Natural Pawz

Natural Pawz is a Houston, TX based retail company that sells natural and holistic pet foods, as well as accessories for both dogs and cats.

The two owners, Biff Picone and Nadine Joli-Coeur started the company after their first dog, Callie, a chocolate lab, started to show signs of various allergies, which was remedied by switching the food she was eating. On September 19, 2018, Natural Pawz was acquired by Independent Pet Partners Holdings LLC (IPPH).

IPPH, headed by Jeff David, owns and operates independent pet stores that are focused on wholesome, natural and holistic pet food and supplies, such as Kriser's Natural Pet. IPPH has been steadily adding pet stores to its chain. In March 2018, the company acquired 27 stores in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire by adding two pet store chains to its portfolio — Especially for Pets and Pet Life.

Locations

 * The Woodlands, TX - Sterling Ridge Shopping Center. Store Opened July 2005; Pinecroft Shopping Center
 * Spring, TX - Creekside Shopping Center. opened 2014
 * Sugar Land, TX - Whole Foods Shopping Center. Store Opened June 2008.
 * Bellaire, TX - Whole Foods Shopping Center. Store Opened December 2008.
 * Cypress, TX - Cy-Fair Shopping Center. Store Opened September 2012.
 * Katy, TX - LaCenterra. Store Opened February 2015.

Awards and recognition
In 2009, KPRC a local television news network conducted a Houston's 'best' survey in which users voted for various dining, entertainment and shopping experience's around Houston. Natural Pawz came in first place under the Pet Supplies category with 45,166 votes.

Natural Pawz won first runner-up for PetProductNews.com 'Retailer of the Year' award in 2009.

26th Cardinal Crystal Grooming Awards - Retail Grooming Salon Business of the Year, More than Five Locations — Natural Pawz Grooming Services in Houston