CharlieDog and Friends creates the world's first plush dogs and cats based on real-life animal shelter adoptions and rescues, to raise awareness and money for America's homeless pets. Every one of our toys was inspired by a real-life shelter pet that's gone on to greatness, either through therapy pet work, search and rescue, or just being an awesome family member! In addition to our full-size, 17" plush toys, we've also introduced the "Pocket" collections, staring with our "Pocket Pitties": little plush pitbull stuffed animals based on real-life New York City animal shelter survivors. Every purchase sparks a donation to a local rescue or shelter.