Hi, I’m Angela 👋
Bone Appétreat really began with my own dogs.
My oldest black Labrador, Dinger, was already at an unhealthy weight at a very young age, and it concerned me. Around that same time, we had just brought Pepper home, and the food she had been eating from her breeder was upsetting her stomach. Then Dinger’s food was recalled.
That was the moment I decided enough was enough.
I started making their food myself because I wanted more control over what they were eating and a better understanding of the ingredients going into their bowls. Once I started doing that, another thought quickly followed: if I was going through all this effort to make better choices for their meals, why would I turn around and give them treats made with ingredients I was trying to avoid in the first place?
So I started making their treats too.
From my kitchen to the market
At first, it was simply for my own dogs. I began experimenting with recipes, ingredients, flavors, and textures, learning what they loved and what I felt good about giving them.
One of the most rewarding parts of that journey has been seeing the difference in my dogs over time. Now, when I take them out, I regularly get compliments on how healthy they look. Knowing where we started, especially with Dinger, makes those comments mean even more to me.
What started as a way to make better choices for my own dogs eventually became Bone Appétreat.
The heart of the business is still the same today. I want dog treats to be fun and special, but I also want them made with simple, recognizable ingredients and the kind of care I would expect for my own dogs.
As Bone Appétreat grew and I began bringing our treats to local markets, I discovered another part of the business I love just as much: meeting the dogs and the people who adore them. Seeing dogs recognize the booth, learning their favorite treats, and having families come back week after week has made this feel like so much more than a business.
Today, Bone Appétreat creates handcrafted, small-batch dog treats and desserts in Port St. Lucie, Florida, from everyday biscuits and bakery-inspired treats to frozen desserts and seasonal specialties.
The business has grown far beyond those first batches in my kitchen, but the reason behind it has never changed.
If I wouldn’t want to give it to my own dogs, I don’t want to sell it to yours.
Sundays at the farmers market.
Bone Appétreat sets up every Sunday at the Tradition Farmers Market in Port St. Lucie, 9 AM–2 PM. Fresh bakes, frozen Pupsicles and plenty of free tail rubs. Come by, bring your pup, and try before you buy.
We also love giving back to the animals of our community. Bone Appétreat proudly supports the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, including “Treats for a Cause” market days where part of every bag sold goes to help pups waiting for their families.
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Fresh bakes, seasonal specials and very good dogs. It all shows up on Instagram first.
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