Small Biz Shoutout: To's Lop Shop

Join us for an inspiring Q&A featuring To's Lop Shop, a women-run business that is not only dedicated to creating delightful and nutritious pet treats but also chasing big goals. Discover the story behind this remarkable company and their relentless pursuit of excellence. Get ready to be inspired by their passion, innovation, and commitment to making pets' lives happier and healthier. 🐾

Andy: How did you come up with the name "𝕋𝕠’𝕤 𝕃𝕠𝕡 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕡" for your Etsy shop?

TLS: I came up with our name because my first Instagram handle was toast.mocha.official when I just had toast! TOs lop shop stands for Toast's Official Lop Shop. So, that’s where our name comes from!

Andy: If your shop had a theme song, what would it be and why?

TLS: I think definitely The Man by Taylor Swift because it talks about how women have to work so much harder than men to have the light shown on them and that makes it harder for female business owners!

Andy: How did your passion for making small pet treats begin?

TLS: My passion for making small pet treats began when I was shopping for my first bunny and realized how many unsafe products there are out there and how I was having a hard time finding treats for my rabbits. I then started working on recipes and selling to local bunny owners and I just loved every bit of it!

Andy: What challenges did you face when creating your first small pet treat recipe?

TLS: My first issue I had with making my treats was not having the right consistency for my dough, it took lots of trial and error to develop a recipe that looked nice while staying healthy!

Andy: What motivates you to continue creating delicious treats for small pets?

TLS: My motive to continue producing treats are seeing the impact we are making on the bunny community! So many people leave lovely reviews of their bunnies enjoying their treats and it’s such a rewarding feeling to know that I’ve made a difference in their lives 🤍

Andy: If you were a small pet, which of your treats would be your ultimate guilty pleasure?

TLS: Our bunny Bundt cakes for sure! I mean come on they look delicious 😋