Who We Are

From the beginning, Pet Food Express has always been about strengthening the relationship between pets and their people. And despite the ever-changing pet industry, that’s something we’ll never change.

The Pet Food Express Story

Past, Present, and Future

1976

Michael Levy founds Pro Train, a dog training business, and began offering expert services to pet parents in San Francisco.

1980

In addition to dog training, Michael also begins selling basic food supplies at his store, now called Pro Pet, in West Portal.

Black and white photo of Pet Food Express founder in a white van

Early Pet Food Express location with sign reading 'Pet Food Express Discount Outlet

1987

Pro Pet officially becomes Pet Food Express in 1987!

1993

The first self-service pet wash opens in our San Leandro store.

White dog draped in a towel at a Pet Food Express pet wash

1996

10th store opens.

2003

The My Mutt program is established, eventually raising over 2.7 million for rescues and shelters.

2003

20th store opens.

2004

Pet Food Express implements industry-leading food standards and recall procedures.

2006

30th store opens.

Group shot of employees at the Oakland warehouse

2010

Our headquarters and distribution center moves to Oakland, CA.

Inflatable red arch at entrance to Pet Fair

2011

Our first in-store Cat Adoption Center opens in Walnut Creek, along with expanding our services to include dog training and VIP Clinics.

The very first Pet Food Express Pet Fair begins!

2013

50th store opens.

2014

We make it to SoCal with our Pasadena store!

A delivery from Pet Food Express sitting on a doorstep

2019

We start offering Same-Day Delivery and Buy Online, Pick Up In Store.

Split shot of a hand holding up a device viewing Pet Food Express website on the left and a delivery bag on the right

2020

Pet Fair goes virtual, helping more adoptable animals find forever homes than ever!

2022

Denyelle Bruno joins the pack as CEO, bringing with her 25 years of experience.

Denyelle Bruno, Pet Food Express CEO, walking her 3 dogs

2023

Our private label brand, Fog City Pet, hits the shelves.

Dog plays with plush toys on grass, golden gate bridge visible in background

The Future of Pet Food Express

With multiple new stores and a special Loyalty program in the works, we aim to bring our services to more communities in CA while continuing to support local rescue and shelter organizations.