, dogs are viewed as ritually impure — along with the government’s desire to limit Western lifestyle influences.Article content
“I saw that they were getting harassed and it was not fun to watch. It was really sad,” he recalls. “And at the same time, there are some dog shelters who are trying to change this by giving these dogs shelter or food.After immigrating to Canada in 2017 with his parents and younger sister, Nili knew he wanted to find a way to give back to the dogs of Iran. In January 2021, the Pinetree Secondary Grade 10 student startedThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Single-purchase boxes range in price from $55 to $62, with subscription boxes starting at $48.99. Available on the Careme website,, Nili has also expanded the business to include Etsy and Amazon. The teen entrepreneur picks and packs the products, organizes the mailing, handles the brand’s social media and oversees the Careme customer service — with a little help from his parents too.
While his parents are happy to help with his startup, Nili admits his inspiration and chosen philanthropy target did at first give them pause.