About Dogkind Candle Co

Making scented candles started as a hobby during the long winter when all of my dogs died. At the time, I was writing a book about dogs. Taking photographs of dogs. Reading about dogs. Talking about dogs. But then Lily, Georgia, and Archie all died, one right after another, and I couldn’t bring myself to do any of those things I usually loved. So I turned to something I had never tried before. Something that held no memories for me, and that had nothing to do with dogs. I made candles. All winter long, as one dog after another left this world, I melted wax on my stove. I blended soothing fragrances in my kitchen. And I sat with the light of the flames in my darkness. Candle-making absorbed me. I found myself in flow for hours. I felt JOY in creating something new amidst all the loss. And eventually, over time, I found a way to make it all about the dogs again! Dogkind Candle Co. was inspired by a love for dogs. Every product is clean, non-toxic and pet-safe. I handcraft each item with care to honor all the dogs I have loved, and to be safe to use around all the dogs I have yet to love. Jennifer Waters, founder of Dogkind Candle Co.Read their story