When David Kariotakis, the owner of True Carnivores raw food pet shop, first entered the world of raw pet food, it went against the grain of the pet food industry. He acknowledges that they were contrarians in the beginning, but he embraced the "wonderful world of safe, fresh feeding of raw" after witnessing the positive impact on his own dog. David purchased the business nearly 15 years ago from its founder, Dakota Bawden-Tutte, who initially introduced him to the concept of the raw food diet for animals. Over the years, David has observed a shift in the pet food industry,...

Red Barn Market began in 2002 as a “simple local farm stand” selling local produce at its West Saanich location north of Victoria, BC. It was purchased in 2009 by a group of entrepreneurs looking to expand the local, community-driven farmers’ market experience on offer to their customers, and has since grown to seven locations in the Greater Victoria area. The original West Saanich market, located in an agricultural area of the province, had always sold livestock feed (and a small selection of pet food) as part of its offerings. After the change in ownership in 2009, Tracy Dow was...

Fresh pet food... with scoop and serve convenience! Here at Smack, we pride ourselves on creating the best quality food for your pet. Our raw, dehydrated product offers the perfect combination of raw, fresh food in an easy-to-serve format - no fridge or freezer required! But if you're wondering how Smack measures up to fresh pet food products, here's how our raw, dehydrated offerings compare: Easy to serve We offer the perfect combination of fresh food in an easy-to-serve format. Our food is handcrafted with fresh whole meats and organic, high-quality produce, offering all the benefits of fresh (and raw!),...

Big nutrition for smaller dogs Family-owned and operated in Canada, our raw, dehydrated food is handcrafted with fresh whole meats and organic, high-quality produce. We use only the best cuts of non-medicated meats (no added hormones) and wild caught fish in our formulas. If you're wondering whether Smack is the best choice for your small breed dog, here's how our raw, dehydrated offerings can help support your dog's health and overall well-being: Ideal food for small breeds Small breed dogs (pound for pound) have higher calorific needs and faster metabolisms than their large breed counterparts. Our calorie-dense, nutrient-packed food is...