Our Story

Started in 2022, Bark River Pets offers simple freeze-dried dog treats to supplement an active and adventurous lifestyle.
Our journey started while volunteering at a small animal rescue in West Allis, Wisconsin. We conducted home visits with prospective families looking to adopt; we offered feedback to the shelter to help find the best-fit homes/families for the animals. We also went onsite to walk and play with the dogs. During one of our visits to the shelter, we instantly fell in love with this fluffy dog from Alabama. He sat wagging his tail with the biggest smile, waiting patiently for his walk. Once outside, he rolled over for belly rubs - It didn't take long for him to steal our hearts, and in the following days, we brought him home. Since day one, Finley has been such a big part of our lives. We do everything together: hiking, swimming, camping, and trips to local shops and dog-friendly spots. One of our favorite activities during the summer is walking to this wooden bridge on the Bark River, swimming, and playing fetch. Bark River Pets is inspired by Finley's energetic, adventurous spirit and his love for the great outdoors. Finn has given us some of our most incredible adventures, and now it is our dream to help other dogs find their adventure. We hope these treats and Finn's journey inspire you and your pet(s) to get outside, explore, and have fun! Work like a dog, play like a puppy. Speaking of puppies, we added a second rescue dog to our family, Brodie! We can't wait to have him join us on all our adventures. Thank you for supporting Bark River Pets!