Women-Owned Pet Businesses – Farm To Pet

All fur babies know that paw-rents make the world go ‘round! May is the month when we celebrate all the dog moms and cat moms who work so hard to make that happen, starting with these extra industrious women who went the extra mile and started their very own pet-focused companies! From pet apparel and natural bone broth to doggie bling and cat scratcher boxes, the unique products from these women owned pet businesses make the Farm to Pet Spring Gift Guide the paw-fect destination to find Mother’s Day gifts for any pet parent – and the pets they adore.

SUNBEAN

Dedicated dog mom Cloe started Sunbean in 2015, naming it after the sunshine that her dog Bean brought into her life on the daily. Her goal was to provide quality dog clothes that actually fit her Dachshund rescue comfortably and fill the void in apparel for dogs who don’t fit typical dog clothing. Since then, her woman owned business has evolved to offer options for dogs of virtually any size, as well as coordinating clothing for their dog moms!

Dainty Paws

Is your dog or cat a furry fashionista? Dog mom Debbie loved the idea of accessorizing her fabulous fur babies, but only if the bling was also pet-safe, durable, washable, and non-toxic. Her solution? Start a company and make them herself! Dainty Paws’ signature collars and leads feature baubles and beads made of food-grade silicone and acrylic that withstand all but the ruff-est play. She also has a line of pet-themed children’s books inspired by real-life dogs and cats.

STORMI’S FUREVER FRIENDS

What stylish pet parent doesn’t love an infinity scarf – especially when it’s for your dog or cat? Inspired by her oh-so-chic Pom Stormi and her European-chic roots, dog mom Ericka decided to launch her own line of comfy, washable infinity scarves, bow ties, and bandanas that slip easily over the heads of dogs and cats of all sizes. Stormi’s Furever Friends has since added more pet and human accessories you can feel good about – sales of her hand-made pet accessories also help support pet rescues in her hometown of San Diego, CA.

BARKS AND BROWNIES

Today’s pet moms are not uninformed about the benefits of enrichment activities. Making high-quality, vet-approved lick mats that are as cute, durable, and easy to maintain as they are beneficial inspired Anicee to start Barks and Brownies with her family. Since then, this woman owned business has expanded to include thoughtfully designed pet products inspired by a deep desire to improve the lives of the dogs and cats that add so much to ours.

THE GOLDEN LIFE

Life changes when you add pets to the family. In fact, Brooke considered it the beginning of a golden life after adding golden retrievers Molly and Shadow to hers. Inspired by the joyful way dogs approach life every day, the Golden Life is her woman owned pet business that offers stylish and functional dog accessories like leads and collapsible bowls to make living daily life and getting outside with your pups easier and even more fun.

HUNNY POT PUP

When dog mom Sarah became frustrated with her retriever Winnie’s bandanas falling off but found over-the-collar styles hard to use, she decided to try her own hand – literally! In 2020, she sewed an elastic version that slipped over Winnie’s head, looked great and stayed put – and the Scrunchiedana® was born. Since then, her woman owned business Hunny Pot Pup has kept Sarah behind the sewing machine, busily making Scrunchiedanas and accessories for pets and humans for every occasion.

HIDE AND SCRATCH

Confirmed cat lover Carin spent her childhood summers playing with barn cats and her young adult years snapping pics of cats everywhere she traveled. It’s safe to say she knows what cats like – so much so that she was inspired to start a business around it. Her signature item from Hide and Scratch is a box all of kitty’s own – perfectly sized for snoozing and playing, and even fitted with a built-in scratch pad. With the addition of catnip and silvervine cat toys, this woman owned business might just have created the purr-fect cat paradise!

SPECKS AND PETS

Originally a paw-sh retail shop in LA, dog mom Christina turned Specks and Pets into an online boutique in order to bring her photo-worthy dog toys and accessories to as many pet lovers as possible. This woman owned business is known for unique and clever plush toys in shapes that make a statement (think dark glasses, gold watches, and diamond rings) and equally adorable enrichment feeders. Plus, every purchase donates a meal for a pet in need.

BUT FIRST, WEST

When dog lover Hannah became a dog mom, she pored through thousands of accessory options for her fur baby Phyllis but couldn’t find quite the right ones. Having made the move west from Minnesota and eventually settling in California, Hannah let her pioneering spirit take the lead and decided to make – and sell – her own. Natural materials, dyes, and packaging make But First, West super pup-ular with eco-conscious pet parents, and the adorable styles and fine tailoring keep them coming back.

CRUDE CARNIVORE

Growing up with a love of all animals, dog and cat mom many times over Flo earned a master’s degree in animal nutrition before starting Crude Carnivore. Understanding the importance of proper pet nutrition in the longevity and quality of life for furry friends – and the lack of natural whole foods for dogs and cats in the marketplace – she launched a range of collagen- and protein-rich bone broths using locally sourced and humanely farmed meats, herbs, and vegetables. No surprise, her meal supplements are a hit with vets, pets, and paw-rents alike.

Clearly, pet moms are a motivated and dedicated bunch, especially when it comes to the health and happiness of their fur babies. These ten pet-loving women wanted the best for their dogs and cats, whether pet accessories, pet toys, pet enrichment, or pet nutrition, and – luckily for us! – when what they were looking for didn’t exist, they decided to make it themselves. Like Farm to Pet’s giftable bundles and healthy treats for dogs and cats, these innovative products make paw-fect gifts for dog moms, cat moms, and pet lovers for any occasion, including fast-approaching Mother’s Day! Let’s give these amazing women owned pet businesses our support and a well-deserved round of ap-paws!