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Review and Giveaway: Nature’s Logic Dog Food
Today’s post is a team effort between the nice folks at Nature’s Logic and myself. We’ve wanted to work together again for some time now — and you could benefit! We’re giving away free pet food. Even though this is a dog blog, cat owners are just as welcome to check out Nature’s Logic’s lines of feline products and enter to win some.
(Horse owners: There’s a big Coming Soon on a website page for equine products. Something good is on the horizon for you!)
Are you ready? Let’s begin.
Nature’s Logic Giveaway! Winner Will Receive Nature’s Logic Food
Nature’s Logic pet foods are unique. The company has created the first and only full-line of dry kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food in the world with no chemically-synthesized vitamins or minerals. All nutrients in Nature’s Logic formulas are derived from whole foods and 100% natural ingredients.
“Our foods are not developed to capitalize upon the latest market trend, or to grab more shelf space with as many variations as possible, or to increase profit margins,” says founder Scott Freeman. “Instead, we try to closely match the nutritional make-up of the prey dogs and cats would naturally eat in the wild.”
Nature’s Logic foods are formulated to put the health and safety of pets first:
- No Synthetic Vitamins or Minerals
- High-quality Animal Protein
- High-Protein/Low Carbohydrate
- Carnivore-appropriate Starch, Millet
High Marks From the Gang of Four
Thanks to our kind friends at Nature’s Logic, we’ve been trying out the canned varieties — samples of each kind of canned dog food formula that the company makes.
My dogs don’t exactly have reputations for being picky eaters, so it can’t really come as much of a surprise to hear that they vacuumed up the food from their dishes and went looking for more. I thought they were equal-opportunity gourmands, but the far-and-away favorite formula turned out to be the Sardine Dinner Fare. I’d enthusiastically feed them any formula, but particularly that one. Sardines are great for them, both as a source of protein and as a source of fish oil.
So How About You? Want to Win Some?
We’re giving some Nature’s Logic foods away! To enter this giveaway, just follow the Wicked Simple Rules…
Wicked Simple Rules
- Visit Nature’s Logic (www.natureslogic.com) and peruse the selection of wonderful, natural, import-free food for your dog.
- Choose from a) one 4.4-lb bag dry kibble, or b) one 3-lb bag raw frozen or c) five 13.2-oz cans.
- Come on back to this blog and leave a comment. Tell us which food type and formula you’d like to win. Remember that comments left on Facebook, while always appreciated, don’t count as entries.
- For extra chances, Like Nature’s Logic on Facebook and follow Nature’s Logic on Twitter at @NaturesLogic. Come back to the blog and tell us about it in additional comments.
- The lucky winnah gets chosen by comment number by a random number-picking script.
The winner will receive a Free Food Voucher to be redeemed at any Nature’s Logic retailer.
Sounds good? Well, get going! Entries for this drawing close on Monday, April 9.
Dog Food Nutrients from China: Story Behind the Story
The following press release is reproduced with permission from Nature’s Logic. The story isn’t so much about the store in Virginia or about the food, so much as it is about the idea that even dog foods made in the USA from premium ingredients can sometimes include nutrients that come from shady sources. Interesting reading — and check the store’s website. Is your food on the “import-free” list?
Store Removes All Products Containing ANY Raw Materials from China, Including Nutrients
Lincoln, NE – Nature’s Logic, the maker of 100% natural pet food, has made the “China-import Free” cut by independent pet retailer, Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets in Berryville, VA, owned by Jo Bighouse. Not only does Nature’s Logic have no ingredients from China, the company makes the first and only full-line of dry kibble, canned, and raw-frozen pet food with NO chemically-synthesized nutrients of any kind, including vitamins, minerals, or amino acids. Such man-made nutrients are commonly manufactured in China, can be toxic and even lethal at certain levels, and can contain unwanted ingredients such as MSG, sucrose, soy and other fillers that don’t appear on pet food labels because they all are contained within the “added vitamins and minerals.” Nature’s Logic chose from its inception to supply all essential nutrients from whole foods and 100% natural ingredients only.
