{"title":"2023 - Week 16","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"love-dog","title":"Love - Dog Variant","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnytime we're talking about pets, you'll usually see me writing about Kirby, the dog that was with me when I started ZOX. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut for this design, I wanted to throw it back a bit further to the first dog I had in my childhood childhood - our family dog, Duke. Born just a little before me, Duke was a stunning German Shepherd Husky mix who, despite looking like a majestic white wolf, was the gentlest soul you could ever meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuke was my dad's dog, but I like to think of him as my very first companion. He had a profound impact on my life, teaching me invaluable lessons about loyalty, compassion, and the bond between humans and animals - something that's so powerful it's nearly impossible to put into words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne thing I'll always remember about Duke was his unwavering loyalty. Whether I was coming home from school or returning from a long trip, Duke would always be there to greet me, his tail wagging and his eyes sparkling with joy. He was a constant reminder that, in a world full of uncertainties, there are some things you can always count on - like the unconditional love of a pet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuke's gentle nature was another lesson in itself. Though he had the strength and size to be intimidating, he chose instead to approach everyone - humans and animals alike - with kindness and curiosity. He was never aggressive, and his demeanor reminded me of a quote by the poet and philosopher, Rumi:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMan, I love that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuke's example taught me the power of gentleness, and the importance of treating others with kindness and understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, Duke taught me that life is all about cherishing the simple moments. Whether it was playing fetch in the backyard or curling up together on a cold winter's night, Duke showed me that happiness can be found in the most ordinary of circumstances, and that it's often the smallest things that make the biggest impact on our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the author, John Grogan, wrote in his book Marley \u0026amp; Me:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Animals have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn't ever know we had.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuke was one of those animals, and his presence in my life left an incredible mark on my heart. My hope for this ZOX is that it helps you celebrate the dog that left the same mark on yours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig hugs,\u003cbr\u003eJason\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZOX","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48249666961706,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-05-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48249667092778,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-05-M","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48249667191082,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-05-L","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6892\/5482\/files\/LoveDog2KOutside.webp?v=1714018883"},{"product_id":"protecc-attacc","title":"Protecc \u0026 Attacc","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAh, cats - the ultimate masters of self-love and the undisputed champions of napping. If there's one thing I've learned from observing these adorable, self-centered furballs, it's that they truly know how to live life on their own terms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever watched a cat strut around the house? If there was ever an animal that embodied the smug, it's a cat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey saunter around like their royalty, and we, their lowly human servants, should be honored to bask in their presence. If you've ever tried to get a cat to do anything it has decided it doesn't want to, you know exactly what I mean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats seem to have this incredible ability to sleep anywhere, anytime, and in the most absurd positions imaginable. I sometimes find myself envious of their napping prowess - how do they manage to sleep for 16 hours a day and still look so adorable?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut honestly, maybe cats are onto something. They're masters of self-love. They groom themselves incessantly, nap whenever they please, and demand attention only when it suits them. If that's not the epitome of living your best life, I don't know what is. 😂\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllen DeGeneres has a great quote that I love when it comes to cats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In my next life, I want to come back as a cat. To sleep 20 hours a day and wait to be fed. To sit around licking my own fur.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSounds like a dream, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig hugs,\u003cbr\u003eJason\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOX","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48249667223850,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-06-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48249667420458,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-06-M","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48249667485994,"sku":"2-06-23-WB-ORD-2K-06-L","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6892\/5482\/files\/Protecc_Attacc1KOutside.webp?v=1714018882"},{"product_id":"love-cat","title":"Love - Cat Variant","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of you don't know this but once upon a time, I did indeed have a cat named Snickers. From the moment I brought him home, I knew he was something special. And I have to admit, I learned quite a few life lessons from that little furball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnickers had this uncanny ability to know when I needed a little pick-me-up. On those days when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed, he would climb onto my lap and purr, his gentle warmth and soothing vibrations reminding me that sometimes, it was the simple moments that brought the most joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd let me tell you, Snickers taught me a thing or two about persistence. If there was a toy he was determined to get his paws on, there was no stopping him. He was basically a parkour champion, bouncing off walls to get what he wanted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the greatest lessons I learned from Snickers was the importance of being present. When he gazed out the window, basking in the warm sunlight or watching the leaves dance on a breezy day, he was completely in the moment. He wasn't worried about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. He was fully engaged in the here and now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a great quote by Thich Nhat Hanh that really reflects on this point:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Life is available only in the present moment.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hope this beautiful Love Cat design reminds you to take a page from Snickers' playbook: Embrace the simple joys in life, be persistent in the pursuit of your goals, and always remember to live in the present moment. 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My hope for you, with this amazing little hug right here, is that it helps you keep that smile on your face, even when things are hard.There are amazing things ahead, I promise you that. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBig Hugs!\u003cbr\u003e- Jason\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZOX","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":48249656377642,"sku":"bestisyet-leash","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6892\/5482\/files\/TheBestIsYetToComeCoiledCutout_47a9ded3-b7cf-4c6b-9342-10b572388ea9.webp?v=1773785699"}],"url":"https:\/\/zox-labs.myshopify.com\/collections\/2023-week-16.oembed","provider":"ZOX DEV Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}