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We strive to have an active, visible presence in every city and town where our products are sold.

We also like to consider ourselves part of the largest community of all, that of dog and cat lovers and enthusiasts. We try hard to be there when it matters, be it loaning our tents to local events and groups, supporting a raffle with product donations, or sending pet food to disaster-impacted areas. We also sponsor a wide variety of organizations, individuals and events both inside and outside the pet community.

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Read what people are saying out our products!
Dog food testimonial I just wanted to share my experience with Summit dog food.We rescued our third dog in August 2010 and when we brought him home his coat was really rough and dry. We were already using Summit dog food for our other two dogs (Brody & Kingston) and after about a month of Radisson being on Summit his coat changed significantly, it became soft, shiny and it seemed his true coat color came out. My husband and I still cannot believe the difference we see in his fur coat. If I might just add that we also have three cats which are on NOW FRESH Grain Free. As you may know that means we go through a lot of dog and cat food a month and I want to say thank you for having your frequent buyer cards that we have through Global pet foods. Having the 11th bag free really helps out in our household budget. The reason why we choose to feed NOW FRESH Grain Free and Summit to our animals was we felt it was a much better brand and wanted our animals to stay around for as long as possible. Thanks for letting me share.

Dorinda

Fostered dog food testimonial Thanks for making a product that is all natural and good to eat.We were recently at a dog adoption fair as we fostered a dog. It was at Global pet food in London Ontario. Your rep was fantastic she was awesome. We received some 1lb bags to try and our two dogs love it. We will be buying Summit for our two dogs in the future as they can't get enough, works great as treats, too. Thanks for making a product that is all natural and good to eat. I have a boxer/hound and a bluetick coon hound that will vouch for it. Thanks.

Kevin Etheridge

Cat food testimonial You should just call it "Wonder Food"I am truly amazed at what a difference the GO! and NOW FRESH Grain Free wet and dry cat food is making in my home. I have eight cats now; all rescues. Finding a food that works for them all and all their medical problems was an endless search... until I found your products. The change was immediate and positive for them all. Kidney, bladder, stomach, intestinal problems all gone. And because they feel better, they get along better and there is peace in the house. I have since recommended your products to my other pet owner friends and they agree. Their cats started eating the food right away and cleaned their bowls in record time. The fact that you are also an environmentally conscious and CANADIAN company makes you number one in my books. Thank you so much for providing my pets with a healthy food that I would eat myself. You have turned me into a lifelong fan of your products and style of doing business. Its a refreshing change to see a company put their customers first! Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

Lenore

Go cat food testimonial I've had my 8 yr old cat on your GO! canned food for about 8-10 weeks now.I must be honest, I have NEVER seen this cat so active or playful. She just loves all your flavours and, for me, to find a food she'd eat besides something that would equal fast food in human nutrients was truly a miracle. She only has four teeth so she can only eat the can food but she wolfs down on average 1-1.5 cans a day. I don't mean it stays in her dish for a while and she picks at it, I mean she inhales it almost always in one shot. Good job to you folks on making such an amazing product and for making my job so much easier being a responsible pet owner!

Chris Tudge

Dog food testimonial Hopefully there will be more blue ribbons in the future!I am the proud owner of two American pit bull terriers. Until just recently I was at a loss as to what to feed. My oldest dog is a spayed female of four years. All her life she has been very picky. Trying to get her to eat and put on weight was like trying to catch wind in your hands. It just didn't happen. Not to mention her coat always seemed dry, and she would shed massive amounts all year round. She is involved in weight pull and agility, and I found I always got looks from people, as if I was starving my dog! I recently bought a registered puppy from a breeder in the US. I took her to her first ADBA sanctioned show when she was four months old. It was there that a lady had a bench set up, with GO! DAILY DEFENCE Chicken recipe dry dog food samples. My pup took home a blue ribbon in conformation that day, and I took home some food samples. I can't thank you enough for creating this food for my dogs! Angel has been on GO! for four months... she absolutely LOVES the taste, to the point to where she can't get enough! She has put on weight and muscle mass like I have never seen, you can't even see her ribs anymore! Also I never knew her coat could feel so soft. It literally shines in the sun! As for the shedding, it is no more. I am more than willing to have her in my bed again! Also because I have been buying the all life stages brand, my pup can eat it too! Hopefully there will be more blue ribbons in the future, thanks to GO! DAILY DEFENCE. I have spread the word to every dog owner I know. Finding a food that is good for my dogs, that they like, and that I am satisfied is filled with wholesome ingredients, is a quest no more! My babies will be on this food till the day they take that walk to rainbow bridge. Thank you so much!

