The Animals Matter® Story
Animals Matter® is a family-founded American luxury companion comfort brand, established in California in 2002. For 24 years we have designed and artfully hand crafted luxury dog beds, patented dog car seats, and refined comfort pieces, with much of our cutting, sewing, filling, and finishing completed in our own Palm Springs, California manufacturing facility.
Our Beginning: Los Angeles Roots
Animals Matter began in Los Angeles when founders Nancy Kline and Scott Avera left careers in the pharmaceutical industry to build something more considered. The turning point was a rescue dog, adopted in downtown Los Angeles, and the realization that no bed on the market matched the quality, upholstery-grade fabrics, and design of the homes companions actually live in. Manufacturing began in South Los Angeles, and what started as beds sewn in L.A. grew into a complete house of comfort: beds, patented car seats, rugs, blankets, stairs, and spa essentials. Every piece is guided by one standard: create pieces worthy of the animals who matter most.
- 2002Animals Matter is founded in Los Angeles, sewing its first luxury dog beds in South L.A.
- The Wholesale YearsBoutique retailers across the United States, supported by global distribution, carry our designs. The L.A. Dog Company® label is born so partners could offer our patented car seats, designs, and craftsmanship under a separate brand, without competing with neighboring boutiques.
- Palm SpringsDesign, development, and manufacturing come together under one roof at our Palm Springs facility, where cutting, sewing, filling, and finishing are completed by hand.
- Today24 years of California craftsmanship, now offered 100% direct to consumer in the United States: the Signature Collection, Companion-Pedic® orthopedic support, patented dog car seats, and comfort pieces designed to belong in beautiful homes.
The L.A. Dog Company® Heritage
L.A. Dog Company® was born in our early wholesale years, when boutique retailers across the United States, supported by global distribution, carried our designs. Created by Animals Matter and crafted to the same standard, the label allowed partners to offer our patented car seats, designs, and craftsmanship under a separate brand, without competing with neighboring boutiques. Today the label lives on within Animals Matter, and designs like the L.A. Dog Company® Ali Donut carry that original Los Angeles sensibility forward: modern lines, upholstery-grade fabrics, and companion-sized furniture refined over more than two decades. Animals Matter is now a 100% direct-to-consumer brand, selling exclusively in the United States.
Where Are Animals Matter Products Made?
Animals Matter is rooted in California craftsmanship. Our products are designed, developed, and artfully hand crafted with much of our cutting, sewing, filling, and finishing completed in our Palm Springs manufacturing facility. Our proprietary foams, fiber fills, and spa essentials are made in California. The only items we source from outside the United States are select textiles not available domestically, drawn from trusted mills that meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 requirements. Our fabrics are evaluated with PFAS in mind; our textile partners confirm PFAS are not intentionally used in their production processes, and components are carefully selected in alignment with California Proposition 65 standards.
1290 N Valdivia Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-969-7333 · info@animalsmatter.com
What Makes Animals Matter Different?
Three proprietary systems define our work, combined with CertiPUR-US® certified foam components, textiles from mills that meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 requirements, and hand-finished construction. Each piece is designed for longevity. Comfort that endures is the truest luxury.
Companion-Pedic®
Our proprietary orthopedic support system, engineered to relieve joint pressure, distribute weight, and maintain alignment with consistent comfort over time.
LUXURA-FILL®
Our comfort layer system: high-loft cushioning that surrounds your companion in softness while keeping its structure, shape, and enveloping feel.
Luxura-Protect™
Our discreet waterproof barrier on select styles, protecting the core of each bed from moisture and everyday accidents without compromising comfort.
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Our Passion: A No-Kill Philosophy
Every cat and dog deserves a good life, regardless of age or breed. Our models are all adopted from shelters. Their pedigrees may be questionable, but we think they're perfect. Animals Matter supports a no-kill philosophy, and proceeds from our products support two Los Angeles rescue organizations whose integrity matches the urgency of their work:
A Purposeful Rescue
A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) that saves dogs from high-kill Los Angeles shelters, focusing on the ones most often overlooked: seniors, dogs with special needs, and the shy souls who don't show well in a kennel. They call them "Magical Unicorns," and once out of the shelter and into a loving foster or forever home, these dogs reach their full potential. The rescue also helped create Foster South LA, a community fostering program with Los Angeles Animal Services.
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Paws For Life K9 Rescue
A Mission Hills, California 501(c)(3) dedicated to saving lives on every level. Its Prison Training Program pairs incarcerated trainers with shelter dogs. Dogs save prisoners, and prisoners save dogs, preparing them for adoption. Paws For Life also trains PTSD service dogs, places therapy dogs with first responders, and rescues at-risk senior dogs through Grand Paws For Life.
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We encourage you to adopt, foster, volunteer, or give directly through their sites.
Recognized by the Press
Animals Matter has been featured by Robb Report, The Dodo, Redfin, and Shopify, among others. Editors and writers can find brand facts, coverage, and contact details on our Press & Media page.
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