Meet The Besties
Hi, I’m Ann 👋🏾
I love listening to people’s life stories. I think there’s so much power in being able to connect with others, especially with pets.
I’m a multi-business owner, and love expressing creativity through my work. I get to celebrate love through my Wedding and Event Planning biz, Ann + Co. I get to practice my craft through my hand-lettering biz, Parasayo. And now, I get to empower clients to transform spaces into captivating experiences through Ann + Coco. All 3 businesses were founded in Winnipeg, though we now live in Toronto.
Ann + Coco is a legacy project to commemorate where AJ, Coco and I created so many (first) memories together as a family. Coco looks at me like I’m his whole word; and that inspires me to give future pet owners the chance to have that connection with their fur babies.
Fun facts about Ann:
- Nicknames: Linger, Gerrr, Linger Ann, Bee
- I was born in the Philippines (Aries baby)
- I have 3 siblings (Rojuane, JV, and Maria)
- I’m a Swiftie for life (All Too Well is my fave)
- My favourite things: exploring new bakeries and coffee shops, journalling, flowers
- I’m scared of: Not reaching my full potential
- My love language: having alone time, and quality time with AJ and Coco
Follow Ann’s adventures on Instagram:
@annand.co @parasayo.co
woof, I’m Coco 🐾
I’m a sweet golden retriever who will greet you with my giant paws. My mum says I’m a gentle old soul because I love to lay on the grass to watch the bees, and run after birds hoping to be friends with them.
I wuvv people watching, playing fetch, and will proudly bring you the biggest stick from my long walks with dad. I’ll happily show you all my tricks for one piece of cheese! I secretly enjoy watching reality tv shows with mum, and I look forward to my evening routine when dad brushes my teeth – because it tastes like peanut butter.
I also wuvv keeping mum company when she works in the early mornings or wee hours of the night. And I will bug dad especially during his meetings. I remind them to take breaks, and to have fun! I know my pawrents love me, but I love them more!!
Fun facts about Coco:
- Nicknames: Cokey bear, Coco pup, Bubba
- I was born in Winnipeg on June 8, 2022
- I also have 3 siblings (Rosie, Lizzie and Ben)
- I also love Taylor Swift (Anti-hero is my fave)
- My favourite things: eating snacks, going for long walks, and collecting big sticks
- I’m scared of: Vacuums and basketballs hehe
- My love language: cuddles and quality time with mum and dad
- My love language: cuddles, and quality time with mum and dad
Follow Coco’s adventures on Instagram: @coco.the_golden_retriever
Hey, I’m AJ 👋🏾
I’m a web developer by day, and a photographer by night. I don’t enjoy small talk, because I think life is short and there’s much more important topics that deserve our attention. I have a knack for curiousity, and Linger calls me the ‘encyclopedia genius’. That said, you can ask me anything. I’ll probably know the answer and if not, I will help you find out.
As a solutions guy, I enjoy being able to help others put their best foot forward. Aside from being Linger’s fiancee and Coco’s dad, I’m also responsible for running anything web related for all of Linger’s businesses and capturing all the photos and videos. As dreamers, we are each other’s sounding board and continuously share multi-faceted ideas. Coco keeps us grounded, present, silly, and reminds us to keep the most important thing the most important thing.
Fun facts about AJ:
- Nicknames: AJ, Bee, AJ Bee
- I was also born in the Philippines (Aries baby)
- I have 2 siblings (Anna Jane and Andrew James)
- I’m am not a Swiftie (….. yet)
- My Favourite things: a real good cup of coffee, Youtube videos, learning new things
- I’m scared of: being helpless
- My love language: alone time, sweet treats, and quality time with Linger and Coco
Follow AJ’s adventures on Instagram:
@ajbatacphotography @ajbatac
our paw-romise to you
Coco has changed our lives for the better, and we are so lucky to have him. We want to support the amazing team at Winnipeg Humane Society who take care of pets like Coco, giving them the chance at having furever homes. Ann + Coco promises to donate 6% of our annual profits to the Winnipeg Humane Society. From the bottom of our hearts and Coco’s paws, THANK YOU for adding items to your cart!