About Us
Owned and operated by the husband and wife team Jenna Miller and Craig Hensley, our mission with Koosa Karis is to provide elegant high-quality products for pets and their people while also creating a platform by which we can do our part to help pets in need.
Photo: Jenna, Craig & Karis
The Story Behind Our Name
The name of our company “Koosa Karis” (pronounced: Ko͞osa KARE-iss) was derived from the names of our most recent two of the four beloved Golden Retrievers we’ve been blessed to have in our lives. “Coosa” was our soul dog we lost to doggy dementia in 2021 after having fifteen glorious years with her, and “Karis” is our current three year old rescue Golden and the main dog model for our company. We changed the spelling of “Coosa“ to Koosa so that the business name would visually blend but the pronunciation remains the same.
Photo: Jenna & Coosa - Fall 2021
Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Here at Koosa Karis we are dedicated to creating fine high quality pet products in an eco-friendly, sustainable, handcrafted way.
All of our dog and cat bandanas are finely handcrafted right here in the USA in our own studio. They are made of Organic cotton fabric printed with Organic eco-friendly pigments which is sourced from a US based family-owned company.
Our collars and leashes are also handcrafted in our studio and all of our product parts and materials are sourced right here in the US with the exception of our eco-friendly metal hardware which is currently sourced internationally. As our little start-up company grows, we will be switching our hardware sourcing to US based manufacturers as well because our goal is to soon be 100% American Made.
Our Commitment to Animals
Every month our small business donates a portion of our proceeds to rescues and as our little start-up company grows, we hope to make an even more significant impact in helping animals in need.
Jenna Miller, Owner/Designer
Born and raised in Southern Arizona, Jenna Miller is an avid animal lover, having spent her life caring for a vast array of dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats and pigs over the years since childhood. Nothing makes her happier than being out in the fresh air and sunshine of the great outdoors with her animal friends.
A former Costume Designer for the film industry, Jenna was also the designer of a renowned high-end bespoke Western fashion brand. Along with her professional skills in Film Costume Design and Fashion Design, Jenna is also a professional Photographer, Videographer, Digital Artist, Surface Pattern Designer and Decorative Painting Artist.
At the beginning of 2024, Jenna decided to retire from her career in the film and fashion industries in order to utilize her design skills in pursuing her other passion, pets. Thus Koosa Karis was formed.
Photo: Jenna & Karis - Spring 2024
Craig Hensley, Operations/Logistics Coordinator
Also born and raised in Southern Arizona, Craig Hensley is a professional film and stage actor. He spent most of his earlier life on stages across the country which later lead him into the world of film acting.
Craig’s wonderful parents Miles & Bette Oldfather founded the local chapter of the Humane Society in Benson, Arizona and much of his childhood was spent helping his parents rescue many animals in need.
Photo: Craig & Karis - Christmas 2023
Karis, Top Dog Model
Karis loves friends so she'd love to connect with you on Instagram! @goldeneyedkaris
When they are not working, Jenna, Craig and Karis can be found traveling, hiking, boating or attending pet events for Rescues.
Here at Koosa Karis, the well-being of animals is our #1 priority. We believe that all pets deserve loving homes and that all animals should be treated with the utmost respect, love and care.
We thank you for supporting our small business and for helping us do our part to make the world better for pets!
We invite you to follow us on our adventures and join our "paw" family through our social media pages. We love connecting with fellow animal lovers!
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