Candles That Give Back to Animal Rescues, Hand Poured in Tampa Bay
Poured with purpose on the Florida coast
Here’s the Deal
Candles that give back to animal rescues, poured by hand in Tampa Bay. Every Salty Dog candle is 100% plant-based soy wax with a cotton wick, and $2 from every single one goes to the rescue we’re featuring that quarter. Right now that’s Rags to Riches Animal Rescue in Tampa. You get the candle. They get the help!
Hand poured in Tampa Bay
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$2 per candle to local rescues
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Small-batch scents
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100% plant-based soy wax
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Hand poured in Tampa Bay ✦ $2 per candle to local rescues ✦ Small-batch scents ✦ 100% plant-based soy wax ✦
$2 From Every Candle Goes to a Local Animal Rescue
No percentages, no fine print you need a calculator for. Two dollars, every candle, straight to one local rescue for the whole quarter. Right now that’s Rags to Riches Animal Rescue, a foster-based rescue in Tampa that takes in the medically needy and disabled animals who often get overlooked. You can read about this quarter’s rescue and see what candles like yours have funded.
$2 From Every Candle
We send $2 to the rescue we're featuring that quarter. Wholesale candles send $1.
One Rescue, Every Quarter
Each quarter we pick one local rescue, tell their story, and post what your candles have funded. It's our way of bringing a little more awareness to the incredible work they do.
Right Now: Rags to Riches Animal Rescue
A foster-based rescue in Tampa that takes in the medically needy and disabled animals who often get overlooked.
Shop the Collection
Here’s 4 of our favorites to get you started. Every one of them sends $2 to the rescue.
A fresh, clean escape designed to brighten your home while helping neutralize pet odors. Island Tails blends airy ozone and crisp fresh linen with uplifting lemon top notes for a scent that feels light, breezy, and refreshing.
Details
Size: 8.5 oz / 240g. Wax: 100% plant-based soy. Wick: cotton. Fragrance: phthalate-free fragrance oil. Essential oils: none listed. Burn time: about 40 to 50 hours for an 8.5 oz candle with a trimmed wick and full burns. Hand poured in small batches in Tampa Bay. Every candle is poured by hand, so color and finish vary a little from jar to jar. Get every hour out of it with the soy candle care guide.
Giving Back
$2 from this candle goes to our Rescue of the Quarter, currently Rags to Riches Animal Rescue in Tampa. Donations are based on completed sales.
Shipping and Delivery
Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days by USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with tracking sent to your email. Live in Riverside Heights, Seminole Heights, or Tampa Heights? Choose local delivery at checkout. Full details in the shipping policy.
Tampa Sunset is a light, beach-inspired candle that captures the feeling of watching the sun go down along the Gulf Coast. The scent blends creamy coconut with smooth santal-creating a clean, elevated coastal aroma that feels both relaxing and luxurious.
Details
Size: 8.5 oz / 240g. Wax: 100% plant-based soy. Wick: cotton. Fragrance: phthalate-free fragrance oil. Essential oils: none listed. Burn time: about 40 to 50 hours for an 8.5 oz candle with a trimmed wick and full burns. Hand poured in small batches in Tampa Bay. Every candle is poured by hand, so color and finish vary a little from jar to jar. Get every hour out of it with the soy candle care guide.
Giving Back
$2 from this candle goes to our Rescue of the Quarter, currently Rags to Riches Animal Rescue in Tampa. Donations are based on completed sales.
Shipping and Delivery
Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days by USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with tracking sent to your email. Live in Riverside Heights, Seminole Heights, or Tampa Heights? Choose local delivery at checkout. Full details in the shipping policy.
Pumpkin, but make it boozy!
Creamy pumpkin and a splash of coconut kick things off before warm clove, spice, and rich mahogany bring all the cozy fall vibes. As it burns, sweet maple sugar, seasoned oak, and smooth dark bourbon take over for a warm, slightly smoky finish.
Think pumpkin season with a Florida happy hour twist!
Details
Size: 8.5 oz / 240g. Wax: 100% plant-based soy. Wick: cotton. Fragrance: phthalate-free fragrance oil. Essential oils: none listed. Burn time: about 40 to 50 hours for an 8.5 oz candle with a trimmed wick and full burns. Hand poured in small batches in Tampa Bay. Every candle is poured by hand, so color and finish vary a little from jar to jar. Get every hour out of it with the soy candle care guide.
Giving Back
$2 from this candle goes to our Rescue of the Quarter, currently Rags to Riches Animal Rescue in Tampa. Donations are based on completed sales.
Shipping and Delivery
Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days by USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with tracking sent to your email. Live in Riverside Heights, Seminole Heights, or Tampa Heights? Choose local delivery at checkout. Full details in the shipping policy.
Bold, vibrant, and full of character—just like Ybor City.
Grapefruit, bergamot, and orange bring a burst of Florida citrus before giving way to warm tobacco flower, patchouli, subtle spice, and herbs—a nod to Ybor’s legendary cigar-making roots. Sandalwood, cedar, tonka bean, vanilla, and soft musk create a smooth, warm finish that feels like wandering the brick streets of Ybor.
Details
Size: 8.5 oz / 240g. Wax: 100% plant-based soy. Wick: cotton. Fragrance: phthalate-free fragrance oil. Essential oils: none listed. Burn time: about 40 to 50 hours for an 8.5 oz candle with a trimmed wick and full burns. Hand poured in small batches in Tampa Bay. Every candle is poured by hand, so color and finish vary a little from jar to jar. Get every hour out of it with the soy candle care guide.
Giving Back
$2 from this candle goes to our Rescue of the Quarter, currently Rags to Riches Animal Rescue in Tampa. Donations are based on completed sales.
Shipping and Delivery
Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days by USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with tracking sent to your email. Live in Riverside Heights, Seminole Heights, or Tampa Heights? Choose local delivery at checkout. Full details in the shipping policy.
That's just the start. Check out our shop page to view our full collection and find your favorite scent.
Have a Question or Want to Order Wholesale? Contact us today and we’ll get right back to you!
Why Soy, Why Hand Poured
Nothing here came off a factory line.
✦ 100% plant-based soy wax, phthalate-free fragrance oils, and cotton wicks
✦ Poured by Katie in small batches in Tampa Bay
✦ An 8.5 oz candle burns for about 40 to 50 hours
✦ A few come in one of a kind blown glass jars with hand torched wooden lids
“When buying a candle from this company not only are you getting a quality smelling candle- you are supporting local Tampa animal rescues as well as supporting a growing small business- it’s a win-win situation! ”
— Sarah N.
Meet Katie
Katie moved to Florida ten years ago and fell for Tampa Bay's waterfronts, its neighborhoods, and its sense of community. Then she adopted a cat named Sasha, started fostering dogs, and saw how hard local rescues work with so little.
The Salty Dog Candle Company is her way of giving them something that lasts. Every candle is poured by her, in small batches, and named after a place or inspired by Tampa Bay.
Order Today
Pick a scent, and somewhere in Tampa Bay an animal in need gets a little help. Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, or choose local delivery at checkout if you’re in The Heights. Shipping questions are answered on the FAQ. Thank you for shopping with purpose!