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Every purchase and every shared resource helps expand educational programs that benefit dogs, cats, families, and communities.

Our Philosophy

Every bowl should contain high-quality animal proteins, whole-food ingredients whenever possible, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, and functional ingredients that support long-term health.

• No unnecessary fillers
• No artificial colors
• No artificial flavors
• No artificial preservatives whenever practical

Individual Animals, Individual Needs

Every dog and cat is unique. Age, activity level, genetics, medical history, environment, and lifestyle all influence nutritional needs. Our goal is to educate families so they can make informed decisions alongside their veterinarian and other qualified animal health professionals.

Why Frozen?

Freezing helps preserve the quality of ingredients while reducing the need for many artificial preservatives. It allows recipes to remain closer to their natural state and helps maintain taste and texture.

The Benefits of Whole Foods

Whole foods naturally contain thousands of nutrients and beneficial compounds that often work together in ways scientists are still discovering. Instead of relying solely on synthetic ingredients, whole-food nutrition provides proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and naturally occurring phytonutrients in a form many owners prefer.

Every Dog Is Different

No single diet is perfect for every animal. Age, breed, genetics, activity level, environment, allergies, medical conditions, and individual metabolism all play a role in determining the best nutritional plan. We encourage families to work with their veterinarian while learning as much as possible about nutrition.

We Believe…

• 🐾Every animal deserves nutritious, wholesome food.
• 🐾Families deserve honest, science-informed education—not fear or marketing hype.
• 🐾Healthy bodies begin with healthy nutrition, but nutrition is only one part of lifelong wellness.
• 🐾Mental enrichment, behavior, exercise, sleep, preventive care, and loving relationships all matter.
• 🐾Better decisions come from better information.

More Than a Brand

Our educational programs are designed to help families learn about:

• Nutrition
• Behavior
• Brain development
• Enrichment
• Responsible breeding
• Ethical animal care
• Preventive wellness
• Lifelong learning

Every Meal Is a Choice

Each time we prepare a meal, we make decisions that can influence our animals’ health for years to come. Questions worth asking include:

• Where did these ingredients come from?
• Are they wholesome and minimally processed?
• Does this meal provide meaningful nutrition?
• Is it appropriate for my pet’s age and lifestyle?
• Am I feeding for convenience, or for long-term wellness?

There isn’t always one perfect answer. The goal is to continue learning and making the best decisions we can with the information available.

Learning Never Stops

Nutrition science continues to evolve. New research helps us better understand the importance of gut health, ingredient quality, food processing, healthy fats, micronutrients, and the relationship between nutrition and overall wellness.

At Bunny Loving Tree Hugger™, we’re committed to following credible research, listening to experienced professionals, and updating our educational resources as new evidence becomes available.

Stewardship Extends Beyond the Bowl

• Reducing unnecessary waste
• Choosing quality over quantity whenever possible
• Proper food handling and storage
• Respecting the lives of the animals that provide our food
• Supporting responsible agriculture and ethical sourcing whenever practical
• Continuing to learn throughout our pets’ lives

Our Promise

We don’t expect perfection.

We believe progress matters more.

Every step toward better nutrition, thoughtful care, and lifelong learning has the potential to improve the lives of the animals we love.

What We Might Recommend

• A food because we appreciate its ingredients
• A treat because of its simplicity
• A toy, enrichment product, grooming tool, supplement, or training aid because we believe it genuinely benefits animals and the families who care for them

Animals Come First

We believe the animal should always come first.

If another company has developed something that helps animals thrive, we’re happy to celebrate their work.

We also believe there is room for collaboration within the pet community.

Show, Don’t Just Tell

Instead of simply telling you about the products and companies we recommend, we want to show you what we see, introduce you to the people behind them, ask thoughtful questions, and help you better understand how these products are developed and produced.

Come With Us

Whenever possible, we’ll document our visits through videos, interviews, articles, and photographs—and when manufacturers are willing to host additional guests, we’ll even invite members of our community to join us on select tours.

L. Athena “Charity” Knowles

Charity brings more than 30 years of experience working with animals through behavior, training, nutrition, service dogs, breeding, education, and research.

Alli Boumeester

Alli is the owner of Gemstone Bulldogges of the Midwest, where she is committed to raising healthy, well-loved dogs and continuing her education as a responsible breeder. Her experience as a breeder brings valuable insight into canine nutrition, puppy development, and the importance of quality products from the very beginning of a dog’s life.

What We’ll Explore

We’ll ask questions about ingredients, sourcing, manufacturing, quality control, food safety, sustainability, and the people behind the products.

