Dear Elise

Welcome to Dear Elise — a space for the pet parent who treats their home like a sanctuary and their pet like family. Here you'll find calm-home rituals, honest care guides, and a little behind-the-scenes of life at Fur Elise Pets. Written in Chicago, inspired by Sunda, Elise, and Aurie.

The Dog Walking Bag in Sand on soft neutral linen — the everyday bag that doubles as a summer pet travel kit.
The 5-Piece Summer Travel Kit for Pets We Actually Pack
A weekend away with a dog doesn't need a duffel of gear. Here are the five things that always earn their spot in Sunda's summer travel bag — and the small one that matters most.
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Elise Harness in Sand styled in soft neutral editorial tones.
The Harness Fit Cheat Sheet (Two-Finger Rule + the Small Things)
A good harness should disappear on the walk. Here's the unfussy way I fit Sunda's — how to measure, the two-finger rule, and the small details that quietly prevent chafing, slipping, and the dreaded backward wriggle-out.
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