Press Kit
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Hawaii Doggie Bakery
Hawaii's original bakery for dogs, founded in 1998
The idea of Hawaii Doggie Bakery was conceived by sisters Jen Kunishima Sarsuelo and Trudi Kunishima Galera who were looking for high quality food for their pregnant dog, Ipo. After not being able to find anything up to their standards, the pair worked with their vet to create homemade treats that incorporated fresh, locally grown ingredients. After Ipo successfully gave birth to nine healthy pups, Jen and Trudi realized they wanted to share their recipes and set out to open a bakery with the best local biscuits and the most creative dog treats in the world.
From biscuits to Doggie Bentos, muffins to Paw-ty Cakes, Hawaii Doggie Bakery quickly became a favorite and beloved shop for dog owners. In 2012, the torch was passed on to a new set of sisters, and Niki & Tasha Libarios became the new owners of Hawaii Doggie Bakery. The Libarios sisters opened up a small shop in Manoa and not only use the same recipes that generations of dogs and their owners have enjoyed, but they expanded the menu to new recipes and dog treats for holiday traditions.
America's Coolest Pet Store
Hawai`i Doggie Bakery, Hawaii's original bakery has been selected for Honorable Mention as "America's Coolest" by PETS+, "The Better Business Magazine for American Pet Pros," in its fourth annual contest!
The America's Coolest Stores Contest highlights the best examples of independent pet businesses throughout the United States, judged on history, business practices, interior and exterior design, customer experience, marketing, community involvement, and online presence.
Other Awards & Recognition
Recent Media
Other places that have featured us
- KHON2: Small Business Saturday in Manoa
- Honolulu Magazine Field Guide: Manoa
- Island Dog Magazine: How does your Doggie Garden Grow?
- Pets+ Magazine – Reduce, Reuse and Re-bag
- KITV: Celebrating the Year of the Dog
- Elev8 Hawaii: It's a Barking Good Time
- KITV: Honolulu stores see bump in sales for Small Business Saturday
- Living 808: Made in Hawaii Festival
- Pacific Business Magazine: Taking Hawaii-made goods to market
- Metro HNL: Doggie Treats That Raise The 'Ruff'
- Pets+ Magazine: Prep & Practice - Facebook Live
- Living 808: Spoil your pet this holiday season
- KHON2: How to Treat your Dog this Halloween
- The Pet Hui: Bow Wow Vows – featuring our 3 tier Doggie Wedding Cake
- Island Dog Magazine: Bow Wow Vows
- Lei Chic: Hawaii Doggie Bakery opens Manoa store
- Hawaii Business Podcast
- Hanging Out with Nolan Hong