Sit Stay Forever Voted #2 Best Pet Product in Downeast Dog News

Sit Stay Forever Voted #2 Best Pet Product in Downeast Dog News

Sit Stay Forever was voted #2 for Best Pet Product in Downeast Dog News' 2026 Best of the Best, chosen by readers across Maine.

Thank you to everyone who voted. Congratulations to Dapper Dogs and Dr. Pussums Catnip Toys, who shared the top three with us.

See the full list of winners in Downeast Dog News' Best of the Best Top Three.

Handmade in Westbrook, Maine

We make organic, chemical-safe dog and cat beds, grooming products and horse care at the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook.

Being recognized by Maine pet owners means a lot to a small shop like ours.

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Steve Whitney

Steve Whitney is a biologist and the founder of Sit Stay Forever, where he develops organic, chemical-safe care products for dogs, cats, and horses, made in Maine since 2012.

Raised alongside companion animals and horses from birth, his background combines deep academic research with hands-on clinical and equestrian experience:

• Scientific Background: Earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Natural Resources, concentrating on biology and genetics.
• Veterinary Experience: Began his career as a veterinary assistant, was accepted to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and has worked alongside veterinarians caring for small and large animals.
• Equine Experience: A lifetime of riding and training sport horses. Groomed 1980 Kentucky Derby winner Genuine Risk and served as a safety official and announcer at three-day eventing trials.

Steve Whitney is a biologist and lifelong animal caretaker whose training in genetics and hands-on veterinary and equine experience qualify him to formulate chemical-safe pet products.