CANIDAE News and Updates

The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank Opens Sunday, November 8, 2009
11/5/2009
To coincide with the opening of The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank in Portland Oregon and in honor of our donation of $125,000 worth of premium CANIDAE and FELIDAE All Natural Pet Food, the mayor of Portland has declared this Sunday, November 8 to be "CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Day." We were shocked and excited when the signed certificate from the Mayor arrived at our offices....
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Funds Raised by CANIDAE for AKC Canine Health Foundation at Meet the Breeds Event in New York
11/2/2009
CANIDAE attended the American Kennel Club Meet the Breeds event on October 17-18 at the Javits Center in New York City. The event hosted over 36,000 people and nearly 200 dog clubs and cat councils. The largest event of its kind in the world, this annual showcase is the perfect opportunity for pet lovers to learn more about the joys of pet ownership and visit with a vast....
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CANIDAE Friends and Local Retailer Support Make a Wish Foundation Charity Convoy
10/13/2009
Keith Herzig first organized the Wishes on Wheels Truck Charity Convoy in 1999. Now in its tenth year, this annual Wishes on Wheels convoy, benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation charity, consists of hundreds of truckers driving 35 miles from Willington Connecticut down Interstate 84. Last year the event raised $90,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation which helps families....
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CANIDAE Fed Puppies Dominate Sanctioned Match in Anaheim
10/12/2009
CANIDAE fed puppies sweep the puppy classes at The Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California AKC Sanctioned Match this past weekend, October 10, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Diane Matsuura’s yellow Lab puppy, Hailey, went Best Puppy in Match from the 4 to 6 month puppy class. Julie Crabtree’s black Lab puppy, Cooper, went Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Match....
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CANIDAE Facebook Fan Page Photo Contest Announced
10/7/2009
Your favorite pet picture might be worth a one year supply of free CANIDAE® or FELIDAE® pet food. Just join us on our Facebook Fan Page and send your photos to facebookphotos@canidae.com. We will pick our favorite dog picture and our favorite cat picture. Both winning contestants will receive a FREE one year supply of the CANIDAE or FELIDAE formula of the their choice....
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CANIDAE and 2009 Michigan Pet Expo to Benefit MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
10/5/2009
Come visit CANIDAE at the Michigan Pet Expo! This one stop venue for pet products and services, now in its second year, takes place at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan November 20 to 22, 2009. CANIDAE will be at booth number 430 for this three day event, handing out free samples and helping to raise funds for cancer research. Building on the success of our....
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CANIDAE to Raise Funds for Charity at AKC Meet the Breeds Event
10/2/2009
Join CANIDAE at the American Kennel Club Meet the Breeds event on October 17-18, 2009 at the Javits Center in New York City where we will be handing out free product samples, coupons, and helping to raise funds for cancer research in pets. The largest event of its kind in the world, the Meet the Breeds showcase is your chance to get to know 160 breeds of dog and....
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Noel and Melissa from Houston Win Free CANIDAE PLATINUM® for a Year
10/1/2009
CANIDAE® All Natural Pet Foods is very pleased to announce the winner of its recent "Win Free Pet Food for a Year" contest is Melissa C. from Houston, Texas! She was selected as the winner at a random drawing from all eligible entries held on September 30, 2009 and has chosen to receive free CANIDAE PLATINUM® for her dog Noel for the next 12 months. Noel, pictured, is 9 years....
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Supports Horjul Animal Shelter and Maribor Kennel Club in Slovenia
9/29/2009
On Saturday September 26th, Maribor Kennel Club in Slovenia hosted the nation's first Frisbee dog competition with international participation from 56 teams and 6 countries including Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Hungary and Croatia. CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods supported the event by donating prizes including high quality pet food and Frisbees....
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Supports New Guinea Singing Dogs at the Tautphaus Zoo
9/24/2009
CANIDAE has been sponsoring the New Guinea Singing Dogs at the Tautphaus Zoo in Idaho Falls, ID for going on two years now. They receive regular donations of food from us to feed these rare dogs whose conservation status is officially "Threatened." New Guinea Singing Dogs are unique in their ability to howl in a wolf-like manner, but unlike wolves, Singers modulate the pitch....
