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What began in their Sperryville kitchen has since exploded into a nationwide sensation, thanks to the power of TikTok.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-viral-video\">Viral Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@melodyspov\/video\/7537769746964532494?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7552915124975388174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A short video<\/a> posted Aug. 12 by the TikTok account MelodysPOV captured a 52-second conversation with Keesling. He spoke passionately about the couple\u2019s small-batch biscuits at Gilberts Corner Farmers Market in Aldie. The clip has racked up more than 3,200,000 views, 450,000 likes, and 1,000 comments from users charmed by his story. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGet this man on Shark Tank\u201d one commenter wrote. Another added, \u201cI don\u2019t even have a dog, and I live in Australia but I want to purchase some for all my friend\u2019s dogs.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sudden attention has turned<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooseandphoebe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Moose &amp; Phoebe Homemade Tasty Treats<\/a> into a brand on the rise. The couple has been fielding order requests from across the country (and even Saudi Arabia and New Zealand) \u2014 a development they never saw coming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re very, very appreciative of it and we look forward to building this business,\u201d Keesling said in a TikTok video thanking viewers for all the support. \u201cI can\u2019t explain how overwhelming this has been and mindblowing, so thank you all again.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moose-Phoebe.webp\" alt=\"Moose &amp; Phoebe\" class=\"wp-image-526693\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Courtesy Josh Keesling and Sherry Weakley<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increased-demand\">Increased Demand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The small business was born last April after Keesling had some health issues. Now, setting up Moose &amp; Phoebe\u2019s large-scale business has been a major effort. The couple needed to purchase a new dehydrator, as well as obtain certification from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sperryville man said since the TikTok video, Moose &amp; Phoebe dog treats have increased weekly production from 60 bags to 300 bags. Now, Keesling works full-time making the healthy canine snacks. Weakley works full-time in commercial lending, but dedicates her down time working on the growing business\u2019 social media accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal, truly, is to be the Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s of dog treats,\u201d says Weakley.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She launched <a href=\"http:\/\/mooseandphoebe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mooseandphoebe.com<\/a>, where fans can also buy branded merchandise such as hoodies, candles, and dog bandanas to support the business. Keesling says they hope to add more organic flavors to their product line, which right now includes apple peanut butter and banana peanut butter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy goal is to find things that are beneficial for the dogs \u2014 joints or digestive systems, their cognitive ability \u2014 at the end of the day,\u201d says Keesling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their products are available online, as well as at the Gilberts Corner Farmers Market in Aldie and the <a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/food-and-drink\/food-news\/2023\/09\/25\/field-main-buying-red-truck-bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Truck Bakery <\/a>in Warrenton, with hopes for expansion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Moose and Phoebe? 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