We had the best convention! The time away was just what we needed, and it’s great to be home again, rested, rejuvenated, and ready to rock and roll!

Gracie’s puppies just grew and blossomed while we were away. They are at that fun age of showing their personality, engaging, playing, and exploring. We missed getting their four-week pictures while we were away, but we did their five weeks when we returned.

Gracie & Tahoe #gracie030525 Pups @ 5 Weeks Old

The Five Week pictures are on the website here: Three Week Pictures #gracie030525

We have a reel to share of their adorable sweetness here: Gracie’s Pup’s Reel on Instagram

When we got home, we realized we had forgotten to schedule Evie’s ultrasound to confirm her pregnancy. (Evie & Ego – Litter Due 5/1) But on our return, it was apparent she was, as her belly had grown while we were away.

Heather and I had the best time on our convention cruise. We have already signed up for next year. The speakers, information, and announcements of new products coming were incredible. We didn’t have the best weather the whole time and had some rocking and rolling. We were happy to feel the ground beneath our feet again.

We’ve been part of Life’s Abundance since 2008. Over the years, we’ve tried different brands but always returned to Life’s Abundance because we could tell the difference in our dogs and puppies. They are celebrating their 26th year in business.

The quality of their products is important to us for the health and wellness of our dogs. However, the company’s love, caring, compassion, and love of pets and their well-being and health are priceless.

They have completed feeding trials, which evaluate:

• Digestibility
• Nutrient Absorption
• Immune Response
• Growth, Energy, and wellness in real pets.

The feeding trial showed that Life’s Abundance’s food exceeded AAFCO standards. AAFCO standards only address the basics—protein, fat, a few vitamins, and minerals. Profiles for AAFCO standards can be met on paper by a single lab test or using ingredient database estimates. However, no testing is required for digestibility, nutrient bioavailability, or overall pet performance.
Dog food companies are not required to conduct feeding trials, but LA conducts them because it feels it is the right thing to do and because it cares about our pets’ nutritional health.

Who doesn’t love knowing our pets thrive on food thoroughly tested for safety, digestibility, and real-life performance?

The company has taken all this information, researched why most families take their pets to the vet, and developed a KibbleX system. It is a patent-pending wellness system that includes:

• Life’s Abundance Premium Dog Food
• Companion Supplement
• Skin & Coat Spray
• Skin & Coat Shampoo
• Ear Care Formula

Each companion supplement will be formulated to go with each variety of dog food and will focus on additional support for:

• Digestive & Gut Health
• Skin & Coat
• Joint & Mobility
• Metabolic & Cardiovascular
• Immune & Live
• Stress & Cognitive

While we are very excited about the new products and wellness system for our dogs, we are most excited about the new Whelping Wellness formula and companion supplement for our mamas. This is the first-of-its-kind formula that will focus on nutrition for females and developing puppies! How amazing is that?

We will work on getting updated pictures of Dodger and where he is with his training for next week’s newsletter. Gracie’s puppies will be turning 6 weeks old this coming week, and families are picking next weekend!

We have had lovely weather the last few days, and hope you are too!