Kent's Meat and Grocery in Redding is worth a stop if you’re driving through Shasta County and want to pick up quality meat for your trip—or just grab lunch for you and your dog. The specialty here goes beyond standard grocery store fare. They carry buffalo, elk, deer, and goat alongside the usual chicken, beef, and pork, and they’re the only place in the county stocking Prather Ranch Natural Choice Beef. If you’re planning meals during a road trip with your dog, those options give you something more interesting to work with than typical chain supermarket selections.

The attached deli, Kathy’s Deli, runs a solid operation with gourmet dinners to-go, fresh salads, and sandwiches. It’s a good grab-and-go option if you’re heading out for a hike or spending the day exploring the area. They also make Kathy’s Doggone Good Jerky, which has a loyal following among locals—it’s the kind of item people actually talk about and come back for. The 16-foot cheese case is genuinely impressive, stocked with domestic, imported, and organic options if you’re looking to build a charcuterie situation for a picnic or evening in your hotel.

The store itself has a relaxed, family-run feel. You can bring your dog in to browse around, and the staff seems genuinely unbothered by well-behaved dogs in the space. The atmosphere is low-key enough that it doesn’t feel like you’re awkwardly squeezing your dog through a sterile corporate environment. They carry smoked hams, bacon, various sausages, and bratwurst if you’re stocking up for a cabin stay or campsite meals.

Before you go, it’s worth calling ahead to confirm current pet policies, since those can shift. But if you’re in Redding and want better meat options than a typical grocery store, or you’re planning meals around some of the more unusual proteins they stock, Kent’s delivers what a lot of traveling cooks are actually looking for.