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Paws in the Park and CANIDAE Raise Funds for Abused and Orphaned Animals
9/23/2009
CANIDAE Sales Manager Jim Brown represented CANIDAE at the first Paws in the Park canine show in order to benefit the Humane Society of Huron Valley, Michigan. Pet owners were encouraged to dress their dogs in costumes and create floats to win great prizes. Contestant Allison and her beautiful dog who won a year supply of CANIDAE All Natural Dog Food in a contest....
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Bark in the Park San Jose 2009 - Dogs Take the Lead!
9/22/2009
Our own Kim Trudelle and Jim Dempsey were on hand representing CANIDAE Pet Foods at the largest Dog Festival in the US this past weekend. 3,500 dogs and 14,000 humans enjoyed this family oriented, all-day event featuring contests, music, celebrities, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, and kids activities. CANIDAE is pleased to have been....
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Continues Work With FreeKibble.com
8/10/2009
CANIDAE has been making ongoing donations to FreeKibble.com, a charity dedicated to providing high quality food to shelter dogs and cats from Oregon to Florida. FreeKibble.com was founded by twelve-year-old Mimi Ausland from Bend, Oregon, who wanted to help feed the hungry animals at her local animal shelter. "There are tens of thousands of dogs and cats in....
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Chuck and Dons Pet Food Outlet: The Next CANIDAE Featured Retailer
7/31/2009
CANIDAE has chosen Chuck and Dons in Minnesota as our next CANIDAE Featured Retailer. Expect to be greeted with a friendly “Hello” and a warm smile when you enter any one of the 15 Chuck and Dons Pet Food Outlet store locations! This independently owned company, with stores located throughout the Twin Cities of Minnesota, is known for their well trained and knowledgeable....
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CANIDAE and The Pongo Fund Help Portland's Homeless Feed Their Pets
7/30/2009
Two years ago Larry Chusid of Portland Oregon saw some homeless men together with their dogs. Larry had just lost his dog, Pongo, and decided to donate some food and supplies to these men so they could take care of their pets. Since then, Larry's efforts have evolved into a complete non-profit organization dedicated to helping Portland's homeless and low-income people....
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CANIDAE Sponsors 2009 Bark in the Park in San Jose
7/21/2009
CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is set to sponsor the 2009 Bark in the Park event this September in San Jose, California. Bark in the Park, Santa Clara Valley's premier event for dogs and their best friends, has grown to be the largest dog festival in the US. Over 10,000 people and 3,000 dogs will enjoy this family oriented, all-day event to be held September 19 at Naglee Park in....
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CANIDAE Lamb and Rice Among Top 6 Foods for TSA's Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
7/20/2009
It turns out that the Army isn't the only force that marches on its stomach. The highly trained bomb-sniffing dogs used by the Transportation Security Administration do too. And we now know what brands they favor. According to a new dog food solicitation by the agency, we learn that six major brands are preferred....
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New FELIDAE Grain Free Feline Formulas: Buy 1 Get 1 Free!
7/14/2009
We are introducing two new feline foods, both formulated completely without grains. We are happy to report that these formulas will be available at your local independent pet food stores very soon. The palatability and nutritional value of these grain free formulas is unmatched. FELIDAE Grain Free formulas represent the best dollar value in the industry, providing unmatched nutrient value and....
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Fido 500 Mini Dog Races with CANIDAE at the Finish Line
7/10/2009
The Alameda County Fair in California's San Francisco Bay Area hosted the Fido 500 mini-dog races this past week. Little dogs including Chihauhaus and Yorkies competed in the race to reach their bowls of CANIDAE All Natural Dog Food at the finish line. "They're faster than pigs," said 7-year-old Joe Collins, after watching the Fido 500 at the fairgrounds. Ashley and Rocket....
