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Portland, OR

Expanding a locally produced fresh pet food brand through retail and direct delivery.

• Hyper-local model: Focused on regional production and delivery to build brand trust and reduce emissions.
• Vet-approved nutrition: AAFCO-compliant meals crafted with human-grade ingredients.
• Retail traction: Now stocked in over 70 independent pet stores across OR and WA.
• Strong customer loyalty: High satisfaction and low churn with 2.3M+ meatballs served in 2024.
• Clear growth roadmap: Expansion plans to enter up to 25 new cities over the next six years.

Neighbor Pet Food is raising funds to expand its hyper-local model of producing and delivering fresh, vet-approved pet food to modern pet parents. Founded in Portland, Oregon, the company prepares human-grade, AAFCO-compliant recipes in a USDA-certified kitchen, distributing them via 70+ independent retail stores and direct local delivery. The business has demonstrated strong customer loyalty and growth, with a unique approach centered around community engagement, sustainable packaging, and product quality. With a scalable infrastructure already in place, Neighbor is positioned to replicate its successful model in new regional markets across North America.

Capital from this offering will support expanded marketing initiatives, meatball production capacity, and entry into new cities. Neighbor’s expansion strategy includes launching in three new cities by 2026 and an additional six by 2027, using a combination of corporate ownership, franchising, or joint ventures. With a fast-growing pet food market and rising demand for fresh alternatives, the company’s localized operations aim to address customer desire for transparency, nutrition, and sustainability. Neighbor’s approach not only offers premium pet nutrition but also builds stronger relationships between pets, their owners, and their communities, reinforcing its belief that good food can do more than just nourish—it can connect.

Company Info

Neighbor Pet Food produces locally made, fresh, and sustainable dog food distributed through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

Neighbor Pet Food is a pet nutrition company focused on providing fresh, human-grade meals for dogs using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. The company prepares its food in a USDA-certified kitchen in Portland, Oregon, and offers products through direct-to-consumer subscriptions and retail distribution in over 70 independent pet stores in Oregon and Washington. Recipes are approved by veterinary nutritionists and meet AAFCO standards, catering to health-conscious pet owners seeking high-quality alternatives to conventional pet food.

Neighbor emphasizes community engagement, environmental responsibility, and a hyper-local business model that fosters strong connections with customers and partners. The company plans to expand into new metro markets in North America through corporate-owned operations, franchising, or joint ventures, with a goal to scale to 20–25 markets in the next six years. Its product line is centered around meatballs, with future offerings including new proteins, supplements, and treats. Neighbor also offers sustainable packaging with pickup and reuse programs, reinforcing its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.