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Cloud Star Partners with Best Friends Animal Society

Cloud Star Corporation, the makers of Buddy Biscuits, is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to be the official training treat partner for the dog and cats at the nation’s largest no-kill refuge for homeless pets.

Over the animals will be enjoying Cloud Star’s tasty, healthy and 100 percent made in the USA treats.

“We are very excited to partner with such an amazing organization that aligns with our own philanthropic goals here at Cloud Star,” Jennifer Melton, Cloud Star co-founder, said. “Most people don’t realize that many of the dogs and cats that end up in a shelter, or sanctuary like Best Friends, need help with their manners, social behavior, and temperament before they are adopted. Much of this work is done through positive training with treats, and that is where Cloud Star comes in. A dog trainer working with multiple dogs will go through hundreds of treats in a single day. In addition to dogs, cats also need positive training to keep them mentally stimulated and socialized with people. All of this training before adoption is important because it increases the success rate of a positive adoption, preparing the dog or cat for their forever home.”

Cloud Star has been committed to giving since its inception, by donating to hundreds of non-profit organizations benefiting animals, women, children and the environment. The company began in 1998 when co-founders Jennifer Melton and Brennan Johnson baked homemade low-allergen dog treats as part of their contribution to a local animal shelter bake-sale event.

Since then, their dedication to helping others has grown each year.

In addition to supplying training treats, Cloud Star will also support various Best Friends Adoption Events and Strut Your Mutt fundraising walks throughout 2014.

EuroCan Pet Products Celebrates 25th Anniversary

What started in a garage in suburban Toronto in 1989 has now grown into North America’s GFSI-certified manufacturer of all-natural beef, chicken, pork, turkey and vegetable-based pet treats.

EuroCanPet Products, maker of the Barnsdale Farms, Bullwrinkles and HoundsTooth Naturals brands is celebrating 25 years in business this year with many new products, innovative new packaging styles and a week-long open house in June.

“Dogs love our pure and natural treats because they taste great, and pet parents love them because they are made without additives, preservatives or anything artificial,” Mauro Trinchini, the company’s founder and president, said. “We have been oven-roasting and wood-smoking our products the same way for 25 years. At the same time, pet food and treat safety has become more and more important so we have continuously improved our plant, policies and procedures to reach the GFSI benchmark under SQF-Level 2.”

As part of the anniversary celebration, the company will host a Factory Open House the week of June 16 – 20. Customers, sales reps, vendors and members of the media will get to tour the plant and be the first to see many new products and packaging designs.

Seften Joins The Company of Animals

David Seften has been hired as marketing manager/general manager of The Company of Animals U.S. office, headquartered in Bridgeport, Conn.

In this position, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of U.S. marketing and operations.

Seften most recently ran an interactive web development company specializing in B2B commerce. He has held positions of increasing responsibility with a number of information technology and telecommunications organizations. In his off hours, he is an avid hiker, exploring the Berkshire Mountains with his wife and dog.

“David has a wealth of sales, marketing and management experience in addition to expertise running his own web design business for several years,” Steve Driver, managing director of The Company of Animals parent firm located in the United Kingdom, said. “We are glad to have a executive who brings such a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm to the job.”

Three Dog Bakery Acquired By Private Equity Firm

Three Dog Bakery, Inc., in its 25th year of business and a nationally recognized leader in the premium natural dog treat and food industry, has been acquired by a private equity group led by Aziz Giga, former vice president of strategic planning at PPG Industries.

The new company will be known as Three Dog Bakery, LLC.

“We are proud to own the Three Dog Bakery brand that pioneered bakeries for dogs,” Giga, the chairman of Three Dog Bakery, LLC, said.  “The team has done a great job expanding the brand, products and distribution across North America. We look forward to helping move the company to the next level.”

The company was founded in 1989. From its beginning as a single bakery in Kansas City, the company has grown to 36 boutique bakeries for dogs, located within the United States, Canada and Hong Kong. Additionally, the company provides Three Dog Bakery brand and private label packaged products to national and independent pet retailers, grocery, drug, mass and club merchandisers and through direct-to-consumer internet sales.

“We are excited about this new partnership and fully expect this transaction to greatly accelerate our growth strategy,” said Brian Wietharn, president and CEO of Three Dog Bakery, Inc. said.

 

Spring Naturals Receives Low Glycemic Certification

Spring Naturals Whole Grain and Grain Free Dry Dinners are now certified low glycemic and diabetic friendly by the Glycemic Research Institute.

The super-premium brand is the only made in the USA dog kibble to receive this accreditation, due to the company’s philosophy of using only real meat, poultry or fish as the first protein source rather than rendered meals, according to the company.

Foods formulated with low glycemic ingredients are digested slower than high glycemic foods, allowing the body to absorb all the nutrients. When food is digested slower and the nutrients are properly absorbed, pets will remain fuller longer which helps maintain weight control, whereas dog foods with a high glycemic index elevate blood glucose levels, which can increase the risk of epilepsy, hypothyroidism, allergies, yeast infections, cancer and diabetes, the company said.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about achieving this certification,” said Rob Cadenhead, vice president of sales and marketing at Spring Naturals. “Now consumers know just how healthy our dinners are and that we are dedicated to providing the best nutrition for their beloved pets.”

Spring Naturals is a fresh, family of nutritionally balanced dinners and treats for pets. Each carefully formulated recipe is based on the company’s whole food philosophy which emphasizes a healthy combination of real meat, whole fruits and whole vegetables, without rendered meals and starchy, high-glycemic ingredients. Made by a family-owned company in the USA, Spring Naturals offers Whole Grain and Grain Free dinner and treat options for dogs, and a Grain Free cat line is also available.