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CANIDAE Supports Sacramento Monarchs Charity Event: Hounds and Rebounds
7/8/2009
It was a tight finish in a game that almost went into overtime, and CANIDAE was there sponsoring the Hounds and Rebounds charity event at Arco Arena when the Sacramento Monarchs were narrowly defeated at home by the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, July 7th. As many of the Monarchs' players are dedicated pet owners, some of whom even bring their dogs to practice, the team....
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Come Join CANIDAE on Facebook!
7/6/2009
We've started a Facebook page for pet owners and invite you to stop by and become a fan. It's another way we can connect with you and your pets, and together we can share ideas about being the best pet owners we can be. Facebook is all about social networking and has become so popular because it is so easy to use. We're looking forward to this more personal way to communicate with....
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Paw's: The Second CANIDAE Featured Retailer
7/1/2009
CANIDAE has chosen Paw's Natural Pet Emporium in Washington as our second CANIDAE Featured Retailer. Paw's Natural Pet Emporium strives to educate its customers about the responsibilities of pet ownership and how to choose what's best for their companion animals. Their staff is trained to explain the importance of reading a pet food's label of ingredients so pet....
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CANIDAE Supports Wags for Wishes Event Benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation
6/28/2009
Team CANIDAE was fully represented at the Wags for Wishes charity event in Chula Vista, California two weeks ago with staff members Diane Matsuura, Julie Crabtree, and Manny Rosillo providing support to Diane's dogs Breezie and Bindi as they participated in the event's Splash Dogs dock diving competition. Diane, Julie and Manny were also busy handing out free samples of healthy....
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CANIDAE Awards $10,000 in Veterinary School Scholarships for 2009
6/23/2009
CANIDAE® All Natural Pet Foods is proud to continue supporting the fine young men and women who have chosen to pursue a career path and life dedicated to the health and welfare of our beloved pets and animals. In accordance with its commitment to promote “Responsible Pet Ownership” CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods has awarded four individual $2,500 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine....
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Five All New CANIDAE and FELIDAE Canned Formulas
6/16/2009
Our selection of all natural holistic dog and cat foods is growing! We are thrilled to introduce to our valued customers the newest members of our family of pet foods: three new CANIDAE canned flavors. These wholesome and nutritious super-premium canned formulas have taken over a year to develop. Our nutritional experts have devoted a great amount of effort and time formulating....
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Krisers: The First CANIDAE Featured Retailer
6/16/2009
Always seeking to recognize the best, CANIDAE has chosen Kriser's Pet Stores as its first Featured Retailer. The staff at CANIDAE will periodically select a new Featured Retailer and showcase them on our website. All CANIDAE independent pet food retailers are eligible. Winners are chosen based on several factors including end-cap promotions, customer reviews, sales volume, and....
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What Does it Cost to Feed Super Premium, All Natural CANIDAE to Your Best Friend?
6/13/2009
CANIDAE is committed to constantly improving and adapting to the needs of both pets and pet owners. To help our customers fully understand the daily cost to feed their pets CANIDAE All Natural Dog Foods, we have created an interactive online calculator. Tell us about your dog and which CANIDAE formula you feed and we'll show you how affordable the best all natural canine....
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CANIDAE Expands Its All Natural Cat Food Line With Two Grain Free Feline Formulas
6/4/2009
CANIDAE is expanding its line of all natural holistic cat foods to include two new grain free formulas. Late last year, CANIDAE introduced two new grain free formulas to its line of all natural holistic dog foods. CANIDAE Controller Jason Castillo commented on the grain free dog foods, "The Grain Free All Life Stages and Grain Free Salmon formulas we introduced last year are a big success with....
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CANIDAE Expands Commitment to Fight Canine Cancer
5/20/2009
CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods began a campaign to raise funds for cancer research in pets by conducting its first charity raffle at the Amgen Tour of California in February of this year. Building on that success, CANIDAE went on to sponsor another charity raffle at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California in April, and another at the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco this month. Together, the events...
