For many eighth-grade students, 2020 was quite the drag, between virtual schooling and social isolation. Anna Sauchelli, on the other hand, used the time as a creative opportunity to invest in her passion for animals.
In May of 2020, that passion birthed Toaster’s Tugs — dog toys and accessories, hand crafted by Sauchelli, with 30% of all proceeds going directly to local animal shelters.
“My dog and best friend, Toaster, really gave me the inspiration and motivation,” she said, beaming. “He inspired the name, the toys and the brand.
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