The New Bank Designed for the Animal Welfare Industry
Let us help co-create a more sustainable future together
Tailored Solutions
With our mission as our mandate, we can create customized solutions that meet your unique needs. Whether it's a seasonal repayment schedule or a creative structure that matches your particular situation, we're the partner you've been looking for.
Aligned Community
We're building a community, thousands strong, bound together by a shared passion for a more sustainable, equitable, and culturally vibrant future.
Uncommon Support
We're well-connected in the animal welfare industry, and love introducing our friends to each other. Make the connections you need to unlock growth.
Premium animal feed provider, looking for the capital to reset their business for growth.
"I have never seen a bank so nimbly provide us with not only capital, but solutions made for us....It's truly been remarkable to get that flexibility. If you want a bank that actually puts the business first, beyond just checking boxes, Walden is the answer."
Matt Matros, Managing Partner
Mule City Speciality Feeds
Producers of high-quality bone broth for dogs that was searching for growth capital to enter the next stage of their evolution.
"We were looking for a bank that was friendly towards growing small businesses. Our past experiences with banks were characterized by excess red tape...but Walden is more relationship-oriented and interested in our business - so we were able to secure an increased line of credit to help us scale."
Kim Hehir, Co-Founder
Brutus Broth
Candle brand based in the Hudson Valley, driven by their mission to facilitate reconnection to ourselves and nature - looking for a bank partner more closely aligned with their values.
"We had other banking relationships, and I would say they felt a little bit like dealing with Verizon or some other big conglomerate monopoly. Our point of contact kept changing, and none of them were that knowledgeable about our business or about the services that would really make sense for us...[At Walden] Charley knows my business inside out and is able to be a truly integrated advisor for our whole business. When we speak, we're not just running through the list of loan products on offer."
Harry Doull, Chief Candle Officer
Keap Candles
Craft chocolate brand expanding into a multi-product retail concept, looking for a bank partner to help fuel their growth. After the loan closed, a devestating fire challenged the viability of their business.
"I consider myself a Walden evangelist, no doubt about it. We would not be where we are right now with them, especially with our terrible fire...It was a nightmare scenario for any small business owner, but Walden was with us every step of the way...We are more passionate than ever about helping our communities have more convenient access to local, healthy, and sustainable foods and Walden plays a major role in making it a reality."
Rick Mast, Co-Founder
Mast Market
Gourmet dog treat producer (their signature treat - dehydrated cod skins - involves upcycling fish byproducts) needed a better bank partner to continue their growth.
“Relationships and sustainability are a core part of what we care about at Polkadog. We were drawn to Walden because of their mission to support the local agricultural community. We were also at a stage where we were looking to refinance our current loan. And everyone we met was great - they were so approachable, we felt very welcome. Everyone was surprisingly creative, and showed a special, considerate understanding of our specific needs!”
Deb Suchman, Co-Founder
Polkadog
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Access to Industry Leaders
Sue Delegan
Borrower
After a career in non-profit fundraising, Sue co-founded Brutus Broth in 2016 - after observing the benefits of bone broth for her own elderly dog (Brutus).
Ask about:
Food Production
Marketing
Consumer Brands
Deb Suchman
Corporator
Deb co-founded Polkadog Bakery in the heart of Boston's hip and historic South End in 2002. Polkadog treats are slowly dehydrated every day using the finest ingredients, with no added salt or preservatives, and can be found in quality dog shops and natural food stores across the globe.
Ask about:
Upcycling
Consumer Brands
Plus co-marketing to our growing community of thousands of individuals
When partner organizations market us to their communities, we offer win-win sign-up incentives for funded accounts like gift cards at your business or donations to your cause.