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Blanket delivery to Custom Chunky Blankets — Made Just for You
October 2026 feature

Custom Chunky Blankets — Made Just for You

Hand-looped in soft neutral tones, shipped to your door — the coziest holiday gift that gives back.

The most-requested item in Cause for Pause history is finally here: custom chunky blankets, hand-looped just for you and shipped straight to your door. Choose your size — a kids blanket (30"×40", $100) or our signature…

Blanket delivery to The Cozy Shop Is Open!

The Cozy Shop Is Open!

Big news: the Cozy Shop is officially open! Meet the canned cuties — soft plush friends sealed in pop-top cans. Florida alligators, flamingos, dolphins, and pelicans... beagles,…

Blanket delivery to Blanket Drop-Off — Seminole County Animal Services

Blanket Drop-Off — Seminole County Animal Services

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month — and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than a trunk full of handmade comfort. Today we dropped off a fresh stack of handmade chunky…

Blanket delivery to Meet Ryder — Our Chief Inspiration Officer

Meet Ryder — Our Chief Inspiration Officer

Every nonprofit has a founding story. Ours has four paws and a very good haircut. Meet Ryder, the Shih Tzu who started it all. Ryder is the heart behind Cause for Pause — the…

Blanket delivery to Chunky Pet Blanket Workshop — APBS Design Studio

Chunky Pet Blanket Workshop — APBS Design Studio

Tonight the yarn was flying at the APBS Design Studio! Our Chunky Pet Blanket Workshop brought together friends, volunteers, and first-time makers for an evening of hand-looping…

Blanket delivery to We're Officially a 501(c)(3) Charity!

We're Officially a 501(c)(3) Charity!

Some news worth wagging about: Cause for Pause is now officially a charitable organization under 501(c)(3)! What does that mean for you? Every gift — a blanket sponsored, a Zelle…

Blanket delivery to Seminole County Animal Services

Seminole County Animal Services

Today we made our very first delivery — and our hearts are overflowing. We carried a stack of handmade chunky-knit blankets, along with dog food, toys, and accessories, into…