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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ICE PUPS –THE PERFECT TUMMY WARMER FOR A COLD WINTER’S DAY
Never mind the name! Or think of ICE PUPS as a delicious warm drink for your Icy Pups on these chilly winter days.
When you think of having a steamy cup of hot chocolate for yourself, your pooch can have a warm tasty Ice Pup beverage to chase away the chill and put a smile on his lips. My three snow-loving dogs fly in and out of the frosted dog door, chasing squirrels at the bird feeder or giving themselves a snow bath in the newly fallen snow. When they come inside with frosty ears and toes and snowflakes clinging to their whiskers I have just the right treat to warm their insides. Before they can settle down for a nap in front of the toasty wood stoves, I put a couple of small scoops of Ice Pups in their bowls and mix it with a cup of warm water. It dissolves in a minute and they slurp it up like nobody’s business, as they say. Their enthusiasm is really astonishing – it’s made me wonder if it’s better than my hot chocolate!
Lucy may have developed Ice Pups to be made into frozen tongue-coolers for hot California summers, but she probably had some idea what a great bonus it would be for après-walks in wintry climates. She has done it again with this formula because I have tried giving the dogs warm diluted broth (even with “Better than Bouillon” that is low sodium and has no MSG) but it doesn’t really interest them. However, the reaction to Ice Pups made into a warm beverage is universally enthusiastic: down the hatch it goes with energetic slurping.
The winter air indoors and outside can be really drying and it’s hard to make sure dogs get enough hydration when they don’t feel the heat of summer. The Ice Pups drink solves that: they not only get some warm liquid in them but along with it, some top-notch nutrition.
And what about the “sick bay?!” Another incredible use of Ice Pups is that it gives some nourishing satisfaction to you and your dog when her appetite is off. You worry about her having an empty stomach – and Ice Pups is something she’ll want even when she’s off her feed and doesn’t want solid food. Post-surgery it’s an absolute life-saver. Both of my Weimaraners had to have two molars extracted and food was out of the question for at least a day. Warm Ice Pups to the rescue! It not only makes your dog feel good, YOU feel good being able to give them this comforting treat.
Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible, The Cat Bible and also the host of radio shows Dog Talk and Cat Chat. Learn more at www.traciehotchner.com
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