The story of Leo & Company begins with a boy and his dog, and the love between them.
Loki was one of a litter born to a pure bred Labrador show dog who got out one night and came home “in a family way”. The litter was brought into the Yamhill County animal shelter, where Loki met Leo, a little boy eager to find his first dog. Loki waddled over to Leo, sat down in front of him, and licked him on the nose. They have been the best of friends ever since.
But that’s not the end of the story . . .
Leo had been born with a debilitating liver condition; almost from day one Loki became his champion and protector, and over the years Loki was trained to perform a variety of tasks for Leo. Leo delighted in baking the homemade treats used to train Loki, and in developing new and innovative recipes for him. Leo’s mom had experience as both veterinary technician and a caterer for humans, so Leo let her help.
As Leo’s medical condition worsened, there were times when his faithful dog was the only one who could console him. Loki rose to the challenge with phenomenal grace, sailing through the process to become Leo’s Service Dog and constant companion, providing comfort at medical appointments, along with his other duties.
The love that the boy poured into his dog came full circle, as it always does. Leo had rescued Loki from the pound, and Loki rescued Leo from the isolation and limitations of chronic illness, and was at his side as Leo recovered from a life saving liver transplant at the tender age of 12. With Loki’s devotion and support, Leo made a full recovery, and although they are still inseparable, Loki has been able to retire from his service dog duties, at the ripe old age of 12.
Now this dynamic duo, ably assisted by Leo's mom, can focus on making their delectable training treats available to the world!
A percentage of profits from Leo & Co. sales is donated to animal causes; including Family Dogs New Life shelter, a no-kill shelter in Portland Oregon, and Project Pooch, a non-profit that pairs at-risk youth with homeless shelter dogs, giving both a second chance. The youth (guided by professionals)gain job and life skills while training the 'second chance' dogs and preparing them for adoptive "forever homes."
The story of Leo & Company begins with a boy and his dog, and the love between them. 