In 1997, Marie Moody adopted a dog named Stella from a local animal shelter. Shortly after, Marie decided that Stella needed a companion and she adopted a sick pup named Chewy who quickly joined the family and helped write the company’s history. To help with his health issues, Marie took the advice of a veterinarian and began feeding Chewy a raw diet. He quickly recovered and both he and Stella thrived on their new food, leading Marie to pursue her passion for pet nutrition and start her own business – Stella & Chewy’s.