Dog-Breath

Stella & Chewy’s has been a labor of love since its inception…

It all began in 1998 when I rescued Chewy (the one on the right side of the logo with the funny ears). At that time, his immune system was so weak he had a number of health problems, including distemper. Like so many dogs in the shelters, his beginnings were horrible, filled with abuse and neglect. Only another dog lover can understand me when I say that he became my soul mate. My goal in life became getting him better (he was two years old at the time), and I began extensive research on dog nutrition. My vet recommended looking into raw diets; I did, and started making his food in my kitchen with a food processor. As I watched Chewy recover 100% and become a healthy, more energetic dog, I became convinced that the right food (and a lot of love) really does matter.

As my responsibilities at my "real job" (as a sales rep in the fashion industry) grew and began to include a lot of travel, it became increasingly difficult to always have the homemade food on hand. None of my local pet food stores carried anything like what I was preparing in my kitchen. I couldn’t understand why a city like New York didn’t have better pet food; people in NYC love their pets; we lavish them with expensive treats, dog walkers, spas and fancy haircuts and accessories. But we were missing the most important thing — real food that nourishes our pets and helps them to live longer and healthier lives.

I became obsessed (there is really no other word for it) with producing the best pet food possible and making it reasonably convenient for busy people to use. Because I grew up in a rural town in Wisconsin, where farms and fresh foods are a way of life, I returned there in 2002 to create this product, working with animal nutritionists, local farmers, and manufacturers. Now we can offer you what I believe is the best food possible for your pet. Stella and Chewy continue to be the official taste testers and were very happy when I quit my job to focus on pet food fulltime!

Our commitment to animal welfare is stronger than ever…

Our business has grown phenomenally — you can now find Stella & Chewy’s in pet stores and dog spas in more than 30 states across the U.S. and at several online outlets. Fueled by this growth, we remain firmly committed to improving the health and happiness of pets. We are striving to make a difference in the quality of life of your pet and also to save the lives of dogs and cats who are less fortunate. To that end, we donate a percentage of our profits each year to animal rescue groups and no-kill animal shelters.

I wish for you a happy and healthy pet — Marie Moody, owner and founder.