THE PAST
When I was a child my aunt would care for me while my mother went to work to support my three siblings and me. One hot summer day, my aunt became frazzled with worry when she could not find me. She searched high and low in the duplexes where she lived, but I was nowhere to be found. After a few hours of looking she decided to look outside out of the complex, and began a neighborhood searc
h for her missing nephew. However, before as she proceeded to leave the complex she spotted a little brown leg behind the trash dumpster. It was me; I was behind the dumpster eating a popsicle sharing it with a stray cat. That moment was poignant to my family and myself. We understood how deeply my love for animals was at that point. Though I no longer sit behind dumpsters and eat after stray cats, I still share my food with them. THE PRESENT
A couple years ago when my dog “Honey” passed away, I vowed not to go through the pain of losing another pet. However, my sister’s neighbor’s dog had just had a litter of puppies. Max, the runt of the litter was brought to me. Like so many others, after losing my job in the oil industry I realized that needed to adjust my finances to deal with the income reduction. One of the luxury items that I realized might have to go were the dog treats I bought for Max. Max is generally not well behaved, but he actually listens better when I have a treat in hand. Interestingly, during that time I began to have health issues and had to change my entire diet and learn about better nutrition. So, I thought, “Why not make dog treats for my dog myself.” It would save money and foster our new healthy living plan. I have always loved to bake, and now I get to marry my love of baking with my love for animals. I am excited to be able to bake for my favorite customer. THE FUTURE OF MAXIE TREATS
What does tomorrow hold for Maxie Treats? Well ultimately, I plan to open a storefront or restaurant. My other favorite pastime is baking bagels. I want to have a dog friendly bagels deli where customers can bring their dog, have a bagel sandwich while their dog(s) enjoy their favorite treat. Presently, you can order these natural and organic treats right here online. In the very near future, you can find us to at the PUPPY ICE CREAM FEST 2017. Houston, Texas summers are amazingly hot. What better way to enjoy a doggie park than with some puppy ice cream? Stay tuned, as more information is to come…