“We applaud the tough position on behalf of pet safety that Midas Touch is taking,” says Scott Freeman, founder of Nature’s Logic and the developer of the company’s products. “Pet parents benefit from knowledgeable industry experts like Jo Bighouse who diligently research every aspect of the products they carry, digging deeper that the marketing claims made by companies to help consumers make informed choices for their animal companions.”
“I have found that ‘made in the USA’ does not tell the entire story,” says Jo Bighouse, owner of Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets. “Each of the manufacturers we represent are being contacted and asked if any raw materials in their products are imported from China, and we are not stopping there,” she continues. “If I am told the vitamins are from a country other than China, including the US, I am contacting that vitamin source to find out if their raw material is from China. If I can confirm that a pet product manufacturer includes raw materials sourced from China, I will not sell the product.”
Nature’s Logic of Lincoln, NE is committed to providing the highest quality and safest nutrition for dogs and cats. The company has created the first and only full-line kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food in the world with no chemically-synthesized ingredients. Nature’s Logic is the pioneer in developing truly 100% natural pet foods derived from nature…not chemistry. For more information about Nature’s Logic, visit www.natureslogic.com.
Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets in Berryville, VA provides pet owners healthy nutrition choices and natural alternatives to chemical-based products. The independent pet retailer will not sell any products with ingredients of any kind from China. Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets focuses on education, offering seminars by pet health experts in addition to their healthy treats, food, supplements, USA-made toys, natural grooming supplies, homeopathic remedies, essential oils and flower essences. The retailer specializes in and recommends raw pet foods. For more information about Midas Touch, visit www.midastouchhealth.com or call 540-955-9690.
Celebrating Hero Dogs, Before It’s Too Late
Much was made in September about 9/11/2011, the tenth anniversary of the unspeakable 9/11 tragedy. In September there were ceremonies honoring both human and canine rescuers, helpers, and survivors — and those who didn’t survive.
Ten years is a long time — most of a lifetime — for a dog. Few of the dogs who were there in the aftermath of the attacks are still alive. Sometimes I think that dogs must find us confusing when we do things like honor them at public events, but since we’re humans, it matters to us that we do it — and while we can. It gives us comfort, and brings us together for at least a short while. It reaffirms the power of our love for animals, and how that love can bring great help and comfort in times of need.
Eli, a Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael), and his owner Sherry Hanley were there after the attacks, comforting survivors and first responders from a command center in Jersey City, NJ. He had only just received his therapy dog certification a short while before.
Ten years on, Eli is now 12. He has received numerous honors for his good works, including an AKC Lifetime Achievement award and a place in the Purina Hall of Fame. This year, he is being honored as a Therapy Dog Ambassador at the National Dog Show, sponsored by Purina© and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Eli competed at the very first National Dog Show in 2002.
The National Dog Show, presented by Purina, will be broadcast at starting at noontime on Thanksgiving Day (November 24) on NBC stations. There, you can see Eli being honored for his achievements. In the Belgian Sheepdog ring, two of Eli’s champion grand-puppies will be competing for Best of Breed.
If you want to go to the show, it actually takes place on Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
More About Eli
Here is a copy of the press release that lists Eli’s public appearances in conjunction with the show:
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 25, 2011) – Eli, one of the few living therapy dogs who comforted first responders and victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has been named Therapy Dog Ambassador for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for 2011.
A retired show dog and therapy dog who competed at the first National Dog Show in 2002, Eli travels around the country with owner/handler Sherry Hanley appearing at dog shows and fundraising events benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project and other causes.
On behalf of the National Dog Show, Eli will visit the New York City Ronald McDonald House on Nov. 10, spending time with children with cancer and their families. The National Dog Show’s 2009-10 Therapy Dog ambassador, Rufus, visited the Ronald McDonald House in 2009 as part of its therapy dog program, which includes a partnership with the Angel on a Leash Foundation, connecting therapy dogs, like Eli, with pediatric cancer patients.