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CANIDAE Uses 100% Wind Power To Manufacturer All Natural Dog Treats At State-of-the-Art Plant
5/13/2009
Our eco-friendly Snap-Biscuits™ and Snap-Bits™ plant, located in Oklahoma, boasts an extremely efficient, safe, and earth-friendly design. This state-of-the-art plant utilizes a 100% US labor force and is designed to support the local community near the plant by offering much needed jobs. We are especially proud that 100% of the electricity used is wind generated as wind energy does not deplete...
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CANIDAE Dogs Make a Splash at America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa
5/4/2009
The CANIDAE Team was excited to be back at America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa, California this April 17 to 19. The Expo is the largest pet and pet products expo in North America and CANIDAE® All Natural Pet Foods had a strong presence at both its indoor consumer booth and its outdoor booth near the Splash Dog event. Both sets of booth staff spent the day talking to pet parents about...
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CANIDAE Sponsored Raffle at Sea Otter Classic in Monterey Raised Funds for Canine Cancer Research
4/20/2009
CANIDAE sponsored a raffle to benefit the fight against pet cancer at the 2009 Sea Otter Classic bicycle race in Monterey, California. We have several enthusiastic cycling fans on the CANIDAE Team who encouraged us to show up at the event and donate a grand prize for charity. The response was even larger than our first charity bike race raffle at 2009 Amgen Tour of California event this past February...
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Supports Police Canine Units and Avalanche Rescue Dog
4/16/2009
Robert Bemis, Regional Sales Manager for CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods, was approached by the Pomona Police Department recently regarding the department's Canine Unit. Earlier this year, the unit lost a Belgian Malinois patrol dog named Buddy to his battle with canine cancer. The department needed to replace Buddy with a new dog, but budget constraints and a lack of donations made it difficult...
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Introduces New Easy-Open, Easy-Pour, Velcro Closures On 30 Pound and Larger Bags, Offering Convenience and Freshness
4/1/2009
CANIDAE® All Natural Pet Foods began rolling out its improved, patented Easy-Open, Easy-Pour bags featuring durable Velcro® closures in March. CANIDAE bags with the new Easy-Open, Easy-Pour, Easy-Seal feature are beginning to appear in the marketplace now on 35 lb. and 44 lb. “Big Bags” of CANIDAE All Life Stages Formula and will soon be featured on all 30 lb. and larger CANIDAE formulas....
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Donates Funds from Raffle to Cancer Charities
3/23/2009
Amgen Tour of California CANIDAE Raffle Winner Awarded Felt Z35 Road Bike. CANIDAE Pet Foods conducted its first Amgen Road Bike Raffle to benefit cancer research in people and pets at the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. The race brought together a world-class field of cyclists and teams from multiple nations including Lance Armstrong in his return to U.S. professional cycling...
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Information on CANIDAE’s Reformulated Products
2/24/2009
At CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods, we constantly strive to provide the highest quality and safest products to our consumers. In May 2008, we set out to enhance the safety and quality of our Lamb and Rice dry pet foods. We had two overall goals: to improve our formulations using the safest, highest quality ingredients available; and to find a partner who could manufacture our products to exact safety...
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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods and Distributor Evergreen Pet Supplies Make Donation to The Grey Muzzle Organization
2/2/2009
When Evergreen Pet Supply, a Northwest distributor of all-natural pet foods, decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our CANIDAE PLATINUM® formula for Senior and Overweight dogs, we were glad to help out. During the month of December 2% of all their sales of CANIDAE PLATINUM® formula were donated to The Grey Muzzle Organization which provides funding and resources...
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CANIDAE Supports Amgen Tour of California with Road Bike Raffle to Benefit Cancer Research
1/30/2009
CANIDAE Pet Foods will join Armstrong in supporting the race's record of promoting cancer awareness and research by conducting the CANIDAE Amgen Road Bike Raffle with half of the proceeds going to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to fund canine cancer research, and the other half to Armstrong's Livestrong Cancer Awareness Foundation...
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CANIDAE to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2009
1/5/2009
CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is proud to support those who have chosen to pursue a career path and life dedicated to the health and welfare of our beloved pets and animals. In accordance with its commitment to promote Responsible Pet Ownership, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods will award four individual $2,500 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2009...
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