Leah, Angel, and Disa

Dog breeder testimonial I am impressed with the variety of ingredients.As a breeder I highly recommend (for several reasons) GO! DAILY DEFENCE Chicken recipe to puppy buyers and other breeders that I come into contact with. Your company demonstrates exemplary customer service. In addition to this the dog food is available at a wide variety of pet food stores. I also suggest to people who have dogs with coat conditions (i.e. those dogs with tendencies to get dry skin or other ailments that affect their coats) that they switch to feeding GO! I would like to add that dogs LOVE GO! I have never experienced any problems with getting a dog to eat it. I am impressed with the variety of ingredients in GO!; the fruits, vegetables and meats that normally are not in other dog foods. The company continually comes up with new products and I have never been disappointed in any of your product lines. In closing, once again thank you. Your products are great and your support was commendable.

Yvonne

Dog food testimonial Surprised to see him gobble it up! starting feeding GO! to Will (CH Allure's Summer Persuasion) when he was 11 months old. I'd been switching from one dry kibble to another in an effort to find something he liked. We received some sample bags of GO! DAILY DEFENCE Chicken recipe while attending a "fun match" and were surprised to see him gobble it up. He's been eating GO! DAILY DEFENCE ever since. Will started his show career with his first 2-point win in May, 2006 and within five months finished with his second 4-point major. Will is a regular visitor in the Alzheimers Wing of a local nursing home where the residents love to touch his beautiful coat. We think he is beautiful too, but more importantly, he is a healthy, sweet, even-tempered hound with lots of energy.

Connie Schachel, Sheboygan, WI

Go dog food Our dog loves the GO! food.I wanted to thank -you for producing such great quality food! We had just emptied the bag of food we purchased into a big container and our dog had to clean out the bag. He literally licked the inside clean. He then went to town on the can of food after he was finished eating. This is only because the cats can't reach the bottom of the can. Thought you might like to see how well they like the food!

Marian

Dog food testimonial Bailey's coat has a softness and shine that wasn't there before!I'd like to add my name to your list of totally satisfied customers. My German Shepherd Bailey developed canine epilepsy at age 2. The first thing I changed was the (vet recommended) kibble I was giving her. I needed a food with no artificial preservatives or chemicals as her seizures were triggered by them. When I found GO! DAILY DEFENCE Chicken recipe, and saw it was made in Canada, I bought the bag and have never looked back. The first thing I noticed was the change in Bailey's coat, it had a softness and shine to it that wasn't there before. Her teeth are in great shape and I know she is getting the most from her kibble because I only have to 'scoop' once a day! Thank you for a wonderful product and I can't wait to try the grain free!

