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So what does "Skookum" mean?

Definition

Adj.

  1. (of a person or animal) Strong, brave, or impressive
  2. Marked by excellent quality
Pronunciation

skook·um /ˈsko͝okəm/

Origin

Skookum is a Chinook Jargon word that has historical use in the Pacific Northwest. Originally used to describe cryptids like Sasquatch/Big Foot, the meaning has evolved to describe anything high quality and strong.

Skookum Supply Co. is on a mission

to bring you quality pet products you can trust, so you and your pet can live a quality, Skookum life together. 

As a Southern California pet product company

we believe in supporting other American owned and operated businesses. All of our ingredients and packaging are proudly USA sourced.

The Origin Story

It all started with one man who ate dog treats. Spoiler alert: they were awful.

Lucas Stone had scoured the pet food aisle. There were baked cheesy things, stinky “meat” strips, green mystery goo, and countless other products that left him unsatisfied with his options. So Lucas started making his own treats inspired by the table scraps his own pets would beg for.

He bought a dehydrator and started experimenting with different whole ingredients. Meat, fruit, vegetables… and the clear winner was dehydrated steak, pork loin, and chicken breast. His dogs went crazy for it. He started sharing the treats with his friends and family with overwhelmingly positive feedback.

During the 2020 pandemic, Lucas worked for his mother’s mobile veterinarian practice, visiting people in their homes to provide quality care for cats and dogs in need. Every day, Lucas would bring a bag of treats to share. Some of the dogs were doing to poorly that they hadn’t eaten in days. However, the moment they were offered Lucas’ treats, they would always eat one. Clearly these treats were something special.

In 2023, Skookum Supply Co. was founded.

Lucas Stone, President

As a Southern California native, I have spent most of my professional career in the restaurant industry. During the 2020 pandemic, I began helping with my mom's mobile veterinary practice. After working so closely with pets and their owners, I noticed room for improvement on every front of the pet product marketplace.

At Skookum, I develop and produce products, manage operations, fulfill orders and direct our ad campaigns.

Rachel Stone, Creative Director

Originally from Florida, I've crossed the country following my passion for visual art. As a self-taught illustrator with a film degree, my background is in post production editorial for broadcast ads.

At Skookum Supply Co., I illustrate and design packaging and create content for social channels.

Portfolio here.

Ween, The Boss

Ween spends her days sunbathing on the ranch and collecting daily rent (treats) from its residents.

At Skookum, she tells us how products taste and encourages us to increase our production volume.

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