Raleigh Nonprofit Creates All-Natural Dog Treats, Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
A Raleigh nonprofit, Ella and Bella Pet Company, is producing all-natural dog treats while creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.

Raleigh Durham, NC, October 30, 2026 — A nonprofit organization based in Raleigh is distinguishing itself in the pet industry by crafting all-natural dog treats while simultaneously fostering significant employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
The organization, known as Ella and Bella Pet Company, focuses on producing high-quality, natural dog treats. Concurrently, it has established a mission to provide meaningful work experiences for people with disabilities, integrating them into its operational framework.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the company’s operations, the scale of its production, or the exact number of individuals employed were not provided in the summary. The scope of their product line beyond dog treats and the specific types of disabilities the company supports were also not detailed.
Ella and Bella Pet Company’s model highlights a dual commitment: to pet wellness through natural ingredients and to social inclusion by offering employment to a demographic that often faces employment barriers. This approach aims to address both market demand for pet products and societal needs for inclusive workforce development.
Story summarized from the original created by Barbara Gibbs on abc11.com, see more information here.
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