Gifted Paw is opening its doors to a small group of founding members later this year. This is your invitation to get in early — and help shape everything that comes next.
What does "founding member" actually mean?
It means you're not just joining a community — you're helping build it. Founding members will have a direct say in how Gifted Paw's gift exchanges work: how often they happen, how they're themed, and what makes each one feel special. You'll be matched with fellow pet lovers based on your pet's type, breed, and personality — so the gifts you give and receive will actually mean something.
Beyond the exchanges, founding members shape the events, the features, and the direction of the community itself. When you tell us something isn't working — or share an idea for what could be — that feedback goes directly to Sam and Kara. Not a support ticket. Not a suggestion box. The founders.
There will only ever be one founding member cohort. Once we open, this version of Gifted Paw — small, close-knit, and community-driven — begins to close.
It starts with a story — yours.
You tell us about your pet: the way they greet you at the door, the toy they've had since they were a puppy, the quiet moments only the two of you know about. That story becomes the seed of everything else.
Throughout the year, gift exchanges open up — you choose the ones you want to be part of. Once you're in, matching happens automatically, and you'll be notified right away: who you've been matched with, and whose pet you get to celebrate.
Then comes the part that makes Gifted Paw different: you send a real gift, picked with their pet in mind, to arrive at their door. Gift values will be decided by founding member vote, likely in the $30–$60 range — because this community decides what generosity looks like here, not us. In return, your own pet receives something just as thoughtful, from someone who's never met them but understands exactly why they matter.
Membership
Every founding member is welcomed with warmth, early access, and a heartfelt first edition book.
$29/yr
All Member benefits
Early access to gift exchange
Signed First Edition book — Sam & Kara's story, hand-signed for founding members
Personal founder updates
Priority story feature
Exclusive Founder's badge
Recognition on launch day
Direct input on community features
