Today we’d like to introduce you to Marc and Meghan Betourney.
Beer to biscuits, kitchen to community. In early 2018, Meghan and Marc Betourney combined their passions for good brews, the environment, and animal causes to create craft canine treats. When you buy Craft Canine Treats, you can feel good about giving your furry friends all-natural ingredients and partnering with us as community-loving, socially conscious consumers. A portion of all profits from Craft Canine Treats goes back to animal groups to support their good work in our Tampa Bay community. From our packaging to the grains from local breweries, we believe in recycling and upcycling. Hand in hand with the community and paw in hand with our pets- We’re all in this world together. We have sourced in the sunshine state and crafted with care.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
During COVID, our usual markets and events were canceled. As a result, we had to pivot and focus more on wholesale accounts and other ways of reaching out to our customers. We did special delivery days to do curbside delivery to our customers in different parts of Hillsborough & Pinellas Counties.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Craft Canine Treats?
We really value our Pet Partners-the local animal and rescue organizations where we donate part of our sales each month. They are the ones who inspire us. We believe what sets us apart is our commitment to the local animal community and the local brewery scene and by staying “local” and crafting our products with care. We are most proud that our product, including the bags, are a sustainable item and made with recycled materials. We are small so we can be flexible and really work with our customers and their needs. We also enjoy crafting treats for realtors, other dog-related companies and even as wedding favors.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
We have found that other local entrepreneurs in the area offer valuable advice and insights. For instance, we may see a local company that has a really nice social media presence, we reach out and ask what app are they using to create their images.
Pricing:
- $9 per half pound bag of flagship flavors
Contact Info:
- Email: craftcaninetreats@gmail.com
- Website: www.craftcaninetreats.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftcaninetreats/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftcaninetreats
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/FHZXrrp7Du4
