May 1, 2012

 Pet Food Manufacturer and Petfinder.com Foundation help shelter.

The Petfinder.com Foundation has facilitated a windfall for Los Angeles Animal Care and Control in the form of food and treats from Darford International, a Canadian-based pet food manufacturer. The value of the donation is over $53,000.  Officers from the shelter picked up the food at a Darford Distribution Center in California.

Darford's pet food and treats are made from all-natural ingredients, and the company website stresses its commitment to animal rescue. It sponsors a  Plus One program that donates a meal to a dog in rescue each time someone buys Darford packaged food or treats.  A store locator is featured at www.darford.com.

The Petfinder.com Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity, helps homeless pets by saving lives through adoptions, helping shelters prepare for and recover from disaster and working to make sure animal welfare organizations across the country are more sustainable.  Its mission is to ensure no adoptable pet is euthanized for lack of a home.  Since 2003 the foundation has provided over $15 million in grants to animal welfare organizations and Petfinder.com member shelters and rescue groups.

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Photo Caption: L.A. County Animal Care and Control Employees, Lt. Alonzo Real (left) and Officer Luis Cruz, load donated food.

Photo courtesy of L.A. County Animal Care and Control

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     

Since the inception of the Plus One Movement, Darford has provided nearly 460,000 meals to rescue dogs across North America. It currently assists 18 animal rescues and the list is growing. As a result, rescue dogs are healthier and happier, and they have a second chance for a loving home.  Support the Plus One Movement - a life-saving initiative for rescue dogs. 

Darcy Bomford | CEO

Darford International 

Darcy@darford.com

Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 204                                 - 30 - 

Darford International, a pet food and treat company based in Vernon, BC, has added four new partners to its growing list of pet rescues. Through the Plus One Movement, an innovative program that encourages customers to "buy for one, care for two," dogs from these four rescues will now benefit from donations of food and treats.

The newly added animal rescues include Beagle Paws, Angel's Animal Rescue, Southeast Bloodhound Rescue and the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, which brings the present day total to more than 20 organizations and corresponding chapters.  In selecting its rescue partners, Darford evaluates a number of factors, however, the most important being that they are a registered charity, do not hold a dog control contract and are in genuine need of food. "We are so grateful to have become part of such a great program and appreciate everything that Darford has done for us. The best part of all of this is that we are receiving wholesome and nutritious products from a reputable company giving the often sick dogs what they need most and making this initiative that much more genuine and useful," says Lori Regal of the Southeast Bloodhound Rescue. "Since using the donated Zero/G food, our dogs have more energy, better coats, brighter eyes and have less gastric torsion issues, which is typical of bloodhounds."

Darford launched the Plus One Movement in 2010 in response to the 4 million dogs that are euthanized in Canada and the US every year due to a lack of food and room. "The number was appalling, and we knew we needed to help," says Darford founder and CEO Darcy Bomford. "The Plus One Movement has been created to do exactly that - help feed rescue dogs until they find new homes." To date, Darford has provided nearly 459,050 meals to rescue dogs across North America. As a result, rescue dogs are receiving a second chance and the rescues are thrilled to be part of this life-saving initiative. 

   
Zero/G is a low-glycemic, grain-free and potato-free dry dog food that includes a balance of whole meats and meals as the first four ingredients. Zero/G's other ingredients include buckwheat, peas, lentils, chickpeas and a unique low-glycemic formula which keeps dogs fuller longer and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Darford encourages all dog lovers to join the Plus One Movement and make a difference. Simply buy any packaged Darford treats or Zero/G dog food and log onto www.darford.com. Enter the Plus One Movement code on the back of the bag to donate a meal to a dog in need.
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For more information on the Plus One Movement, the rescues we work with, our retailers' locations or our award-winning Zero/G Food for Dogs and Darford treats, please visit www.darford.com. Or, call:
Maureen McEwan | Coordinator, Plus One Movement                                 
Darford International
mmcewan@darford.com
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 201
       
Darcy Bomford | CEO
Darford International
Darcy@darford.com
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 204

We supply the food. You donate it. Together we make a difference. One meal at a time.
Darford Zero/G Food for Dogs has been awarded the Low Glycemic (GI) qualification from the Glycemic Research Institute. It has also received a 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor.com and has been listed in the Whole Dog Journal's Approved Dry Dog Foods List for 2012.

