Island Treasures: The Captain’s Paw Pantry
Sabine-Maeva Andresen’s business started in the fall of 2008 when her friend asked if she would bake a few dog treats for a no-kill sanctuary benefit event on Hawai‘i Island.
Her husband, Torsten, had established a reputation as a hobby baker—for humans. They tried several recipes, and none of them appealed to Sabine. They tried one more and added bacon. Thus, “Bacon Woofys” were born.
After the event, people praised the treats—the dogs loved them, and so did the owners. All of the treats are edible for humans, because they contain natural ingredients and no preservatives. Humans are just as fond of the Bacon Woofys as the canines!
Soon after that event, Sabine baked treats to give away to friends’ and neighbors’ dogs. At home, Sabine’s many rescue dogs look forward to the leftovers from the baking process. It was so much fun that Sabine collected more than 100 recipes, modifying them to her liking. During the years she has added interesting recipes from Germany, Asia, and Hawai‘i (made with poi). She found cute cookie cutters and attractive packaging and designed labels for the products.
Sabine bakes for cats, too! This presents a greater challenge because cats are more picky than dogs. If it’s not the right size or does not smell good enough, they will turn their little heads.
Sabine does not expect all cats and dogs to like her treats, however the majority of the taste testers are content with her high quality homemade creations. Mochi, her chihuahua, loves all of the treats she makes!
For the allergic dog, The Paw Pantry lineup includes wheat and gluten-free treats. Sabine has added recipes with coconut flour, coconut oil, and even coconut water. For hot summer days, she offers special icy treats made with fresh fruits and yogurt. Sabine also offers doggie shampoo and soap, fashion items like bandanas, gift baskets, and spa and wellness baskets online.
Currently, Sabine is working on a Doggie Cookbook, which is due out later this year.
Paw Pantry treats have traveled as far as Greece, Germany, Japan, and the mainland. A K9 military unit in the Middle East even received a generous donation of treats from her kitchen.
You can buy The Captain’s Paw Pantry treats at the Poi Puppy booth at the Ho‘oulu Community Farmers Market at the Sheraton Kona Resort on Wednesdays and at the South Kona Green Market in Captain Cook on Sundays. The treats are also available on Saturdays at the Keauhou Farmers Market at the Keauhou Shopping Center and at arts and crafts fairs around the island. The Royal Kona Coffee Museum in Captain Cook and the Punalu‘u Bakery in Na‘ālehu also carry the treats.
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