Puppy Pad

We adore animals, and we think that doing so makes us become better people. They will do anything for us, which is one of the primary reasons we participate in Anything for Pets. Anything for Pets represents our dedication to pet owners, our company culture, and who we are as animal lovers. As the industry pioneer in pet care, we base our choices on ways to strengthen the bond between pet parents and their animals.

You probably know that Spokane's Yuppy Puppy is the most fantastic locally owned pet supply company, but do you know our background? You know how we acquired our name, right? Read on to find out more about the Yuppy Puppy mascots and our great owners, Aquila & Gavin!

To pursue a career with a nearby seed firm, Ken Hester Sr. relocated from Seattle to Spokane in 1946 with his wife Frieda and two young sons. They adored Spokane, so Hester bought Northwest Seed & Pet in 1954. Early in the 1970s, Hester's two sons joined the company, and the name was changed to Northwest Seed & Pet. Hester Sr. passed the company to his sons in 1979. In 1983, the brothers made the quick decision to grow the company by opening a second site on North Division.