When I was six years old, I had a big dream. I wanted to create a place where animals could have everything they needed. I even drew up a business plan and gave my dream a name: Ava's Pet Palace.

At eight years old, I finally got my start. With help from my family, I began making organic treats in our kitchen for my dog, Rock, and my cat, Pumpkin. I wasn't thinking about running a company or seeing my products on store shelves. I just loved animals and wanted to make something good for them.

I had no idea that little dream would turn into something this big.

Today, Ava's Pet Palace is a family-run pet treat brand with products in stores across the country. And while a lot has changed since those early days in our kitchen, the reason I started hasn't.

I've always believed that pets deserve treats made with ingredients we can actually recognize. That's why we focus on 7 ingredients or less, with delicious organic baked, air-dried, and freeze-dried treats. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Just really good treats made with ingredients you can feel good about giving your pets.

But here's something else I want you to know about me and the Palace.

This has never been just about selling dog and cat treats.

I want to build something that makes a difference. A company that gives back to animal rescues, cares about the planet, supports our communities, and shows other young people that their ideas matter, no matter how big or small they might seem.

And the coolest part is that I get to build it alongside my family.

You can find our treats at Mariano's and Fresh Thyme in Illinois, Erewhon and Lassen's in California, independent pet stores across the country, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and of course, right here on our website!

I'd love for you to be part of this journey, too. Follow me and my family on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for a look at what really goes on behind the Palace. The fun stuff, the hard stuff, the big wins, the little moments, and plenty of cute pets along the way.

I'm still that girl with the big dream. The only difference is that now I get to share it with all of you.

Thanks for being here and helping me bring my dream to life. It means more than you know. 💗

With Love, 
Ava