Growing up, I would see my mother and grandmother skim endlessly through card displays at various boutiques in search of the perfect greeting cards to add to their expansive collections. They always settled on the funniest and cleverest cards, already knowing exactly who it would be given to.

A few years ago, after graduating university and seeing bills and junk mail occupy increasing real estate in my mailbox, I realized my mother and grandmother were onto something. Receiving a funny or sweet card by the mail is always a welcome change from the usual neighbourhood mail. It makes people smile, feel loved and, with FatCatGreetings, laugh! In an age where text messages have taken over meaningful interactions, personalized greeting cards are a thoughtful and inexpensive way for people to show their friends, family and loved ones they care. And while receiving a card is great, giving one feels even better!

FatCatGreetings was created out of my love for greeting cards and my entrepreneurial itch. The irreverent sentiments are printed on premium quality recycled paper, complete with kraft paper envelopes and compostable cello sleeves. Having three rescue cats myself, the name was inspired by the chubbiest of the three and I donate 20% of profits to local animal shelters.