After 18 years of doling out raw meals and supplements to devoted dog and cat owners, Woody’s Pet Food Deli is closing its two Twin Cities storefronts. The Minneapolis and Eagan shops will stay open only while owners sell off remaining inventory, a process they estimate will last about two weeks. Longtime customers are responding online with a mix of surprise and thank-yous.
Owners Posted the Closure Notice on Facebook
As reported by Bring Me The News, the business announced the shutdown Friday in a Facebook post, thanking customers and calling it "a wonderful 18 years" serving the community. The post explained that both locations would remain open only until inventory is gone, with the wind-down expected to take roughly two weeks.
From Farmers Market Booth to Neighborhood Pet Shop
Woody’s carved out a niche with freshly prepared, biologically appropriate meals for dogs and cats, offering raw and gently cooked formulas, supplements and other specialty products, according to Woody's Pet Food Deli. The company’s site also lists store hours and phone numbers for the Minneapolis and Eagan locations, which can help customers check what is still in stock during the final days.
Regulatory and Safety Background
Raw pet food has often drawn a close look from regulators, and Woody’s history reflects that scrutiny. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a company recall in December 2021 after Salmonella was detected in a Raw Cornish Hen product, according to the FDA. A January 2024 FDA warning letter later described tests that found Salmonella and Listeria in samples and identified gaps in manufacturing controls at the Eagan facility.
What Customers Should Know
Bring Me The News notes that the Facebook post did not give a reason for the closures. Customers who rely on Woody’s specialty formulas are being encouraged to watch the shop’s social media for updates, talk with staff about possible substitutions while inventory lasts, and check with local pet-food retailers and co-ops for alternatives during the selloff period.
