Gifted Paw was founded by Sam and Kara, two devoted pet parents who believe that pets aren't just animals—they’re family.
After retiring from a 30-year business career, Sam found himself reflecting on what mattered most: the unconditional love and joy shared with family and pets. Around the same time, during the COVID pandemic, Kara became active in online pet communities. She participated in several pet gift exchanges and discovered they were about much more than the items themselves—they built excitement, anticipation, and genuine connections among pet owners.
When Kara's favorite gift exchange group disbanded, she searched for a replacement but realized a massive gap existed. She knew she wasn't the only pet parent craving that sense of belonging and shared joy.
After months of planning, Sam and Kara set out to build the community they wished existed. Gifted Paw was born from a simple idea: bring pet lovers together through meaningful gift exchanges and lasting connections. It's a place where pets are celebrated, friendships are formed, and the joy of giving is felt all year round.
Gifted Paw opens to founding members later this year. If this story feels like something you want to be part of, join the waitlist — and help us decide what it becomes.