Eli will also appear at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) cluster, meeting the public on Saturday, November 19 from 2-3 p.m. in the Purina Pro Plan exposition area at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks/Valley Forge, just west of Philadelphia. Eli will also appear on Sunday, November 20 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. He will be part of NBC’s online/broadcast coverage of the show, which airs nationally on November 24, Thanksgiving Day, from noon-2 p.m. following the Macy’s Parade. A total audience of some 20 million tunes into the show each year.
“It’s a great honor for Eli to come back to Philadelphia as Therapy Dog Ambassador for the KCP and The National Dog Show,” said Hanley. “Therapy Dog work is important and Eli is active in generating awareness about its value. Also, he loves to meet people and he is a ham, so we are looking forward to being involved.”
“Eli’s therapy work will never be forgotten and there is a whole generation of therapy dogs who walk now in his footsteps,” offered National Dog Show NBC expert analyst David Frei, the author of “Angel On A Leash,” a new book about therapy dogs. “Eli and Sherry Hanley will get a huge ovation Saturday when they are introduced in the stadium at The National Dog Show.”
Hanley, a Lehigh County (PA) Deputy sheriff from Allentown (PA), took Eli to the September 11 command post on the banks of the Hudson River just months after he was certified to help comfort rescue workers and victims of the tragedy. Fourteen months later Eli was a celebrated competitor at The National Dog Show both in the Belgian Sheepdog show ring and as a 9/11 hero.
He went on to win scores of titles and honors as an obedience dog and in herding competitions along with his show dog accomplishments, which include twice being ranked in the top 20 in his breed nationally. He is a member of the Purina Hall of Fame for his 9/11 therapy work and last October he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Kennel Club.
Now 12 years old, Eli is also a noted sire, the father of multiple champion and grand champion show dogs, including two who will be competing in the Belgian Sheepdog breed at The National Dog Show this year.
Visit Eli’s fan page on Facebook.
More About the Show
- NBC Sports has the main page for the Thanksgiving Day broadcast.
- The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Facebook page
- Show information at a glance
- Judging schedule. Bearded Collies are judged on Saturday at 9:45 AM in Ring 7.
Honoring the Canine Heroes of 9/11
Did you know that over 950 working dog/handler teams were involved in a number of tasks at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and other locations following the 9/11 attacks? It’s true! These teams came from the military, the government, and law enforcement — some were civilians. There were veterinarians and veterinary assistance teams at these locations, too, tending to the dogs working in such hazardous conditions.
On September 11 of this year, an organization called Finding One Another: Courage Beyond Measure (FOA) will sponsor a ceremony to honor all the working dog teams, veterinarians and veterinary medical assistance teams who served in response to the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony takes place at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Ten years after the attacks, these dogs and their support teams are finally being fully recognized for their contributions.
About the Ceremony
At the recognition ceremony, the first Sirius Courage Award (named after the only dog to be killed at Ground Zero, a Yellow Lab who was an explosive detection dog) will be presented posthumously to Army Sgt. Zainah Caye Creamer, the first woman military working dog handler killed in combat in the history of the United States. She died in Afghanistan on January 12, 2011. The award will be presented by Sirius’s handler, Lt. David Lim of the Port Authority Police.
The details are available at the FOA website. The ceremony’s program is here.
In addition, representatives of working dog organizations and AKC breed clubs will sign The Convention on Cooperation Among American Working Dog Organizations. This historic document, first signed at the Doberman Pinscher Centennial in Topeka, Kansas in 2008, can be viewed here.
Participate in the Convention
FOA is seeking representatives from working dog organizations, or from AKC Parent Clubs for breeds used as working dogs in the USA to join in the signing, and/or to have the Convention ratified by those organizations. The details are here.
FOA’s Mission Statement
FOA’s mission statement reads (in part) as follows:
Finding One Another (FOA) seeks to support the needs of the SAR (Search and Rescue) field, the individual canines and their first responder human partners, by contributing to the establishment of standards of practice, care and research needed to safeguard all those engaged in this work. Funds generated by Finding One Another will provide financial assistance to:
- underwrite veterinary expenses for those SAR canines in need,
- increase the number of specially trained SAR focused veterinarians,
- expand targeted research benefitting working dogs and their human partners, and
- develop and implement programs to educate the public, both children and adults, to the work and on-going needs of the SAR community while elevating the human/animal bond and fostering a dialogue toward a more peaceful future.
