Welcome to Wildebeest

Our Story

Hi! I'm Jane, the person behind Wildebeest.👋

Wildebeest was born out of a passion project shortly after I adopted my dog Shelby from the San Francisco SPCA. Shelby was a timid little pup at first but I saw a happy wild beast emerge as she got herself settled into her first bed -- a plush, shaggy mat that I made from an old fleece blanket she loved.

Since launching Wildebeest in 2011 with a few hand-made "Meadow Beds" for sale, I’ve been putting my passion and experience as a product designer and dog mom towards making practical, quality gear that fellow dog parents can depend on. Wildebeest's product line has evolved over the years and I’m proud of how far we’ve come and how many lives we’ve touched along the way.

I love designing great products but nothing beats spotting you and your pups out and about exploring the world in your Wildebeest gear. It's what brings me absolute joy, gratitude and inspiration to keep creating from the heart and evolving to be better.

Today, with Shelby's spirit as the guiding light and new pup Linus by my side, I’m excited for what lies ahead for Wildebeest. I hope you'll join in as we continue on our journey and let us be a part of yours too!

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Warmly, Jane
Founder, Product Designer, Dog Mom

🌈 S H E L B Y . 2009 - 2023