Spring Cleaning Goes to the Dogs

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Winner Announcements!

Thanks to all of you who aided me in getting my Spring cleaning started early. I was thrilled to see the enthusiasm for handing off some excess Natural Balance goodies. And I'm sure our winners will be thrilled as well. We've got a nice package of Natural Balance treats and accessories for both woof and meow all packed up and ready. I just need addresses and off they will go in the mail.

Today's winners of our Natural Balance packages are Tiffany B. taking the dog prize, and Our Safe Haven receiving the cat prize. We'll be in touch soon. Watch your spam file, or write me at AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com.

Thanks to Natural Balance for providing all these great goodies--treats, bowls, Tshirt, and tote bags. Great stuff for Fido and oh so yummy! You can let them know how much you appreciate your prize by leaving them a note on Facebook or Twitter. Thankfulness is good for the soul!

Finally, watch for our upcoming review of the Bottle Buddy dog toy, coming Wednesday. 

Happy tails!

As a Natural Balance Insider I have been supplied with these products for this giveaway. I was compensated to run this giveaway and other promotional events on my blog with sponsored travel to industry events and food for my pets.

Emptying the Natural Balance Shelf

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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You're Giving it All Away? No!!!!!

Spring is on the horizon for those of us in Florida, although I realize that many of you may be shaking your heads and wondering which planet I live on. Our 74 degrees as I write this is probably not even a dream for many of you. Nevertheless, I have begun to think about Spring Cleaning. This can and does include checking the expiration dates for all edible samples, pet food, and treats that I have received from sponsors, swag bags and the like. I hope you will regularly do the same for your pet's health and safety.

Today I'm kicking off a giveaway that features Natural Balance products. You'll find two prize packages detailed on the Rafflecopter below. Both Fido and Fluffy have a chance to win in this fun giveaway, so jump right in if you have either a dog or a cat in your home.

The Rafflecopter entries include a variety of options for social media involvement. Pick your favorites, or use them all. It's your choice, but do remember that this is all for fun. Only use those entry methods that you find enjoyable to make sure you're always smiling when you're entering. :)

During these months of snow, rain and generally unacceptable walking weather, I'm sure at least some of you could make use of these goodies that are an overflow on my own shelves. The dog treats will be a perfect reward at training time, which is a great way to keep your dog active and busy when the weather doesn't allow for outdoor play. 

This giveaway will remain open for entry for 2 weeks, closing at midnight Sunday, February 23. I'll announce the winners on Monday, February 24. Be sure to stop by and see who the lucky dog and cat owners are. Maybe you!

As you begin your entries to win the goodies in this photo, here's an important tip. The Rafflecopter is a wonderful tool, but can sometimes hide beneath the social media icons below, not coming out to do its job. It will Come When Called if you do it this way:  Click on the post title above to refresh this post, and you'll find that the Rafflecopter will wag its tail and be ready to play again.

As a Natural Balance Insider I have been supplied with these products for this giveaway. I was compensated to run this giveaway with sponsored travel to industry events and food for my pets.

Dog Treats and Holiday Toys: Winners!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Holiday Toys from Petco

Thanks so much to Petco and Natural Balance for bailing me out on these two giveaways. With all 3 dogs injured and nursing stitches, shaved coats or cones, we're a shabby looking bunch right now for photo modeling. Fortunately I had snapped this shot of Tanner prior to his forehead injury. What a month it has been for the All Things Dog Blog dogs!
We're excited to announce the winners of these 2 groups of prizes today. Petco will be shipping each of our winners an assortment of holiday prizes, some of which may look like what you see in the photo with Tanner. The winners will be able to select their own category: Christmas or Hanukkah.
Natural Balance will ship each of our winners a bag of their newest semi-moist, grain-free dog treats:  Belly Bites! All of these prizes will make for terrific holiday fun with your dog. Now let's get to those winners.

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Belly Bites Semi-Moist Treats

Our three Petco winners are Anne N., Kay S., and Sherry B. Thank you also to Natural Balance. Their 3 winners are Rachel T., Daraya, and Michelle C. You'll each receive an email from me on Friday or Saturday. Watch for it from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com and check your spam file if you don't receive it. Feel free to write to me if you see this announcement. In addition to your full name and shipping address, Petco winners should provide their dog's weight for appropriate selection of toy size. In addition, we have Christmas and Hanukkah toys available on a first come, first serve basis. Feel free to state your preference. 
Don't forget to visit this week's collection of giveaways at Fido's Freebie Friday!
Happy holidays, 

These 2 giveaways have been provided by the sponsors--Petco and Natural Balance--to promote their products. I was not compensated to share the Petco giveaway or my opinions and enthusiasm for their fun toy selection. I am, however, compensated with industry travel and pet food in exchange for sharing occasional news and giveaways for Natural Balance.

