Kristy Andrusko is now barking all the way to the bank on the success of her pet care and accessories business, Puppy Phat, but
it hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Kristy learned the hard way that without thorough research and preparation, setting up
a business can be a very costly experience, both financially and emotionally.
Kristy originally opened her business in 2003 under the business name of Lush Puppy. Lush Puppy was born out of Kristy’s desire
to fill a niche in the market for funky pet care products, including collars, beds and pet fashion. Kristy started up a wholesale
business selling her products to retail outlets, before opening her own retail store in Daylesford, Victoria.