This personalized pendant is an excellent gift for any dog lover or a wonderful way to keep a reminder of your favorite pup close to your heart. It proudly displays the name of the canine of your choice on lighthearted paw print.

However, the engraved name on this piece isn’t the only way to make this piece uniquely yours. This pendant is also personalized with your choice of a diamond, synthetic diamond or a birthstone. Choose a stone to commemorate the date when your pooch came into your life, or simply choose a color that suits your personality and your wardrobe. In addition, you have your pick of metals: white gold or yellow gold, both available in 10K or 14K. Thus, this piece can easily mesh with wide variety of personal tastes and budgets. Regardless of which options you choose, an 18” chain is included so that this pendant is ready to slip around your neck or to present as an instantly wearable gift. Like all of Apples of Gold’s gold pendants, it’s a piece you can be proud to wear or to give.

From now until the end of the month, you can make a donation to Dogs for the Deaf simply by purchasing this pendant! Dogs for the Deaf rescues and professionally trains homeless shelter dogs to help people with a variety of disabilities and challenges. They provide these pooches with needed medical care and equip them with the skills they need to serve individuals with hearing loss, autism and other challenges. They then match each one with a person whose needs and abilities are a good fit, train that person to work with the dog and provide lifetime follow-up.

Clients who receive dogs from Dogs for the Deaf are charged only a $50.00 application fee and a $500.00 refundable deposit. However, this organization invests thousands of dollars in preparing each dog for service, and they depend on gifts from people and groups who believe in what they do. That’s why Apples of Gold is making an investment in them this month, and why we’re inviting you to have a part in it by purchasing an endearing animal pendant.

Dogs for the Deaf has been recusing and training dogs for service since 1977. To learn more about this organization, check out their website, www.dogsforthedeaf.org. And, don’t miss this chance to help them help some special pooches and to purchase a personalized piece of dog jewelry for yourself or for a dog lover in your life.

Care For African Kids provides care and support for orphans and disadvantaged children and youth in Uganda. Their orphanage provides a safe, stable home for over 225 children, as well as food, medical care and education. (To learn more about Care For African Kids, check out our earlier blog on them, or visit their website at www.careforafricankids.org.)

Not sure what sort of cross you’re looking for? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Apples of Gold’s Plain Men’s 14K White Gold Cross Pendant  is a strong, simple testament to the power of this timeless symbol. Unlike many similarly-styled crosses, this pendant is crafted from solid 14K white gold, making it a piece of fine jewelry with substance—both literally and metaphorically. This gleaming style makes it clear to all who see that your faith plays a central role in your life. With its unfussy yet striking look, this cross is a straightforward, timeless declaration.