Born in a tiny New York City kitchen in 2010 with a mixer, an oven and a scruffy mutt named Bocce, Bocce’s Bakery bakes pet treats with short ingredient lists and natural ingredients. The company still works in small batches and now makes treats for cats as well as dogs, with its products baked in the USA.
Nature's AnimalsFounded in 1992 by Dee and Tim, Nature’s Animals is a hands-on bakery in Mamaroneck, New York, making handmade dog biscuits and treats with human-grade ingredients. The husband-and-wife owners still bake on the premises, carrying on a recipe first developed by Tim’s father and shipping their bakery-fresh treats to stores nationwide.MAMARONECK, NY
Baltimore Dog BakeryEstablished in 1997, Baltimore Dog Bakery is a women-owned Baltimore business that bakes all-natural dog treats from scratch. Owner Key Wagner and her staff hand-make treats without additives or preservatives, producing hundreds of pounds each week in a five-rack Reed Oven for stores across the mid-Atlantic. The bakery also makes customized dog birthday cakes and donates product to animal organizations, with one percent of proceeds going to the Maryland SPCA.BALTIMORE, MD
Crisp NYCFounded by New York City chef Matt Jay Kornfeld after a veterinarian asked him to create a high-protein treat, Crisp NYC makes natural pet crisps in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Chef Matt draws on more than 15 years in Michelin-starred fine dining, hotels, and country clubs to develop treats made from one to three whole U.S.-sourced ingredients, including its chicken crisps. The company was created with his wife Jillian and their dog Jack, whose veterinary connection helped shape the business.NEW YORK, NY
BrewscuitsBrewscuits grew from a homebrewer’s simple effort to find a use for spent brewing grain, becoming a hand-crafting business for dog owners who want natural treats. Made in the USA, its biscuits give brewery byproducts a second life while leaving out alcohol, hops, and preservatives.TELFORD, PA