10 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month

If you’re a maximalist dog owner with a penchant for color, Minna’s dog beds have you covered. Handwoven in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala using 100 percent cotton, these beds pair bright colors with clean and classic patterns and are completely machine washable. One cute bonus is that each bed is also named after a Minna staffer’s pet.

Founded by former Vogue staffer Jamie Knowles, Roverlund creates pet gear that equally prioritizes design and durability. From collars to kibble holders, Roverlund’s products feature trendy patterns and colors that can be paired and coordinated with each other seamlessly. Roverlund’s creativity also extends past design and into function with products like their out-of-office carrier which features an extra long handle that can also be used as a leash. 

Simply put, kin+kind makes natural, sustainable pet products that actually work. With a focus on supplements and topicals, kin+kind’s products address specific issues like hot spots, nose dryness, and allergies. kin+kind also makes household products for pet-related issues like stain and odor control — all made with natural ingredients. 

If your dog is of the anxious/neurotic/can’t-find-their-chill variety, Super Snouts hemp products might be just what they need. Using specifically dog formulated CBD and hemp, Super Snouts tinctures, supplements, and topicals can be helpful with everything from separation anxiety to achy joints and paws. Plus, all their hemp products are completely THC free, meaning your pup gets all of the chill with none of the high.

Started by a family who almost lost their dog, Luna, to toxic pesticides, Wondercide makes pet-safe pest control products that utilize clean and natural ingredients. Their product line includes both pest control for lawns and pest control for use on cats and dogs. They also have a line of bug sprays for humans, so both pups and their people can live pest-free all summer long.

Started by two dog dads whose pups had special dietary needs, Barkin’ Creek is a gourmet dog food kitchen based out of Austin that ships nationwide. In addition to their human-grade food options for pups, their Texas locations feature doggy daycare, a spa, and a rentable space for puppy parties! If you’re not based in Texas, you can check out all the cuteness on their live doggie daycare cams. 

Lockwood is an adorable gift and doo-dad shop based out of Astoria, Queens. Just like their human gifts, their pet gifts possess a modern sense of humor that any cosmopolitan pup or cat can appreciate. Run by a wife and wife team, Lockwood also caters to the aesthetic preferences of other animals, like with this DIY birdhouse kit that allows the avian friends in your life (or backyard) the choice of a tea house, a-frame, or log cabin style birdhouse. 

Barks N Rec is a one-stop shop for all your basic pet needs — and your not-so-basic ones. This small Chicago business rivals big box stores like PetsSmart and Chewy in terms of selection, while also featuring more unique products like aesthetically pleasing slow feeders and quirky themed snuffle mats. 

Otherwild is a queer-identified woman-owned store that carries sustainable pet grooming products. Otherwild sources all of their grooming products from Zefiro, a zero-waste general store based out of Chicago. Otherwild also stocks other zero-waste products that are perfect for all things related to pet ownership, like these bag clips that can be used to keep dog food fresh or these paper towel replacements that can come in handy for pet messes. 

No matter you or your pet’s gender, Butch Basix makes the cutest bow tie collars that can be matched with their line of human bow and skinny ties. Their collars are made to order by local artisans located in San Francisco. Plus, each collar is reinforced with standard use dog collar nylon, so your pup or kitty will remain as safe as they are stylish.