Pauline Bullock

Grain free dog food An amazing recovery!I want to thank the creators of GO! and NOW FRESH Grain Free for their wonderful products. I have a 15 month old Doberman who has been plagued with allergies. This would cause acne, cysts, hives, diarrhea, fur loss and vomiting in my poor Zoe. There were secondary complications as well. Dry skin and dandruff that would occur due to benzyl treatments, infections from the pimples that would require antibiotics that in turn cause an upset tummy. Welcome to the never ending circle. I've always believed in natural product's and when GO!/ NOW FRESH was first introduced to me I thought that it was a god send! The meat and calorie content was way more than I expected and that's something that my girl needed due to weight loss from the allergies. The first bowl I poured she started to drool like crazy and my normally well behaved Zoe, dove her head right into the bag! Needless to say she likes it, or rather loves it! After a few weeks her skin and coat looked full and beautiful. Her tummy troubles disappeared, and most of all her whole attitude changed. She now has pick up and go. This is something that would peak out every now and again but now it's out in full force. After seeing that big of a change, I was sold! I will support and promote you in any way I can. I believe that is a superior product; healthy or not, any pet should live to its fullest potential and that's what GO! will do.

Thank you for allowing my dog to enjoy her life and for my family and I to enjoy her.

Now Fresh dog food Hi, I just wanted to let you what a difference your NOW FRESH Grain Free food has made for my two Shih Tzus, Joey and Charlie.I had been feeding the boys a less expensive chicken-based dog food, and I started noticing that the dogs were licking and their skin and paws, and their fur was turning an ugly orangey-brown colour, especially around their paws, armpits and chest. Concerned, I spoke to my vet, and he said that he thought that it might be caused by a food allergy, and suggested that I change their diet to one that didn't contain chicken and other lower quality ingredients. So I tried NOW FRESH. That was over a year and a half ago, and I'm pleased to say that their fur has cleared up beautifully. Unfortunately, I see a lot of other dogs out there with similar types of skin conditions, and I have a feeling most owners (like me) don't know that it might be caused by the food they are feeding them. I really think that you should advertise the benefits of your food for dogs that have skin conditions caused by food allergies. I'm certain more people would buy it if they knew.

Sincerely, Christine Vass

Grain free dog food testimonial Just a quick note to let you know how much our dog enjoys your products.We adopted Monty from a pet rescue group in Nov. and being a Jack Russell he was a little anxious at first and did not finish his food. Since buying NOW FRESH Grain Free Adult and adding a teaspoon of GO! canned to his food he devours his meals, and can't wait for the bowl to be put out twice a day. He is healthy and thriving, thanks in part to your quality products. I recommend it highly to our friends who have pets.

Gerry Ginsberg

Grain free dog food testimonial Hello - we had Cliff our 4 1/2 year old Schnauzer/Chihuahua on a vet brand dog food for around 8 months - I found Cliff's coat had started to look scruffy and his energy seemed down.I was talking to the people at the local dog store and they suggested that I try NOW FRESH Grain Free and gave me a sample bag. We started mixing NOW FRESH into Cliff's food and he would only eat the NOW FRESH. After 5 days of finding the old food hidden around the house we decided to just switch Cliff over to NOW FRESH. His appetite is up, his coat looks amazing and he has even more energy at day care. We are so impressed with the food thank you!

Carrie and Cliff

Grain free senior dog food testimonial I have been feeding my 13 year old Belgian Sheepdog mix your NOW FRESH Grain Free Senior recipe for a year now.I wish I had found it sooner! I went through MANY foods that did not work for my dog for the past 4 years. My Vet is very pleased with the protein, fat, and fiber levels in this food, especially for an older dog. I recommend it to other dog owners every chance I get!

Bonnie Sobolewski

Grain free senior dog food testimonial Hello, I would just like to compliment you on your amazing dog food products.I am the proud owner of a 9 year old miniature dachshund named Rosie who goes absolutely crazy for the NOW dog food. I had always had problems with Rosie because being a dachshund, she lives to eat and would eat an entire bag of dog food if she could! It was challenging to find a food that satisfied Rosie's craving for food and my satisfaction for her nutritional needs. When I found NOW FRESH Grain Free Senior recipe, both Rosie and I were happy! I have nothing but compliments for your products...Rosie and I both thank you!

