Ava's Pet Palace

From Kitchen Experiments to Store Shelves: One of the Youngest Founders in Pet Aisles

https://wefunder.com/avas.pet.palace

Total raised on Wefunder: 66154

Total investors: 100

Quick facts

  • Organic treats now on shelves at iconic retailer, Erewhon Market.
  • 60% year-over-year DTC growth as of December 2025
  • KeHE Elevate brand
  • 57% customer return rate shows strong product loyalty
  • Mission-driven brand with sustainability and give-back built into operations
  • 100% Family-Owned and Operated
  • Certified Diversity: Proudly Minority-Owned and certified by the NMSDC.
  • Thriving Industry: Growing in the booming $147B pet market, where treats are leading the way.

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Ava’s Pet Palace

From Kitchen Experiments to Store Shelves: One of the Youngest Founders in Pet Aisles

Highlights

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Organic treats now on shelves at iconic retailer, Erewhon Market.
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60% year-over-year DTC growth as of December 2025
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KeHE Elevate brand
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57% customer return rate shows strong product loyalty

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Not your average brand. Not your average founder.


What Makes Our Treats Special

Not your average treats, because we’re not your average brand.

  • Truly Organic: One of the only USDA Certified Organic treat brands you’ll find in retail, built on clean food standards from day one.
  • Radically Simple: Just a handful of ingredients you can actually pronounce, sometimes only one. No fillers. No fluff.
  • Unexpected Proteins: From wild sockeye salmon to duck, we create options that stand out on shelves and in bowls.
  • Vet-Backed Nutrition: Our blends are designed with experts so they don’t just taste good, they do good.
  • Shaped by Community: From the kitchen to store shelves, every recipe has been built hand in hand with pet parents who care as much as we do.

Market Opportunity

  • $126.7B global pet food market in 2024
  • $65.8B spent on pet food and treats in the U.S. in 2024
  • Gen Z households with pets grew to 18.8 million in 2024, a 43.5% increase from the prior year
  • Millennials + Gen Z are the largest pet-owning groups, driving demand for healthier, sustainable, and ethically made products

Why Ava’s Pet Palace

  • Organic, clean-ingredient products from day one
  • Proven customer loyalty with sales up 52% YoY
  • 400+ retail stores and growing daily, with customers in every U.S. state
  • Built on inclusivity, transparency, and sustainability

Investing in Ava’s Pet Palace means backing a brand that pet parents already trust and one that is positioned for rapid growth in a booming market.

How We’ll Use Your Investment

  • 30% Inventory & Production - Scale manufacturing of top SKUs, improve unit economics, expand lineup
  • 25% Retail Expansion - Support 400+ existing stores and new retail launches with demos, promotions, and trade shows.
  • 20% Team Growth - Hire key roles in sales, business development, and operations to strengthen execution.
  • 15% Marketing & DTC - Drive digital campaigns, grow subscriptions, and expand our customer community.
  • 10% Admin & Buffer - Cover compliance, legal, and working capital for stability.

Our commitment extends beyond just making treats

We’re here to raise the bar for pets, people, and the industry itself.

  • Better for pets – Real, organic ingredients that make tails wag and keep pets healthier, longer.
  • Bigger than growth – Scaling responsibly while staying true to who we are and what we believe in.
  • Proof in action – Ava built this brand from age 8 to 400+ stores by 18, with sales growing 52% year over year.
  • Community at the center – Every customer, retailer, and ambassador is part of building something that lasts.

Press & Media Highlights

Ava’s Pet Palace has been featured in multiple notable outlets for its mission, growth, and innovation. These stories help investors see how our story resonates beyond our product.

  • Pet Food Industry (2025) – Covered our collaboration with Vital Farms on a limited-edition treat campaign, spotlighting our shared values of sustainability and animal wellness.
  • ABC7 Chicago (2025)– Young Entrepreneur Finds Success in Organic Pet Treat Business featured how Ava started at age 8 and now sells nationwide.
  • Startup CPGFounder Friday Feature profiled our clean-ingredient philosophy and retail expansion.
  • PETS+ Magazine – Highlighted Ava as a teen entrepreneur debuting USDA Organic-certified treats at Global Pet Expo.


Why a Community Round?

We chose a community round because Ava’s Pet Palace was built with community from the very beginning.

  • Shared success – We want our customers and supporters to grow with us, not just traditional investors.
  • True to our story – The people who have always believed in us deserve the chance to be part of the journey.
  • Accessible – With a minimum investment of just $100, anyone can join in, not just a select few.
  • Momentum – Every investment, share, and conversation multiplies our reach and helps us expand faster.

This round is more than raising capital. It is about proving that when a brand is fueled by purpose and community, growth becomes unstoppable.



Thank you for considering joining us on this journey. Ava’s Pet Palace has grown from a childhood dream into a trusted brand.

Your investment helps us expand into more retail doors, reach more families, and set new standards in pet wellness. Together we can create a future where pets eat better, communities thrive, and purpose-driven businesses prove what is possible.

Let’s grow together.










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