Stella & Chewy's began in 1998 when I rescued Chewy (the one on the right side of the logo with the funny ears). When I adopted Chewy, 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 (he had been abused and neglected and wandered the streets alone). Only another dog lover can understand when I say 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 doing some research on raw diets. I started making the food in my kitchen with a food processor. When I saw Chewy recover 100% I became convinced that the right food (and a lot of love) really does matter. As time went on and responsibilities at my "real job" (as a sales rep in the fashion industry) increased and began to include a lot of travel for business, 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 NY 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 I felt like we were missing the most important thing - real food that nourishes our pets.
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, and 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! I wish for you a happy and healthy pet…
STELLA & CHEWY'S BELIEVES...
If you cannot afford to feed your pet raw diets exclusively, then at least supplement his/her diet with this type of food. Every bit helps!
It is the responsibility of every person who has/loves pets to be responsible and alter your animal. Please rescue an animal rather than support puppy mills.
We are striving to make a difference in the quality of life for your pet and also to save the lives of animals who are less fortunate. We are committed to making NYC a no-kill city. To that end, we are donating 3% of our profits to NYC animal rescue groups.
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Lenny's Pug-sonal Endorsement: Not only are Stella & Chewy's products both healthy and delicious, I admire and respect the company's beliefs. I am regularly treated to Stella & Chewy's Carnivore Crunch and freeze-dried steaks and simply can't get enough!
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