A profit-for-purpose treat, built for elderly dogs & the humans who love them.
HumDog is a profit-for-purpose company. We donate 50% of our profits to senior dog rescues and senior care initiatives that support elderly dogs and their elderly human companions, because no one should have to say goodbye to their best friend because of a bill they cannot pay.
We are starting local, with our neighbors in Austin.
Every bag sold helps fund senior dog care and companion support across Central Texas. We chose to start in our own backyard so we can build real relationships with the rescues and senior centers doing the work, and so every dollar supports elderly dogs and their elderly human families.
Austin Pets Alive!
A no-kill shelter providing specialized medical care, comfort, and rehoming for senior and at-risk dogs who need a second chance in their golden years.
Emancipet Veterinary Fund
Subsidized veterinary care for elderly dogs and the senior humans who love them, helping families afford the ongoing treatment their aging companions need.
Austin Humane Society
Local non-profit focused on medical recovery, foster placement, and hospice care for senior dogs and pets in their final chapters.
Dogs help humans live longer, sharper, and happier lives.
We care about elderly dogs because elderly dogs care for us back. The science is clear, companion dogs are linked to longer lifespans, a lower risk of dementia, and better day-to-day well-being. Every link below goes straight to the peer-reviewed source.
Lower risk of all-cause mortality among dog owners
A meta-analysis of 10 studies covering nearly 4 million people found dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in all-cause mortality, and a 65% reduction in mortality among heart attack survivors living alone.
Lower risk of disabling dementia in older dog owners
A longitudinal study of community-dwelling older adults in Japan found that dog owners had roughly a 40% lower risk of developing disabling dementia than non-owners, linked to daily exercise and social interaction.
Pets reduce loneliness and improve well-being
Research in Scientific Reports shows pet owners report higher subjective well-being than non-owners, with loneliness acting as a key mediator. Companion dogs are consistently linked to better mood and mental health.
From Austin to every zip code in America.
Our goal is to grow HumDog into a national profit-for-purpose brand, partnering with trusted senior dog rescues and senior support organizations in every market we enter. Each new city means more elderly dogs comforted, more senior families supported, and more companions kept together in their golden years.
Buy a bag, help a senior dog