We love WERUVA! And we REALLY love Chewy.com!

This month our friends at Chewy.com also sent the kitties something to review!  Since they love to voice their opinions, we let them have some kitty time on the collie blog to do a review from time to time.  So what did Chewy.com send the kitties?  They sent them a package of Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Grain-free cat food pouches.  And we were so excited to receive this, as there are 6 different flavors in the variety pack! 

We loved seeing all the varieties to choose from, as one of our kitties may be just a bit more finicky than the others! But even she could find nothing to complain about with all the choices!

Ok, before we give our opinions, take a look at these Key Benefits:

• Convenient, easy-to-open pouches feature gourmet recipes that are high in protein and low in carbs.
• Contains taurine which helps guards the heart and added vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet.
• Recipe contains no grains, gluten, GMO ingredients, MSG or carrageenan, so it’s great for cat with allergies.
• Variety of delicious flavors help to entice picky eaters with real, deboned meat in a luscious gravy.
• Helps cats stay properly hydrated, and can be served as a standalone diet or as a topper for dry food.

And here are the ingredients for one of the varieties:
Chick Magnet: Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken, Mackerel, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement

We didn't include them all, because there are so many to choose from!  But you can find them here:
Weruva-cats-in-kitchen-variety-pack

I LOVE that there is no GMO ingredients, MSG or Carrageenan.  Some cats (and dogs) have sensitive stomachs and the Tapioca Starch may cause upset an upset tummy, but out kitties had no trouble.  In fact they loved these pouches, we added them to their dry kibble, which provided extra moisture.  One of our cats has to stay on a special diet, but with a dry kibble we always worry that he is getting enough water.  Adding the Weruva pouches to their food adds needed moisture to help keep them hydrated!  If you prefer to avoid dry kibbles, these pouches can be fed as a stand alone meal, which means they contain all the nutrition your cat needs!

The kitties love the smell and taste of these pouches, and recommend you get some for your cats to try too!

We were sent this Variety pack for free, in exchange for our honest opinion.  Chewy.com did not reimburse us for this review.

This and that, here and there...

Life sure has a way of keeping us busy!  We drove down to Virginia Beach for the collie National, which was so much fun.  What could be better than being surrounded by hundreds of collies in Virginia Beach?

Maizie, checking out our neighbors

Relaxing, waiting for her ring time

Scarlett, ready to go into the ring!

But it seemed like I was barely back, and then I was off to Florida for a work conference held at Disney World.  It was a hectic week, but I was able to go to the parks at night.  Things are now slowly getting back to normal, and last weekend we were at a collie specialty show, surrounded by collies once again.  And the exciting news, Maizie won Winner's bitch at one of the shows, which gave her one of her majors towards her championship.  (They need 15 points to become a champion, but out of the 15 points they need two majors.  A major is earned when they win 3, 4 or 5 points at one time.)

Handsome Tate!

This past weekend Ryder and I met up with a friend and her therapy collie, Jodie, and did a Therapy Dog visit at a local Nursing Home.  It was fun having another collie with us, Ryder really seemed to enjoy it.

And on Sunday we visited with friends who have one of our collies from a past litter.  The collie, Finn, is the litter mate of our Maizie and Sophie, and their birthday is today, so we all celebrated together.

I addition to all of this, (as if this wasn't keeping us busy enough), Spring has arrived so we have been taking lots of walks!

So we are going to try to be better about updating, but it's hard to stay inside by a computer when the weather is so nice! (finally!)

It's Chewy time!

Have you heard of Chewy.com?  If you are a long time reader of our blog, then you will be familiar with this fantastic company, as we are fans.  But not only are we fans, we are also part of the Chewy Influencer campaign, in which pet bloggers get to review products being sold on the Chewy.com website.  If you haven't visited Chewy yet, we highly recommend you head over as they have a huge selection of products, great prices and their customer service can't be beat!  This month our friends at Chewy.com sent us a package of Wellness Core Marrow Roasts in the beef variety.

We are familiar with the Wellness company, and have always been impressed with their commitment to providing quality treats and foods for dogs and cats.  As we only give the collies treats or dog foods that are from companies we trust, I was excited to see these Wellness treats being offered for review!

Take a look at the Key Benefits:

• All natural ingredients with no wheat, wheat-gluten, corn, soy, artificial colors or flavors
• Treats are high in iron, calcium, zinc, Vitamins A for optimal health
• Made from real beef and no by products
• Quality assured and made from finest globally-sourced ingredients
• Only 5 calories per a treat

And the ingredients:
Beef, Ground Peas, Vegetable Glycerin, Chickpea Flour, Tapioca Starch, Ground Flaxseed, Cooked Bone Marrow, Sweet Potatoes, Caramel Color, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.

