June 2009 Pet Halo Award: Dogswell

The Pet Guardian has implemented the Pet Halo Award, our way of giving "four paws up" to pet-friendly individuals and companies who are particularly kind and generous with their time and resources in making our world a better place for our furry friends. We want to share some "pawsitivity" every month with you and are asking you to join us in doing the same!

We've just learned from the publication "Mile High Dog" that Dogswell, makers of natural treats and dog food, launched a relief campaign to give away 10,000 bags of dry dog food to people who have lost their jobs, taken a pay cut, or have suffered financial hardship. The offer ran from April 15, 2009 to May 15, 2009.

According to Dogswell marketing representative Jenny Williams, "We know how difficult it's been for pet owners to keep their pets, and we want to do what we can to help people keep their dogs for at least one more month." When the bags of food are mailed out, they come with a high-valued coupon so that the next bag of food can be purchased at a discount.

When so many pet guardians have found themselves financially destitute and in the difficult place of feeling they've needed to relinquish guardianship of their pets to shelters, it is comforting to know that there are those who are wanting to keep families together.

Kudos to Dogswell, our June 2009 Pet Halo Award winner!