Meet the Pack

  • Monique aka Mo

    Primary Human

    Born and raised in Southern California, I’m a special education teacher, lifelong dog lover, and proud primary human to Maverick and Winston. I love spending time with my family, being outdoors with my pups, traveling, and trying new restaurants with my husband, Greyson. Since Balls and Bandanas came to life, my weekends typically consist of sniffing out cute fabrics, sewing, and turning them into bandanas worthy of a tail-wag (and hanging with the pups of course).

  • Happy black lab lying on green grass at a park with trees in the background.

    Maverick aka Mav Dog

    Black Lab/Shepherd Mix

    Maverick has been part of the pack for the past 11 years. He was a rescue from Labs and More Rescue. Truthfully, he rescued me just as much as I rescued him. Don’t let the frosted face fool you — he’s still full of life. He lives for ball time, head scratches, sniffy walks, digging up every hole in sight, and will never say no to a treat.

  • Smiling black and tan dachshund sitting on green grass with a blue leash, wearing a harness and collar with tags.

    Winston aka Winnie the Bish (IYKYK)

    Black and Tan Dachshund

    Winston joined the pack 3.5 years ago and has been Maverick’s sidekick ever since. For this wild little weenie, ball is life — all day, every day. He’s incredibly sweet and loyal to his humans, loves to go on sniffy walks at the park, play with his favorite toys, and never misses a chance to let the whole neighborhood hear his bark.

Why I Started

Balls and Bandanas started as a personal hobby — a mix of love for dogs, a desire to learn something new, and a cause close to my heart. My dogs have carried me through life’s biggest ups and downs and I wanted to create something that gave back to all the animals who continually give their unconditional love.

Everywhere I look, I see dogs in need whether it be in shelters, in rescues, or living on the streets with displaced individuals who rely on them for love, companionship, and hope. I wanted to do something to help all the good pups out there who are down on their luck.

So I bought a sewing machine, learned as I went, and started creating handmade bandanas as a way to raise funds and spread awareness. What began as a hobby turned into a passion project I’m proud to share with you.

My Mission

To make tails wag and hearts full one bandana at a time.

100% of the proceeds from each purchase goes directly toward helping dogs in need through:

  • Food and supply donations

  • Medical care assistance

  • Lowering adoption fees

  • Supporting unhoused individuals with pets

Thanks for being here

When you shop Balls and Bandanas, you're doing more than dressing up your pup — you're helping a dog in need. Thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we can give hope, second chances, and advocate for the animals who need us most.

Follow along @balls_and_bandanas and tag your pups with #BandanasForBetter. We love seeing tails wag in our bandanas!