on), which means there will be "smudging" feathered fans, jewelry items with a Celtic vibe, and many other things that come to a creative mind that never really sleeps.

A strong belief that a dog needs more space than a regular sized yard to run, chase rabbits, and live without too many limits forced Ronnie to leave 3 German Shepherds, 5 outside cats, and 3 goats in very capable hands at the acreage she left 5 years ago. Now living within city limits, she has but one tiny black kitten, named "Sonny" - short for Santino Alfonzo Corleone-Robinson. Ronnie donates 10% of all purchase from her shop, as well as her own personal donations to Defenders Of Wildlife, specifically to their wolf programs.

Charity of choice:   Defenders of Wildlife