How You Can Help
FOA offers tribute charms, designed by a search-and-rescue (SAR) handler, through its store. Wear them to honor the SAR teams who worked during the aftermath of 9/11, and to honor those teams working today. They currently offer a German Shepherd Dog charm, but other working breeds will be added soon.
To make a donation to FOA, visit their donation page: http://www.findingoneanother.org/donations
Good News for Bargain Hounds
You like to save outrageous amounts (sometimes 50-75% or even more) on food, adventures, and merchandise through Groupon and LivingSocial, right? Don’t you wish you could get similar deals for your best friend?
Online mega-coupon sites are beginning to emerge for pet owners. There’s Barking Deals, along with its sibling site Meowing Deals. Barking Deals is establishing relationships with bloggers, shelters and rescues (including those for local Florida rescues for Dachshunds, Siberian Huskies, pitbulls, and Beagles), worthy groups such as Guiding Eyes for the Blind, other pet product makers, and pet publications. They offer up plenty of deals you can use for stuff with brand names you recognize, and few if any repeats.
PetSimply.com is another coupon site; it says it donates money to animal charities. It’s awfully hard to determine which actual charities PetSimply donates to, and the images of puppies behind chain-link fencing on the PetSimply website feels more than a little AR-icky to me, as does the fact that their Facebook page lists HSUS and In Defense of Animals among their friends. If you really love animals (not just in theory but also in practice) and care where your dollars go, stick with Barking Deals, or come see…
The New Guy in Town: Bamzilla.com!
Bamzilla.com is the latest entry into the Doggie Daily Deals market. A lot is going on behind the scenes as they prepare for their launch. Bamzilla will work in a way similar to Groupon, where a certain number of people need to purchase the daily deal in order for it to “tip,” but once tipped, the deal is on! You have a given period of time to snap up your deal and then enjoy it. The more people you can bring to the deal, the sooner it will tip for all of you.
Bamzilla really wants to launch with — well, a BAM! The friendly folks over there want to start out with as many friends as they can find, and are calling on you and your social circle to join their invite list. You could win a $500 PetSmart gift card! Here’s the information they’ve shared about the pre-launch promotion:
Bamzilla.com is launching soon! To celebrate their upcoming launch, they are giving away a $500 PetSmart gift card to one lucky winner! Yes, you heard it right… $500! That is enough money for a year’s worth of food and toys for your furry friend.
So what is Bamzilla?
Bamzilla.com is a members-only website for pet lovers, offering pet products from leading online pet retailers & manufacturers at discounts of 50-90% off retail prices!
So how do you enter to win? It’s easy!
- Head over to Bamzilla.com
- Enter your email address to join their invite list so they can let you know when they launch
- Let your friends know about them via email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
To be eligible, at least 5 of your friends need to enter the contest from your unique link. The more friends you invite, the better chance you have! You can track how many people are signing up from your unique link by putting your email address back into Bamzilla.com and clicking “Go.”
More information on the contest can be found here: http://bamzilla.posterous.com/58043389.
The rules on Bamzilla’s Posterous site say that the gift card will be awarded on or before August 22.
Go ahead — ping your friends and get ready for Bamzilla’s big launch! I’ll be waiting with you to see what each day’s bargain will be. In the meantime, you can also be thinking about how you’d spend that $500 gift card!
It’s Earth Day!
The media barrage is everywhere: “Today is Earth Day! What are YOU doing to make the earth a better place? We’re coloring our logo green for a day to show how conscious we are!” That’s all very well, but what about tomorrow? And the next day? And the next? We’ll all still be here, on the one earth we’ve got, on May 22 and July 3, and every random Tuesday this fall. Perhaps the best way to celebrate Earth Day is to not just pay lip service to it every April 22, but every day throughout the year.
