Giving back: Bella Bean pledges donations to CCAS
A local coffee crafter is donating a portion of its proceeds to benefit an animal shelter that helped save the life of the shop’s namesake.
Bella Bean Trading Company, a Cape Coral-based premium roast-to-order coffee brand, announced it will donate 25% of profits to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter & Veterinary Clinic.
Bella Bean is named after the owner’s family dog named Bella, whose nickname is “Bean.”
“Bella is the heart of our brand — and our family,” said Paige Burch, co-founder of Bella Bean with her parents, Cheryl and Chris. “When her life hung in the balance, CCAS stepped in without hesitation. Donating 25% of our profits is our way of saying thank you. This commitment is not just about philanthropy — it’s deeply personal.”
In January 2025, Bella suffered a life-threatening infection. Thanks to the quick, expert care of Dr. Ernest Blum, clinic manager Joan Manfra and the CCAS veterinary team, Bella survived. Bella endured several grueling months of treatment, wound care, and recovery, requiring tireless commitment from both her family and the CCAS veterinary team. Today, Bella is fully healed and back to her joyful self — a living reminder of the shelter’s lifesaving work.
“We are so happy sweet Bella is doing well and recovered, thanks to our incredible veterinary team,” said Liz McCauley, executive director of CCAS. “What a great way to honor her with this generous donation program. We are very grateful to the Burch family for their support.”
McCauley said the donations from Bella Bean will allow the shelter to continue serving animals in Southwest Florida and Cape Coral, just as Bella experienced.
“We are incredibly grateful to Bella Bean for pledging 25% of its profit to support Cape Coral Animal Shelter,” McCauley said. “Contributions like this allow us to help more animals in need. But even more meaningful is Bella’s own story — being able to restore her quality of life and see her thrive again is exactly why our team does this work.”
CCAS is a nonprofit shelter providing adoption services, affordable veterinary care, and community outreach. The shelter is currently fundraising for a major clinic expansion to increase capacity and better serve Southwest Florida.
“The proceeds will go directly toward our planned expansion, which means more kennel space, more medical resources, and the ability to take in animals we currently must turn away due to capacity,” McCauley said. “Every bit of growth translates into more lives saved — giving us the chance to provide care, treatment, and ultimately loving homes for animals just like Bella. Our goal is to ensure that no animal is left without hope, and this support brings us closer to that reality.”
Bella Bean crafts “smooth, ethically sourced, roast-to-order” coffees, with options including blends, single-origin roasts, pods, tumblers, and pet-friendly add-ons. Through its Bean & Bone subscription club, customers not only receive monthly coffee but also personalized products featuring their own pets — all while supporting CCAS with every purchase.
Bella Bean offers a selection of single-origin coffees with beans that are sourced from “individual farms, giving each cup a unique flavor profile that reflects the specific region where it was grown.”
“At Bella Bean, our coffee is crafted to highlight the natural essence of the coffee bean,” states the company’s website. “We use only mild flavor infusions — just enough to complement, not overpower — so you can truly enjoy the rich, authentic taste. Plus, our coffee features significantly lower acidity compared to most standard grocery store brands, making it smoother and easier on your stomach.”
Bella Bean will also start expanding its offerings to include pet treats and supplements.
For more information on Bella Bean, visit www.bellabeantrading.com.
For more information on CCAS, visit www.capecoralanimalshelter.com.