The Shaya Blog

My Shaya: How a Dog Helped my Depression

Every day I am asked why we chose the name Shaya. The short response is that the name has two special meanings: Gift from God from the Bible and wo...

Does your pet need pet insurance?

Two months into Baby G joining our family she jumped off a chair and broke one of her legs. She couldn't walk for a while and we had to use an ugly...

What Fruits Can Dogs Eat? - Here Are Just A Few

You drop a raspberry on the floor and suddenly your in panic. “Can my dog eat this?” “Shoot don’t let the dog grab it.” But you can relax, raspber...

Shaya Means Something

Shaya derives from the ancient Persian word for “worthy” and the Biblical name meaning “gift from God.” The connection to the meaning was instinati...

Best Human Activities for Including Your Dog

We built the Shaya Pet Carrier so you can easily take your dog with you when running errands, heading to work, and hanging with friends. During the...

The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the US

Leaving your dog is never fun - for you or them. It can be challenging to find a luxury, pet-friendly hotel that fits the needs (and wants) of you ...

How We Made the Shaya Pet Carrier

I designed what we at Shaya call “Prototype Zero” over four years ago. My Persian mother had begged me to stop carrying ugly pet carriers around LA...