When I first met Oli, my rather energetic cockapoo puppy friend in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, I had no idea that it would lead me to Alpine, California, where I met Nancy Anne of Pampered Pets USA.
It was partly because of my friendship with Oli that I came to Maverick Ranch in Alpine to help film Rachel Amado (accomplished dog trainer and breeder) and her whippets for some videos that will help my dog friends enjoy a better life and not end up in dog shelters. Through her, I met Nancy, who was visiting with her dog. I noticed that, among Rachel’s arsenal of training tools, she kept bringing out these rather delicious looking treats for the dogs.
Seeing my interest, Nancy informed me that treats from Pampered Pets USA are made with 100% natural products and none of those extra unknown things we animals don’t appreciate in our food. We like good things too, after all!
“Our dog cookies were developed with the combined knowledge of
veterinarians, nutritionists and bakers to create wholesome, healthy, tasty treats,” said Nancy. She then reached into her pocket and let me see one up close. I thought, that was a dog treat? It was soft but not crumbly and gave off the enticing aroma of a freshly baked oatmeal cookie!
I tried one -
Now, I know what you’re thinking, you cool cats out there. I can see you cringing at the thought of a cat eating a dog treat. We cats are, after all, used to the delicate gourmet food that befits our elevated stature on the dining food chain. I have news for you. It tasted great! (Besides, they also make cat treats… Bonus!)
Rachel Amado has been using these tasty treats with her dog clients for years with great success. I watched them. I know. I thought of my friend Oli and how he would relish them. As if reading my mind, Nancy handed me a small pack of peanut butter & honey treats to take home.
Okay, Oli… I have something wonderful for you… And I promise not to eat any on the way… :-3
I’m Toulouse LeTrek, the COOL Travel Cat…meow!
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Amazing how these things will lead you to places.
LOL! So true, Jean-Luc! When I met Oli months ago, I never once thought I would end up eating a dog treat! I’m still meowing (not barking… hehe … ;-3 ) Well, I’m the gourmet cat and these treats are truly gourmet treats… Meow!…
Ton ami,
Toulouse :-3
Oli is waiting for your visit, Toulouse. He said you better not eat all of those treats!! Also, he wants to know if you could send the pics you guys took of the two of you together in August, before he moved to Vancouver?
Glad you’re still meowing, Toulouse…..and is Nina meowing too after sampling these tantalizing morsels of doggy delight?
Hi, Saskia!
Please say hi to Oli for me and let him know that I still intend to publish his wonderful letters to me of his voyage across Canada… :-3 … They are coming soon right here! In the meantime, I will send him pics of us in August. I hope Vancouver is being agreeable to all of you. I will likely accompany Nina to Vancouver to visit family and friends this Christmas. I’d love to see Oli again! In any case, please say hi to him …
Ton Ami,
Toulouse
p.s. Oh by the way, Oli… I promise not to eat any of the treats. I gave them to Nina for safe-keeping… :-3 A bien tot!
Ton Ami,
Toulouse
HAR! Now, what makes you think I tried one, Cathy?… Don’t tell Toulouse, because he just gave me a whole bag of peanut butter and honey treats for safe keeping… *meow* …
Your friend,
Nina