The collies absolutely loved these treats.  Ryder loved them so much I caught him stealing one from one of the other collies!  (and Ryder is usually a perfect gentleman!)  I was a little unsure what "globally-sourced ingredients" means, so I did head over to Wellness Pet Food website to see if I could get more information.  I wasn't able to see where these ingredients are obtained, but I did see this information concerning the ingredients in all the Wellness products:  "Our passion is to provide uncompromising nutrition to the pets who depend on us. This means we choose only the most respectable, trust-worthy suppliers who can deliver superior ingredients. We scrutinize every supplier and test every ingredient to make sure it is the best it can be."  As the Wellness company has a great reputation, I felt these treats were safe to give my collies, but if you are uncertain, they are always happy to answer any questions about their products so you can contact them for further information: Wellness Pet Food

We were sent these treats for our honest opinion, Chewy.com did not reimburse us for this review.

At the end of the rainbow...

This month the collies were sent a really useful item from our friends at Chewy.com.  Something that every dog owner needs, and something we should all use when taking our best friends on a hike or walk.  Can you guess what it is?  Yes, poop bags!  There is nothing more annoying than stepping in "something" that another dog owner failed to clean up.  That's why we love companies like Frisco, that make poop bags that are easy to use.

Check out these Key Benefits:

• Bag dimensions are 9 x 13 inches.
• Durable and leak-proof.
• 300 bags on one roll.
• Box has dispensing die-cut.
• Available cucumber melon scented or unscented.

And the Chewy.com has them available at a great price, so click on this link and order some for your best friends!

Today is St. Patrick's Day, and with Spring right around the corner, we are sure everyone will be heading out for long walks or hikes with their dogs.  The collies want to remind everyone of a famous quote,  "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints," pick up after your best friend.   

Look what we found out the end of the rainbow!  These bags are worth their weight in gold!

Chewy.com sent us this package in exchange for our honest opinion.  We were not compensated for this review.

Thoughtful Thursday

Our happy place...

I’m a happy dog at the beach
If I had the power of speech
I would tell you all
To throw my ball
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
There are no new tricks you can teach
I’m bouncy and glad
And my tail wags like mad
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
My joy is always in reach
Whatever the talk
It’s the best place to walk
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
As I hear the seagulls screech
I chase and I bark
Long into the dark
I’m a happy dog at the beach

I’m a happy dog at the beach
And I don’t want to start to preach
But if you ask me
The best thing to see
Is a happy dog at the beach 

by Linda Pastan

Hear that crackling and popping?

As we age our hips and other joints can begin making strange noises, and the same can happen to our best friends.  But one thing that can help is adding chondroitin and glucosamine to maintain healthy hips and joints.  With two senior collies and two 6 year old collies, I am always concerned with keeping them moving and  active.  So when our friends at Chewy.com gave us the opportunity to review Spot Farms Chicken Jerky Hip & Joint Formula dog treats, I jumped at the chance!

These treats are made with nutritious, human-grade ingredients like antibiotic-free USDA-inspected cage-free chicken.  And the chondroitin and glucosamine are USA-sourced, so we don't have to worry about the quality of the ingredients.

I am always concerned about making the best choices possible for my collies, they depend on me to look after their health and happiness.  So I did a little research about Spot Farms, and I am really impressed by this company!   At Spot Farms they strive to make the best treats and dog foods for our dogs.  They partner with farm families across the country to bring you the very best regionally grown, antibiotic-free chicken, turkey and pork, and they are supporting American farmers in the process.  Spot Farms treats are made with 100% all natural, human grade ingredients, so all of the ingredients that they use are certified fit for human consumption. Their treats are free of artificial colors and preservatives, so you won’t find things like BHA, BHT, or any other chemicals with strange abbreviated names in any of their treats. You can learn more by clicking here!    

Check out the Key Benefits:

• Made with nutritious, human-grade ingredients like antibiotic-free USDA-inspected cage-free chicken
• Real meat recipe that your pup with love, from family farms in Kentucky
• Simple, wholesome recipe is slow cooked in small batches
• All-natural with no artificial preservatives or flavors, animal by-product, chemicals, or preservatives
• Contains US sourced chondroitin and glucosamine to help maintain healthy hips and joints and turmeric which reduces inflammation

And look at the Ingredients:

Chicken Breast, Dried Cane Molasses, Vinegar, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Turmeric.

