Fido's Freebie Friday Napped Till Today :)

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Oliver and Tanner have been in a Butcher and Bushel induced food coma, having done a lot of food reviews this past couple of weeks, in preparation for the #OrganicPet Twitter Party. The boys sure do enjoy their job! I have not heard a single complaint about overtime hours or dog labor laws! 

Now let's get to today's Fido's Freebie Friday. Bloggers are invited to list below their currently open giveaways, freebies, and prizes for pets and pet lovers so that readers may visit and explore items to win. You can help to get more awareness by sharing the badge you see in the top of my post. Feel free to put it in your sidebar, if you wish, but don't feel obligated.

Fido's Freebie Friday opens each Thursday afternoon for linkups at 4:00 PM ET, and renews each week at the same time with a new listing.  Link up anytime during the week--24/7. We make it easy to be seen here by keeping our rules simple:

•You have up to 45 characters to describe your prize and include an expiration date.

•Fido's Freebie Friday Blog Hop is open to posts with prizes for pet products or services, including pet-related or pet-themed items for owners. Use your specific post url to link up.You'll find assistance at our HELP PAGE, where there is other useful information for bloggers doing giveaways and reviews. Your hosts are All Things Dog Blog, 
DogTipper and To Dog With Love. Happy shopping!

Individual rules of entry and guidelines for winning may apply to each listing. All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper, and To Dog With Love take no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Please consult All Things Dog Blog's Giveaway and Contest Rules for more detail. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.

#OrganicPet Winners, Prizes and Thank You's

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Oliver is still sleeping in as I write this wrap up of our fun evening last night. I certainly can't blame him for being tired; he and Rocco were burning up Twitter, having way too much fun :)
As for the rest of the party, we all learned a lot about the nature of organic food and some fascinating new products by Castor and Pollux. From the traffic and the questions, I'd say we had a lot of interest in both. Prizes, too, were a big draw, with each winner taking home a $70 package of assorted products shown above: Jerky Chip Cookies, Grain Free ORGANIX kibble, Natural Ultramix Ultrablend wholefood supplement, and Butcher and Bushel meals. 
Our Grand Prize winner will be chatting with a Castor and Pollux representative for some ideas on which food will best meet the needs of her dog. After that decision is made, she'll be shipped a package including $120 in Castor and Pollux products. No starving dogs at her house!
My Event Barkers team members--DogTipper and To Dog With Love--along with myself, want to thank Castor and Pollux for joining us to promote their new products, and to help us dish out some useful info on understanding what organic pet food really is, and is not. There were a lot of AHA moments last night!
If you still have questions to be answered, feel free to head on over to the Castor and Pollux Pet Facebook Page, where the social media team will be fielding any questions

Oliver Wishes You All an #OrganicPet

that didn't make it into the party. 
Congratulations to the following winners: @vadebby1, @dropastitch, @SnowyWestie, @MarleyKristin, @Melinda74, @WindWolfPhoto, @ChiDivaonaDime, @HauntedTeaCup, @Icing2MyCake, and our Grand Prize went to lucky @MaryBethBlanton!
Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers produced this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions presented here are my own.  Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

We Double Dog Dare You! Join Us at the #OrganicPet Twitter Party

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Jerky Chip Cookies Make Great Doga Rewards

Today's the day we finally get to give away $750 in Castor and Pollux foods, treats and tasty, wholefood supplements. Are you ready to join in the fun tonight? Here are my recommendations:

• Review my advice on selecting which handles to watch at this link so you're ready to go when the action starts. Use the #Discover function, placing the party hashtag in the search box to allow you to watch the party feed. Join in to Tweet with us, and you'll automatically be entered to win great prizes.
• Plan to be ready to sign on by 7:45 PM ET at the very latest. Be sure to say hello to @EventBarkers and @CastorPolluxPet, using the #OrganicPet hashtag, so we know that you've joined us. #browniepoints
  
• Beforehand, here are my never miss To-Do's: Grab a Starbucks to stay alert in the fast-paced environment, put on my comfiest yoga clothes, place a few snacks and some dog treats on my desk, snuggle the pups in at my feet for that cozy feeling, and make sure my laptop is charged up and ready to power-Tweet. 
• Finally, the most important tip I can offer is to REFRESH frequently as the party rolls. The Tweets will be flying at a furious pace, so using the #Discover feature to watch the party feed will help, but it's still going to go by quickly. Skim for the handles you're watching and put on your speed-reading glasses. See you tonight!

Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions shared are completely my own. Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

Fido's Freebie Friday Loves #OrganicPet

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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We're tap, tap, tapping away at our keyboards, busily planning the #OrganicPet Twitter Party, sponsored by Castor and Pollux's ORGANIX, that is coming your way on Sunday, May 4 from 8 to 9 PM ET. If you have not already RSVP'd, please do so at the link and be sure you've entered the pre-party giveaways as well, using the widget at the bottom of the post. We've got three prize packages, each worth $70, for these lucky winners.

There is so much to share at this party that we're all three running in circles to get ready, and our dogs are busy following right along! I had some fun today compiling a few of the pics for the party into this collage:

Every winner will score an amazing 4 bags of the new Jerky Chip cookies, along with cans of their newest USDA Organic Butcher and Bushel meals, Grain Free Organix kibble and a fab new pumpkin or sweet potato supplement. Get ready to give your dog a smorgasbord of healthy noms!

Follow @AllThingsDog

Now let's get to today's Fido's Freebie Friday. Bloggers are invited to list below their currently open giveaways, freebies, and prizes for pets and pet lovers so that readers may visit and explore items to win. You can help to get more awareness by sharing the badge you see in the top of my post. Feel free to put it in your sidebar, if you wish, but don't feel obligated.

Fido's Freebie Friday opens each Thursday afternoon for linkups at 4:00 PM ET, and renews each week at the same time with a new listing.  Link up anytime during the week--24/7. We make it easy to be seen here by keeping our rules simple:

•You have up to 45 characters to describe your prize and include an expiration date.

•Fido's Freebie Friday Blog Hop is open to posts with prizes for pet products or services, including pet-related or pet-themed items for owners. Use your specific post url to link up.You'll find assistance at our HELP PAGE, where there is other useful information for bloggers doing giveaways and reviews. Your hosts are All Things Dog Blog, 
DogTipper and To Dog With Love. Happy shopping!

Individual rules of entry and guidelines for winning may apply to each listing. All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper, and To Dog With Love take no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Please consult All Things Dog Blog's Giveaway and Contest Rules for more detail. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.

The Ins and Outs of #OrganicPet: AKA Who to Follow for What

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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The Event Barkers Twitter Parties have definitely all got two things in common: they move quickly and we have a bunch of fun! Hopefully by now you have marked your calendar, RSVP'd in the widget, and entered any pre-event giveaways that float your boat. Each of these prize packages includes $70 in treats, food and supplements; what's not to love about that?!!! And the grand prize jumps to over $120; wowza!

With so much to talk about in just one hour, your challenge will be to decide in advance, which handles to watch. I'm going to try to help with that decision today. My goal is to help you understand which handles will be chatting about your interests. We'll have experts from Castor and Pollux on hand to answer your questions, prizes to win, facts about the National Organic Program and how it protects your pets' food, interesting info on NEW products, and much more. With all this going on, you definitely need a road map. Here's it is:

• Start your journey by keeping an eye on the prize announcements; follow @EventBarkers. If you are actively participating, you could be a winner! You'll need to be following @EventBarkers to receive your DM notifying you of your prize, immediately following the party.
• Got a questions for our Castor and Pollux experts? Add a "Q" to the front of your Tweet to @CastorPolluxPet to let them know you're looking for an answer. Our guest experts from the Pet Parent Relations team includes Pete Brace, vice president of pet parent relations & communications; Cyndi Rappe, manager of the pet parent relations team; and Betsy Berger, manager of social media for Castor and Pollux. In case we run out of time for answers, watch the Castor and Pollux Facebook page for an answer within the week.
• To learn about the new ORGANIX USA-made Jerky Chip Cookies, keep an eye on @DogTipper.
• Curious about what "organic" actually means? Join @AllThingsDog and @EcoPetStrategy for all the facts about the National Organic Program, overseen by the US Department of Agriculture.
• If your dog loves pumpkin and sweet potato, you'll want to learn about a brand new wholefood supplement that your pup will rave about. Follow @Learnin2BGreen for all the details on these two Ultrablend products by Castor and Pollux.
• ORGANIX has a new line of USDA Organic canned meals called Butcher and Bushel. Watch @ToDogWithLove for some fun facts about how these products are made and why you'll want to try them with your dog. Don't miss this exciting info!
• Joining the party to socialize with the anipal gang? Join @5MinutesforFido and @RoccoHavanese for anipal antics! Don't forget to bring photos to share with Oliver and Rocco. :)
• And just in case there is any trouble in Twitter-land, @EventBarkers has a backup handle: @EBParties.

