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Zignature and Earthwise Pet to Raise Funds for Service Dog

Campaign aims to raise awareness for an organization that provides service dog companions for local retired military veterans

Service dog Suzie riding with retired military veteran
Service dog Suzie riding with retired military veteran (VA Dogs of Texas)

Zignature, a premium dog food brand, has partnered with Earthwise Pet Supply in Conroe, TX to raise funds to assist Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas in training a service dog for a local disabled military veteran. Coordinated by Earthwise Pet Supply in conjunction with the store’s one-year anniversary, the fundraiser launched on June 13, 2019, and will run through August 3, 2019, with the end goal of raising $12,000.

The fundraiser will be culminating with a celebration at Earthwise Pet Supply on August 3. With the theme It's Game Day, the event will feature a cornhole tournament, a spin wheel with the chance to win various prizes, and dog competitions for Best Kisser, Best Dancer, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick, Owner/Pet Lookalike and a Hide and Seek Activity Mat. All proceeds from the day will be going to Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Zignature and Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas on such an important cause,” said Stephanie Fitzpatrick, Owner of Earthwise Pet Supply. “The opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of veterans in our community who could benefit from a service dog and celebrate the one-year anniversary of our store is a very exciting time.”

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As part of its partnership with Earthwise Pet Supply, Zignature will be matching donations made at the Earthwise Pet Supply retail location and online up to $5,000, as well as providing a year’s worth of food for the service dog.

“Service dogs like the ones trained by Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas are of vital importance when it comes to helping the men and women in uniform who served our country to live healthy lives long after they retire,” said Stephen Witschorke, Senior Territory Manager, South for Zignature. “When we heard about Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas needing to raise money for a service dog for a local veteran, we knew we wanted to help.”

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If you would like to donate to Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas, visit Earthwise Pet Supply located at 3570 FM 1488, Suite 500, Conroe, Texas 77384. For anyone seeking to donate online, please visit: https://www.vadogs.org/donate

ABOUT ZIGNATURE

Zignature was created with the idea that while pets are part of the family, their dietary needs are different than that of humans. Because they are carnivores, dogs require a protein-rich diet, which is why the first ingredient is always a quality meat or fish, backed by a meat or fish meal. Not only is it what dogs crave, but it’s what they need to maintain a silky coat, strong muscles, and healthy bones. Designed to mimic what pets used to thrive on in the wild hundreds of years ago, the Zignature recipes prioritize a limited-ingredient menu, which helps with both digestion and minimizing allergens and food sensitivities. Plus, every recipe is free of common allergens like corn, wheat, soy, dairy, and chicken—something very few companies can claim. In short, at Zignature, they see things differently. They believe food should be created with the highest-quality natural ingredients with a touch of love. For more information about Zignature, please visit: https://www.zignature.com

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