The family has been the pet care expert in Squamish and its surrounding area. The store has been providing families and their four-legged friends with personalized service since 1988 as O’Brien’s Pet Food, but is now rebranded in accordance with the one guiding principle that shapes business at Gelson’s: Pets are family. It’s a name that, in itself, conveys care and connection and community. It isn’t just a pet shop but rather a local partner in pet health and nutrition.
The website (which is largely dog food-centric) may not emphasize cats, but cat owners will certainly not feel neglected; they ensure that your handmade kibble delivers the best quality pet nutrition no matter what species. Let’s take a closer look at what they provide when it comes to raw food for cats, delivery operates and why their brand is unique.
Raw Cat Food & Delivery Choices
It’s becoming more common for cat owners to follow a raw or minimally processed diet and Peaks Family Pets knows that that can be daunting, with freshness, handling and logistics. Their website says that, in addition to its new radius for home delivery, raw and pet food is not shipped — it remains only as a local delivery offering. That makes sense, because for raw diets to remain safe they need cold chains and fast transit.
Instead, Peaks provides delivery throughout the region of Squamish. For weekday orders received and completed prior to 1 pm, they strive for delivery in Squamish on the day of. Later orders or those from more distant zones are delivered the next business day. CA$ 75 spend orders can be delivered for free locally, with a small fee (i.e. $10) to more distant regions like Squamish Valley or Paradise Valley.
So if you live nearby and want to feed your cat a raw or biologically appropriate diet, Peaks makes it easy. And instead of concerns about delayed shipment, or thawed packs, just place an order and receive promptly.
I didn’t see a specific “raw cat” section with full lists of products on their main page, but their catalog includes cat food, treats and toys. They are a raw-focused dog shop, so it’s not surprising they have some raw or semi-raw formulas for cats also, if not in stock definitely by ordering. Plus, they sometimes advertise feline-oriented products (like Farmina) on social media.
The cats are raw fed, so we feed meat that includes some muscle, organs and bones or the rough equivalent which than has a specific recipe designed to meet nutrient profiles. NOTE: Cats are obligate carnivores, so in addition to enough animal protein (again, we believe it should be a high quality animal protein source), fat and essential micronutrients for them is a must. A local retailer like Peaks can assist cat owners in selecting a formula most tailored to their cat’s life stage, health conditions or preference and provide the best handling, thawing and storage tips for it.
The Brand & its Difference
It’s more than a name that “Peaks Family Pets” brand makes unique. They point out that they know many of their customers and their pets by name. (O’Brien Pet Food Store) Their loyalty program, Peaks Family Rewards, allows customers to accumulate points with every purchase and be rewarded for being a member of “the Peaks family.”
Being locally owned, they concentrate on sourcing local where ever possible and give back to the community. The staff have pet care backgrounds and aim to be knowledgeable consultants, rather than simply salespeople.
They position themselves not just as a store — but as pet care partner. Your cat or dog is like their extended family. That positioning makes them stand apart from generic big-box pet chains.
Call to Action
If you live in the Squamish area, and would like to feed your cat a raw or premium diet, contact us today! com, check out their raw food for cats collection and order away. Opt for local delivery or in-store pickup, and have them bring healthy, responsibly managed food to your doorstep. Register with their Peaks Family Rewards program while you’re at it and pamper your pussy cat too.
