Its that time of year again………time to buy presents for local shelter and rescue cats and dogs.  All of the the dogs that are part of the Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry family (Gypsy, Harry, Fin, Roscoe and Brisk….and Lily the Cat)   were at one time either in a shelter or part of a rescue group.  We try to support rescue efforts whenever we can because we know that amazing animals end up homeless often through no fault of their own.    This year we are extending our support to include the dogs of “Aussie and Me”  Rescue as well as the cats and dogs of Satchel’s Last Resort.  In the store we have a tree full of ornaments with photos of cats and dogs from these organizations.  On the back of the ornament is a gift request, it could be considered a suggestion, because anything you purchase for them is greatly appreciated.  When you purchase an item for the dog or cat you then get to keep the ornament as a reminder of the pet you helped this Christmas.  We will deliver all of the items to Satchel’s and Aussie and Me on the 23rd and 24th so everyone will have their treats before Christmas.  We did this last year with Satchel’s Last Resort and had such a good time taking all of the toys, treats, beds, supplies out to the dogs and cats on Christmas Eve!    So while you are in shopping for gifts for your own or your friend’s pets, pick up something extra for those who do not have the best gift of all….a home for the rest of their lives.  And if you want to give one of them a home for Christmas…..we can arrange that too!

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It was my first try and I have to learn how to use the ramp to get out of the pool – so I first have to be lured in.  I love the beach but this pool thing is kind of new to me.   I had LOTS of fun though!  And then went to a friend’s house to relax on a float for the afternoon!

Digestive enzymes generally come in a powder or capsule form that you add directly to your pet’s food.  Most of them have no scent or flavor so even the pickiest of eaters will accept them.    Even the best quality dry and canned pet foods have undergone a certain amount of processing and the ingredients that have gone into these foods have lost some of their enzymatic properties.  The addition of digestive enzymes helps our pets absorb the most from the foods that we feed them.  It is especially beneficial for older pets because as the system ages, natural enzymatic activity deceases.

Pre and/or Pro Biotics are often added to the digestive enzyme products and serve to help the GI tract out even more.  They aid in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and are involved in metabolic processes that influence the health and functioning of all of the other processes in the body.  The Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain recently reported that 90% of chronic diseases are caused from an unhealthy intestinal system in people – I would think the percentage for dogs and cats is close to that if not higher.

So if you think this is something you would like to try for your pets (we have them for small animals and birds too), please stop by Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry and we will show you the types and brands we carry.  We will be happy to help you pick the one that will work best for your pet!

Not only do we (and Gypsy, Fin and Harry) like the food’s ingredients, we also like the company.

New Zealand leads the world in the development and management of sustainable resource programs. The country also prides itself on strict bio-security laws. All ZiwiPeak ingredients are managed within these strictly controlled sustainable resource programs and standards.

ZiwiPeak does not and never has undertaken any form of caged or invasive animal testing or feeding.  They are passionate about natural nutrition, and animal welfare, and  do not agree with or condone this form of testing in any way. Any feeding trials they undertake are conducted with animal companions in a free feeding environment usually within the circle of the ZiwiPeak family of pets and pets of friends.

So the overall picture is this:  It’s an amazing food formulation using carefully selected and monitored and locally sourced ingredients from a very environmentally concious company that happens to also be very passionate about companion animal nutrition – what more could you ask for?    So stop by next time you are in the area and get a free sample of this amazing food!

Hi Everyone!  I just wanted to tell you all how much I missed being at the store this past weekend, but that I had a great Flyball tournament in St. Petersburg.  Mom said I ran perfectly!  And I also earned my Flyball Master Champion title and received a really cool ribbon with a flat tennis ball in the middle – but Mom hung it on the wall so I can’t take the  ball out.  Michelle told me I missed one of my favorite friends on Friday, and on Monday too.  I just love it when people come in to see me.  I even have friends who work in this shopping center who come play with me almost every day.  I can’t imagine what I used to do all day long before I got to come to work.