Dani Cadieux

Grain free small breed dog food testimonial I am writing about your NOW FRESH Grain Free Small Breed recipe with turkey, salmon and duck.I have a schnoodle, (miniature schnauzer crossed with miniature poodle). According to my vet, schnauzers are known for a variety of skin ailments and my little guy has inherited all of them. I have tried 6 or so different foods, looking for one that he likes the taste of and that helps to decrease his skin outbreaks. I am thrilled with your product. Not only does he eat all his food, his stool quality is normal, and his skin is looking better after only 1 week. Thank you so much for this great dog food. I can't wait to see the continued improvements with more time.

Linda Gingera

Grain free senior dog food testimonial I did a lot of research before choosing NOW!I just have to say thank you for making such a great product! My dog, Sunny, was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and her numbers were consistently over 1000. I did a lot of research and I changed her diet over to the NOW FRESH Grain Free Senior recipe (even though she's only 4) and I'm happy to say that her last test came back with her number at 30, well within normal limits. Thank you!

Ann

Grain free senior dog food testimonial Thank you for giving me the information I needed to make an informed decision!I just wanted to thank you to the staff in Nutritional Support for helping get the information I needed to make a decision regarding my dog food. My 10 year old lab was recently diagnosed with both diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. The vet recommended a low fat diet dog food, which when I investigated the ingredients, I refused to feed my very sick dog. I was able to put Molly on NOW FRESH Grain Free Senior after getting information via e-mail from your very helpful staff. While the fat content is a little higher than the vet recommended diet, I know she is getting good nutrition with NOW FRESH Senior. She has been on the food now for about 4 months and she is doing really well. Her diabetes is stable and her pancreas has settled down. I was initially surprised to even hear back from your website and was really pleased when I got such personal and helpful service. Molly is doing great! Thanks!

Kim and Molly

Here are the key factors we are looking for from Sponsorship applicants:
  1. Timing: Your event or opportunity takes place a minimum of 5 months from the date you are submitting your online sponsorship application.

  2. Our Core Values: We operate by keeping our core values at the very centre of everything we do. These values represent the foundation of every bag of food we produce and we are looking for partners who share the same values. Our core values are: Excellence, Integrity, Conscientiousness and Passion.

  3. Target Demographic: Does your event or sponsorship opportunity offer a venue for dog and cat lovers? We are on the lookout for event opportunities targeting the following demographics:

    - Predominantly female
    - Aged 35-64 (couples and/or families with children aged 3+)
    - Consider healthy living an important part of their life
    - Consider their pet as important a member of the family and wants the best for their pets
  4. Alignment with Petcurean's Marketing Objectives: Petcurean is looking to partner with events that will help to bring our brands to life and that will create meaningful experiences for our target consumers. Can your event or group help us achieve this objective?

Please note: Forms must be completed in full to be considered for sponsorship. Well-prepared applicants may need approximately 30 minutes to complete the Form.
A brief, but detailed description of the event/opportunity: Include how the proposed action or event will enhance the Petcurean Pet Nutrition mandate.
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A partial list of Petcurean sponsored events and groups:
Fit for Life Canine Weight Loss ChallengeRecently Petcurean teamed up with both Loveable Pets and the Billings Animal Hospital, in Billings, MT for 'Fit for Life Canine Weight Loss Challenge' supplying all participants with NOW for the 12 week program, with weekly updates posted on our FB site.
Marley and Me... the Puppy YearsIn the autumn of 2010, we became involved with the making of the movie "Marley and Me... the Puppy Years." As well as having some product spots in the movie, we also fed all the puppies on set, and sent all the adopted puppies to their forever homes with a complementary large bag of GO! One of the puppies ended up living with our own General Manager!
Law Enforcement Canine TeamsPetcurean is a proud partner with many law enforcement canine teams throughout North America, including Police, Border Control, Drug and Prison teams as well as Search and Rescue units. In May 2011, we were a proud supporter of the Canadian Police Canine Association Annual Spring Seminar hosted by the Vancouver Police Canine Unit. Bonus: Petcurean was recently listed as Vancouver Police Dog Squad's (18 members strong) top dry food of choice.
Other SponsorshipsPetcurean sponsors many different events throughout North America: dog and cat shows, rescue fundraisers, herding trials, dock dogs events, flyball tournaments, agility trials, disc dog events, schutzhund, sled dog races, obedience, rally and conformation shows, as well as seminars and training clinics. We also have our 'own' GO! flyball team, (Dogwood Pacesetters) with two of our own Petcurean staff members on it.