About Darford International
At Darford we are about our products, our people and a cause without compromise. We are a proudly Canadian nutrition company devoted to using high quality, wholesome ingredients in our food because we love all pets, not just our own. Our team consists of people who love what they do, making a quality recipe for the pets they love, while helping abandoned animals at the same time through our Plus One Movement: ilovealldogs.org. 

April 17, 2012      Vernon, BC

The Plus One Movement, an innovative and life-saving initiative created by Darford International, was designed to feed rescue dogs across North America. It is based on the simple concept of "Buy for one, care for two" - and it's working! To date, more than 450,000 meals have been donated to rescues across North America, ensuring rescue dogs are fed a consistent diet of high-quality Zero/G food. The result? Rescue dogs are healthier, happier and more adoptable - and that means more dogs find homes and more lives are saved. 

Testimonials about the quality of Darford's Zero/G food and the Plus One Movement are received on a regular basis. Just like this one from Suzanne Fitch, president of the Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue in Pennsylvania.
 
"George is a 12-year-old basset who is currently under the care of Rich and Ginger. Prior to our switching George to their care, George was hospitalized when he started vomiting in the late part of last year. Ultrasound showed he had developed obstructive bowel syndrome, which was further thought to be based upon allergies. Dr. Samuel Geller of Quakertown Vet Animal Hospital recommended a gluten-free, novel protein diet, which led me to advise him we had just the food for that - Darford Zero/G seafood. George has done wonderfully on the food, which includes not only his two main meals morning and evening, but also a "snack" of Darford before bedtime."

Join the Plus One Movement and help us feed more rescue dogs across North America. Simply enter the code on the back of the bag into the "Redeem and Donate" page on either website: www.Darford.com or www.ILoveAllDogs.org and select the rescue of choice; or choose "any dog in need."
We supply the food, you donate it. Together we make a difference - one meal at a time.

For more information on the Plus One Movement or the rescues involved, please visit www.darford.com or www.ILoveAllDogs.org. Or, call:

Maureen McEwan | Coordinator, Plus One Movement  
Darford International       
MMcEwan@darford.com     
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 201 or 1-866-479-7999

or 

Darcy Bomford | CEO
Darford International
Darcy@darford.com
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 204

Darford Zero/G Food for Dogs has been awarded the Low Glycemic (GI) qualification from the Glycemic Research Institute. It has also received a 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor.com and has been listed in the Whole Dog Journal's Approved Dry Dog Foods List for 2012.
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March 29, 2012 -Vernon, BC

The Plus One Movement is an innovative and life-saving initiative, designed to feed rescue dogs across North America. The program, created by Darford International, is based on the simple concept of "Buy for one, care for two."  Every time a consumers buy a Darford product for their pets, they can donate a meal to a rescue dog at a rescue of their choice. The Plus One Movement ensures rescue dogs are fed a consistent diet of high-quality Zero/G food, making them healthier, and as a result, more adoptable. That means more dogs find homes, and more lives are saved. 

Recently, it was brought to our attention that particular codes would not activate on our online "redeem" section of the website. After reviewing the codes from a select batch of products, the issue has now been resolved. It's now easier than ever to enter the code on the "redeem and donate" form, make a donation and help a rescue dog. Simply enter the code on the back of the bag into the "Redeem and Donate" page on either website: www.Darford.com or www.ILoveAllDogs.org and select the rescue of choice; or choose "any dog in need." 

The meal counter on the web page automatically adjusts to include all donations, and the meals begin accumulating for each rescue.  Nearly 350,000 meals have been donated to rescue dogs across North America to date.  Join the Plus One Movement and help us donate more meals to more dogs in need. It's simple - we supply the food, you donate it. Together we make a difference - one meal at a time.  

For more information on the Plus One Movement or the rescues involved, please visit www.darford.com or www.ILoveAllDogs.org. Or, call:

Maureen McEwan | Coordinator, Plus One Movement  
Darford International  
MMcEwan@darford.com  
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 201

or 

Darcy Bomford | CEO
Darford International
Darcy@darford.com
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 204

Darford Zero/G Food for Dogs has been awarded the Low Glycemic (GI) qualification from the Glycemic Research Institute. It has also received a 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor.com and has been listed in the Whole Dog Journal's Approved Dry Dog Foods List for 2012.

