The GoPetFriendly.com team along with canine companions Ty and Buster.
Road Trip Highlights Pet-Friendly Locales
GoPetFriendly.com hit the road in February on a 15,000-mile Ultimate Pet Friendly Road Trip across the U.S. The trip will cover 48 states in 10 months, host 17 events and inspire thousands of wagging tails. More than just a fun adventure, this program is designed to promote pet travel and safety to pet lovers nationwide. Join the tour virtually by visiting events.gopetfriendly.com or following #pawsomememories on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
From Korean Rescue to Brand Ambassador
BH Pet Gear announces Kira, a pup rescued from Free Korean Dogs, as its new brand ambassador. BH Pet Gear serves as a partner to retailers nationwide in private label manufacturing of pet products and accessories. Founded in 2015, Free Korean Dogs is an international rescue and adoption program that saves hundreds of dogs each year from the commercial farming of dogs for food. Info: freekoreandogs.org and bhpetgear.com
Eat Every Treat and Pea in Your Bowl …
The makers of Dogs Love Kale, Healthy Treats, have introduced Dogs Love Snapeas in three flavors: peas and chicken, peas and beef and peas and Himalayan yak cheese. The treats adhere to the principle that if you can’t read the ingredients, your dog shouldn’t eat it, making Dogs Love Snapeas a clean, safe snack. Info: dogslovesnapeas.com
Sustainability Unleashed
The Pet Sustainability Coalition, dedicated to the acceleration of environmental and social sustainability in the pet industry, is kicking off its inaugural Impact Unleashed event May 4-5 in Denver, CO. The event will bring together great minds in sustainability, both inside and outside the pet industry, to explore the opportunities, challenges and benefits of building sustainable businesses. Attendees will gain inspiration, insight and actionable ideas from the panel of expert leaders and each other. Info: impactunleashed.sustainability.org
Caru’s Bone Broth Now in Chicken
The Caru Pet Food line of natural bone broths now includes new Free Range Chicken Bone Broth for dogs and cats. The delectable line of broths is made with wholesome ingredients that look and taste homemade. Caru is a purveyor of a full line of natural stews and treats and uses the same care that goes into preparing “people food” for its chicken and beef bone broths, which are packaged in BPA-free Tetra Pak cartons. Info: carupetfood.com
New Packaging Debuts
Holistic Health Extension Pet Care is introducing new packaging for its Original Line, following updates to its Grain Free line and canine treats. The packaging features bright color schemes and real pets in engaging outdoor scenes. The warm accents and attractive fonts help convey the company’s “pets-first” philosophy. Info: healthextension.com
This article originally appeared in the March-April 2017 edition of PETS+.