Abstract: The present invention provides an odor and moisture removing apparatus and method of manufacturing the same which is suitable for insertion in a shoe or boot. The apparatus includes an outer shell which encloses layers of a woven porous fabric. A porous and absorbent felted material such as “silence cloth” is enclosed between the top/bottom layers and the layers holding the desiccant material. Further, a desiccant material is included between the second and third layers. As embodied, the apparatus is designed to resemble an animal-like creature for added novelty value and customer appeal. Further, an essential oil or fragrance such as vanilla or cinnamon is infused within a portion of the apparatus to mask or further eliminate any remaining odors in the footwear.