Petfood Forum 2013 will feature dogs from CHAMP Assistance Dogs, an organization in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, that trains and provides assistance and therapy dogs for people in need. The dogs will appear on Tuesday, April 16, after the conference opens with a keynote address by Kerri Morgan, a Paralympian and winner of two bronze medals at the London 2012 games. Morgan will be accompanied by Twix, her public access dog provided by CHAMP.
CHAMP stands for Canine Helpers Allow More Possibilities, and the organization's mission and initiatives support that name. Its programs include:
Participants in Petfood Forum, which runs April 15-17 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, can interact with the CHAMP dogs and donate to their programs if they wish. Their appearance is sponsored by Trouw Nutrition USA. Savings on registration to Petfood Forum 2013 are available through February 1.
Feature
By Lindsay Beaton
Packaging continues to be a primary way for pet food companies to speak to their customers.
Feature
By Lindsay Beaton
Pet treat trends are largely following pet food trends as pet parents look to bond with their animals.