Timber Bark Treat Co.

Timber Bark Treat Co. is a Chester, Maine pet-treat company making small-batch jerky and chews for dogs and cats. The brand began as TriPom Chews in 2008, when Autumn Joy Gullifer started making chicken jerky after learning that imported chicken jerky had been harming dogs. The current company carries that work forward under a new name.

The ownership chain is unusually clear for a small pet brand. Timber Bark’s own legacy page says Autumn’s brother reopened TriPom Chews in 2020, then sold it in 2023 to a local Maine family. The Maine Made profile names that family: the Frodahls. It says they purchased the business formerly known as TriPom Chews in 2023 and rebranded it as Timber Bark Treat Company in 2025. Timber Bark’s contact page places the business in Chester, Maine. We found no corporate parent, acquisition record, or private-equity ownership signal.

The product line is straightforward: chicken jerky, pork chews, blueberry chicken strips, apple chicken strips, minis, bundles, and similar meat-forward treats. The company says its jerky and treats are handmade in Maine in small batches, with no fillers or preservatives, and the Maine Made profile describes the ingredients as premium chicken and beef with “absolutely no additives.” That simplicity is the point. These are not anonymous biscuit formulas dressed up with wellness copy.

Still, pet owners should read each label. Some products are single-protein; others add fruit. Refrigeration after opening matters because the brand avoids preservatives. That is a fair tradeoff for shoppers who prefer short ingredient lists over shelf-stable convenience.

We list Timber Bark because the ownership story is documented, the business stayed in Maine after the 2023 transition, and the product line is specific enough to evaluate. For people looking for independent pet treats with fewer ingredients, it’s a clean alternative to corporate jerky and biscuit brands.

Products

• Chicken jerky strips and minis
• Pork chews
• Fruit-and-meat jerky treats
• Dog and cat treats
• Variety bundles

Why We List Them

• Family-owned Maine pet-treat company operated by the Frodahl family
• Ownership transition verified through Maine Made and Timber Bark’s own legacy page
• Small-batch treats made in Maine with no fillers or preservatives
• Clear product focus: jerky, chews, and meat-forward treats
• No corporate parent or acquisition record found