July 2, 2009
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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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 22, 2009
June 16, 2009
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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May 7, 2009
Last month we were in Northern California, visiting some of the 33 Pet Food Express (PFE) stores. We met some of the PFE team and got to hear what their favorite THK diets were.
Pet Food Express has been carrying The Honest Kitchen products since 2005, so it was great for me to meet a company that has been supporting us for so long!
We also had the pleasure of meeting some of the furry members of the PFE team; Lobo, a very sweet Golden Retriever from the Berkeley store, and Casper, a statuesque and handsome cat that watches over the San Francisco Stonestown store.
During our visits, we were explaining that as part of research and development at The Honest Kitchen, we (not just the dogs and cats) try out all the food. Some members of the PFE team were interested in trying the foods themselves, so we shared a sample bag of Force together :) What better way to be able to stand behind a product then to have tried it yourself and realized this stuff actually tastes good!
Looking forward to our next visit!
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May 6, 2009
April 17, 2009
We at THK recently decided we’d like to adopt a rescue Coonhound. The idea had popped into my head a little while ago, and wouln’t leave. No sooner had we talked about the idea, than a handsome Coonhound visited our booth at the Woofstock charity event, for Canine Companions for Independence last weekend. And he was looking for a home! Literally, we’d chatted about adopting a Coonhound over company cocktails on Friday, and Saturday afternoon - there he was.
Cowboy. Adorable, charismatic, sometimes stoic, and a very naughty thief: toast, leftover take-out from the trash, some cheese, various dog treats, some soup and about fourteen children’s toys, and counting, just during the two-day trial. But he is SO cute.
He fit right into the office dog pack of eight, and has the most amazing tail. We’re thinking he’s a keeper. He might not stay Cowboy (since he doesn’t seem to know his name) and we’re thinking he’ll be Indian instead. A spiritual native tribesman with a painted face - or a calm, centered, benevolent yogi - hopefully the new name will sink in and give him a fresh start, and maybe even help him with a reliable recall. More to follow on that little project.
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March 11, 2009
March 9, 2009
Holistic Pet Food Company and Local Restaurant Team-up to Introduce New Herbal Tea for Dogs and Pet-Friendly Menu
The Honest Kitchen, a Gourmet Pet Food manufacturer, and Café Merlot, a chic fine dining establishment located in the Bernardo Winery, have partnered to host a High Tea for Pups, a one-of-a-kind, whimsical tea party for pooches to celebrate the launch of Lithe Tea, The Honest Kitchen’s newest product – and raise money for San Diego Humane Society.
The event will take place at Café Merlot, on March 24th from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Café Merlot at the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, San Diego, Calif. 92128.
San Diego dog owners are invited to bring their pooches to sample the delectable and healthy offerings being provided by The Honest Kitchen and Café Merlot.
While the event is free-of-charge, attendees are encouraged to offer a $5 donation for each cup of Lithe herbal tea. The Honest Kitchen will donate 100 percent of all contributions to the San Diego Humane Society to support their programs and services.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP at 619.985.9519 or via email at Natalie@rkpr.net.
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January 29, 2009
