About The Urban Canine

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The Urban Canine grew out of our love for animals. We are a local pet food and supply store that provides everything you need to keep your pets happy and healthy! We understand the special bond between pets and their owners, and we want to encourage that kind of love in everyone. There are many options out there and we are here to help guide and educate you in finding the right products for your pet. We provide a range of products from toys and treats, supplements, CBD oil and much more!

Pet ownership is a rewarding responsibility, and with this in mind we want to keep those tails wagging and those purrs purring by helping you find the right products that suit your pets needs. Stop on by and talk with any of our well educated and friendly staff members, we would love to help you with all of your pet questions!  

Meet the Team

Mateo

Owner
Mateo's journey with The Urban Canine started back in 2015 when he joined as a regular employee. Over the years, his passion for pet nutrition and genuine love for animals helped him grow into a leader, and in 2023, took the leap and purchased the business. A proud rescue advocate, Mateo is a huge supporter of Rescue4All and shares a home with two rescue dogs of his own, Anya and Shyla. When he's not at the store, you'll likely find him out on an adventure with the pups or at a Cars & Coffee event mingling with people in the car community.

Erika

Owner
Erika joined The Urban Canine in 2023 and quickly became the backbone of everything that happens behind the scenes. From HR to day-to-day operations, she's the one making sure things run the way they should. Though if you stop by one of the stores, there's a good chance you'll find her right there in the thick of it, lending a hand wherever it's needed. Erika shares Mateo's love for rescue animals and is a proud co-parent to their two dogs, Anya and Shyla, both adopted through Rescue4All.

Tom

South Store Manager

Tom has been with The Urban Canine since 2009. He has never been a dog or cat person, but a lover of both. Currently, he has Daffodil the pointer mix and Clara Bow the cat. They always enjoy helping him test the food, treats, and trying out the latest toys.

Josh

Sales Associate

Josh joined the team in 2018. He is always helping dogs, cats, and people anyway he can. Prioritizing every individual to feel seen, heard, and helped with quality. He’s always keeping things funny and friendly, and loves to talk about the latest toy or new food. He has a cat named Star and many dogs in the family. He is always ready to help lead the way through the unknown.

Sophie

Sales Associate
Sofie is the newest member of our team, joining us in 2025. She is a lover of all animals (bugs included) but has an affinity for elderly dogs, specifically her newly adopted doodle Gage. He loves car rides and sampling pup cups from all over the town when they visit new coffee shops.

What Our Customers Say

Our South Spokane location serves pet families from South Hill, Liberty Lake, Veradale, and nearby Spokane Valley communities. We appreciate every review from our local pet parents who trust us for expert guidance, premium pet supplies, and friendly, knowledgeable service. See what your neighbors are saying about their experience with our team.

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Come visit our pet supply store in Spokane, Washington specializing in quality food, treats, and supplies for cats and dogs.