Coastal K-9 Bakery's doors were opened in November 2004 by me,
Jackie Oakes. I was at a stage in my life where I wanted to do something creative and fun.
What made me want to open a dog bakery? Our dog, Tippy, an English Springer Spaniel,
was discovered to suffer from food allergies. We found a suitable dry food but were not successful in locating an allergy-free snack.
Having a love for cooking and baking, I decided I could make his treats using family recipes.
Afterwards, friends began asking for treats for their pets to try. They were well received by all.
Then, I saw an article in a magazine showcasing a dog bakery and visited a dog bakery
during one of our travels. It became all too apparent that I was destined to open a dog bakery.
It is my desire to offer to our pet friends the best quality products possible.
Each treat is made of human-grade, organic and natural ingredients. We use NO sodium, sugars, artificial colors, preservatives or animal fats in our treats.
We developed eight flavors. These recipes have been approved by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, local veterinarians, and of course
Tippy and Woodie.
Don’t forget to enroll in the Frequent Diner’s Club.
And, come by every Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, for “Yappy
Hour” where we serve free cake and doggie daiquiris for your
four-legged best friend. Bring your pet’s adoption papers to the shop and
receive a free gift.
We offer “staying in the kennel” cakes, cakes
for graduation, births, marriages, new homes, adoption, and “bark mitzvahs”.
We also offer treats for our feline friends.
|
Growing
up in the Navy afforded my family a chance to live at Carolina Beach, NC which
eventually became my family's home. I returned in 1989 to North Carolina after
23 years in Arkansas. I have always enjoyed cooking and did some catering while
living in Arkansas. After adopting our English Springer Spaniel, Tippy Tyler II,
we discovered Tippy had severe ear infections brought on partly by food
allergies. By eliminating various foods, mainly wheat, we found Tippy's ears
were clearing and staying healthy. It was not long afterwards that I
thought I could do this on a larger scale and open a shop. After a training
session with Barbara's Canine catering, I was on my way. It has been very
rewarding to be able to offer healthy, wholesome, nutritious treats to dogs and
cats. And they like it!! And the shop began...
We are saddened by the loss of our beloved Tippy
on Decembr 8, 2008. Tippy was the inspiration for my business, the
namesake of our treats, and the "bestest" buddy to his little
brother, Woodie (who has the honor of carrying the name of our
pastries, Woodie's Goodies). TIppy was a galant "old
man" that crossed the Rainbow Bridge to a place where he can run with the
best of them. There will never be another "Tip". We'll
miss you.
I
began my life as a sickly pup and was under the care of the veterinarian at
Carolina Beach. The Pet Hospital put my picture in the local newspaper hoping to
find a family to adopt me. My family saw the picture and came immediately to the
hospital to see me. I took time out from keeping all the other dogs at the vet
in their place, to meet my new family. My family took me home to meet my big
brother, Tippy. From the beginning we sniffed, barked and chased each other, and
eventually became best buddies. Tippy passed away recently, and I miss
him. He showed me the ways of a dog's life and I
am curious enough to look for more. I like
everyone immediately and am ready to play! My birthday is December 5th.
