My family rescued Smudge when he was 3 years old. He was the inspiration for Spotted Dog Biscuits and will forever be our mascot. My mother started this dog biscuit journey in 2013 as a hobby to give Smudge a better treat and she gave them out to friends and colleagues. They were quickly begging her to make more because their doggos were hooked! My father created the logo, and I worked on making the process more efficient. With my family’s encouragement, I made it an official business on July 1st, 2020. I am so grateful for the guidance I have from my parents and for my mom passing on her idea to me. -Claire