The Hand & Paw Project™ was started in 2015 By Canadian multi-media artist Deborah Groenheyde. While traveling, Deb missed her rescue dogs, Java and Moka, and had the idea to create a piece of jewelry to remind her of the connection she shared with her pets even when she was separated from them. What began as a sketch of Deb’s hand and Moka’s paw is now a piece of wearable art suitable for anyone who has experienced the unconditional love of an animal.