They Are What They Eat: How a Good Diet Can Help Prevent Poor Health in Your Pets Eat well, move more, take care of your body. We all know the best things to do to keep ourselves fit and healthy and living longer - but what about our pets? As much as vets are there for us to help treat any illness our dogs and cats may succumb to, the importance of doing what we can to prevent health issues from arising in the first place cannot be underestimated. Here, we look at the key ways to help our pets...

Jill Cherrier began her work in the pet food industry when she and her husband moved to Vancouver from Ontario in 1991. Having left a job in the corporate world, she was looking for something different and took a role at a local pet food company, where she worked in different managerial positions. It was her pet dalmatian, Joshua, whose emerging health issues led her into research about pet nutrition and towards a better understanding of the benefits of raw food for dogs and cats. “We just saw such incredible benefits and improvements in his health,” says Jill. “The lightbulb...

Pets are Where the Heart is: 5 Ways to Spoil Your Dog August 10th is National Spoil Your Dog Day, so we’ve rounded up our five top tips to help you celebrate and spoil the special pup in your life! 1. Take Them to Their Favourite Spot What easier way to give your dog a fun day out than to take them to their favourite dog park or on an energy-burning hike? After all, exercise is a crucial part of your dog’s overall health and well-being. Dog parks offer your pups a multitude of benefits, from some off-leash freedom and...

Colin and Belinda Morrison founded CB Rescue after rescuing a two year old Husky in Calgary that had been chained for her whole life, with no human interaction, no walks, and no caring family to look after her. After successfully placing the dog in a new, loving home, Belinda realized that rescuing dogs was something that she could really do. Already volunteering for other rescues in Calgary and fostering herself, Belinda had always thought about starting her own organization. “I always said if I had a million dollars, I’d start a rescue. But then I realized - I don’t need...