the animals in our life are more than pets
they are pals, companions, and chosen family – our kin
Our inspiration for this event is our Executive Director’s pal and the council’s resident dog – Alice. Like all paw companions, she has continued to support our community over the past 15 years, bringing comfort, joy and a lot of hair to the many volunteers and staff that have passed through our doors. It was serendipitous that the work in Carly Nabess’s current exhibition (Aug-Sept) was co-created through relationships with ancestors, mentors, archival materials, and kin, including plant relations and Banjo, her dog.
The initiative is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that the animals in our lives are more than pets. They are pals, companions, and chosen family – our kin.
Whether it’s the quiet comfort of their presence, the routines we build together, or the memories they leave with us, these relationships shape our lives in deeply meaningful ways. CCBC artists have donated one-of-a-kind or limited edition, handmade works that reflect these connections. Their pieces are inspired by their companions, memories, or explorations of care, joy, or companionship.
Along with traditional “pet products” such as coats, collars and bowls, artists have donated personal, thoughtful interpretations of these relationships through various craft mediums.
Proceeds from sales will go to CCBC, supporting our non-profit programming and a percentage of 10% will be going to the BCSPCA.
