Did you know that otters have the densest fur of any animal? They have as many as a million hairs per square inch in places. All those hairs make them really soft, but that doesn’t mean you should hug them. Even if you’re otter lovers like us, you should keep a safe distance from these […]
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The beginning of the new year is extra special at Otter Things—today’s our birthday! We are always excited to offer otter wares to otter lovers, and we have another year under our belt. We want to thank all our customers who helped make the previous years successful. We hope you’re enjoying your purchases. We could […]
Shipping gets busy this time of year, especially on top of the current national delays. Don’t miss out on getting your otter wares by gift-giving time. If you have questions about ordering, you can review our FAQ or contact us.
The U. S. economy hit a slump during the pandemic. With everyone forced to stay home, we experienced an artificial depression. Being an e-commerce shop, Otter Things didn’t incur a huge drop in sales, but we were concerned about our new and loyal customers. So, we held off any price increases to help our otter […]
Our World Otter Day celebration has ended, and we want to thank all of our customers for helping give to the Buffalo Zoo’s otter exhibit. You all made a difference by shopping with us this past May. We tallied our proceeds and are pleased to announce that, because of you, we were able to donate […]
You might be wondering why Otter Things would be celebrating World Intellectual Property Day. Well, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…wait. Actually, back in 2010, a flicker of an idea flashed through my head. I love otters, and other people did as well, but there weren’t many places to find otter […]
World Otter Day is the last Wednesday in May, and Otter Things is partnering up with some special friends. The Buffalo Zoo is home to the otters, Rascal, Ellie, and Daisy, and they need some extra special care from otter lovers just like you. History of the Zoo The Buffalo Zoological Gardens was established in 1875 […]
Today marks ten years of dedication to otters and the people that love them so much. Otter Things started on a whim after I created my original I Otter Be® illustration. I always had a difficult time finding wares with otters on them. Oh, I found bears, dogs, and even unicorns, but otters were never […]
Here we are – the end of 2020. And it’s about d@mn time! This year has felt like an eternity for me. I look back at events that happened in January or February, and they seem so long ago. I can’t even remember if I had a New Year’s resolution, let alone if I kept […]
An elementary school gym teacher hired me to create a special design to mail to her students. Teaching young students physical education skills in person can be difficult, but it is even harder to do it virtually. She knew they struggled with self-motivation, so she wanted to inspire and encourage them to stay active while […]










