Petite Cuisine for Cats

Kitties can be picky. If you have a cat you know that to be true. So to make sure you have great options for your finicky eater we are always on the lookout for new foods that meet our strict guidelines of nutrition and manufacturing. 

We are excited to bring in Petite Cuisine canned cat food. Each little can is filled by hand with human grade meat ingredients. All tuna is Dolphin safe and they company employs several environmental policies such as treating waste water before disposal and fishing in a sustainable way. 

We are starting off with the 4 packs that offer 2 flavors per pack. We will have several varieties and they will retail for $4.50. They will be in tomorrow - so stop by and grab some for kitty!!

Pet Food Recall

A huge pet food recall is happening right now. It currently includes 14 brands all made under the umbrella of Diamond Pet Foods. These foods have possibly been contaminated with Salmonella. These brands are recalling select foods produced at Diamond's Gaston, South Carolina factory:

• Diamond Naturals
• Diamond
• Taste of the Wild
• Canidae
• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
• Kirkland
• Natural Balance
• Premium Edge
• Solid Gold
• Wellness
• Country Value
• Professional
• Apex
• 4Health

You can go here - for all of the detailed info on which foods exactly are effected from each manufacturer. Sarah has done a great job detailing all this info. 

Wow - for starters I know that many of you were not aware that many of these foods were made by a second party in whole or in part. Diamond Pet Foods has had numerous recalls over the years and in 2005 had a recall from this very same plant. They make many foods for both their own lines and so many others. 

It continues to worry me that large food producers out source their foods to contract factories. This is where quality control breaks down. We continue to see recalls of foods that have been bought up by conglomerates. I feel that profit becomes the motive and our pets health and welfare comes second. 

At Immortal Dog we work hard to carry foods that have never had recalls, are produced by small companies, contain human grade ingredients when possible and are super transparent. So we know what is going into these foods and the steps they are taking to keep our pets health a number one priority. Your pet's health is our number one priority. We encourage you to stop feeding food from a company that continues to keep having recalls. We have many options here at Immortal Dog and are happy to help you through the switch. We are proud to say that we do not carry any of these foods affected. 

We hope you and your pet are not affected by these recalls. We hope to see you soon!

Yakima Rescue Trip

I love dogs. It is this love that has lead me to rescue work. I have been working with the folks from Salty Dog Rescue for a couple years now and recently decided to take on more responsibility in the rescue. I am now the Vice President of Salty Dog Rescue. What that really means is I get to find more time in my already busy schedule to help more dogs have the lives they deserve. 

We see some horrible things. People can be terrible. It is disgusting. But the work is also rewarding and satisfying - knowing you are making a difference even if small. One of the hardest things we do is to pull adoptable dogs that would otherwise be euthanized from the kill shelters.

Yesterday we made the trek to Yakima. Eastern Washington has a very high rate of euthanization. Most people do not spay and neuter in that area and there are quite a few puppy mills and back yard breeders. Dogs also seem more disposable there. Left in backyards to be bored and escape. Not microchipped and no one come looking at the shelter for them. 

Before we go we have to find fosters. People that are willing to take a pup into their home for about a week, give them basic care and bring them to the adoption event. This time we had fosters for 11 dogs. 

We arrive in Yakima 11:00am right when the shelter opens. Once we say our hellos to the staff we are given a list of dogs that are possible for us to take. They have to have been there for a week so that the owner could have a chance to find them. We also only take dogs that have had vaccinations. Shelters are breeding grounds for yucky pet diseases and don't want to infect any healthy dogs. 

We then walk the cages to see the dogs that are options for us. This is the hard part. So many dogs lined up barking for your attention with thier little sad faces so scared. Once we have seen the dogs we decide who looks like a good fit. We then take them outside, away from the noise of the shelter and spend some time watching behavior, attitude and energy. We let them meet a dog we bring that is non reactive. We want to save dogs that will have great lives with their new people and enjoy other dogs. 

Once we have spent time with each of them we make our final picks and pack them up in the van. Crate on top of crate. Sometimes squeezed in - but alive. The hardest part is walking out on all the others. I try not to cry - emotions already run really high during this trip. I save my tears for another day. 

Long drive back - then 4 hours at the vet. Exams, heartworm tests, microchips, vaccines etc. Make sure everyone is healthy to go into their foster homes. Rally up at Immortal Dog and pass out the pups to thier fosters. It is now 10:30 and I have a little Yorkie to bathe and paperwork still in queue for when I get home. It is a long day but so worth it. 

This time in Yakima we found amazing dogs. It is hard to understand how someone could throw away a pet - discard this life or treat it badly. We do hope that these dogs will now have the lives they deserve! 

None of this could happen without our volunteers and foster homes. Thank you to everyone who makes time to help. We appreciate you!!

Here are a few of the pups we brought back with us that will be at our adoption event this Saturday. 

New - Honest Kitchen

We are excited to keep expanding our dehydrated and freeze dried food offerings for your pet. New in store is the Honest Kitchen dehydrated pet food. 

"At The Honest Kitchen, we make dehydrated, human-grade natural dog foods and natural cat foods. Our recipes are made with love, in a human food facility (not in a pet food plant) for the highest possible quality standards. Dehydration is a gentle technique that removes only the moisture and retains most natural nutrients found in fresh, raw, whole food ingredients. Simply rehydrate our foods with warm water to create an instant meal. Use them as a complete meal or as a food topper for ‘regular’ pet food."

It is this easy!

Each 4lb box makes 16lb of fresh food. In store now we have these complete diet, grain-free flavors:

Force - Force is a complete and balanced dehydrated dog food made with free-range chicken, fruits, vegetables and love. It’s ideal for adult dogs, particularly those with food sensitivities to grains and gluten. Force is made with USDA free-range, hormone-free, vegetarian fed chicken. $43.00

Love - Made with USDA inspected hormone free beef. This natural dog food diet was designed to cater to dogs of all life stages including adults, puppies, pregnancy and nursing. Love is ideal for dogs that may have grain or gluten sensitivities, or to help maintain a healthy body weight. Love is low-carb with just 35% carbohydrates. Low carb diets are often indicated as part of a holistic approach to cancer recovery. $47.00

Embark - Embark is made with cage-free, hormone-free Turke. This natural dog food diet was designed to cater to dogs of all life stages including adults, puppies, pregnancy and nursing. Embark is ideal for puppies and active adults, particularly those with food sensitivities to grains and those who need a low carbohydrate diet. $44.00

We also have the Honest Kitchens foundation diet in store - 

Preference -This natural dog food foundation diet was designed to be mixed with your choice of raw meat, meaty bones, or cooked meat. Preference is ideal for sensitive dogs, raw feeders, and dogs who many need a unique protein source. This diet contains a custom vitamin-mineral premix with balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios, which are vital for the maintenance of healthy cells, bones and blood. 3lb $29.00

If you are interested in taking your pets nutrition to the next level this may be a great choice for you. Now raw to thaw or handle - easy to make and tasty also! Stop in for a sample and lets talk food!!

Happy Easter!

We will be closed Sunday April 8th for the Easter Holiday. We hope you have a great day with your family and friends!