Starting in late Fall 2011 and continuing into winter, Max started having seizures every other week.  We tried increasing his meds, but Max could not tolerate the increased dosage--he was more or less sedated and could barely walk.  He also has a problem with his rear leg cratering on him.  Consideration was given to trying some of the newer meds, such as zonisamide.  However, we have deferred this decision based on discussion with our vet.  Instead, we have changed his diet to Darford Zero-G seafood-based kibble mixed with diced canned green beans (salt free) and grated carrot, along with a B complex vitamin supplement that is also grain and soy- free, but does contain thiamine.  His meals also include poached chicken or fish.  So far, so good--no seizures for a couple of weeks.  And he has also lost some weight which he really needed to do, which has also helped his ability to walk.

 After Max has a seizure, the foster home typically gives him pasta with unsalted butter.  On the rare occasion when they don't have some on hand, we substitute vanilla ice cream with either honey or karo corn syrup.  This helps restore his blood sugar level and thereby speeds his recovery. Max has had numerous blood tests and a urine bile test.  All results profile a healthy hound--except for the recurrent seizures. 

We recently were contacted about Roscoe, another basset who was adopted last year to a couple in Connecticut, who is experiencing seizures. This weekend, Max's foster dad will be delivering a supply of the Darford Zero-G seafood version to the adoptive home to see if this will also help Roscoe.  We are confident that it will in conjunction with proper medications.

 Rich and Ginger Reynaud, the foster home for Max, state:

"Quite frankly, we feed our entire pack of 6, including the 3 special needs fosters this fish-based Darford and we're beginning to swear by this stuff.  It seems to have helped Max with his seizure activity; Lulu isn't as itchy & hasn't developed those raw red hairless areas; & George's irritable bowel syndrome seems under control."

George is a 12-yr old basset who is currently also under the care of Rich and Ginger. Prior to our switching George to their care, George was hospitalized when he started vomiting in the late part of last year. Ultrasound showed he had developed obstructive bowel syndrome, which was further thought to be based upon allergies. Dr. Samuel Geller of Quakertown Vet Animal Hospital recommended a gluten-free, novel protein diet, which led me to advise him we had just the food for that - Darford Zero-G seafood. George has done wonderfully on the food, which includes not only his two main meals morning and evening, but also a "snack" of Darford before bedtime.

LuLu is also a senior basset who displayed allergic reactions, both seasonal and to various foods, but has done well on the Darford seafood kibble. As Rich and Ginger stated, LuLu has not developed the raw spots and is less itchy than she had been.

Thank you to Darcy and the folks at Darford for donating the food that enables us to help the hounds of Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue.

Suzanne Fitch, President

Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    

March 12, 2012, Vernon, BC

Darford International, a pet food and treat company based in Vernon, BC, has created a movement to provide high-quality food to thousands of dogs in need. Through the Plus One Movement, Darford's innovative program that encourages consumers to "buy for one, care for two," rescue dogs across North America are benefitting from Darford's award-winning Zero/G food and treat donations.  

Darford launched the Plus One Movement in 2010 when it learned that 4 million dogs are euthanized in Canada and the US every year due to a lack of food and room. "The number was appalling, and we knew we needed to help," says Darford founder and CEO Darcy Bomford. "The Plus One Movement has been created to do exactly that - help feed rescue dogs until they find new homes."   

Since then, Darford has provided nearly 350,000 meals to rescue dogs across North America. Currently the Plus One Movement assists 14 rescues, but that number is growing quickly. As a result, rescue dogs are receiving a second chance and the rescues are thrilled to be part of this life-saving initiative.    

"We appreciate everything that Darford has done for us; we've had a very tough few months and this has been a HUGE help, "says Cheryl Ovenshire of the English Bulldog Rescue of Georgia. "We are so pleased with the quality of the food and all the dogs are doing wonderfully on it. Their energy levels are great, their skin and coats are doing well and they easily made the change to Zero/G...we recommend Zero/G to all our bulldog network and adoptive families!"

Zero/G is a low-glycemic, grain-free and potato-free dry dog food that includes a balance of whole meats and meals as the first four ingredients. Zero/G's other ingredients include buckwheat, peas, lentils, chickpeas and a unique low-glycemic formula which keeps dogs fuller longer and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.  

It's easy to get involved in the Plus One Movement and make a difference. Simply buy any packaged Darford treats or Zero/G dog food, log on to www.Darford.com then enter the Plus One Movement code on the back of the bag to redeem your free meal. It's that simple! Darford organizes the rest and ensures your donation is provided to a dog in need. 