DogTime Media sent out a survey this April to see what other people are doing to celebrate. The top 10 survey responses were:
- Spay or neuter their dog(s)
- Keep their dog leashed at all times except in designated off leash areas
- Reuse leashes, collars, and other dog accessories (seriously? People throw these away?)
- Use eco-friendly cleaning supplies to clean dog messes
- Use natural/organic shampoos to keep dog(s) clean
- Use biodegradable or flush-able poop bags (here’s a shout-out to GreenDoggieBags.com for doing the good work!)
- Dog is on a raw, organic, or holistic diet
- Make homemade dog food and treats for their dog(s)
- Use natural/organic flea medicine
- Use eco-friendly dog accessories
Source: DogTime Media, 4/11
DogTime’s Editor-in-Chief Leslie Smith has posted an article about some of the green measures some people and groups are taking, including earth-friendly animal shelter buildings. While I tend to disbelieve that there are long lines of pet owners standing outside the vet’s today waiting for speuters (“Come on, Fluffy. We’re gonna celebrate Earth Day!”), I do agree that the responsible thing to do is to know your pet and to fully weigh the risks and the benefits of any procedure.
That’s something else people can do to celebrate Earth Day every day: Think. Just Think. A new bandwagon will roll by tomorrow. In the meantime, take some steps to tread more lightly on the earth, and live with them every day, not just on April 22.
A Very Generous Gift
The following press release comes from Nature’s Logic pet foods. You might remember that Scott Freeman contributed a guest blog post on dog food and life stages last year. Anyway, here’s what the company has been up to.
Nature’s Logic Donates Over $50k in FREE Pet Food to Animal Non-Profits
Lincoln, NE – Nature’s Logic, the manufacturer of 100% all natural pet foods, is proud of our numerous donations of high quality pet foods to non-profit organizations dedicated to the health and welfare of animals. In the past three years, the company has given over $50,000 worth of free food to needy pets in shelters and other animal welfare organizations.
“We believe that all pets deserve the best, including those not yet lucky enough to be in a forever home with a loving family,” said Scott Freeman, owner of Nature’s Logic and the developer of the company’s 100% natural foods, treats and supplements. “The recipients tell us we are making a significant contribution to their communities, by helping them feed high quality diets to pets in need, something their tight budgets seldom allow.” Healthy, happy pets have a better chance at adoption and a new life.
Nature’s Logic is committed to providing the highest quality and safest nutrition for dogs and cats. The company has created the first and only full-line kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food in the world with no chemically-synthesized ingredients. Nature’s Logic is the pioneer in developing truly 100% natural pet foods derived from nature…not chemistry. www.natureslogic.com
Your Dog Has Plans for Super Bowl Sunday
If you’re a football fan, you’ve been marking off the days since last year’s pre-season training started. Even if you aren’t a football fan, there’s a lot to be said for a day filled with chili, nachos, beer, and watching TV just to see the commercials or the Puppy Bowl. Super Bowl Sunday is also a great day to be a knitter, quilter, or needlecrafter. That’s when all of our favorite shops run Super Bowl Sunday sales.
Subaru of America has the right idea. They’re sponsoring a Game Day Dog Walk event. Whether you’re just not a football fan or you need to work off the beer and chili, sign up to get outside with your dog and your best friend can receive some doggy swag! (I’ve owned four Subarus, and have known for years that they make terrific dogmobiles.)
Here’s the press release:
Subaru Launches Game Day Dog Walk Event for Super Sunday
Subaru Celebrates the Love of Dogs with New Dog Tested. Dog Approved. TV Spots and Sponsorship of Animal Planet’s Popular ‘Puppy Bowl’
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 20, 2011 (PRNewswire) — Subaru of America, Inc., while enjoying an epic “tail” of record sales, once more separates itself from the pack of Big Game advertisers with its “Dog Tested. Dog Approved.” campaign and the new Subaru Game Day Dog Walk Event. The walk event, held on “Super Sunday,” February 6, is a healthy, active alternative to sitting on the couch for an all-day football-watching marathon – and a great way for dog owners to get outside and show their love for their four-legged friends.
