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This month, Darwin's Natural Pet Products celebrates 20 years of providing fresh, raw dog and cat food to support happier, healthier pets. Founded in 2004 with a mission to help pets and their owners enjoy longer, healthier companionships, the company was the first U.S. raw pet food supplier to enter e-commerce and offers comprehensive, natural, and He became a pioneer in the pet nutrition movement. .
Throughout its history, Darwin's Natural Pet Products has been dedicated to sourcing natural, raw foods fairly and consciously. Darwin's partnered only with trusted suppliers to create the first raw farm-to-fork solution for pets nationwide.
Gary Tashjian, CEO and Founder of Darwin's Natural Pet Products, said: “We are deeply grateful for our success over the years and are passionate about nothing more than promoting the health of our furry friends. I can't think of any goals for a fulfilling life.” . “Everything we've accomplished over the years is thanks to our incredible team at Darwin's, our partners in the pet health space, and the community of thoughtful, pet-centered families we serve. ”
Tashjian's journey to founding Darwin's began with health issues with his own dogs. After struggling to manage her older dog's arthritis with traditional medicine, Tashjian turned to holistic veterinary advice and transitioned to feeding her a freshly prepared, high-quality raw food diet, which made an amazing difference. I noticed. This revelation led Tashjian to leave behind a career in marketing and pursue a new passion for holistic animal food.
“Darwin's mission is very personal to me. When I made the switch for my best friend Max (a 10-year-old Old English Sheepdog) who was suffering from severe arthritis, I realized the power of natural raw pet food. ,” Tashjian said. “After making the switch, I watched Max go from being an old dog with limited mobility to his full-bodied self. It was this dietary change that helped Max and I keep him healthy for another five years. I think it's thanks to you.”
In the early 2000s, Tashjian was the only member of Darwin's team, individually preparing raw meat and vegetables before personally delivering orders to communities across the northwest. Currently, Darwin's team serves more than 300,000 households through subscription-based deliveries across the country.
“When I saw first-hand the benefits of raw food in my pet's diet, I knew I had to share this knowledge with all the pet owners I know,” says Tashjian. “Like Max, I felt a calling to help others enjoy longer, healthier relationships with their pets.”
In its 20-year history, Darwin's Natural Pet Products has served more than 100 million meals, donated food to pet shelters, supported rescue pet fosterers, and supported animals affected by the war in Ukraine. supports many charities, including the support of
“Most people want to feed their pets the best, but don't always have the time or background to prepare a properly formulated raw diet,” says Tashjian. “When I started Darwin's, my goal was to help pet owners live happier, healthier lives by feeding their pets the food that nature intended them to eat. It was about making confidence easy and convenient.”
