Dogs
By Julia Williams
CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company started this blog in February of 2009. I’ve been a regular contributor for nearly all of that time, and I’m happy to say we’ve just reached a great blogging milestone – our 1,000th post!
In the beginning, the mission for the blog was twofold – to connect with customers as well as to help all pet lovers across the country with issues pertaining to pet care, nutrition, health, training, grooming, exercise, behavioral issues and of course, responsible pet ownership. 1,000 posts later, and this mission remains unchanged.
Over the years, I’ve watched the blog grow both in readership and depth of the knowledge imparted by all of our wonderful contributors. As Editor, I’ve worked with some amazing writers who, like me, dearly love their pets and are delighted to share their expertise and personal stories with others. CANIDAE and all of its blog contributors are passionate about pets – that’s why we do what we do here day after day, post after post.
We strive to offer a mix of articles that educate, entertain, inspire and enlighten. We want the RPO blog to be a place where every pet lover feels welcome no matter what type of four-legged friend resides in your heart and home.
I feel blessed to have formed so many friendships with other pet bloggers and animal lovers these past few years. Pet bloggers are an extraordinary group if ever there was one. The sense of community, the camaraderie, the loving support of people who adore their pets – this is something I didn’t know existed before becoming part of the RPO blog, but it’s enriched my life in ways I can’t begin to explain.
And that leads me to the giveaway I mentioned in the title of this post! As a celebration of reaching 1,000 posts, I want to give one lucky reader a ticket to the BlogPaws 2012 Pet Blogging and Social Media Conference held on June 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah!
If you’re a pet blogger, I don’t have to tell you what BlogPaws is or how awesome it is, because I know you already know. For the rest of you, BlogPaws is an organization created specifically for the online pet community. They focus on bringing pet bloggers, pet lovers, shelters, rescues and pet-related brands together for education, networking and creating worldwide change for pets in need.
The BlogPaws 2012 Conference is the place to be if you’re a pet blogger, but it’s so much fun that I think anyone who loves pets would have a great time there – if for no other reason than to meet hundreds of other like-minded souls!
I’m giving away one BlogPaws Full 2012 Conference Pass which includes: Thursday evening reception, Friday and Saturday General Sessions and breakouts, meals, breaks, and sponsor exhibit areas. (Please note: transportation and lodging are NOT included).
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post stating that you’d like to be entered, and include your email address so I can contact you right away if you’re chosen as the winner. This giveaway is only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Giveaway ends Monday, May 28th at midnight Pacific.
Photo by Stefano Mortellaro
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Dogs
Our 1,000th Post and a Giveaway!
CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company started this blog in February of 2009. I’ve been a regular contributor for nearly all of that time, and I’m happy to say we’ve just reached a great blogging milestone – our 1,000th post!
In the beginning, the mission for the blog was twofold – to connect with customers as well as to help all pet lovers across the country with issues pertaining to pet care, nutrition, health, training, grooming, exercise, behavioral issues and of course, responsible pet ownership. 1,000 posts later, and this mission remains unchanged.
Over the years, I’ve watched the blog grow both in readership and depth of the knowledge imparted by all of our wonderful contributors. As Editor, I’ve worked with some amazing writers who, like me, dearly love their pets and are delighted to share their expertise and personal stories with others. CANIDAE and all of its blog contributors are passionate about pets – that’s why we do what we do here day after day, post after post.
We strive to offer a mix of articles that educate, entertain, inspire and enlighten. We want the RPO blog to be a place where every pet lover feels welcome no matter what type of four-legged friend resides in your heart and home.
I feel blessed to have formed so many friendships with other pet bloggers and animal lovers these past few years. Pet bloggers are an extraordinary group if ever there was one. The sense of community, the camaraderie, the loving support of people who adore their pets – this is something I didn’t know existed before becoming part of the RPO blog, but it’s enriched my life in ways I can’t begin to explain.
And that leads me to the giveaway I mentioned in the title of this post! As a celebration of reaching 1,000 posts, I want to give one lucky reader a ticket to the BlogPaws 2012 Pet Blogging and Social Media Conference held on June 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah!
If you’re a pet blogger, I don’t have to tell you what BlogPaws is or how awesome it is, because I know you already know. For the rest of you, BlogPaws is an organization created specifically for the online pet community. They focus on bringing pet bloggers, pet lovers, shelters, rescues and pet-related brands together for education, networking and creating worldwide change for pets in need.
The BlogPaws 2012 Conference is the place to be if you’re a pet blogger, but it’s so much fun that I think anyone who loves pets would have a great time there – if for no other reason than to meet hundreds of other like-minded souls!
I’m giving away one BlogPaws Full 2012 Conference Pass which includes: Thursday evening reception, Friday and Saturday General Sessions and breakouts, meals, breaks, and sponsor exhibit areas. (Please note: transportation and lodging are NOT included).
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post stating that you’d like to be entered, and include your email address so I can contact you right away if you’re chosen as the winner. This giveaway is only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Giveaway ends Monday, May 28th at midnight Pacific.
Photo by Stefano Mortellaro
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- Pet Adoption Tales Contest – Win Free Pet Food!
By Julia Williams Now that I have Facebook, Twitter and countless pet bloggers to “keep me company” in my home office, not a day goes by that I don’t read at least one adoption tale. In the last few years I have read so many wonderful adoption...
- Why I Feed My Cats Felidae
By Julia Williams Many years ago, long before CANIDAE started this blog, I became a fan of their FELIDAE cat food. And nearly a decade later, I’m still a fan. I mention FELIDAE in some of my posts because it is, after all, the food my three cats eat....
- Hero Dog Saves Owner, Thanks To Pongo Fund And Canidae
By Julia Williams The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank in Portland, Oregon is a non-profit charity created to help people who are unable to buy food for their pets. They opened in November 2009 with a donation of $125,000 worth of premium pet food from CANIDAE....
- Canidae Sponsors Surf Dog & Donates To Pet Food Drive
By Julia Williams Mere moments after I finished writing my last article on Teaching Your Dog to Surf, I learned that the most famous of all surfing canines has joined the ranks of the CANIDAE Special Achievers. I’m talking about Surf Dog Ricochet of...
- Responsible Pet Ownership: The Year In Review
By Julia Williams Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of this CANIDAE-sponsored pet blog. I didn’t begin writing for the blog until April, so I’m not sure if the starting date of February 14th was intentional, but it seems fitting. Why? Well,...