Our pack is all about support. We not only strive to provide great service and products, but also to help solve issues that may arise throughout the life of each and every member of our extended furry family.
Passing the Leash
Fall of 2023 was a busy time as Phil stepped into retirement and Kelly Tynan and Beck Bookham took the leash in both hands preparing to take over Pets 1st with as much passion and commitment the company was built on. On November 1, 2023 Kelly and Becki opened the new doors to Pets 1st in Mission, BC.
With over 30 years experience in both business and the dog world, Kelly & Becki know this is the perfect fit and look forward to bringing on new products and services as time goes on.
Meet Our Team
Kelly Tynan, Owner
Operations & Business Development
Kelly has been in business for over 27 years and when the opportunity presented itself to take over Pets 1st with her business partner Becki it was an easy decision. With over 20 years in the dog community, showing competing in a variety of dog sports and breeding purebred Golden Retrievers under the Canadian Kennel Club “Tygold”, her heart and passion for the love of dogs, speaks for itself.
Kelly’s entrepreneurial spirit, business experience and the love and passion for the dog community will give Pets 1st the opportunity to expand their products and services, bringing excellent customer service, premium quality products to a new level. As breeders, this dynamic team will continue to put their best paws forward bringing new and exciting things to better support the pet owner and breeders in your community for years to come.
Kelly is excited to make the changes as Pets 1st continues to grow offering customers products, service and support better than any other dog food company or pet store near you.
Becki Bookham, Owner
Breeder Representative
Becki has officially come out of retirement to continue her passion and love for dogs. Becki has always grown up with dogs of varying breeds but finally got wise when her partner and her got their first 1st Golden "Cassie" in 1996 from a local CKC registered breeder. It is true what they say, “once you have a golden you will never only have one”. As the story would have it…Cassie participated in obedience, hunt, tracking and agility. In 2000 Becki and her partner decided to check out the dog show world and purchased their 2nd golden "Abby and then a 3rd "Luna" from another Lower Mainland CKC registered breeder. Sitting on the sandy shores in Kauai the kennel name of "Kulalani Goldens" was born. In 2004 Becki’s 1st set of triplets were born and they never looked back. After over 20 years in the dog community and breeding, Kulalani Goldens is proud to have over 30 Canadian Championships including Multiple group placements , 2 grand dames and a Best in Show with Kulalani's Blue on Blue " Levi . A very proud moment indeed. Kulalani dogs have earned multiple CKC/AAC titles in agility, CKC and AKC titles in hunt, obedience and tracking.
Pets1st has been the food of choice for Becki’s own dogs and puppy people for over 7 years, when the unexpected opportunity arose to consider being actively involved with the future of the company, Becki couldn't let the chance pass her by. She liked the food so much and what it has done for her dogs and when Kelly and her discussed the possibilities, they jumped in with both feet and said ...."lets buy the company" and here they are.
Becki is looking forward to what the future holds and how they can provide a high quality, Canadian manufactured pet food to your furry family members. With the combined knowledge between Becki & Kelly, they are setup to provide their customers with a quality one stop shop for your pets nutritional needs.
