In 2014, Katie McCarron's 14 year old poodle, Rosie, became sick and lost her appetite. As a picky, older dog, vets believed Rosie was sending signs that she was ready to go, but Katie believed she had more life in her. She set out to create a better alternative to the processed dog food Rosie was eating by cooking all-natural, fresh dog food in her own kitchen. Rosie's appetite was reinvigorated, and she lived for another 2.5 years! And with that, Portland Pet Food Company was started.