In the wake of the terrible Menu Foods
poisoned pet-food recall, there has been a surge of interest in learning
how to feed companion dog and cats real food, whether raw or cooked. Many
people are interested in learning more about a home-prepared diet and how
to do it for their pets, but feel confused by how to start and where to
find materials. Many people also think that feeding a home-prepared diet
is excessively costly, messy, or time-consuming.
As part of our community outreach efforts, ARF
Co-op began offering "how-to" classes beginning in the fall of 2007. We
taught "Healthy, Home-Prepared Pet Diets" through UT Informal Classes in both the
fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters. We no longer teach through UT
Informal Classes but offer the class privately
through the coop for new members on an approximately quarterly basis and
are available to teach a full or abbreviated version for breed clubs,
rescue groups, and shelters. Contact us
us if you are interested in scheduling a presentation or class for your
organization.
During the class, co-op members with many years of raw feeding and
home-prepared diet
experience will help you--the busy person on a budget--determine whether
or not a home-prepared diet is right for you, and how to select one that
suits your lifestyle and meets the needs of your family pets. We will show
you how to source affordable natural food for the dogs and cats in your
household, debunking common myths and demonstrating an easy system of
preparation, storage, and serving.
Thank you again for speaking to our club last night. I think you got some
people thinking about what they feed their dog. We enjoyed your presentation
and think you all have a lot to share, keep up the great work.
Thank You Again,
Mark Daniel
www.shetlandsheepdog.org
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