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Where Your Dog’s Nutrition Meets Sustainability
Our Premium Offerings
Premium nutrition for every stage of your dog's life
Chubby's Chow
Fine Dining For Dogs
Restaurant-quality proteins including filet mignon, ribeye, chicken, and salmon - the same quality you'd serve your family.
- Salmon
- Chicken
- Ribeye / NY Strip
- Filet Mignon
From $10 (8oz)
Coming Soon
Chubby's Chews
Premium Dog Treats
Wholesome, delicious treats your dog will love. Made with the same quality ingredients as our Chubby's Chow meals.
Second Chance Garden
Re-Purposed. Re-Served. Re-Loved.
Farm-fresh vegetables and wholesome ingredients rescued from food waste. Sustainably sourced nutrition for your pup and the planet.
- Brown Rice
- Blueberries
- Zucchini
- Peas
- & more...
From $3 (4oz)
Our Mission
Chubby’s Chow rescues premium fine-dining meat trimmings and transforms them into human-grade, nutritious meals for dogs.
We keep good food out of landfills, support local kitchens & businesses, and make sustainable & healthy meals simple for pet parents.
Generations apart, Larry wants a better world for his grandkids—and Shaun wants a better world for generations to come.
Chubby’s Chow is where both meet:
- Great Dog Food.
- Less Waste.
- Real Impact.
#1
Sustainable
100% Sustainable
Zero Waste
Made with Love
Our Goals
Our aim is to become the world's first fully sustainable dog food company!
Reducing Food Waste
Divert thousands of pounds of high-quality scraps & misfit fresh veggies from landfills each month.
Sustainability First
Prioritize local sourcing, low-waste production, and recyclable & compostable packaging, reducing our carbon and waste-diversion impact.
Nutrition You Can Trust
Formulate complete, certified-vet recommended and AAFCO-aligned recipes with special diet recipes too!
Happy Customers, Real Impact
Deliver delicious meals, earn repeat customers, and build a community of eco-friendly pet parents.
Our Commitment To Sustainability
We're built on sustainability first. We fight the global food-waste epidemic with a circular, local, and custom-curated small-batch model.
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Upcycle at the source:
Turning fine-dining meat trimmings into premium, human-grade meals for dogs, cutting methane-producing waste at its source.
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Our sister brand, Second Chance Garden:
Gives misfit fruits & veggies a second life in our recipes rescuing produce that doesn't make retail grade, and using them in our recipes, not the landfill.
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Measured impact:
The U.S. wastes 30–40% of food every year (~133 billion pounds) and it's the #1 landfilled material (USDA, EPA).
- AND we also use all recyclable/biodegradable packaging!
Our Journey
Our Plan
Our strategic approach to revolutionizing pet nutrition
01
RECIPE & VALIDATION
Develop certified vet-recommended recipes, run lab analyses, and complete vet/AAFCO feeding guidance
02
BRAND & LAUNCH
Finalize packaging, open limited samples & preorders, and roll out local delivery
03
OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS
Implement SOPs, use feedback to improve recipes, packaging, and retention
04
SCALE
Build partner network, streamline ops, expand presence in stores & online sales
Our Team
Meet the passionate team behind Chubby's Chow, dedicated to bringing quality nutrition to your furry friends
Larry Spera
Co-Founder
Hi my name is Larry "The Man" Spera
NC State University Alumni '82
Shaun Deardorff
Co-Founder
Shaun started Chubby’s Chow with a simple goal: create better dog food while reducing food waste. With a background in aerospace engineering and as a serial entrepreneur, he brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to building more sustainable pet food. He is passionate about creating a brand that delivers better nutrition for dogs, reduces waste, and makes a meaningful impact.
NC State University Alumni '24Recipes for Every Stage
Custom-curated nutrition plans tailored to your dog's life stage and special dietary needs
Life Stages Nutrition
From energetic puppies to wise seniors, each life stage requires specific nutritional support. Our recipes are carefully formulated to meet your dog's changing needs throughout their lifetime.
8-14 Years
Seniors
Supporting Healthy Aging As dogs age, their metabolism naturally slows down, and maintaining a healthy weight becomes...
Joint Support
Easy Digest
Antioxidants
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3-7 Years
Adults
Supporting Dogs in Their Prime Adult dogs require consistent, high-quality nutrition to maintain lean muscle mass, a ...
Balanced Nutrition
Weight Management
Immune Support
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1-2 Years
Junior
Transitioning to Young Adulthood Junior dogs are naturally active, playful, and full of energy — but they’re also sti...
Muscle Building
Energy Balance
Joint Health
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0-12 Months
Puppies
Why Puppy Nutrition Matters The first year of your puppy’s life is one of the most important stages of development. D...
High Protein
Growth Support
DHA
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Special Diet Plans
Veterinarian-formulated recipes designed to support dogs with specific health conditions. Each plan is carefully crafted to manage symptoms while providing complete, balanced nutrition.
Allergies & Sensitivities
Relief Through Clean Ingredients Food sensitivities can lead to persistent itching, digestive upset, ear irritation, ...
Limited Ingredients
Novel Proteins
Hypoallergenic
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney-Friendly Nutrition Dogs with kidney disease require precise nutritional management to reduce strain on comprom...
Low Phosphorus
Kidney Support
Controlled Protein
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Diabetes Management
Balanced Blood Sugar Support Managing diabetes requires stable carbohydrate intake and consistent nutrition timing. S...
Low Glycemic
High Fiber
Blood Sugar Control
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Happy Pups
What Pet Parents Are Saying
Real reviews from real dogs (and their humans).
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 248 reviews
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My pup goes crazy for this!
Honestly, I don’t know where we’d be without Chubby’s Chow. It helped my cockapoo, Daisy, feel like herself again. After switching, she had more energy, was more playful, and just seemed happier overall. Choosing Chubby’s Chow was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for her.
★★★★★
Finally a food she finishes every time
My rescue was always a picky eater but she cleans her bowl every single meal now. Highly recommend to any dog parent struggling with a fussy pup.
★★★★★
Best food on the market
I've tried everything for my senior dog and Chubby's Chow is the only brand that keeps his joints happy and his appetite strong. Worth every penny.
