Our Story: Monterey x Jack
Our Story
It Started With a Rescue Cat
In 2023, we adopted a tuxedo cat from Katie's Place, a no-kill rescue shelter in Maple Ridge, BC. She came with the name Monterey, and honestly, it was meant to be. She was shy at first. Within a week, she owned the house.
As we started shopping for collars, tags, and accessories, we kept running into the same problem. The cheap stuff looked cheap. The premium stuff was overpriced and took itself way too seriously. And almost nothing felt like it was designed by people who actually lived with pets.
We wanted something that looked good, felt comfortable, kept her safe, and had a little personality. We couldn't find it.
So we decided to make it.
Then Came Jack
In spring 2026, we're bringing home a golden retriever puppy named Jack. Suddenly we weren't just a cat household anymore, and our product ideas doubled overnight.
The name clicked immediately.
Monterey the cat.
Jack the dog.
Monterey Jack.
Like the cheese.
We leaned into it: a wedge of cheese became our logo, warm golds became our palette, and we committed to building a brand that doesn't take itself too seriously — but takes the products very seriously.
What We Believe
We believe pet accessories should be three things:
- Safe
- Comfortable
- Worth looking at
Every cat collar we make has a breakaway safety clasp.
Every material is chosen for how it feels against fur, not just how it looks in a photo.
And every design is tested on our two pickiest critics before it ever reaches your door.
We also believe that pets who need homes deserve support.
Monterey came from a shelter. That's not something we forget.
$1 from every product sold goes directly to a rescue shelter.
No minimum. No fine print. Every collar counts.
Who We Are
We're a family-run brand based in Pitt Meadows, BC.
We design everything locally and obsess over the details — from the weight of a buckle, to the softness of a fabric, to the exact shade of sage green.
This isn't a side hustle we're hoping to flip.
This is a brand we're building because we love our pets — and think yours deserve better too.
Meet the Team
Monterey
A tuxedo rescue cat with strong opinions about nap locations and zero tolerance for closed doors.
- Original muse
- Head of quality control
- The reason this whole thing exists
- Collar of choice: Sage velvet
Jack
A golden retriever puppy born February 4th, 2026, arriving home this spring.
- Dog product tester
- Chief morale officer
We have a feeling he's going to take the job very seriously.
And Us
We're the ones behind the camera, the shipping labels, and the late-night Shopify edits.
We're building this brand one product at a time — and we're glad you're here for it.