As the showdown in Dallas approaches, dog owners can pledge to walk their dog on Game Day via Subaru.com, or on Subaru of America’s Facebook page. Dog lovers who sign up and commit to get outdoors on the big day will see an up-to-the-minute tracker that streams a live count of the number of dogs walking across the country. Those who join on Subaru’s Facebook page can also submit a picture and story of their dog for Subaru of America Facebook fans to read and enjoy. On Super Sunday, Subaru of America will take the road less traveled by other automotive companies by foregoing traditional Big Game advertising and sponsoring Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl VII.”
“We know that Subaru lovers tend to be dog lovers, with two-thirds of Subaru owners being pet owners, too – so the ‘Dog Tested’ initiative was created to highlight Subaru owners’ love for their canine companions in an engaging, interactive way,” said Brian Johnson, National Advertising Manager, Subaru of America, Inc. “What better way to show that love than to commit to doing something healthy and active – for dogs and their humans – during one of the most popular days for lounging on the couch.”
Subaru of America has one of the highest dog-ownership rates among all automotive companies and will celebrate those who have participated in the Game Day Dog Walk Event by naming participants on Subaru.com and sending free MVP doggy gift packs to those who pledged to walk their dog on February 6, while supplies last. Free doggy MVP packs include Subaru-branded water bowls, Frisbees, plush stuffed animals, blankets, engraved dog tags personalized by Subaru of America and much more. The 2011 campaign also features new commercial spots – viewable on Subaru.com and on Subaru’s YouTube Channel – where consumers can see Subaru’s two favorite dogs, Olive and Zelda, driving around in the snow. The ‘Dog Tested. Dog Approved.’ campaign and Game Day Dog Walk Event also highlights Subaru’s partnership with the ASPCA.
Pledge to walk your dog on game day at Subaru.com/dogs or Facebook.com/SubaruofAmerica.
Subaru of America also recently announced another record sales year for the brand with 263,820 units sold in 2010, which corresponds to an increase of 22% year-over-year and 50% in two years.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.
Fashion With a Heart (Press Release)
Coming up on September 16: If you live in or near New York City and are a fan of canine couture, then this event is for you! Support National Guide Dog Month and join in the fun…
Looking Good, While Doing Good
Adoptable Dogs Model the Latest in Canine Couture During “Looking Good While Doing Good” Trunk Show Hosted by PEOPLE PETS Magazine & PETCO
SAN DIEGO (August 2010) — In the words of Coco Chanel, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street…” and now fashion is for the dogs.
In the spirit of NYC’s Fashion Week, PETCO and PEOPLE PETS Magazine brings fashion conscious pet-owners the opportunity to preview the best in canine couture at their fabulous trunk show September 16 from 4-8 pm.
The event will take place at PETCO’s newly re-designed Union Square location (860 Broadway, NYC). Other event highlights include:
- “Paw”parazzi will capture guests and their pets walking the red carpet
- Peruse the latest in four-legged fashion modeled by adoptable dogs and bringing new meaning to the saying, “all dressed up with nowhere to go”
- People Pets Magazine will dish on the latest style tips for your pooch
- Don’t end up on Mr. Blackwell’s worst-dressed list, VIP judges will be on- hand to give awards to the best-dressed pup
- Pets can get their paws on Ugg-style boots, “ink” T-shirts for edgier apparel, exclusive denim styles and puffy jackets for winter
- Plus-size fashions premier for big dogs like Great Danes — the fall trends feature 20% more large dog duds than last year and come in sizes up to XXXL!
Looking good can also be doing good. Guests will have a chance to donate in-store to support National Guide Dog Month and all attendees will receive a one-of-a-kind charm in support of the National Guide Dog Association.
For More Information
Contact: Mia West at (619) 920-4101 or mwest@west-pr.com
About PETCO
PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. We operate more than 1,000 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.petco.com. Our nonprofit organization, The PETCO Foundation, has raised more than $60 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support about 6,200 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year.



















