In the center of Long Beach, is a pet food and supply business, Pet Pantry, that saves many dogs daily. Pet Pantry is run by entrepreneur and animal advocate, Patty. She grew up in Long Beach in an entrepreneurial family that owned auto shops installing convertible tops since 1929. Patty and her family loved cars and loved animals. Patty was raised with both dogs and cats. She gets joy from animals and claims she “trusts dogs and cats more than people.” Twenty years ago, Patty’s beloved Japanese Akita dog passed away and, she learned that the cause was bad dog food. Patty was shocked and upset as she realized how terrible many dog foods actually are for dogs. She instantly decided to work in the dog food, pet industry to help dogs and dog owners and honor her Akita dog she lost.

Patty began researching and studying dog foods to find out which kinds are healthy and safe for dogs and which aren’t. She then became a certified dog nutritionist and began working for a pet business at the farmers market in Long Beach. Patty did so well and customers loved her energy to help dogs. After several years, Patty opened her own pet shop which is now, Pet Pantry. Patty helps many dogs and cats with her pet shop. Every day she has customers come in looking for help for their sick pets. Patty inquires about their pet’s problems and environments and most importantly food to give her suggestions accordingly. Many times the customer’s dogs and cats are sick because of bad pet food they eat and human food. Many pet owners are not aware of the dangers of pet foods sold nowadays and get bad advice from others. Pet owners usually feed their pets, food they read about online, popular pet brands, and food their peers suggest. However, these are not always knowledgeable people to listen to.

 At Pet Pantry, Patty educates customers about dog and cat foods and which brands and types are good or bad. Since, Patty is a dog food nutritionist and loves animals she is a great source for pet food advice. Patty is very passionate about providing healthy dog and cat food only to pets. A lot of pet owners treat their pets like they are humans and feed them the wrong food which is a problem. Patty has articles describing the deaths and dangers of certain pet food brands and she lets customers read them to become aware. Patty even has a “wall of shame” that has cans and bags of bad pet foods that have killed dogs and cats. It is helpful and impactful for customers to understand and see the bad pet foods and brands that are hurting their dogs and cats so they can swiftly make changes and feed their pets only healthy and safe foods.  

At Pet Pantry, Patty sells dog and cat foods, pet supplies, pet toys, and treats that customers can buy for their pets. Patty only sells pet foods and brands that are safe for dogs and cats to eat and she feeds them to her own pets also. Patty now has 4 red nose pits, and a mancoon cat and all her animals are healthy and happy. Patty’s goal for Pet Pantry is to help pet owners, pets be healthy so they can enjoy life together and have less visits to the veterinarian. Even if customers do not want to purchase pet food from Patty, she educates them about safe pet foods for their pets because she cares. Patty helps many dogs and cats. Patty supports 22 animal rescue organizations by donating food and pet supplies to them from her store. For example, every month Patty donates 360 bags of Next Level Salmon River dog food to the German Shepherd Rescue nonprofit organization. Patty is making a difference every day in honor of her Akita and helping pets and their families in the community.  Patty declares that “all dogs want is healthy food, walks, and to be loved.” Visit Pet Pantry at 2801 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA or call 562-989-1929