Who is Pet Wants?

We started with the goal of improving the health and well-being of our own pets. Now, we hope to use what we have learned to promote nutrition and vitality in pets across the country.

About The Owner

I’m Cheryl Lumbruno, the local owner and operator of Pet Wants Portsmouth. I realized that after over 20 years as a Physical Therapist and as a lifetime lover of animals, it was time to make a change. I was lucky enough to grow up with many cats, dogs, horses, and farm animals over the years. I was always at peace out in the fields surrounded by our animals and am passionate about the health and welfare of animals.

Making the right choice about what to feed my pets has always been overwhelming due to the number of products on the shelves. Our pets don’t really have a choice when it comes to food so it is up to us as pet parents to make informed choices.

My dog Calvin has always been a picky eater. When Calvin decided he loved Pet Wants food, I knew we’d found something special. I was even more thrilled after learning about Pet Wants products and the quality of freshness. Pet Wants sells food by the pound so I am able to change proteins on a rotating basis so Calvin does not get bored with what he is eating.

Our specially-crafted, private-label pet food formulas are cooked at low temperatures and made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl. Ordering from Pet Wants allows you to order by the pound and get smaller batches to make monthly changes to the blend without sacrificing your pets nutrition or the quality and the freshness of their food. This is important because rotational feeding is nutritious and beneficial.

Pet Wants food is made in the USA and has a money-back guarantee on our food. We only source the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice, and other ingredients available. There’s no sugar added, no fillers, and no animal by-products; and Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes which makes the food great for animals with allergies.

Pet Wants Portsmouth has a kiosk in the Fox Run Mall and is a mobile business that offers free, personal delivery of fresh pet food by the pound as well as wonderful nutritional treats to Portsmouth, Rye, New Castle, Hampton, Exeter, Dover, Durham, Brentwood, Lee, Kittery, Eliot, York and many surrounding areas. I hope you give Pet Wants a try!

"As pet parents, we cherish our four-legged companions as members of our family."

Caring for Our Furry Family

When you think of your pet, what brings you joy? Bright eyes? Shiny, soft coat? Tail wagging? Snuggle time? All of these things, and more, are reflective of our pets’ health. It all starts with fresh, nutritious ingredients. Food is medicine and like us, what our pets eat impacts their lives. When store shelves are filled with bags that all basically look the same, it can be confusing trying to decide what food is best. We often rely on marketing campaigns to help inform us. But how are you to trust the quality of the ingredients beyond the assumption that higher prices equate to better food? That a playful puppy in a commercial is really eating fresh, nutrient-rich kibble?

We intend to deliver on more than just a promise of fresh, high-quality food – we will build a community based on education and awareness around the ingredients our pets eat.

Our Mission

Pet Wants exists to improve the nutrition, health, vitality, and well-being of pets. We make it easy for pet parents to provide the most nutritious food available to the pets they love. Our Mission is both noble…and necessary. Join us in this pet food revolution for the pets we love.

What's Wrong with Name Brand Foods?

Most commercial pet food is manufactured in mass quantities and sent to a series of distribution warehouses before finally making it onto the shelf at your local store. There it sits…possibly for up to 6-8 months before it’s purchased for consumption. Because pet food loses its nutritional value over time, pets can ultimately end up eating a diet that’s low in nutrition and can ultimately lead to unnecessary sickness, disease and even a shortened life.

How Pet Wants Got Started

As pet parents know, a pet’s diet is very important. Pet Wants was created in 2010 after the owner of Pet Wants noticed some serious health issues with her beloved pets. Problems began to appear and quickly worsened. Many unsuccessful trips to the veterinarian’s office and several thousands of dollars later, the owner decided to take matters into her own hands. She discovered the problem was the low nutritional value of the food she was feeding her pets. In simple terms, the pets weren’t getting enough of the right nutrients necessary for a healthy life. As a pet parent who cared deeply about her pet’s welfare, she felt terrible — like she had let down a family member. She was shocked to learn that the nationally recognized premium brand food she trusted for her pets lost most of its nutritional value from sitting too long in warehouses, and on store shelves….she decided there had to be a better way.

How Are Pet Wants Products Different?

It’s simple. Freshness is the key to good nutrition. We provide our proprietary pet food formula that has been carefully developed over the years and deliver to your home to ensure freshness. Your pets will appreciate a healthy, complete and balanced pet food made from fresh, all-natural ingredients. Since our food is slow-cooked to lock in nutrients and is made in frequent, small batches, we deliver the fresh and highly nutritional food to our customers within weeks, not months, of being made. Our customers appreciate the convenience of our auto-delivery system that they can modify prior to each delivery. This ensures that the best possible food is delivered when they need and only how much they need – delivered right to their door – for the same price as most premium commercial pet foods.