Shelter Dog Coffee is for craft coffee lovers and dog advocates alike.

We're a small-batch, artisan roastery with a passion for quality - and a purpose driven mission to support shelter dogs across America.

Through the Shelter Dog collective, every cup helps fund food, medical care, and supplies for dogs in transition. You're not just drinking coffee — you're giving more dogs a second chance.

Shelter Dog Coffee — where your daily ritual fuels a greater purpose.

It began with one shelter dog who changed our lives forever.

That bond sparked a calling: to create a roastery where exceptional coffee supports a cause that matters.

We believe great coffee connects people, starts conversations, and fits into meaningful daily rituals. So we built a company that lets coffee lovers support animal welfare — one bag at a time.

Every decision — from sourcing and roasting to pricing and packaging — is shaped by our goal: to offer high-quality coffee while giving shelters the resources they need.

Shelter dogs are family to us. This is our way of giving back.

shelby with her two dogs

Meet the Roaster: Shelby

Hi, I’m Shelby — roaster, shelter dog advocate, and co-founder of Shelter Dog Coffee. My journey into coffee roasting started with curiosity, a little trial and error, and a lot of reading, watching, and learning. Over the years, I’ve earned seven certifications from the Specialty Coffee Association, but more importantly, I’ve learned that great coffee comes from respecting the process, the farmers, and the craft.

Every small-batch roast is my way of sharing that passion — creating something special for people who love craft coffee and care about where their coffee comes from.

Just like shelter dogs, every coffee bean has a story, and it’s my job to bring out the best in each one. Whether you’re here for the coffee, the dogs, or both — welcome! I hope you’ll join us on this journey, because good coffee and good dogs just make life better.