Stella & Chewy’s: Raw That’s Easy to Feed, Easy to Trust Company Origins and Mission Stella & Chewy’s was founded in 2003 by Marie Moody in her New York City apartment, inspired by her dog Chewy’s remarkable recovery after switching to a raw diet. What started as a small-batch, home-prepared effort quickly grew into one of the most recognizable raw pet food brands in North…
Spotlight: Primal Pet Foods
Primal Pet Foods: Raw Nutrition, Made Practical Company Origins and Mission Primal Pet Foods was founded in 2001 by a pet parent whose dog was struggling with chronic health issues that weren’t improving with conventional diets. Inspired by the success of raw feeding, Primal was launched with a goal to make nutritionally superior raw diets accessible, safe, and easy to use. Now based in California,…
Spotlight: Answers Fermented Frozen Raw Pet Food
Answer’s Raw Pet Food: Whole-Food Fermented Nutrition That Goes Beyond Raw Company Origins and Mission Answer’s Pet Food was founded in Pennsylvania by a group of former industry professionals and holistic pet advocates who believed raw food could do more than mimic ancestral diets—it could restore health and balance through fermentation and functional nutrition. Answer’s remains an independently owned and operated company, with all products…
Spotlight: Tucker’s Raw Pet Food for Dogs & Cats
Tucker’s Raw Pet Food: Safety, Transparency & Simplicity Company Origins and Mission Tucker’s was founded in 2009 by the Tucker family in Wisconsin, with a clear goal: to make raw pet food that is safe, simple, and easy to feed. Their early focus was on transparency and food safety—values that still define the brand today. Tucker’s remains a family-owned company, with all production done in…
RAWGUST Raw Pet Food Celebration
RAWGUST DEALS & GIVEAWAYS Celebrate the benefits of feeding raw pet food to your pets… like lean weight, vitality, clean teeth and breath, shiny coat and that’s just the beginning. For Fish & Bone Loyalty Club Members Not a member yet? Join our pack! It’s FREE and you’ll earn points with every purchase! SHOP the deals here or browse the list of RAWgust deals and…
Spotlight: OC Raw
OC Raw: Small-Batch Raw Food with Big Nutritional Integrity Company Origins and Mission OC Raw was founded in Southern California by the Howland family, who began making raw food in their own kitchen to help pets suffering from chronic allergies and health problems. The company grew organically through word of mouth before expanding into wider distribution. OC Raw remains family-owned and operated, and their small-batch…
Spotlight: Vital Essentials Raw Food for Dogs & Cats
Vital Essentials: Raw Food Nutrition, Butcher Quality Standards Company Origins and Mission Vital Essentials was founded in 2009 by Carnivore Meat Company, an independent raw pet food manufacturer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The brand was created to provide premium, biologically appropriate raw food that supports the health, vitality, and longevity of dogs and cats. In 2023, Carnivore Meat Company—and its flagship brand, Vital Essentials—was…
Fish & Bone Newbury Street Becomes a Polkadog Store
Exciting News! After 15 wonderful years in Boston’s Back Bay, our Fish & Bone store on Newbury Street in Boston will be passing the torch to a new steward, longtime friends and fellow pet lovers at Polkadog. We couldn’t imagine a better fit to carry forward the spirit, care, and deep community roots that have meant so much to us over the last 15 years on…