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alyson whitney holding her two white dogs - tater tot and disco

About Alyson

Hi, I'm Alyson Whitney.
I am a passionate American artist who fell in love with design, while studying art in Italy. Today, I design and handcraft celebratory pet urns.

My work is dedicated to my cat that was struck, and killed by a car one afternoon - right in front of me. He lost his life on April 11, 2004. I was devastated - my heart shattered into a thousand pieces. Cremated, he was returned to me in a small black urn. The fragments of my heart that I had just begun to pick up and mend hand broken again. If you knew him, he was anything but dark and dull. He was full of life and a crazy cat. 

Desperate to put an end to the hurt, I painted his urn (my first) in tears but by the time I finished, I found closure and a smile returned to my face. There was a strange feeling of contentment in what I had created for both him and myself. 
My heart began to heal, and at that moment I knew I could help others ease the pain of grief and loss and find closure through my art. I quit my job as a successful creative director for a public company to pursue my quest to combine my passions: art and animals - and unknowingly, a third passion - returning smiles to peoples' faces.

As an animal lover and mommy to many furry munchkins, the circle of life is endless in my life. A loss is so very hard. Isn't it? I totally understand and can help.

I'm not a healer nor a therapist, by lending an ear and listening to what clients have to say, I believe healing begins and ideas flourish for a special work of art. When clients receive their final piece and I hear how they smile again, it warms my heart knowing I helped someone through one of the most difficult times of their life. That's an amazing feeling. 

Let me help you find meaningful closure and celebrate your pet's life.
 

alyson whitney signature in black

See How I Make People Smile

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MY CREW

white small dog sitting on towel in grass
DISCO
white small dog enjoying the boat and lake
tater tot
Tabby cat close up
tabatha
2011-2025
grey tabby kitten
gigi
2019-2025
close up of orange tabby cat
Flash
2000-2022

MEDIA

Cover of TIME magazine featuring The Most Amazing Inventions of 2005
Cover of Doggie Aficionado magazine with a woman holding two small dogs
Cover of The New York Dog magazine with a blonde woman and a fluffy dog
Cover of The New Barker magazine featuring a German Shepherd painting
Cover of It’s a Dog’s World magazine with a small dog in a pink carrier bag
Cover of Houston Lifestyles & Homes magazine showing a modern dining area
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