Why Go Kibbleless?

Why Go Kibbleless? My Journey from Loss to Passion

When I think about my journey with dogs, my heart feels like it’s carrying a lifetime of joy and heartbreak in equal measure. Dogs have always been my constant companions, my comfort during hard times, and my greatest teachers. I’ve loved dogs my entire life, but the truth is, I didn’t really understand what it meant to care for them fully until I lost two of my closest companions, Marley and Dreamer.

Marley was everything you’d want in a dog. She was healthy, happy, and full of life—or so I thought. I fed her what I believed to be the best kibble money could buy. She had regular vet checkups, plenty of exercise, and was deeply loved. But then, out of nowhere, she began to change. At first, it was subtle. She seemed a little more tired than usual, but I chalked it up to age or a busy day. Then, she started eating dirt from the yard. Her gums grew pale, her coat lost its shine, and before I even had time to process what was happening, I found myself on the cold floor of a veterinary office, holding her and whispering goodbye.

I was shattered. I couldn’t understand how my perfectly healthy dog could be gone so suddenly. Just three weeks later, we lost Dreamer, my husband’s dog. He’d been managing his Addison’s disease well, but then, just like Marley, his health took a sudden turn. A massive seizure ended his life, and my grief became unbearable.

When I looked back on what had changed in their lives, the only thing I could pinpoint was their food. A new bag of kibble had arrived shortly before Marley got sick, and when I started digging into the stories of other dog owners, I found far too many who had experienced the same heartbreak. It was a wake-up call. I realized I couldn’t trust what the pet food industry was feeding my dogs. And if I couldn’t trust them, how many other dog owners were unknowingly making the same mistakes I had?

That grief became my fire. It’s why I started Go Kibbleless. This mission is about more than just dog food. It’s about empowering pet owners with knowledge, sharing what I’ve learned, and making sure no one else has to experience the preventable heartbreak of losing a beloved pet too soon. If you’ve ever loved a dog so deeply that they felt like part of your soul, this journey is for you. Together, we can do better—for Marley, Dreamer, and every dog who deserves a long, healthy life.