Our Story
Hi 👋
We’re Jake, Savannah, and Finley!
We’re dog lovers first, business owners second - and our mission is to share our passion for handmade quality, design, and manufacturing with dog owners all over the world.
When we started this project we had no idea what it would grow into, but we knew that we loved our dog Finley, and we were determined to make him some better gear than we could find available. We envisioned a system of products that all worked together to optimize for functionality, with beautiful designs and colours, all the while offering the high quality and attention to detail of a handmade product so that our gear would be safe and virtually indestructible.
We built upon Jake’s professional experience in the construction industry as well as his decade of experience working with leather and doing industrial design as a hobby, and Savannah’s career as a project manager in the tech industry to put all the different pieces together. And so, on October 20th, 2021 Strange Tails officially launched!
After about a year, Strange Tails had begun to grow and we both left our jobs to focus on building the business full time. We’d received amazing feedback about our products, our communities on social media were flourishing and we were struggling to keep up with demand. So, we hired our very first employee - Zac, who also happens to be Jake’s brother and Finley’s uncle!
Since then, we’ve expanded our product line, moved out of our apartment into our East Vancouver workshop and have shipped more than 8,000 orders out to dog owners all over the globe. It’s been so rewarding building this lil’ business over the last few years, and we are so grateful to the community we have backing us. We feel honoured to be trusted with making all your gear!
Our Team
Finley - CEO
Finley is the guiding force behind our business. He is the reason we started Strange Tails in the first place, and he remains our North Star. He tests all our products, and gives us the go ahead if they are up to his standard.
He loves treats, belly rubs, and barking at anyone who rings the doorbell at the studio.
Savannah Boyd - Founder
When it comes to all things operations, Savannah is the person who gets things done! She has an amazing ability to be constantly juggling multiple things without ever dropping a ball. You're probably familiar with her from social media, where she is the face of our business and showcases our products to the world. Or maybe you’ve chatted with her over DM or email. Her skills, expertise, and action extend into every nook and cranny of our operations.
Savannah is a lifelong dog lover, foodie, and has a deep appreciation for comfort and coziness. On the weekends you can find her and Finley attending agility class or competing at a local trial.
Jake Meadows - Founder
Jake is the creative force behind our products from design all the way through to tool making and process engineering. He is constantly working to scale and optimize our processes, and plan and strategize for future growth. Jake has a soft spot for economics and finance, and manages much of the numbers side of the business.
Jake is a first-time dog dad, a musician, and an avid reader. On the weekends you can find him in the sauna, making a big batch of soup or playing guitar.
Zac Meadows - Production Manager
Zac is our Production Manager, and if you have a piece of Strange Tails gear, he probably made it! Zac is methodical, organized and works tirelessly to make sure you all get your orders as quickly as possible. He has an incredible attention to detail, and makes sure every product being shipped is perfect.
Zac is a first time dog uncle and loves to read and travel. On the weekends you can find him out on his sailboat exploring the beautiful waters around Vancouver.