Our alternative protein dog food and treats are made with a unique blend of all-natural ingredients that provide exceptional nutrition you can feel good about.
Where Perfect Nutrition Meets Sustainability
Pet Food Evolved
Alternative Protein Dog Food and Treats
— There is a better way to feed our pets —
Reduce their Environmental PawPrint with Alternative Protein Dog Food and Treats!
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Of all meat produced in North America goes into our pet's food
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Cars
Pet food in North America creates more emissions than all cars in Canada
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Km²
Producing meat for North American pets requires more land than the area of Italy
— Sustainable Protein Without Sacrifice —
A Perfect Blend of Nutritious Alternative Ingredients
- 9X the omegas of wild salmon
- More iron than spinach
- 2X the protein of beef
- More calcium than milk
Algae
Algae is rich in protein and minerals
Algae contains higher levels of iron and copper than red meat or spinach! Microalgae ( i.e. Spirulina, Chlorella) are a…
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Yeast
Yeast are rich in protein and support gut health.
Yeast is high in protein with a rich amino acid profile. It supports gut health and dogs love the taste!
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fibre
Along with protein and fibre, chickpeas contain vitamins A, E, K, B9, B2, B5, and B6. They are a good complementary…
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Insect Protein
Black soldier fly protein and oil
Insects are rich in protein and contain all essential amino acids for dogs to thrive and live a healthy life.…
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Backed By Science
Our priority is to offer high quality products with all the nutrients our dogs need to thrive! We then set out to find the kindest, most sustainable high quality source of those nutrients. If we look beyond meat and beyond plants, there are ingredients with exquisite nutritional profiles across the tree of life such insects, algae and yeast.
Learn more about the alternative proteins we use, how we select them, and what part each ingredient plays in our formula.
Animal Nutrition Expert Nick Cave, Massey University
Massey University
“It is my very strong belief that not only can we, but we should, and probably will need to in the very near future, start feeding an awful lot of alternative protein sources to our beloved pets.”
-Dr. Sarah Dodd, Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition Resident
University of Guelph
“…dogs have no requirement for meat per se, instead, they have a requirement for nutrients that may be obtained from meat, or from other sources.”
– McCusker and Colleagues
University of California, Davis
“Preliminary results suggest that insects and some marine algal species may be practical alternatives to more traditional protein and supplemental taurine sources in pet foods.”
— Pets and Alternative Proteins are our Passion —
Our Incredible Team
Very good boi, fetch specialist, and avid taste tester.
Scientist, protein expert, and ultimate optimist!
Rescuer, advocate for animals, and mum to a wide menagerie
Pet nutrition specialist with a passion for sustainability
Storyteller, pet lover, and the best kind of horse girl
A perfect blend of alternative proteins
Great for pet and planet
Formulated by pet nutritionists
100% satisfaction guarantee
Backed by science
100% Canadian
With a nutty flavour dogs go wild for!
Amy B.
It smells good, not like a dog treat!
I like to support women-owned businesses, and I am interested in more sustainable options for my dog.
Conor F.
So I have found my new favourite thing!
Frances told us: “Daddy says I can’t just have treats for dinner, but I really think he should make an exception!”
Jimena O.
Glad to be able to visually find cranberries on each treat!
I like that each piece can be easily broken into smaller pieces with no crumbs left. I am interested in more sustainable options for my dog Cooper.
Bella C.
Smells great! Love that it’s made with natural ingredients.
Ronin gives HOPE biscuits a 5/5
Kris S.
I love that they smell like human cookies!
My dog has allergies or sensitivities and I am looking for hypoallergenic options. I try to buy products made in Canada.
Mandy L.
Milly rates HOPE treats 5/5!
Milly’s mom says “thankfully the bugs are well ground up!”
Alyson B.
Luna showed no hesitation on gobbling up these biscuits!
Sometimes when we give her new food/treats that aren’t straight up meat products she hesitates. That was not the case with HOPE! She loves loves loves these!
Pam O.
Lexy was very excited to have these!
She ate it enthusiastically and asked for more!
Tyler D.
HOPE cookies were Lucy's first treat!
I break up the biscuits into bite size pieces and they are perfect for training our little Lucy.
Alicia J.
"He's a fan of HOPE
Petey is our special boy. He can’t see, but he can sure sniff them out!
Paul M.
"Teddy loves his HOPE biscuits!
Our old boy is always happy to take some Berry Bug-Licious cookies.”
Kathy D.
"I couldn't believe he took it from my hand!
Linus is a very cautious rescue dog. He never takes treats from us. He loves HOPE.”
Bethany D.
"I was surprised that princess picky (Ella) loves them!
Both Ella & Smokey are huge fans!”
Alex C.
"They love them!!
Lovat and Ziggy are always searching for more after eating these treats.”
Sofia B.
"Snoof loves these treats!
He gets to them in seconds once he hears the bag”
Dawn M.
"The only treat he likes!
Bo is not a big fan of treats. He didn’t even want to eat chopped hotdog pieces! So grateful we found a treat he loves.”
Stewart B.
"My dogs go wild for these treats.
They know the cupboard where I keep them, and line up every time I open it!”
Caitlin F.
It was so gross, but so great to see bugs in the treats!
Hank rated HOPE 5/5
— Alternative Protein Dog Food and Treats —
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How It Works
Have a little HOPE
Ready to try some alternative protein dog food and treats that you can feel good about?
- Set Up Your Account
- Tell us about your dog – we want to know all the deets about your best friend
- Set up for recurring delivery. HOPE has never come so easy!
Watch Your HOPE Grow
We will help you track your impact as you buy
- With each bag, watch how much land and water you help conserve
- Each bowl represents a reduction in greenhouse gases
- You’ll be amazed how fast the impact grows!
When you order a recurring subscription from HOPE, we will help you monitor the impact you are having on the world around you.
