Delivery Day

Getting a pallet of 1000 lbs of dog food from the National Greyhound re-donation program is almost as thrilling as bringing a new dog into the pack . . .  it makes the day seem like Christmas, because both cases are full of fun and surprises.

 

The first thing I do when I unpack the pallet, is sort all the bags according to protein content and ingredients.  Each bag is carefully checked, any holes sealed, and new/unfamiliar brands are researched for recalls.  Bags are labeled as 1, 2 or 3.  The number 3 bags have the highest content protein and can be added only as 20% of their kibble content.  Any more will cause digestive distress with possible diarrhea.  The Number 2 bags have a protein content equal to their base Victor kibble so those can be offered at 50%.  The number 1 bags have ingredients that I consider unacceptable . . . corn and/or chicken “by products” and the dogs get only 10% .   Fortunately, I seldom get more than 3 bags per shipment that fall in this category.  There is a “method to my madness!”  

Below is a sample of the brands of dog food that are usually included and this shipment was particularly nice . . . these are 4-5 star rated on Dog Food Advisor, and are the reasons that I am so grateful for this program.  It allows me to offer our dogs a variety of high-quality protein in brands that I could not afford to buy at cost.