About
My name is Deborah Castaldo...
and I am the founder and owner of Right Proper Restoration & Repair
After 30 years as a healthcare marketing executive, I retired and am happily pursuing my joy - repairing and restoring beloved stuffed animals. I began repairing my grandchildren's stuffed animal kingdom - all manner of cats, dogs, monkeys, bears, and giraffes (and the occasional mouse). Now I use my talents to repair, restore and refresh vintage, heirloom, and collectible stuffed animals and their clothing.
I hope my work brings as much joy to you as it does to me!
Our Commitment to Quality
Integrity & Honesty
Dedication & Commitment
Nothing can replace the promise that your precious animal will be well cared for during the work. We promise to pursue our craft with integrity and honesty, clearly communicating with our clients, and handling these precious objects with dedication and a commitment to the highest levels of quality.
Skill & Artistry
Talent and Craft
We pride ourselves in bringing 30 years of artistic skill and talent to the repair, restoration, and refreshing of your animal. We are highly practiced in sewing, needlework, knitting, crochet, and finely detailed handwork. It has taken decades of learning to fine-tune these skills, and we are proud to use them to bring your animal to life.
Trust & Ethics
A Solid Foundation
Let's face it, this is an art form and as such, not every detail can be predetermined. Most can be predicted, but proceeding down the path of restoration, repair, and/or refresh of a precious possession requires trust on the part of both parties. The client trusts that our skills will do the best by their precious animal. Right Proper agrees to conduct itself in a manner that infuses trust into the working relationship.