About Us
Welcome to Bend Pet Express!
We are a locally owned and operated premium natural pet food store and supply company. The whole idea for Bend Pet Express started back in 1993 when Julie Hunter's (owner) dog became sick due to a food allergy. Upon discovering very fewoptions for purchasing premium dog food, Julie started a pet food delivery service based out of her garage. The demand grewso fast that the garage was quickly replaced by our first retail store. Currently, we have two thriving retail stores in Bend, Oregon, and a home delivery service.
We believe that a healthy pet is a happy pet. One of the easiest ways to maintain your pet's health is through a wholesome, natural, and nutritious diet. The food we offer is the best on the market. Nearly all of our foods are wheat, corn, and soy free, and a vast majority of our diets fall into the "holistic" category. Featuring formulas with a wide variety of hormone/antibiotic free protein sources and whole grain, if any grain at all!!! These foods are closer to what nature intended your animal to eat.
In addition to our wide selection of food, we also have a vast selection of toys, training tools, treats, and other supplies. In the off chance that we don't carry what you’re looking for, we will do our best to special order it for you.
All of our staff has been through a rigorous training program so that they may better assist you with any of your pet questions or concerns. Please remember, while our staff may be extremely well versed in pet behavior and experience, we are not trainers nor are we veterinarians. Our advice is not substitute for that of a professional.ement
Bend Pet Express, giving your pets the best since 1993
Meet the Staff
Julie Hunter - owner/president
Employee since 1993
Home State: Wisconsin
Dog: Porter
Cats: Max, Calie
Barb Brandt - buyer
Employee since 1995
Home State: Missouri
Dogs: Dusty, Dylan, Sassy, Streak
Cats: Lucy, Smokey, Tonka, Miss Kitty
2X Above & Beyond Winner
Stephanie Clanin - manager
Employee since 2007
Home State: Texas
Dog: Chica
2X Above & Beyond Winner
Chris Abernathy - manager
Employee since 2006
Home State: Oregon
Dog: Donner
Wendy Broderick - sales team
Employee since 2002
Home State: California
Dogs: Willow, Tilly, Wisp, Sage, Hanna, Chase, Pearl
Sarah Bolling - sales team
Employee since 2007
Home State: Hawaii
Dog: LuLu
Cat: Koa
Josh Edgar - web site/sales team
Employee since 2008
Home State: Maine
Dog: Willy
Above & Beyond Winner
Lorna Hickerson - owner/gm
Employee since 2007
Home State: Colorado
Dog: Porter
Cats: Max, Calie
Chris Baldasaro - buyer
Employee since 2001
Home State: Massachusetts
Dogs: Thor, Scarlett
Above & Beyond Winner
Jeff Schauland - manager
Employee since 2007
Home State: California
Dog: Sonny, Eddie
Cats: Charlie, Tom
Above & Beyond Winner
Jordan Miller - asst. manager
Employee since 2006
Home State: Oregon
Dog: Tsunami
Staci Bowen - sales team
Employee since 2007
Home State: Oregon
Dog : Riddle
Cats: Monstee, Puck, Riot, Ewu
Ferrets: Viva, Freya, Roscoe Jenkins
Suzanne Putnam - sales team
Employee since 2008
Home State: New York
Dog: Kenya
Josh Drgastin - sales team
Employee since 2010
Home State: Oregon
Dogs: Theo & Snoop