Two new friends arrived recently — both with stories stitched into their seams, and both already settling beautifully into their new home here in Arizona.

🌸 Lou‑Lou, the Little Crocheted Pig With a Big Heart

Lou‑Lou came to me with a tender history. She was lovingly crocheted by a woman for her dear friend in the hospital. Sadly, Lou-Lou ended up going back home with her creator but Lou‑Lou’s presence became too bittersweet for her maker to bear. She reminded her too much of someone she loved and lost.

I want that friend — wherever she may be — to know this: Lou‑Lou is bringing so much joy into my home. She reminds me daily to hold my loved ones close in memory, and she makes me smile every time I see her. I hug her often and tell her she’s welcome to remember her friends in England while she’s…

Fergus has arrived in Cambridgeshire. He is so soft, I love him and his

two tails

Arlo Lester is now safely tucked back in at home, but in March he enjoyed his first American roadtrip adventure! After a four month rest at his newfound residence, Lester jumped back in his bag, and into the car with us!

Together we made the voyage into the woods. The occasion: to visit the human aunt & bear cousin. All were happy to make the acquaintance! During the visit Lester came nose-to-nose with his twin Ty Rattle Plush, and the two quickly became inseparable.

We left home with Lester, and we returned with Baxter as well! Bear cousin turned sister, the little floof family is growing. The Ty Bear twins are settling in. I can’t believe Lester has already been living across the pond with me for 6 months! He has lived up to the note that arrived with him, gentle and thoughtful. Lester brings softness and calm with him,…

Slinky arrived safely today and I'm so happy with him , so now he's just settling in and looking forward to lots of adventures with me thankyou

Dino has been settling into his new home and meeting all of his extended family and new friends <3 he's tried some xbox games and he's excited to watch The Mandalorian with us tonight.

P.s. he has managed to stay well hydrated and has a new water bottle all of his own!!

Slope Rider 3D

🌊🐻 Pickles Across the Sea 🏴‍☠️🇬🇧

Long before he was lounging on an American couch demanding biscuits, Pickles was a humble little bear living in a quiet corner of England. He spent his days dreaming of adventure — real adventure — the kind that required bravery, a scarf, and a sturdy cardboard vessel.

One crisp morning, Pickles received word:

He had been chosen.

A new home awaited him across the great Atlantic.

With a polite nod (because he is British), he packed his courage, straightened his fur, and climbed into his travel box. The lid closed, the tape sealed, and his journey began.

Little Eeyore is becoming a little more confident and a little less anxious because of our other Loved Before friends who have welcomed him really well and shown him lots of love and understanding 🥹😍

Nelson has lived with us for a while now and there is nothing better he loves doing than getting cosy with a good book.