Win Belly Bites Dog Treats!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Belly Bites Giveaway

Are you ready to win a bag of Belly Bites? This is the newest taste sensation from Natural Balance and you could win one of these delicious flavors for your pup. It's super simple to enter. Just click on the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. If you don't see it down there, it's just playing hide 'n seek. Click on the post title above and it will come out to play.

You can enter with any or all of the options offered. Remember to keep it fun and enjoy the journey. I'll close the giveaway at midnight on Thursday, December 5. I'll announce the winners on Friday afternoon, December 6. Watch for our post, or check your email. Sometimes they land in your spam folder, so that's why I recommend you keep an eye on my winner announcements.

Meanwhile you may want to enter the Natural Balance photo contest where they are also giving away Belly Bites. And one last opportunity: Grab a coupon here.

Not into entering contests? No worries. You can locate a store near you that carries Natural Balance products by clicking here and offering a little information on your location. Happy shopping!

All Things Dog Blog shares Natural Balance news and information in a sponsorship program as an NB Insider, in which we receive paid participation in industry events and food for our pets.

Natural Balance's New Belly Bites

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Belly Bites in 3 Great Flavors

I have to be honest. My dogs are not happy campers right now. While Tanner is finally healing from the hole in his head that he sustained while running through the recently-trimmed bushes, he still has a large circle shaved across his forehead--not exactly a pretty photo opp. You get to see the Belly Bites without a dog today :(

Hi Five, Tanner!

Where's Oliver, you're wondering? Well, Oliver had a little mishap at the beach. It took up a week to figure out what was wrong and he quickly ended up in emergency surgery. He's home now and unfortunately will not get the joy of tasting these Belly Bites because he's on a totally soft diet. Tanner, however, gave his impression with a big high five and is hoping to get more opportunities to taste test soon.
Let's get on with this intro to the newest member of the Natural Balance treat team--Belly Bites. They sound delicious, even before you read the information on the website or news release. These semi-moist treats come in 3 flavors that are all paired up with legumes, offering adequate protein and fiber paired with grain-free goodness. Legumes are the dried beans like Garbanzo beans and Peas that are high in protein and fiber. 

Belly Bites come in Duck and Legume Formula, Chicken and Legume Formula and Salmon and Legume Formula.  With 14% crude protein from the primary ingredients and the legumes, these treats sound like they're ready to power your dog through a day at the races. We also love that they are made with natural flavoring and natural preservatives, as well as skim milk--all healthy ingredients that we love to get behind.
And guess what? For a limited time, you can grab a $1 off coupon at each of the links above, just click here for one. That's right! Save $3 when you buy 3 bags of these nutritious, delicious snacks. That opinion, of course, came from Tanner. He got to taste test the Chicken formula and is really looking forward to trying the Duck version. After all, he is a Golden Retriever; his DNA speaks duck!
These moderate-sized treats are easily broken to adapt to the size of the dog and the frequency of treating. We recommend you watch Fido's waistline by treating moderately. Watch for a giveaway coming soon. 
Meanwhile, I want to share with you some info on the photo contest going on over at the Natural Balance Facebook page. Through Monday, November 25 Facebook fans can submit the funniest photo of their dog begging for a treat. Don't forget to include your best caption for Fido's image which you visit the Get in My Belly! Photo Contest.

Winners? You bet! The top 20 vote-getters will score a basket full of Belly Bites, enough to share with their playmates at the dog park. Isn't it wonderful that they'll have energy enough to run and play and socialize! That's what healthy snacks are for--fueling the adventure. Enjoy! All Things Dog Blog shares Natural Balance news and information in a sponsorship program as an NB Insider, in which we receive paid participation in industry events and food for our pets.

Patches' Gotcha Day: Cat Treat Prizes

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Happy Gotcha Day, Patches!

In celebration of Patches' Gotcha Day, All Things Dog Blog decided to share some of the goodies we receive from Natural Balance with our readers. Patches offered 2 readers a gift of 2 bags each of Natural Balance Perfect Bites in this giveaway.
Perfect bites come in 3 flavors as detailed at the link above. They are tiny enough to be a healthy snack for even your diminutive kitty. Patches' weight ranges 8-9 lbs and the size of these treats is never a worry in terms of weight gain. Always remember to treat sparingly as your pet's weight is key to her long-term health.
Without much ado, we're going to get right to it as there is much to do today. Our winners are T. Spaid and A. Galanos. These winners will be contacted today to dispense their shipping information. Feel free to send this in via my email at AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Congratulations ladies!
As an NB Insider, I am compensated to attend industry events and receive pet food for my furry family in exchange for sharing news and product information about Natural Balance.