Petcurean participated in a big way at all the Agility Association of Canada's regional qualifiers by donating our food to all competitors, as well as hosting a number of hospitality tents throughout the various venues across Canada.

Petcurean is the Exclusive Platinum sponsor for the Canadian Kennel Club's 2011 Herding Championships, being held this year in Langley, BC.

Petcurean is a proud sponsor of Special Woodstock on Vancouver Island, a community event in August supporting and celebrating people with disabilities.

Petcurean proudly participates in community events throughout North America by donating product for various fund raisers, anniversary events, special community events and more.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Avalanche Rescue DogsWe entered into a sponsorship arrangement with the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Avalanche Dogs based in Golden, AB, who work tirelessly to keep our mountains safe for snow adventurers. Petcurean also attended the KHMR Avalanche Awareness Weekend in January 2011, working with the handlers and their three dogs to educate the public on nutrition for their pets (and volunteering to be buried in snow caves for the avalanche dogs to find and dig out throughout the weekend!).
Champion Junior Musher, Jenny GregerIn 2010, Petcurean began sponsoring Jenny Greger, a 15 year old junior musher out of Bozeman, MT with her special team of rescued sled dogs, in support of her dream to run the 2011 Jr Iditarod in Alaska. Petcurean attended the Race to the Sky sled dog race in Butte, MT early in 2011 to spend more time with Jenny and her team and to get a better insight to Jenny's world. www.jennygreger.com
West Coast Assistance TeamsWest Coast Assistance Teams provides trained service dogs to individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Imagine a day in which you are unable to reach a light switch, open a door, pick up a dropped item, go shopping or even leave your own home without someone's help. Then imagine a dog that could be there to help you overcome these obstacles and give you the love and support we all need. West Coast Assistance Teams service dogs do just that, enriching their partner's lives with independence, confidence and love. Petcurean is honoured to be the supplier of food for West Coast Assistance Team's puppies-in-training. April 2011, Petcurean was honoured by the organization when they named a service puppy in training "Cherfire's Petcurean Delight" (AKA Kenzie), after Cathy Kenzie, Community Relations for Petcurean. www.westcoastteams.com
Canada Day ParadePetcurean entered a parade for the very first time, on Canada Day, complete with a K9 drill team strutting their stuff in the parade and with flyball demos all afternoon at Rotary Stadium, Abbotsford, BC.
Hello, dog and cat breeders. We recognize your devotion to the health and well-being of the cats and dogs you bring into this world. And we're behind you all the way. Petcurean understands your commitment to provide the very best nutrition possible to all of your animals, whether they are new to the world, mature adults or seniors.

We believe that our NOW FRESH and GO! premium pet foods will help get your puppies and kittens off to the best start possible and achieve their full potential. We invite all breeders to submit the following application. We'll then send you details of our Breeder Program. If you have any questions, please contact us toll-free at 1.866.864.6112 extension 8065, or email breeder@petcurean.com. If you have previously applied to our Breeder Program, and wish to register a litter, please click here.
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If no number is available, please provide a business card, advertisement, or copy of business license, and send it to:

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By submitting this form and required documents I am applying to participate in the Petcurean Breeder Program. I understand that I am not eligible for any further discount/promotional programs offered by Petcurean as long as I am participating in the Breeder Program.
 
Register a new litter. You MUST be registered and qualified as a breeder to qualify for our puppy or kitten packs. Please ensure that you are registered BEFORE requesting packs. Allow six weeks for delivery.
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