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Located in Farmingdale, NJ, The Hungry Puppy Corporation was established in 1987 by Frank and Teresa Frattini. It is currently owned by second generation, Theresa Gibilisco, niece of Frank and Teresa. The aim of The Hungry Puppy is to create a shopping experience beyond just buying pet food – from the beginning, the goal has been to build something more meaningful for the pet community. That vision has clearly carried through to today with how The Hungry Puppy offers local delivery and community events at the dog park, allowing customers to Shop & Play. There is an entire E-commerce division with Nationwide Shipping, and most recently The Hungry Puppy Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Park was completed where one can come to pay tribute to their pets who have passed away by hanging their pets’ collars and creating memorial rocks to place in our rock garden.

There are so many things that make The Hungry Puppy both unique and special, we would like to share our top 6 with you.

1. Community-Focused Experience

• Community hub for pet owners, creating a destination and experience for our customers, their families, and pets

2. Convenience & Service

• Free Local Delivery to your home, farm, or office, Curbside Pickup, Subscription and Auto-Ship

4. Competitive Pricing

• Lowest available prices we can offer, while competing with giants like Chewy, Amazon, Tractor Supply, and PetSmart

5. Customer-First Policies

• 100% satisfaction guarantee on food and treats, price match policy on most brands

6. Legacy & Expertise

• Serving our community since 1987, nearly 40 years of experience and trust in the Pet Food Industry

The Hungry Puppy directly supports the relationship between animals and their owners. When a dog or cat has an issue with their food, behavior, or similar, we are here to help solve problems, celebrate achievements, engage in the fun, and walk beside them during difficult times and loss. 

We are committed to our brand. We carefully select products we believe in. We don’t just move volume, we stand behind every product we sell! It is important to shop local and support small business, especially The Hungry Puppy, to build real relationships in the local community - when a customer’s child comes in asking for a donation to sponsor their local cheer competition, sporting event, or other cause, we donate based on our relationship with the family as a partner in the community. When was the last time you were able to contact Chewy, Amazon, or other big box stores and solicit a gift basket? Gift baskets for auctions and community events are ways we get top brand and products into the hands of customers. When pet parents shop at our local small business, they are supporting our FREE Dog Park, our FREE Events, Our FREE Pet Memorial Park, they are supporting The Hungry Puppy Family.

Original store owners, Frank & Teresa Frattini

The Hungry Puppy was established in 1987 by two people with a dream. In business for over 30 years, we have become the premier pet food and supply retailer in Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey. Centrally located in Farmingdale, The Hungry Puppy stocks over 12,000 different products to meet the needs of your pets. Please, don’t let the name fool you, we cater to much more than just dogs. We also carry products for cats, caged birds, small animals, wild birds, equine, livestock and farm animals. Whether your pets bark, meow, neigh, or moo, we’ve got you covered! Our mission is simple… to create a community that celebrates the relationships people have with their pets. Whether it is through fun events in our own dog park, training sessions for your pup, or the vast selection of products we stock, our purpose is clear… to help you foster a more meaningful relationship with your pet. The Hungry Puppy Family invites you to come celebrate with us!

The Hungry Puppy has been voted Best of the Best Pet Store in Monmouth County since 2002