Two children, a boy and a girl, are sitting on a patterned couch with a black dog between them. The boy is smiling and holding the dog, while the girl is looking at the boy. Behind them is a blanket with a geometric pattern. 1980s

💖 The Heart Behind the Pink Paw

My brother Zach and I grew up side by side — best friends, co-conspirators, and lifelong animal lovers. From our very first cocker spaniel mix (she was both blind and deaf) to Sophie the First, a purebred Cocker, whom he’d take for nights at a time and smuggle into his first apartment, and Sophie the Second, a hyper-active Springer Spaniel, dogs were always part of our story. They were our companions through childhood joy and chaos — and they were there for us during the hardest moments, too.

Zach had a rare spirit. Funny, fiercely loyal, slightly more than a little wild, and full of heart. He made friends with anyone, could quote entire Van Halen albums and Judd Apatow movies from memory, and had a soft spot for every dog he met.

A Childhood Full of Dogs, Laughter & Mischief

A young boy with curly hair lying on a beige patterned armchair, with a black dog resting its head on the armrest. 1980s

When Zach passed away unexpectedly, my world cracked open.

The grief was overwhelming. But in the midst of that darkness, I kept returning to the things that brought us joy — and dogs were always a part of that.

The more I leaned into that love, the more I realized what I wanted:
A life that brought people together. A business that made dogs (and their humans) happy. A space where connection, community, and kindness could thrive — just like Zach did.

Losing Him Changed Everything

A young girl a teenage are standing outside near a large evergreen tree. The girl is smiling widely and hugging a small black and white puppy, while the boy, wearing a multicolored tie-dye shirt and a black cap, stands beside them with a surprised expression.

🐾 Why Pink Paw Exists

Pink Paw Patisserie is more than a dog treat truck. It’s my love letter to Zach — and to every person who’s found comfort in the sigh of a warm snuggle puppy.

This truck is full of possibilities; fueled on love and memories. It's filled with the kind of joy only dogs can bring. And every time someone smiles at the window or a pup gobbles up a frosted cookie, I feel like a little piece of Zach is still here with me.

A man wearing a green T-shirt and a gray cap sitting on a wicker chair, holding a springer spaniel puppy dog with brown and white fur.