Pets at Paulina - Adoption Event

For the 3rd year Sam and Willy's, a local boutique pet store, located at 3405 N. Paulina is sponsoring our little red cart! Pets at Paulina, taking place on Saturday, May 18th, gathers local merchants to help Chicagoland cats and dogs find new homes. We love to help up our local pups(and cats) in need! We will have our cart stocked with awesome dog ice cream and treats perfect to pick up after you adopt a new best friend.

Drop by Paulina and Roscoe to meet some new furry friends! (and get some dog treats)!

Monthly Subscription includes our Limited Edition Dog Treat

This month's limited edition treat is mini baked pretzels. They are wheat free and made with tiny sausage bits (your dog is a carnivore). The sausage is fresh from a farm in Michigan. We top off the mini pretzels with sesame seeds.

As part of our subscription model, each month we make a special treat that is not offered on our site. Your pup only receives this treat if you are subscribed. Why would your pup love our shipments? Because they get a surprise every month of handmade delicious treats! Why would you love our shipments? The treats arrive every month at your door.

Frozen Ice Cubed Treats

Ingredients

1/2 C Peanut Butter

1 C Yogurt - plain, low fat

Carob Chips (optional)

*silicone ice cube tray

Prep Time - 10 min

Freeze Time - 2 Hours

1. Mix your peanut butter and yogurt together.

2. Fill the ice cube squares about half full. )We added a carob chip on top, but you can opt to leave them out or add a handful in to the mix.)

3. Pop the them into the freezer and you done! 

Once frozen you can scoop out one or two and serve in a bowl. If your pup has a Kong you can cut the cube in half and it fits right inside.

Is it Really American Made?

What do you think when you see the name “American Rawhide”? If you are like me, you probably assume that it is made in the U.S.A. This is why I always, always, always check the back of the packaging to confirm it was american made, except for last night. Maybe it was the long day at work I had, or the freezing cold that was getting to me outside, but either way, I didn’t. Victor and I went into the brand new Petco Unleashed on Western Ave. in Roscoe Village to check out their goods. We wanted to see the quality of products they carried in this concept store that began in 2009 in San Diego.

Usually my parents bring Maru her favorite from Michigan, but she was out and needed some. I just kept hearing Victor say “not those, they smell, these are American”. I think this went on for a few minutes and up to the counter went. When I got home, I tore them open, threw away the receipt and tossed one to Maru. I then read the back of the packaging, USA Hide- Processed in Mexico. EKKK! I was not happy. Companies know the laws and how to manipulate wording that lets them to call it American Rawhide, because technically it is, though it was shipped to Mexico to be made. But with all of the recalls lately on pet sticks, treats, etc. I feel a little more comfortable buying U.S.A. made products.

I dug that receipt right out of the garbage (which you think would be clean, except I just poured food on it) and today they will be going back. 

If you want to know exactly the quality of food you are getting, know your local pet store and please read the packaging every time very carefully.