About Us
Hello! I’m Kelsey (aka Kel)
I'm the creator, maker, and owner of Koda & Kel. Everything in the store is made by my own two hands! How it started? For nearly 5 years, I worked in pet retail and adored interacting with pets and pet owners alike. Unfortunately, I was one of many that lost my job due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the pet store I knew and loved was forced to close their doors suddenly and permanently. While I was stuck at home during quarantine with no job and only my dog to keep me company, I began brainstorming. Fortunately, I learned to sew making masks during the beginning of the pandemic and that’s when the idea came to me...I have always had a passion for animals, fashion, and all things handcrafted so naturally I gravitated towards the idea of combining all three. Luckily, in my time working in pet retail I noticed something was missing: cute trendy sets that allowed pet owners to coordinate all their accessories and match their pets. So I set out on a mission to create a shop that would bring stylish coordinated handmade fashion accessories to both pet parents and their beloved pets.

Meet Koda
This is THE KODA of Koda & Kel. He is the inspiration for our logo and the motivation for me to make great products as a dog mom. Koda is my 6 year old adopted husky-samoyed mix. He was surrendered to a rescue at 5 weeks old along with his 6 litter mates. I met them all at 10 weeks old and instantly knew he was the one for me. I brought him home a week later and the rest is history. Now he is not only the namesake of the company but also our delivery assistant, product tester, model, and customer service rep. As CDO (Chief Dog Officer) of Koda & Kel, he takes these responsibilities very seriously and helps ensure quality products and service for all pets & people.

Meet My Helpers
Gary (dad), Carol (mom), & Kailyn (sister)! From trimming threads to setting up my pop-up boutique, they help make everything run smoother.
About Koda & Kel
We are a handmade family-oriented small business operating in Metro-Detroit! We currently travel & sell at events with our pop-up boutique and online store.
Visit our pop-up boutique and shop our products in person! See our Events Page for more information:
https://kodaandkel.com/pages/local-events
Read about our story in the Macomb Daily:
https://www.macombdaily.com/2021/11/19/macomb-shoppers-have-alternative-option-with-craft-shows
What We Stand For
Here at Koda & Kel, we want each item to feel like it was made just for you and your pet, so everything from our online shop is one of a kind and made to order. All our products are handmade, packaged, and shipped in Michigan by us. It is currently a family operation with me, Kelsey, as the designer & maker with the help of my parents & siblings. We aim for stylish sustainability so the fabric used in our products is 100% woven cotton so it’s natural fiber and breathable. We make it a point to ensure our packaging is eco-friendly and either recyclable or compostable (see instructions from your local recycling center for more info). We want you to be 100% satisfied with your order so if there is any issue please contact us by filling out our contact form or email us directly at orders [!at] kodaandkel.com and we will be sure to assist you! Your feedback is appreciated.
All of our items are handmade! Watch how I sew a pet bandana on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/mw9DngBp75c?si=QnPlhQrv7Dp8OLro
About Our Products
All products are made with 100% cotton fabric which provides softness, durability, and sustainability. We offer a variety of sizes to suit any pet!