Canidae Pet Foods Supports Amgen Tour of California

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Canidae Pet Foods Supports Amgen Tour of California with Road Bike Raffle to Benefit Pet Cancer Research

To help promote Responsible Pet Ownership and healthy lifestyles, Canidae will conduct a raffle at the Amgen Tour of California to win a Felt F5 Team Bicycle with proceeds to benefit the fight against cancer in pets.

San Luis Obispo, CA (PR.com) May 11, 2010 - Canidae Pet Foods, Inc. (www.canidae.com), a manufacturer of all natural holistic pet foods that are fed and recommended by thousands of certified breeders and rescue organizations throughout North America, will be at all stages of the Amgen Tour of California, continuing to promote an active healthy lifestyle that includes pets and raising funds for the fight against cancer in pets.

Cycling fans can visit Canidae at the Amgen MBT Lifestyle Festivals, located near the finish line at each stage finish. The first stage of the Amgen Tour of California begins Sunday May 16th in Nevada City where Canidae will begin a multi-day charity raffle to benefit the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to fund cancer research in pets. The grand prize winner of the raffle will receive a Felt F5 Team Bicycle donated by Canidae.

Founded out of a love for pets and family, Canidae Pet Foods promotes an active lifestyle and Responsible Pet Ownership, which includes healthy lifestyles for all of us and our pets. Part of Canidae's Responsible Pet Ownership message includes proper medical care and support for pets with health issues such as cancer. Nothing is more central to the core values of Canidae than the health, happiness and well being of pets.

At the end of the Amgen Tour of California, the Grand Prize Winner of the Canidae Road Bike Raffle will receive a Felt F5 Team Bicycle with an estimated value $2,299. Canidae donated the bicycle to the raffle ensuring that all of the proceeds would be available for the AKC Canine Health Foundation and their fight against cancer in pets.

Winners may choose their bicycle size and need not be present to win. Tickets for the Canidae Road Bike Raffle will cost $2.00 for one or $5.00 for three and will be available in person at the Canidae Amgen Tour of California Lifestyle Festival booth at all stages that comprise the tour.

In addition to selling raffle tickets benefiting the cause of fighting cancer, Canidae Pet Foods will hand out samples and coupons for its line of all natural holistic pet foods. Canidae pet foods for dogs and cats adhere to the highest standards of excellence for product quality, palatability, and customer satisfaction. Formulated for the long-term health of dogs and cats, these pet foods are proudly made in the U.S.A. using the highest quality U.S. ingredients. Canidae stands behind the guaranteed analysis of each and every one of its products and invites cycling fans to discover for themselves and their pets the healthful benefits of its pet foods.

About Canidae All Natural Pet Foods

Founded out of love for pets and animals, Canidae Pet Foods manufactures and distributes a complete line of healthy meat-based, holistic, all natural dog food, cat food, and gourmet pet treats sold worldwide through independent pet food retailers including over 6,500 locations throughout the United States and Canada. For the most recent information about Canidae and its line of healthy pet products, visit http://www.canidae.com/.

About Responsible Pet Ownership

In accordance with its philosophy of promoting Responsible Pet Ownership through proper nutrition and care, Canidae All Natural Pet Foods is the title sponsor of the Responsible Pet Ownership blog which provides helpful tips and advice for caring pet owners. This daily RPO blog exists as a free service to all pet owners, offering articles from a range of professional pet authors on topics such as natural nutrition, training and exercise, veterinarian care, planned breeding, spaying and neutering, and supporting reputable breeders and rescue groups. Pet owners can subscribe to these informative daily articles at http://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/.