Rather than relying only on marketing claims or product labels, we’re committed to learning directly from the companies themselves whenever possible.

Our Goal Is Education

Our goal isn’t to criticize or promote companies simply because we visited them.

Our goal is education.

We’ll share what we learn, explain why it matters, and encourage thoughtful conversations so families can make informed decisions for the animals they love.

How to Join

If you’re interested in joining us on a future tour, let us know.

We’ll maintain a notification list and contact interested participants when tours become available. Participation will depend on the host company’s policies, scheduling, group size limits, travel requirements, and other logistical considerations.

Experience It With Us

Even if you can’t attend in person, we’ll do our best to bring the experience to you through videos, interviews, photographs, and educational articles so you can see what we saw and learn alongside us.

We believe that transparency builds trust, education creates confidence, and shared experiences help strengthen the animal-loving community.

We Don’t Claim to Have All the Answers

At Bunny Loving Tree Hugger™, we don’t believe anyone has all the answers—not us, not any single company, and not any one profession.

Instead, we believe the best decisions come from asking thoughtful questions, listening respectfully to different perspectives, evaluating credible evidence, and remaining open to learning throughout our lives.

How We Keep Learning

That’s why you’ll see us visiting facilities, interviewing experts, attending conferences, reading research, talking with breeders, trainers, veterinarians, nutrition professionals, farmers, manufacturers, and, perhaps most importantly, learning from the animals themselves.

An Invitation to Learn Together

Our recommendations are intended to educate—not replace the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified professionals.

We encourage every family to ask questions, compare information, continue learning, and choose the products that best fit the individual needs of their animals.

Better Information, Better Lives

The more informed we all become, the better equipped we are to help our animals live healthier, happier lives.

Every thoughtful question, every label read, and every conversation is a step toward better stewardship for the animals we love.

Understanding Dog Nutrition

Dogs are individuals. Nutrition education begins with paying attention — to body condition, stool, coat, energy, and comfort — and choosing foods that match the dog in front of you, not a marketing category.

Whole Foods, Simply Explained

Whole foods are minimally processed and recognizable — muscle meats, organ meats, eggs, fresh produce, and gentle botanicals. They can be added in small, thoughtful amounts to support a familiar bowl.

Raw Feeding — A Calm Overview

Raw feeding is a wide topic, not a single formula. Safe handling, appropriate ratios, species-appropriate proteins, and slow, guided transitions matter more than any single brand or trend.

Freeze-Dried Foods & Toppers

Freeze-dried foods can be a shelf-stable way to add whole-food variety, rehydrate a dry meal, or introduce new proteins slowly. They are one option among many, not a required upgrade.

Reading Ingredients With Kindness

Ingredient lists tell a story. Learning to recognize whole ingredients, understand sourcing language, and notice fillers or vague terms helps families choose with clarity rather than fear.

Treats as Small Meals

Treats add up. Choosing single-ingredient, whole-food, or gently prepared treats — and keeping portions modest — turns snack time into another small opportunity for good nutrition.

Food Stewardship

Food stewardship means caring about where food comes from, how it is made, and how it affects dogs, families, and the environment. It is a lifelong practice, not a one-time purchase.

Healthy Feeding Practices

Consistent meal times, calm mealtime environments, appropriate portions, fresh water, slow transitions, and gentle observation are quiet cornerstones of healthy feeding.

Wherever You Are on the Journey

Some families are raising a brand-new puppy. Some are helping an aging companion stay comfortable. Some are training a future therapy or service dog. Others are simply trying to give a beloved family member the healthiest, happiest life possible.

No matter where you are on that journey, we’re honored that you’re here.

Every Caring Decision Matters

At Bunny Loving Tree Hugger™, we believe that every caring decision matters.

Sometimes that means choosing a higher-quality ingredient. Sometimes it means learning something new. Sometimes it means asking a manufacturer an important question. Sometimes it means realizing there isn’t one perfect answer—but there is always another opportunity to learn.

We’d Love to Hear From You

• Have a question about nutrition?
• Found a product you think we should learn more about?
• Know of a manufacturer, farm, or family-owned company that deserves a visit?
• Have research you’d like us to review?

Tell us. Some of our future articles, videos, interviews, and facility tours may begin with questions submitted by members of our community.

Recommend a Facility

Is there a manufacturer, farm, supplement company, treat maker, toy company, enrichment business, or pet product manufacturer you’d like us to visit?

Send us your suggestions. As our travel schedule grows, we’ll consider recommendations from our community and reach out to companies that are interested in opening their doors for educational visits.