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While taking a look at our website or reading the story on the back of our treat bags, you may have noticed that 3% of our proceeds go to local rescues. We take pride in donating to rescues. There are so many loving animals that deserve a forever home and a loving family. But where are these donations truly going? We sat down with the founder of Pours 4 Paws, Leah Hill, to talk about what her organization does and why it is important to support! Continue reading for the full interview with one of our favorite partners:  What is...

 BoOoOo! Halloween is coming up, and it’s time to talk about the dangers of chocolate. As much as we love our Reese’s, Twix, Hershey’s, and Snickers, chocolate is poisonous to dogs- and they’re everywhere on this haunted holiday!  Why is chocolate bad for dogs in the first place? Chocolate contains theobromine, and dogs have a much harder time processing that chemical in their systems than humans do. Bigger dogs are able to consume more chocolate than smaller dogs before reaching toxic levels, but once that level is reached the effects can range from light vomiting and diarrhea to muscle tremors,...

Top 10 dog-friendly spots in Colorado - Spring/Summer 2019 Colorful Colorado, the state that’s perfect for adventuring with your pup. There are beautiful trails to explore, mountains to climb, and fields to frolic in, but what else is there to do with your best furry friend? Colorado has some hidden doggo-friendly gems - the question is, which one will you choose? Bar Hopping Need a drinking buddy? Or a really cute wingman? Romero's K9 Club & Tap House might be the perfect fit for you. Not only is there local brew, but there is a dog park right outside for play!...

by Olivia Parr Honey. It’s what you call your sweetheart, put on your toast, or in your favorite tea. We love honey. Can’t get enough. Neither can your pup! But with the levels of sugar that honey contains, we need to be mindful of the other ingredients that are processed along with our favorite condiment. So before you run off to go buy honey in bulk, let’s talk about your options.  When it comes to honey, local and raw are the best things to see on a label. It’s 2019, and we are finally realizing that processed foods are more of...

by Olivia Parr It’s that time of the year - spring cleaning time. The perfect opportunity to rummage through those pantries and toss out the food and treats doing a disservice to your pup (i.e. the year old milkbone that you got for free at doggie daycare). When it comes to snacking, what would you rather feed your family - sugary sweets or wholesome fruits & veggies. If you picked the latter, we’re on the same page. If you went for sugary sweets, we need to have a chat. This goes for our beloved furry friends as well. We want the...

The Beauty of Bison Bison are a symbol of America, intrinsically woven into the history of our country and exemplifying a classic American ideal - freedom and adventure. Bison is the better red meat any way you slice it (no pun intended). Just as delicious, easier on the arteries, and with a much gentler environmental footprint. This is causing health and eco-focused consumers to turn to this harder-to-come-by protein for their furry family members. Sustainability Bison emit methane, but experts argue that their positive environmental impact far offsets their negligible methane output. Bison roam as they eat and aren’t prone...