Hootables… A Community Effort
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.
It’s funny how good things come from bad things
Several years ago I was in rough shape with a bad back. Lots of pain. Trying to carry on work. Reduced activity. Mostly, I could manage the pain if I laid on my left side. [I didn’t do this without pain meds]
Couldn’t lay there indefinitely and since I’m a lifelong knitter of big projects, I was a bit frustrated that I couldn’t do my normal knitting projects. However, there’s always a gift.
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Okay then. On the eve of Thanksgiving, 2026, here are Hootables who have found their forever homes.
Arthur went home to Toronto, in the arms of Evelyn.
Lucas was selected by Audrey.
Anna went into the arms of Joanne as a birthday gift for Millie.
Clancy, #3276, went to Phelpston with Mark.
Babs, #3449 was delighted to go home to Collingwood with Bronwyn.
Smith and Deka, a parent/child duo were selected by Marg and are on their way to Cranbrook, BC
Finley, #3514 is living with her namesake in Central Ontario.
June, #3519, is in the arms of new baby, June, in Barrie, Ontario
Yvonne, #3246 went to Ottawa as a gift from Audrey.
Edna, #3416 is now in Orillia, a gift from Audrey.
Leah, #3343 is living with Michele.
These owls were purchased from our generous retailers, Blueberry Moon and Get Moving Physiotherapy.
Thank you so much to both the buyers and sellers! You are making such a difference to our ninth student, now in her third semester of social work at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
Okay, folks. I have to admit I make mistakes on facebook, and yesterday was one of them. My first post was of many many new owls and yet, it didn't get posted for some reason. I wished you a Happy Thanksgiving and gave you a little information of each owl.
And so I'm re-doing this, with likely mistakes. I may post owls you've already seen but I didn't want to leave any owls out, so please stay with me here.
I did suggest if you wanted to find out where you could buy a Hootable, please check our website, hootables.ca
It's important to remember each Hootable is totally unique. They are not mass produced, for sure. Now and then someone will call and ask for a specific colour for a birthday, anniversary, graduation etc and I try to accommodate.
For now, please welcome these folks...
First of all, 3 owls already sold.
Finley, July 16, 2026 #3514 Finley is living now in Fenelon Falls.
June, a special order, born September 23, 2026 and #3514. She's with a new baby in Barrie.
Clayton, 15, 2026 and # 3473 is now living with a grandchild in the U.S.
And now, owls that are looking for permanent homes...most of these owls are in my workshop, headed for Christmas sales in Shanty Bay and at Camphill Communities in Angus. (I will announce these sales)
Okay! Meet mother/daughter team, Erin and Aliya, born Sept 1 and 5, 2026 and # 3517, 3518. They must stay together, at $75.
Isobel, born July 1, 2026 is a very special owl because she is #3,500, a real milestone for Hootables.
And then, here is Karim, knit by volunteer Ayla Demiray. Karim arrived September 11, 2026 and is #3520.
Nellie got her wings on Sept 15, 2026 and is #3521.
Conrad flew in on August 28, 2026 and is #3516. He is a very very soft owl.
Walter is also a very soft, black and white owl. #3515, he got his wings Aug 21, 2026.
Ramon, #3513, got his wings on August 18. He is very soft and very white!
Miles got his wings July 28, 2026, and is #3508. I may have posted Miles before, but didn't want to leave him out. He's very special, as are all Hootables.
Ann, #3507, got her wings on July 26, 2026. You may also have met Ann before.
Last, here is Raymond, #3506. His birthday is July 25, 2026.
These are all the owls I wrote about, and then lost somewhere in the mystery of facebook.
Enjoy... and celebrate my summer of knitting!!!
A Letter of Thanks
Where can I buy a Hootable?
A number of Barrie, ON retailers sell Hootables out of the goodness of their hearts.
Trish Brunelle
Get Moving Physiotherapy
35 Cedar Pte Dr
Lori Rosanelli
Around My Gluten Free Table
411 Huronia Rd at Big Bay Point
Terry McNaughton
Wentworths Eatery & Café
72 Ross St
Tony Wise
Wise Vision Optical
190 Cundles Rd E
Heather Kennedy
Blue Berry Moon
111 Dunlop St E
Linda Benne Ouderkirk
Linda’s Craftique
386268 20 Sideroad, at Hwy 10 Mono, ON
(between Shelburne & Orangeville)
Adoptions
Interested in having a Hootable Owl of your own, or you want to gift one to someone else? Check out the latest available owls and news on our Facebook Page.
You can choose your colour. Donna chooses the owl’s name just because she gets attached to them all. The price for an adult owl is $50 and babies are $25 extra. *Babies owls are not made separately* If you’re having the owl mailed, expect to add a bit for economical courier costs, too.
Every penny raised from the sale of these owls is supporting a young person in post secondary education.