Started in 2015 after owners Darla and Roody showed them the difference better nutrition could make, Lake Erie Pet Food Co. makes fresh dog and cat food in small monthly batches at an AAFCO- and APHIS-EU-certified facility in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland-area company uses USA ingredients, puts meat first, and delivers its food locally in its own vans while helping customers understand what is in their pets’ bowls.
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Spot & TangoSpot & Tango makes prepared dog food, including fresh meals and its shelf-stable UnKibble line. Founded in 2017 after founder Russell began cooking fresh meals for his dog in a New York City kitchen, the company says it now produces UnKibble in a facility it owns and operates in Allentown, Pennsylvania.NEW YORK, NY
Sundays for DogsFounded in 2017 by practicing veterinarian Dr. Tory Waxman and her husband Michael, Cleveland-based Sundays for Dogs makes human-grade, vet-formulated dog food that is gently air-dried for easy scoop-and-serve meals. After refining its first recipe for several years before launching in 2020, the company has grown around a practical idea: give dog parents real-food nutrition without the refrigeration or preparation that fresh food usually requires.
Grandma Mae's Country NaturalsFounded in 2007 by a group of independent pet-store owners, Grandma Mae’s Country Naturals makes dog and cat food, treats, and related pet nutrition products for neighborhood stores. The small-business-owned brand uses a low-temperature, slow-cooking process and makes its kibble in rural upstate New York, with nearly all ingredients sourced from the United States. Its cat formulas are specifically designed to support long-term urinary tract health, while every batch is tested by an outside laboratory before release.NEW YORK, NY
Annamaet Petfoods IncBorn from founder Rob Downey’s years racing sled dogs in Alaska, Annamaet Petfoods makes U.S.-manufactured nutrition for dogs and cats, including food, treats, supplements and freeze-dried raw meals. The family-owned and operated company has developed its formulas since 1986 with input from staff nutritionists and a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, while using small-batch production and sustainable marine ingredients such as microalgae and MSC-certified fish. Its distinctive moose emblem reflects the sled-dog adventure and close family connection at the heart of the business.HATFIELD, PA