Now this is an ingredient list that's very impressive, and limited ingredients are always the healthier option!

And the final factor always comes down to taste, because if the dogs don't like the taste they won't eat it no matter how good it is for them!  I was pleased to see that the collies were in 100% agreement, they LOVED these treats.  So we are giving Spot Farms Chicken Jerky dog treats our highest recommendation.  Head on over to Chewy.com and order some of these wooftastic treats for your best friends!

We were sent this package of treats, in exchange for our honest opinion.  Chewy.com did not compensate us for this review.

Time for a review from our crew!

This month our friends at Chewy.com sent us something new to try, Wellness Core Simply Shreds in the chicken and broccoli variety.  The collies love when it's review time, and they recognize the Chewy.com boxes and gather around to see what came from their favorite company!

So what are Wellness Core Simply Shreds?  These are food toppers, designed to add more flavor and nutrition to your dog's kibble.  They are grain-free, 100% natural, and have limited ingredients.  In our variety there were just five ingredients: chicken, chicken liver, broccoli, chicken broth and water.  I love when a dog food or treat has limited ingredients, and does not contain anything I can't identify or pronounce!

These packets have a very appetizing smell, that has the collies licking their chops and eager for dinner to be served!  And with lean chicken and broccoli, I can feel good about giving my collies an extra treat with their regular, boring kibble.

Check out the Key Benefits:

• Provides a boost of high-quality protein and nutrients with just five ingredients—shredded chicken, chicken liver, broccoli, chicken broth, and pure water.
• High-quality protein from chicken, plus B-vitamins from chicken liver, and vitamin E and fiber from broccoli.
• Unadulterated protein source with no fillers, grains, or starches, so it helps support a diet similar to that of your dog’s primal ancestors.
• Convenient tear-away pouch makes it easy to top dry food or wet food, or give as a side dish or high-protein snack.
• Contains no grain, meat by-products, wheat, corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

With just five ingredients, you can actually recognize the chicken, the liver and the chunks of broccoli, unlike many canned foods.  The collies all got to try this, and they inhaled their food.  With healthy, nutritious ingredients, and a taste the collies loved, we will definitely be getting more Wellness Core Simply Shreds from Chewy.com!  The collies are insisting they get to try all the varieties, and we definitely want to keep them happy!

We were sent this free box of Wellness Core Simply Shreds from Chewy.com in exchange our honest opinion.  

What Lucky dogs!

Psst!  Guess what?  Mom has been so busy, we are taking over the blog to update with our newest review.  Sometimes you just have to put your paw down with your human family members!  Don't they realize we are collies with opinions that need to be voiced?  Collies are a vocal breed you know!

This month our bestie, Natalie, at Chewy.com sent us the most delicious treats!  These treats would make even the most picky of canines sit up and beg for more!


What can we say, other than these Blue Buffalo Stix are Wooftastic!  They smell yummy, and they taste pawsome!  Being collies we chose the lamb variety, and we loved them!

They are perfect treats for cuddling on the couch streaming Netflix, or as a reward at dog shows!

Of course our Mom would not be happy if we did not tell you about the ingredients and other stuff.  So what's inside?
Ingredients:
Lamb, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin, Gelatin, Sugar, Maple Sugar, Dried Beet Pulp, Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Blueberries, Carrots, Apple, Preserved With Lactic Acid, Citric Acid And Mixed Tocopherols, Oil Of Rosemary.


Lamb, chicken, oatmeal, blueberries, carrots and apples!  No wonder these taste so good!  And check out the key benefits:

• Meaty and healthful treats are perfect for training sessions and make for a tasty reward for adult dogs of any size.
• Made with 100% real, protein-rich lamb and contain absolutely no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
• Wholesome dog treats are free from soy, corn and wheat, making them a great choice for pups with food allergies.
• Moist dog treat sticks contain zero chicken or poultry by-product meals and are packed with real fruit and veggies.
• Great source of essential vitamins and minerals from natural ingredients like oatmeal, brown rice and sweet potatoes.

We put our collie heads together, and we took a vote.  And we give these treats our highest rating - 4 paws way up! They come in other varieties, and you can get some for your best friend by clicking here:  click me!

We were sent this package for free, for our honest collie opinions.  No money was paid to us for this review....but we wouldn't turn down some belly rubs...Just saying!