We here at the Honest Kitchen are very eager to introduce you to George! George is an English Bull dog that is sadly overweight and has officially qualified for our very first Honest Kitchen Biggest Loser Competition.
Now George wasn’t always overweight. When George was first brought home as a 10 week old puppy, he was immediately switched to The Honest Kitchen Embark diet and grew into the most well behaved beautiful and physically fit bulldog, this was all until his parents thought things might be easier with a new human baby on the way and switched George to a kibble diet.
It was not long to notice the changes in George, his level of energy dropped, he was bored with the food not always finishing his meals and sadly he started putting on the pounds and kept putting on the pounds even when his parent tried cutting his servings down even as far as half the suggested amount!
Finally after much concern from several of their friends mentioning how fat George looked, and George not able to walk his old routine, his parents are going back to Honest Kitchen full Force (no pun intended!).
On June3rd 2009:
George weighed in at a compact 72lbs! His measurements around his armpit area(where his harness fits) is 35″, his belly is 34 1/2″, His waist 32″. WOW!!
We will be keeping track of George’s progress and keep everyone up too date on his weight now that he is on a much healtheir diet.
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I got some really cute pictures of Maxx from his mom Bunny who wanted to share just how much Maxx has fallen in love with The Honest Kitchen. This little guy is so quick his mom can hardly snap a picture quick enough to catch him!! Enjoy!
“I ordered from you about a month ago…And I told you that I was just visiting the US then and that I was bringing the food back home in the Philippines for my Chihuahua, Maxx. Well, I have been home maybe 3 weeks. Got settled in, caught up on work and finally got him to try the stuff I bought from you. I bought a box of Force, But I did get samples of everything else. I opted to try the small samples on him first and he loved it! I cant seem to be able to take a good picture of him fast enough because he is dancing excitedly eating it every time! But I did try and will keep trying to get better shots”.
I did promise to send you some pictures though, so here they are:
June 29, 2009
June 28, 2009
Back in 2006, I was taking a 100-hour course in Animal Acupressure in Northern California. The instructor highly recommended that her students, and anyone serious or passionate about holistic animal care, subscribe to The Whole Dog Journal. I took her advice and was immediately hooked! In 2007, during a 682-hour Canine Massage Course that included a module in Canine Nutrition, I received the same recommendation….suscribe to The Whole Dog Journal.
Among much valuable information about natural dog care and training, The Whole Dog Journal also dedicates much time and effort researching homemade, raw, natural, whole food, holistic and healthy options currently available to address your dog’s nutritional needs. I noticed one name that kept popping up time and time again was, you guessed it, the honest kitchen! The more I read, the more I respected and recommended the honest kitchen to friends and clients. I began to see the honest kitchen foods in ever quality holistic and natural pet food store in town. In a relatively recent article, the November 2008, Editor Nancy Kerns describes the honest kitchen as “a quality standard that is unmatched in the industry”. By the time I read this, I was already in whole-hearted agreement. I said to myself, “Wow, wouldn’t it be great if I could work with a company like this?”
I have been working with animals professionally since 2003. I began with an animal hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, taking care of their boarding guests in their ABKA Accredited boarding facility. This is where I got my first glimpse of holistic care and nutrition for dogs and cats and my passion grew from there. I pursued education in Animal Acupressure followed by training in therapeutic Canine Massage. In 2006, I began a professional dog walking and pet sitting career. Soon after, I added my new skills and passion for Canine Massage and healing work to my services. In 2007, I took my knowledge to New Zealand, where I provided care for many Kiwi dogs and cats. While in New Zealand, I took an Holistic Health for Animals short course as a refresher and to compare the New Zealand standards to what I had learned back home in the U.S. (Unfortunately, the honest kitchen is not yet available in New Zealand.)
After over a year in New Zealand, I have returned to my hometown and have been offered the awesome opportunity to join the honest kitchen team here in San Diego! As you can imagine, I am more than excited! I am the newest member of the great Customer Service team and will be available part-time to help answer your questions and provide guidance. Please bear with me as I learn the ropes and get to know my new family and all of you, our new and long-time loyal clients. If I am not able to provide an answer to your inquiry, I promise I will find someone who will! I look forward to meeting you, either on the phone, via email or in person at one of our event booths here in San Diego!
Cheers!
Kathe
rine “Kat” Pennick
Me & my Kiwi farm dog friend, Tike, enjoying a day at the beach on New Zealand’s South Island, 2008
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June 25, 2009
“Bless You for making such wonderful, trustworthy products!
“I have five “fur-kids” who eat Keen mixed with home-cooked food and I wanted to share one of their stories….
“Abigail is a five year old sheltie who suffered from horrible
allergies (both food and environmental). At three years of age she was miserable all the time; dry, flaky skin, poor coat, scratching constantly and chewing incessantly at her poor feet. She was on a “premium quality” kibble that she would not touch half the time, just sniff her bowl and walk away. I was facing having to put her on steroids, something I was totally against, when I found your food and decided to try it. Below are two pictures of her, the first one is of her at three years old, eating kibble. The second is of her today after two years of eating your food. She no longer scratches or chews herself. Her coat is silky and long, her skin soft and she is much happier. She has gone from a picky eater to leaping four feet straight in the air and barking like crazy for her food. The best part is NO steroids!
“As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
-Ashley Simmons
Abigail Before HK
Abigail After HK
Abigail and Family
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June 22, 2009
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June 5, 2009
Not everyone is quite as lucky as the staff at THK’s HeadQuarters. We get to bring our hounds to work, every single day. They have to pull their weight, mind you. It’s not all lounging around on the sofas waiting for a belly rub. Oh no! There are ingredients to be purchased, sales to be made, and an unbiased, considered opinion to be offered during taste tests of new creations. BUT - many dogs get left at home most days and never get to see what their guardians spend those long hours. Pet Sitters International sets out to change all that with its annual ‘Take Your Dog To Work Day’ (TYDTWD), which will celebrate its 10′th anniversary on June 26.
Established by PSI in 1999, TYDTWD was created to commemorate the great companions dogs make, and encourage their adoptions from local animal shelters, rescue groups and humane societies. The initiative encourages employers to open their doors to employees’ canine “best friends,” and spread the word about this worthwhile event in their communities.
This year, we’re joining in the fun with a tail-wagging contest! We’re on the prowl for the top 10 dog-friendly companies in San Diego; the winning company’s pooches will receive a special lunchtime delivery of delicious The Honest Kitchen food and treats to their office.
Want to enter?
If your company plans to participate in TYDTWD, send a short submission (no more than 500 words) about why your company is “top dog” when it comes to four-legged office mates – the more unique or compelling the story, the better! Submissions can be emailed to info@thehonestkitchen.com and should include the company name, a brief explanation on how you plan to celebrate TYDTWD or what furry co-workers help add to the office environment. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. PST on June 22.
Good luck!
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