About The Grateful Dog Bakery
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In October 2025, we proudly became the owners of this well-loved dog bakery and health food storeāone that has been wagging tails in the community for almost 20 years. From the very beginning, the bakery was built on one simple idea: dogs deserve treats made with care, intention, and love. Weāre honored to carry that legacy forward.
Dogs have an incredible way of making life better. They make us laugh, comfort us on hard days, celebrate the good ones, and ask for nothing more than a little love in return. That joy is contagiousāand itās exactly what inspired us to step into this next chapter. If dogs spend their lives making us happy, why wouldnāt we want to do something that keeps them happy and healthy too?
That idea is at the heart of everything we do. Every treat we make is our way of celebrating the dogs who bring so much goodness into our lives. Whether itās a birthday, a gotcha day, or just because, we believe every dog deserves to feel loved, celebrated, and spoiled.
Daisy
Junior Toy Tester & Chief Herding Officer (In Training)
Daisy takes her role very seriouslyāespecially when it comes to testing toys for durability, bounce, and herding potential. If it squeaks, rolls, or needs to be rounded up, Daisy is on the job. In addition, she is actively working toward a certification in paper shredding, a skill she shows exceptional natural talent in.
Vinny
Senior Food Advisor & Chief Taste Tester
Vinny is our most experiencedāand most enthusiasticāfood critic. He eats everything, which makes his role especially important. If Vinny doesnāt like something, we know no one else will. Every recipe earns his approval through rigorous taste testing, repeated sampling, and unwavering dedication to snacks. When Vinny gives the nod, a treat is officially approved for sale.
Penny
Chief No-Nonsense Officer
Penny does not play around when it comes to her role. She keeps order, enforces the rules, and makes sure the humans' playtime does not get out of control or interfere with productivity. Fun is allowed (except dancing) ā¦ but only in moderation and strictly under Pennyās supervision. And never, ever think she wants you to throw her ball.
Luigi
Director of Internal Investigations & Social Relations
Luigi operates under his own set of rules and firmly believes other rules donāt apply to him. He approaches new situations, food and people with a healthy level of suspicion, carefully monitoring for potential foul play. Once youāve earned his trust, he is forever loyal. His investigative instincts keep things honest, while his social skills ensure no one stays a stranger for long.
Augustus
Chief Happiness Officer & Head of Customer Relations
Augustus aka "Goose" brings pure joy to everything he does. Whether heās enjoying a treat, testing out toys, or greeting customers, he approaches every task with enthusiasm. His positive energy sets the tone for the entire bakery and ensures everyone leaves with a smile. If you were greeted by a wiggling butt and a bunch of kisses, chances are it was Goose.
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