A Letter to Our Pet Parents (and Future Partners)

A Letter to Our Pet Parents (and Future Partners)

If you’re here, it means you care deeply about your pet, and that already tells us so much about you.

Shepard’s Pie was created for pet parents who read ingredient labels, ask questions, and believe that food should do more than fill a bowl. It should nourish, support, and reflect the love we have for the animals in our care.

We’re genuinely grateful you’ve taken the time to be part of the beginning of our journey. Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or have been following along as we build, know that every choice behind Shepard’s Pie was made with intention, transparency, and respect for the trust you place in us.

Shepard’s Pie exists because we believe our pets deserve the same care, quality, and honesty in their food that we expect for ourselves. From the ingredients we source to the way each meal is prepared and packaged, everything we do is guided by that belief.

Why Shepard’s Pie Exists

Shepard’s Pie was created at the intersection of nutrition, responsibility, and respect for our food system.

Today, a significant portion of perfectly good food never reaches a plate, not because it lacks quality, but because it does not meet cosmetic standards, demand timing, or distribution constraints. This waste is not just inefficient, it places unnecessary strain on farmers, resources, and the environment.

We believe there is a better way.

Our vision is to help transform surplus and underutilized ingredients into purposeful nourishment. By working with producers and suppliers to responsibly redirect high quality ingredients that might otherwise go unused, we are able to support a more sustainable food system, one that values function, integrity, and impact over appearance alone.

At the same time, we remain uncompromising when it comes to nutrition. Every ingredient used in Shepard’s Pie recipes is selected for its role in supporting your pet’s health. Real proteins form the foundation. Vegetables and grains are gently prepared to maintain essential nutrients. Nothing is included without purpose.

Shepard’s Pie exists because we believe pet food can do more than feed, it can reduce waste, honor the work of growers, and deliver better nutrition in every bowl.

Why Whole-Food Diets Matter

A diet rooted in whole foods can support better digestion, improved energy, healthier coats, and overall vitality. Gently cooking vegetables helps break down fibers while maintaining essential nutrients, making them easier for pets to absorb. When meals are built from real ingredients, pets benefit from nutrients in their natural, functional form, just as nature intended.

Simply put: better ingredients lead to better outcomes.

Our Recipe Collections

Shepard’s Pie meals are offered in curated collections, each built around a core protein theme. Within every collection, you’ll find a rotating variety of thoughtfully balanced recipes designed to offer both consistency and diversity, supporting nutrition without monotony.

Seasonality and availability guide our selections, allowing us to work closely with suppliers and farmers while maintaining quality and integrity across every bowl.

Thoughtfully Portioned for Real Life

Every Shepard’s Pie meal is conveniently packaged in individual 4-ounce portions. This format allows for:

• Easy feeding and portion control

• Freshness with every serving

• Simple storage and flexible meal planning

• Less waste and more consistency

Whether served on its own or combined with other foods, each portion is designed to make nourishing your pet easier, without sacrificing quality.

Join the Community

Shepard’s Pie is more than a product, it’s a growing community of pet parents who care deeply about what goes into their pets’ bowls.

We invite you to:

• Follow us on social media for updates, education, and behind-the-scenes looks at our journey

• Share your feedback, questions, and ideas, we’re listening

• Be part of shaping a better future for pet nutrition

  
  

A Note to Our Partners

We’re also excited to connect with potential partners who share our values, from shelters and rescues to suppliers, creators, and collaborators. If you’re interested in working with us, we’d love to hear from you at partners@shepspie.com.

Thank you for being here at the beginning. Thank you for caring. And thank you for trusting us with something that matters.

With gratitude, The Shepard’s Pie Team

Farm to bowl. Made with care. Built for better nourishment.