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Our Story

From a love for pets, sustainability, and giving back to the community, Paws N' Totes was born to offer eco-friendly, reusable totes and unique designs for everyone, while supporting local animal shelters and reducing plastic waste.

How It All Began with Champ

Our story goes beyond reusable totes and fun designs—it’s about community, giving back, and our love for dogs. It all started with a trip to a local farmer’s market, where we realized the need for more sustainable, stylish tote bags. In May of 2024, we adopted our sweet little dog, Champ, and that inspired us to create something that would benefit both people and animals. Just a few months later, Paws N' Totes was born, with a mission to provide eco-friendly alternatives while supporting local animal shelters. Today, our unique designs reflect our passion, and Champ remains the heart of everything we do.

Madi & Chase / co-founders

Our Products

All of our products are designed and crafted in-house, ensuring that every tote bag and pet bandana is made with care and attention to detail. We don’t just mass-produce—we create unique, thoughtful designs that reflect our passion for quality and sustainability. Every item is made from eco-friendly materials, and we pride ourselves on constantly learning from our customers and improving our process to offer the best possible products. In a world full of choices, you chose us, and we show our appreciation by delivering beautifully designed, durable products that you and your pet will love.

Eco-Friendly + Thoughtfully Designed + Built to Last

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For the Love of Pets.
For a Greener Planet.

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One person purchasing a tote can replace up to 500 plastic bags in a year.

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For every pet bandana purchased, we donate enough to provide approximately 7 cans of food for pets in need.

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We offer over 15 unique, original designs—each crafted from scratch by us—and our collection is always growing with new seasonal designs, so there’s always something fresh and exciting for every season and occasion.

Sustainability

At Paws N' Totes, we believe in creating products that are not only practical and stylish but also kind to the environment. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to make conscious choices that benefit both you and the planet.

Our Totes: 100% Recycled Cotton

Why Recycled Cotton?

Using recycled cotton reduces the need for virgin resources and minimizes textile waste. With every purchase of our totes, you’re helping to support a more sustainable fashion industry that values resource efficiency and waste reduction. Together, we can lower the environmental impact of cotton production and protect our planet for future generations.

Ditch Plastic: Choose Reusable Totes

Every year, billions of single-use plastic bags are discarded, contributing to pollution in our oceans and landfills. By choosing our recycled cotton totes, you can help combat plastic waste and make grocery shopping more sustainable.

Our Mission & Vision

At Paws N' Totes, our mission is to create eco-friendly, thoughtfully designed products that celebrate the bond between pets and their owners while giving back to the community. We are committed to reducing plastic waste by offering stylish, reusable alternatives and donating a portion of our profits to local animal shelters, ensuring every purchase makes a positive impact.

We envision a world where sustainability and compassion go hand-in-hand. By continuously expanding our collection of unique, high-quality products, we aim to inspire a community of pet lovers who are dedicated to supporting the environment and helping animals in need, one tote and bandana at a time.

Monthly Donations: Each month, we donate a portion of our profits to a different local animal shelter. For the month of November we will be donating to the Fairfax County (Michael R. Frey) Animal Shelter!

Supporting Animal Welfare: The donations help provide food, medical care, shelter, and love to animals waiting for their forever homes.

Connecting Through Our Products: The "Paws" in Paws N' Totes isn’t just a name—it’s a commitment. Our pet bandanas are a symbol of the bond we share with our pets and a reminder of our dedication to animal welfare.

How You Make a Difference
With every purchase you make you’re playing a part in supporting local shelters and giving animals a better chance at life.

Giving Back to the Community

We believe in making a positive difference—not just for the environment, but for our local communities as well. Our passion for animals inspires everything we do, from creating eco-friendly products to supporting the causes that matter most to us.

Paws with a Purpose
Every month, we proudly donate 10% of our profits to local animal shelters. It’s our way of giving back to the incredible organizations that care for the animals in need and helping support the furry friends who deserve love and protection. By purchasing from Paws N' Totes, you’re not just getting a product; you’re contributing to a cause close to our hearts.

Make a Paws-itive Impact

When you choose Paws N' Totes, you’re not just buying a tote —you’re supporting a movement toward a more sustainable future. Each recycled cotton tote helps conserve resources, reduce waste, and inspire change.