The Natural Dog

08/11/2025

It's gonna be another rainy week, but that doesn't have to stop you or your pet from getting outside. Lola's not a big fan of precipitation, so her mom reached out to us looking for a raincoat to protect her pup. Turned out it worked wonders: "I actually had to carry her into The Natural Dog, but she walked out with it on!!"

Stop in today or search "rain" on our website for more choices! ☔

08/06/2025

🎵 When we open in the mornin'
And the pets all come in pourin'
There's no doubt we're gonna have a great time
Got the shelves all full of stock
Helping pets is gonna rock
From the kibble to the collars, every find is by design
You know why – 'cause we're Saved by the Tail! 🎵

Feelin’ our fresh new threads? They're all that AND a bag of treats! 😆 Seriously, though, we had SO much fun creating these new 90s-inspired staff tees (and rewriting the lyrics to a very popular TV show's theme song), so we hope you'll keep an eye out the next time you visit in store at The Natural Dog or Nature's Emporium! Which is YOUR favorite color?

08/04/2025

🚨BOGO Sale & Donation Drive Opportunity!🚨
For a limited time at our Hickory location only, inception Red Meat Recipe Canned Cat Food is Buy One Get One FREE! In addition, if you choose to donate your free cans to Catawba County Animal Services during this drive, we'll match your donation can-for-can! inception Canned Cat Food is formulated to meet AAFCO's nutritional levels for all life stages, so it's a healthy and balanced option for both the kittens and adult cats currently being cared for by CCAS. Thanks to Inception Pet Foods for partnering with us in this effort and thanks to YOU for your support of CCAS and your local pet shelters and rescues!

08/03/2025

This Golden Retriever might be practicing to look mean, but he’s not really fooling anyone 😆

08/01/2025

"Dogust" is offically here and we have brand new sales to go along with a brand new month! Check out these deals from your favorite brands like Blue Buffalo, Earth Animal, Dr. Marty, Open Farm, and more!

See What's on Sale at The Natural Dog and Nature's Emporium

07/30/2025

We love getting to meet all of your pets and hearing their stories. Miss Lulu is 16, fabulous, and here for the catnip! 🥹🥰

07/28/2025

While it's pretty much always flea & tick season in this part of the country, we're definitely in the thick of it right now! For prevention that maintains safety for your pets while being rooted in nature, Earth Animal offers science-backed solutions to keep your dogs and cats free from pests like fleas and ticks. Stop in store and speak to one of our associates to see if Earth Animal products are right for your pet!

07/27/2025

Is this pretty accurate, moms? 😴😅

07/25/2025

Our friends at Catawba County Animal Services are in dire need of help and we know nobody loves pets more than our customers! When you stop by our Hickory store in the coming days, we encourage you to consider donating a portion of your purchase to CCAS. We'll have a donation box set up and will get those items into the hands of this hard-working shelter team to keep these dogs and cats fed. It's a great opportunity to take advantage of our BOGO sales and donate any free items!

In addition to your help, we've reached out to some of our favorite brands today including Fromm Family Foods who have already committed to donating cases of food to assist in these efforts!

Coming together to help those who can't help themselves is part of what community is all about - and we are proud to be a part of our community 🐾

07/25/2025

Time's running out to save on our best deals this month! Don't wait - your pet and your wallet will thank you!

See What's on Sale at The Natural Dog and Nature's Emporium

07/24/2025

One of the best things about being a local, family-owned pet food market is building relationships within our community! Whether we're sharing nutritional info with you at a 5k charity fundraiser, partnering with a local photographer for pet portraits, or hosting a hard-working rescue to find furever homes for dog and cats, we love connecting with the neighborhoods that support us and allow us to serve you each day with the food and supplies your pets need.

Now you can easily keep up with the exciting, pet-friendly events we have planned at our stores and every place you can find us joining in the fun out in the community by visiting our Events page of our website! You can also reach out if you have an upcoming event or idea you'd like to partner with us on, so don't hesitate to ask! Check out the link below for a list of upcoming and past events 🐶📅

Events

07/23/2025

July is , and we're here to remind you that added hydration doesn’t have to be boring! ☀️

Adding wet food, a splash of bone broth or Come-pooch-a to your pet’s meals is a tasty way to boost hydration, especially during these hot summer months. Staying hydrated supports healthy digestion, joints, and overall wellness. So go ahead, mix it up and keep those bowls full and flavorful 🐶🐱

09/27/2024

We can’t wait to see everyone this Sunday! Have you purchased your tickets yet? 👀

We have amazing Vendors this Sunday at the Doxie Derby and Family Festival presented by Lomax Home Team Realtor!!!

Purchase your advance tickets here - https://earlierorg.salsalabs.org/doxiederby24/index.html

DACHSHUND RACER REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT EST ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024.