Bark for Peace! Organic Treats for Your Dog
by Erin Courtenay - Madison, WI on 05.19.08
Bark for Peace! dog treats are more than wholesome, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, corn-free snacks packaged in natural, biodegradable cellophane with labels printed on 100% PCW paper that are carbon-neutral shipped and delivered – they embody a message about saving the world and the love that it will take to get us there. “We think peace is more than the absence of war, rather we hope and work toward the absence of suffering and the flourishing of all! Our dogs show us peace is: rambunctious joy, relentless love, abundant sharing, creative compassion and ever-extended forgiveness,” says B4P founder Lisa Knaggs.
Recently, I had the opportunity to share some of that B4P love. When I returned from last week’s Co-Op America Green Business Conference I was toting two different kinds of tasty eco-treats, one for me and a B4P sample for my puppy Paul. Item #1 contained 100% organic sweet potatoes, tamari, coconut oil, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cayenne; Item #2 was made of 100% organic dates, cashews, goji Berries, lemon juice, and vanilla (take a look after the jump to see which was which).
If you guessed Item #1 was the people treat you might be surprised to learn that those are the full ingredients in the Bark For Peace Sweet Potato Jerky Chews (the other snack was a Cliff Nectar Bar). The real test came when I offered Paul a taste of the jerky chew. Our pup is a bit unusual in his blasé attitude about food so when he went all beggy on me after his first taste I knew this was a real winner, one of the learn-a-new-trick fast variety.
If only there were more goodies – for pets and for their owners – that took as much care to make the world a better place.
Woof! (peace out)
Check out more eco-goodness for your pets on our How To Green Your Pet green guide.
That is pretty awesome. I'm going to get some for my friend's dog (I have all cats). Easy, affordable and organic :)
Two green thumbs up :)
tamari, coconut oil, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cayenne, organic dates, cashews, goji Berries, vanilla ..... how ironic. Treehugger.com praising and promoting products made largely of imported foodstuffs. So what if the labels reveal the carbon footprint? There is a hypocrisy in thinking that declaring the footprint excuse it . There are a lot of other ingredients to make treats -- for both humans and dogs t-- han those imported from around the world.
[you bring up a good point Francoise, but for the sake of clarity it is important to note that tamari, ginger, garlic and cayenne may be produced in the US. The dates, cashews, etc. are the ingredients for a different product not the one titled in the post. ec]
Everyone loves a good dog story. Eco Dog story is even better. Make sure you clean up after your pets.
Why don't you call it "tree bark" :)
Bark for Peace treats really are delectable! My husband and I couldn't stop eating the sweet potato jerky chews. I can honestly say that they are the most delicious dog treat that I have ever eaten! :)
Oh, and the dogs in my family give them four paws up too!
Thanks for pointing that out, Francoise. We're concerned about the distance btw source and baking as well.
Our treats were formulated out of the experiences of living and learning from our own bodies' reactions to certain ingredients, as well as our dogs, and from what we love to eat!
Our beloved eco-juice bar, Daily Juice, wouldn't be able to exist
without responsibly sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables from outside of our shared hometown- Austin, Texas. And we LOVE and NEED Daily Juice!
Bark for Peace! is trying to build a team (including farmers!) who will help us get closer to our ingredients. But we're also going to remain focused on crafting our treats with delicious ingredients that are low allergen, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer. Small moves... we're trying!
Bark for Peace! woof!woof!
Bark For Peace is the BEST! Not only are the dogtreats organic and sustainably made, but Lisa and BFP are the 'real deal.' They do amazing work in Austin and support a number of animal-related non-profits. PLUS dogs love the treats.I feel good about supporting a small ethical business instead of a giant corporation...
My pooch Henry loves Bark for Peace treats. I love what Bark for Peace stands for and Lisa is one wonderful dog lover!!!!
I love Bark for Peace! treats...and so does my dog!! They are baked with the best ingredients that make me feel good about giving them to my dog!
It's amazing all the efforts Bark for Peace! takes to do their part to save and protect the environment - we should all do the same!
All,
Baking takes out most nutrients?
Go Raw Again.
peace / fmv // NM