Best Bets for Pets - Episode 369 From Loss to Legacy: The Story Behind FOXVINO

About this episode

Chris McFadden shares the story behind FOXVINO, a clothing line inspired by the loss of his dogs and the bond we share with our pets.

This week on Best Bets for Pets, host Michelle Fern welcomes Chris McFadden, founder of FOXVINO—a unique athleisure brand inspired by love, loss, and the powerful bond we share with our pets. After losing his beloved dogs Foxy and Vino, Chris turned grief into purpose, creating a clothing line that blends comfort, self-expression, and mental wellness. In this heartfelt episode, he shares how pets shape our emotional lives, how honoring their memory can lead to healing, and why today’s consumers are gravitating toward meaningful, purpose-driven brands. Plus, learn how FOXVINO gives back to rescue organizations and important causes, and how our pets continue to inspire healthier, more connected lives. EPISODE NOTES: From Loss to Legacy: The Story Behind FOXVINO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-bets-for-pets-the-latest-pet-product-trends-pets-animals-pet-life-radio-original--6667904/support .

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Fern

Guest: Chris McFadden

Topics covered

• pets
• mental wellness
• athleisure
• grief
• purpose-driven brands

Keywords

• FOXVINO
• athleisure brand
• mental wellness
• honoring pets
• meaningful brands
• rescue organizations

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Foxy, Vino, FOXVINO

Books & works: Best Bets for Pets, From Loss to Legacy, From Loss to Legacy: The Story Behind FOXVINO

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