Comments on: HSUS launches Humane Choice dog food http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/ Discussion of marketing of products for dogs and dog owners Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:10:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Is Your Dog Beggin’ to be Vegan? | One AG Voice http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Is Your Dog Beggin’ to be Vegan? | One AG Voice Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:10:01 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-201 [...] no meat (or eggs or other animal protein) in it at all. Along with a few other writers, we expressed serious skepticism. After all, dogs aren’t [...] [...] no meat (or eggs or other animal protein) in it at all. Along with a few other writers, we expressed serious skepticism. After all, dogs aren’t [...]

]]> By: Cleo Parker http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Cleo Parker Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:03:43 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-173 Petfood Industry magazine editor Debbie Phillips-Donaldson weighed in on Humane Choice in an editorial in the April edition. (http://www.petfoodindustry.com/ViewArticle.aspx?id=27264 ) HSUS has had an adversarial relationship with both animal and feed producers in the agriculture industry, which of course are vital suppliers to the pet food industry, so as Debbie points out, this seems a curious turn for the advocacy organization. Petfood Industry magazine editor Debbie Phillips-Donaldson weighed in on Humane Choice in an editorial in the April edition. (http://www.petfoodindustry.com/ViewArticle.aspx?id=27264 ) HSUS has had an adversarial relationship with both animal and feed producers in the agriculture industry, which of course are vital suppliers to the pet food industry, so as Debbie points out, this seems a curious turn for the advocacy organization.

]]> By: James Whitmore http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-169 James Whitmore Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:24:43 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-169 Sarah, Americans are not buying the HSUS true agenda of a vegan and pet-free America...and especially this horrible idea of a vegan dog food. Are you high? Dogs are carnivores you idiot. HSUS spent less than 1 percent of its operating budget on hands-on animal care last year. They are Peta in suits. Shut up Sarah and leave pet lovers alone. Thank you. Sarah,

Americans are not buying the HSUS true agenda of a vegan and pet-free America…and especially this horrible idea of a vegan dog food. Are you high? Dogs are carnivores you idiot. HSUS spent less than 1 percent of its operating budget on hands-on animal care last year. They are Peta in suits. Shut up Sarah and leave pet lovers alone. Thank you.

]]> By: Peggy McIlwaine http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Peggy McIlwaine Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:07 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-168 Well, we animal lovers better make sure we DON"T buy this dog food. Well, we animal lovers better make sure we DON”T buy this dog food.

]]> By: Sarah http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Sarah Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:48:20 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-167 I work at the HSUS, and would like to clarify a few things. This dog food is meant to serve as a choice for those who want to feed their dogs a plant based diet. If you visit the website, http://thehumanechoice.com/faq1.htm you will notice it also recommends checking with your vet before switching to this diet, as each dog is different. In addition, the HSUS is against the inhumane treatment of all animals. We are for responsible pet ownership, (employees can even bring their dogs to the office!) and responsible breeders, we even have aguide on how to find a responsible breeder at humanesociety.org/puppy We want all animals to be treated humanely, including farm animals. If consumers want to avoid eating animals, we provide them with the information they need to make that decision. If they want to reduce the number of animals they eat, we give them recipes and useful information. And if they want to avoid products that cause the most animal suffering (e.g., by switching from battery cage eggs to cage-free eggs), we applaud that too, and give them the info they need on where they can find those products. This is exemplified by our work with all different companies - whether it's helping them start to use cage free eggs, or adding a veg option to their menu. The fact is, it isn't about animal rights - it's really about human responsibility, and we're proud of the work we do on a daily basis to help the animals. I work at the HSUS, and would like to clarify a few things. This dog food is meant to serve as a choice for those who want to feed their dogs a plant based diet. If you visit the website, http://thehumanechoice.com/faq1.htm you will notice it also recommends checking with your vet before switching to this diet, as each dog is different.
In addition, the HSUS is against the inhumane treatment of all animals. We are for responsible pet ownership, (employees can even bring their dogs to the office!) and responsible breeders, we even have aguide on how to find a responsible breeder at humanesociety.org/puppy We want all animals to be treated humanely, including farm animals. If consumers want to avoid eating animals, we provide them with the information they need to make that decision. If they want to reduce the number of animals they eat, we give them recipes and useful information. And if they want to avoid products that cause the most animal suffering (e.g., by switching from battery cage eggs to cage-free eggs), we applaud that too, and give them the info they need on where they can find those products. This is exemplified by our work with all different companies – whether it’s helping them start to use cage free eggs, or adding a veg option to their menu.
The fact is, it isn’t about animal rights – it’s really about human responsibility, and we’re proud of the work we do on a daily basis to help the animals.

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