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For more information on the Plus One Movement the rescues we work with, our retailers' locations or our award-winning Zero/G Food for Dogs and Darford treats, please visit www.darford.com. Or, call:

Maureen McEwan | Coordinator, Plus One Movement                                
Darford International 
mmcewan@darford.com
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 201

or

Darcy Bomford | CEO 
Darford International
Darcy@darford.com 
Ph: (250) 545-4430 ext 204

We supply the food. You donate it. Together we make a difference. One meal at a time.

Darford Zero/G Food for Dogs has been awarded the Low Glycemic (GI) qualification from the Glycemic Research Institute. It has also received a 5-star rating on DogFoodAdvisor.com and has been listed in the Whole Dog Journal's Approved Dry Dog Foods List for 2012.

About Darford International 

At Darford we are about our products, our people and a cause without compromise. We are a proudly Canadian nutrition company devoted to using high quality, wholesome ingredients in our food because we love all pets, not just our own. Our Team consists of people who love what they do, making a quality recipe for the pets they love, while helping abandoned animals at the same time through our PlusOneMovement: ilovealldogs.org. 

Although they look tough, English bulldogs are very delicate dogs often prone to skin conditions and they do require high quality nutrition.  We have found that our dogs thrive on Darford, love the taste and adjust easily when introduced to the food.  We feel very fortunate that our bullies are getting this premium food which helps them on the road to recovery often from poor health at time of intake to health and furever homes! 

Darford, you deserve a GOLD Bullympian

Special thanks to  English John and Jon Morris for devoting their time, energy and hearts to such a great cause. 

After 20+ years of making High Quality All Natural Treats and developing a loyal following in North America, Canadian-owned Darford International is ready to bring their latest product to the European market.

Watch for the new Darford, Zero/G range of food and treats for dogs, all made with Zero grains, Zero Glutens and Zero GMOs. Darford will be introducing the line of foods and treats at Interzoo (www.interzoo.com), from May 13-16 2010 (Stand 312 in Hall 2).

This new food was so well received that it won a first place award at this years prestigious Global Pet Expo in Florida; the Best New Natural Product award!

Email jessica@darford.com to arrange a meeting or free entry to the show, we look forward to meeting you!

Please visit our new web-page www.darford.com and www.ilovealldogs.org to find out about our exciting new initiative to help dog rescues everywhere

At the recent Global Pet Expo, the pet industry's largest annual trade show, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), Darford International Inc. was singled out for an award.

The new Plus One Movement and the new Zero/G food for dogs, a food that contains Zero Grains, Zero Glutens and Zero GMO/s, were well received at the show, winning Darford the 1st Place Best in Show Award for a New Product in the very popular Natural Pet Category, one of only eleven categories with prizes.

The 2009 Global Pet Expo featured 779 exhibitors, 2,306 booths and more than 3,000 new product launches. 4,100 pet product buyers from around the world attended. In 2010 the exhibitors included more than 850 manufacturers.

For more information about Zero/G food and other Darford products, please visit www.darford.com

For more information about the Plus One Movement, and how you can participate, please visit www.ilovealldogs.org

In conjunction with the Company's new brand design, Darford International Inc. is proud to introduce the Plus One Movement, aimed at supplying fresh quality food to abandoned dogs waiting for a new home.

The Plus One Movement works this way:
Attached to every Darford box of treats and food is an extra donation meal specifically designed for the customer to give to a dog in need. The donation pack contains one meal of the Company's Zero/G dog food. The customer will have many donation method options, including a hamper at the point of purchase, to be collected by a local animal shelter.

Darcy Bomford, Darford founder and CEO, sees The Plus One Movement as a way to help the dogs that our society chooses to throw away. "With over 4 million dogs euthanized every year in Canada and the US, we simply had to do something."

The program is designed to empower the Company's customers to actively donate, and tangibly do some good in their local community.

This is seen by the Company as a win-win. The more product Darford sells, the more dog rescues and abandoned dogs Darford can help, increasing brand preference and awareness of the problem.

The Plus One Movement will be unveiled concurrently both online and at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, March 25th to 27th at the Darford booth # 1388 and initially will include approximately 3,000 retailers that carry the Darford brand in Canada and the US.

For more information about the movement, and how you can participate, please visit www.ilovealldogs.org