I suppose by now you're understanding what I meant when I said we have a lot to talk about! We'll be speed-Tweeting, for sure! Strap on your running shoes and grab a Starbucks before party time; you may need it! See ya early for checkin; we'll be online about 7:30 PM ET to greet our guests. 

If you're still looking for more details about a specific product that we're highlighting during the party, be sure to check the list above to determine which handle will be focusing on that product. We look forward to seeing you there. I hope you enjoyed the collage of all the goodies you could be winning. Is Fido drooling, yet?


Here's to your #OrganicPet,

PS-I have reviewed or profiled several of the products involved in the #OrganicPet Twitter Party. If you're struggling with decisions on who to follow, check out these:

• Jerky Chip Cookies
• Ultrablend Supplement in Pumpkin or Sweet Potato
• Butcher and Bushel Review coming May 2
• Our ORGANIX Grain Free Experience

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions shared are completely my own. Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

Pet Supplements Never Tasted So Good!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Pumpkin Ultrablend Makes a Perfect Kibble Dressing

Tanner and Oliver have always enjoyed frozen fillings in their Kongs and other stuffable toys. What's more, these tasty treat-filled toys make them use their problem-solving skills to get the yummies out. Now, thanks to our friends at Castor and Pollux, you can give your dog a fruit- and veggie-filled, vitamin-packed brain teaser to occupy him while you're busy, or simply to nourish his health.

Topper Was Devoured First!

Hot out of the Castor and Pollux kitchens, these Natural Ultramix canned supplements come in two mouth-watering flavors that Fido is sure to love: Pumpkin and Sweet Potato. Both are packed with lots of healthy fiber. Based on the ingredient list, you'll also be providing your pet--woof and meow--a healthy dose of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene. When you check out the ingredients, you'll find absolutely nothing that confounds you. Your 2nd grader can probably read the list: Organic brown rice, bananas, carrots, peas, cranberries, and cinnamon. Add the named ingredient to the top of the list and you've got a winner for sure!

This easy-to-serve food is intended for occasional or supplemental feeding. Castor and Pollux's Natural Ultramix recommends that you replace no more than 10% of your pet's meal with either the Real Pumpkin Ultrablend or the Real Sweet Potato Ultrablend.  With 5% fiber inside this yummy supplement, your dog's daily constitution is bound to be--well--unbound! Think of it as Activia for your dog!

Many Ways to Serve Ultrablend Supplement

But there's more. Fiber plays an important part in a healthy digestion, as you all know. However, it also helps to clean Fido's intestinal tract moving out toxins along with the, well, you know.... That's good news for your dog, and a powerful and proactive cancer-preventor. We highly recommend you offer your dog a high fiber snack on a regular basis. Tanner and Oliver have some ideas on how to enjoy this supplement.

I let the boys pick out their favorite stuffable toys. Oliver is showing them off at left. Then I grabbed the bone-shaped ice cube tray and now we've got a place to put that whole can of Pumpkin Ultrablend that we just opened, making sure it doesn't spoil if forgotten in the fridge. 

Ready for the Freezer

Keeping in mind the 10% guideline, add kibble, treats and Ultrablend to the empty compartments of your dog's fillables--Kong, ice cube trays and other such safe and fun ways to keep Fido busy. Freeze and empty into a resealable container for easy storage and serving.

Note that in the filled stuffables below, I added a Jerky Chip Cookie to a couple of the toys, making these into extra special treats. My dogs never turn down #ASmartCookie.

Whenever you'd like to offer your dog a healthy treat that's also a brain puzzle, give him one of these frozen yummies to put him to work. He'll have to chisel out the icy goodness, but will enjoy every minute of this task. I never get a single complaint, and this is a terrific way to assure your pup is out of the way when company comes, you have an important phone call, or maybe you just want a few minutes to bask in the tub alone. 

What your dog will probably never know is that while he is having all that fun, he'll be nourishing himself for a happy tummy. You can be happy too. Join Event Barkers for the #OrganicPet Twitter Party, where we'll be dishing up facts about organic food and lots of great prizes, including this yummy supplement. Mark your calendar for May 8 and be sure to enter the pre-party giveaways, where you could win a $70 prize-pack without even attending!

Here's to your dog's happy tummy too,

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. Reviews and information shared here comes completely from our own research and opinions.