Raw food for Denver dogs
PurePawRaw is preparing single-protein dog boxes sized by weight, planned for refrigerated delivery every two weeks on Fridays across Denver-area communities within about 50 driving miles of Aurora. Ordering is not open. We buy human-grade meat, organ, and bone from suppliers we choose ourselves, and we'll publish supplier details as we finalize them. Final nutritional adequacy statements will be published on every label before ordering opens. AAFCO does not certify products, and we have not completed a veterinary-nutritionist review yet.
Toy Dog Box
Dogs 5–12 lb · 4 lb / box
$52/delivery
Small Dog Box
Dogs 13–28 lb · 5 lb / box
$64/delivery
Medium Dog Box
Dogs 29–55 lb · 10 lb / box
$110/delivery
Large Dog Add-On: Add an extra 3 – 5 lb to your Medium Dog Box for dogs 56 – 85+ lb (+$28 per delivery)
Planned delivery fee: $7 per drop, billed with the box. Not charged today.
What we can tell you today
- Single-protein recipes in the launch catalog: chicken, turkey, beef, duck, or lamb
- Recipes are formulated toward AAFCO nutrient profiles for their intended species and life stage.
- Planned refrigerated delivery every two weeks on Fridays
- Portions estimated from weight — a box is not a guaranteed 14-day supply for every dog
- PMR-style ratios of muscle meat, organs, and ground bone
- Joining the waitlist is free. No payment, no card, and no subscription starts — we'll email you when ordering opens in your area.
Planned coverage
Exact coverage is still being mapped. Add your ZIP to the waitlist and we'll confirm whether we can reach you before ordering opens. Details live on the delivery page. Cat households can see raw cat food in Denver.
Cold chain & complete meals (Denver)
Denver's dry climate does not replace the need for a short, cold path from kitchen to freezer. We plan refrigerated Friday routes — not overnight national parcels — so summer porch time stays predictable. Recipes are formulated toward AAFCO nutrient profiles; final adequacy statements publish on labels before ordering opens (AAFCO does not certify products).
Long-form: what to look for in Denver raw dog food, 2026 brand comparison, summer porch storage.
Life stages & special cases
Puppies
5–8% body weight, frequent meals, vet-first for growth diets.
Senior dogs
Portions, joints, kidney/pancreas flags with your vet.
Large breeds (56+ lb)
Add-on sizing, bloat-aware feeding, freezer math.
Breed notes
Labs, Frenchies, shepherds — Denver-common patterns.
FAQs
Is raw dog food available in Denver today?⌄
Not from PurePawRaw yet. We're collecting a waitlist for a refrigerated dog-food service planned for Denver-area communities within about 50 driving miles of Aurora, every two weeks on Fridays. Joining the waitlist is free. No payment, no card, and no subscription starts — we'll email you when ordering opens in your area.
How is PurePawRaw different from freezer-bulk shops?⌄
The plan is a sized box delivered on a local route, not a warehouse pickup. Recipes are single-protein and formulated toward AAFCO nutrient profiles. AAFCO does not certify products. Verification of the final label statements is still outstanding.
Is raw food appropriate for puppies?⌄
Growth diets have different nutrient needs than adult maintenance. We have not completed a veterinary-nutritionist review of a puppy formula, so talk with your veterinarian before changing a puppy's diet. See /raw-food-for-puppies for portion and transition detail.
What about large or giant-breed dogs?⌄
The planned catalog uses the Medium Dog Box plus a Large Dog Add-On (an extra 3–5 lb per delivery for dogs 56+ lb). A fixed box does not automatically cover 14 days for every dog. See /raw-food-for-large-breed-dogs.
Which proteins are in the catalog?⌄
Chicken, turkey, beef, duck, and lamb — the launch catalog. Human-grade describes the ingredient standard we are buying to, not a third-party certification.
Will you deliver to my neighborhood?⌄
Exact coverage is still being mapped. Add your ZIP to the waitlist and we'll confirm whether we can reach you before ordering opens. Call (303) 957-8411 if you want to talk it through.
Is there a contract or a launch discount?⌄
Joining the waitlist does not start a subscription, reserve a Friday, or lock a price. Future pause/cancel rules will be published with the ordering terms.
Raw dog food for puppies in Denver?⌄
Growth diets need veterinary oversight. We have not completed a puppy-formula nutritionist review. See our puppy guide for portion context and transition steps.
Senior or large-breed dogs?⌄
Seniors often need lower portions and vet-led plans for kidney or pancreas issues. Dogs 56+ lb typically use the Medium box plus Large Dog Add-On. See our senior and large-breed guides.
How does Denver delivery compare to shipping raw nationwide?⌄
We plan a refrigerated metro route every two weeks on Fridays instead of dry-ice parcel shipping. See our Denver raw dog food learn guide for cold-chain detail.
How we compare
Side-by-sides: vs kibble · vs The Farmer's Dog. These pages describe the planned service, not current deliveries.