Our story
Two brothers who built snake traps in the blackberries, a woman who fell for a degu in a pet shop, and a little store in downtown Newberg.
Matt and Scott grew up in Brookings, Oregon, hauling plywood through the blackberry bushes to catch rubber boas. Brittani found her love for animals the day she watched a young degu bounding on its wheel in a pet shop. Matt and Brittani married, Scott moved out from Virginia, and when their local pet store announced it was closing, they decided to open one.
In the summer of 2003 they found the spot in historic downtown Newberg, and Critter Cabana opened. Our staff is passionate about animals, always learning better husbandry, and happy to help with whatever you’re working through at home.
We believe a good relationship between a person and a pet depends on the animal doing well. Helping with that, through good advice, good goods and a good community, is what we’re here for.
The family
- MattBehind the scenes on the business side, and the one you’ll catch hunting for algae on the fish tanks.
- BrittaniOwner and pioneer of the store, and our expert in everything furry and feathered.
- ScottOperations: the systems, the crew and keeping the shelves fresh and easy to shop.
- Lee & ColleenMom and dad, with us since the beginning and on the team since 2014.
