Out of Nowhere
How it All Began
The story of the birth of Fur and Feather is an unexpected one. It all started with rejection. In February of 2017, I illustrated a Belgian Malinois for a client at my day job. Despite liking it, they argued it was not what they had wanted and promptly disappeared without paying.
But I knew I was on to something… I posted it on my social media and the rest became history. Friends and family began reaching out; the word was beginning to spread. Interests were being piqued even before Fur and Feather had a name! Just as suddenly as everything began, I received an offer from the Humane Society of Harrisburg to be a vendor at their annual event. This led to the development of what is known as Fur and Feather today.
Out of Nowhere
How it All Began
The story of the birth of Fur and Feather is an unexpected one. It all started with rejection. In February of 2017, I illustrated a Belgian Malinois for a client at my day job. Despite liking it, they argued it was not what they had wanted and promptly disappeared without paying.
But I knew I was on to something… I posted it on my social media and the rest became history. Friends and family began reaching out; the word was beginning to spread. Interests were being piqued even before Fur and Feather had a name! Just as suddenly as everything began, I received an offer from the Humane Society of Harrisburg to be a vendor at their annual event. This led to the development of what is known as Fur and Feather today.
Brains Behind the Biz
Meet the Founder + Artist
Hey! My name is Steph Perez and I am the mastermind behind Fur and Feather. I work full time as a Graphic and Web Designer alongside owning and operating this labor of love.
Since I was in elementary school, I have always been obsessed with animals, especially dogs. I would spend hours reading books and watching Animal Planet. At the same time, I was always passionate about art. At 11 years old, I could never have imagined combining two of the biggest passions of my youth to create something unique as an adult.
International Instagram
Spreading our Wings
With the help of Instagram, the world has become a much smaller place! F&F has grown well beyond Central PA. It has become a national and international presence with 24 states and 7 countries under its belt. Check out our current list of states and countries below! Our goal is to one day proudly say Fur and Feather has touched down in all 50 states of the USA and beyond.
Arizona
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Tennessee
Virginia
Washington
Australia
Canada
Italy
The Netherlands
Slovakia
Spain
United Kingdom
Pets Around the World
Check out some of the past illustrations I’ve completed of pets from all over the globe.