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Healthy living choices should extend to our pets too! I love sharing Rhett's favorite foodie finds with his doggie friends!
Hi friends!
Happy Monday. How was your weekend?
Part of my weekend involved spending some time with my top dog, Rhett and celebrating an early Halloween with him and some of his dog buddies. I'm going to be trick-or-treating with my Goddaughter on Halloween this year, so being the cheesy dog Mom that I am, I wanted to do something special with him ahead of time.
I wanted to get him some new treats, but not just any treat. I've really been focusing on giving him healthier food and treats. I know how good food makes me feel better, so I know it will do the same for him. I decided to buy Purina Beyond White Meat Chicken Cutlets.
They are made in the USA, all natural and chicken is the #1 ingredient!
You can find them at Target in the aisle with the rest of the dog treats.
I brought them home and Rhett was immediately sold! He's highly food motivated, but these treats really got his attention even more than usual. I feel good knowing they are crafted in small batches, grain-free with no corn, wheat or soy. And best yet they have no artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
To spread the Halloween love, I decided to create some cute dog Halloween baskets for a couple of Rhett's best dog buds.
I got all my supplies for the simple craft at the dollar spot at Target! I used these adorable pumpkin boxes, stuffed tissue paper in the bottom, made a custom tag and featured Rhett's favorite healthy new treat Purina Beyond White Meat Chicken Cutlets.
Rhett probably would have rather kept the entire treat supply for himself, but I had fun handing them out to some of my friends in his honor.
Dog trick-or-treating has never tasted or looked this cute! Plus I can rest assured that my best bud is eating healthy, just like me. Rhett will be getting more of these great treats all year long.
You can get Purina Beyond Dog Snacks at Target until the end of the month for 10% off when you use your Cartwheel app!
**Note: I do not recommend taking your Dog out trick or treating on the actual Halloween night, unless you are sure they will be comfortable! Halloween can actually be a very scary night for our pets, so please be extra cautious of their well being.**
I hope your Monday is fabulous. Come back tomorrow for a health-ified pumpkin bread recipe... with dark chocolate chips 🙂 So tasty!
And of course, have a Marvelous Monday! Thanks for the linkup Katie.
Your turn!
What did you do this weekend?
Do you celebrate holidays with your pet?
Do you look for healthier options, like Purina Beyond Snacks found at Target, for your animals?
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
This post is just too cute! I'm sure Rhett and all of his friends were super excited. 🙂
JulieWunder says
Haha! Yes... he is excited and will do anything (aka pose for pictures) for treats-- especially super good treats like these! He said he wanted a 50% cut of what we made off of this post though! haha 🙂
Maureen says
I don't take my dog out for Halloween. I think that it would be a bit too much stress!
JulieWunder says
I agree! I do mine special fun with him ahead of time!
Sarah @ 2paws Designs says
Rhett is so cute! What a great idea to share the Halloween fun with some of his friends.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I'm fairly certain I had more fun than he did! He did love all the attention and treats though!
Allie Ducote says
Oh my gosh this is so cute!! I wish I had a little dog to bring around on Halloween. It looks like he is having so much fun! Also, I love your layout.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Allie! I really appreciate that! Rhett is a lot of fun!!
Amber NElson says
That pup looks so cute. I can't wait to get our puppy dressed up.
JulieWunder says
It's a lot of fun!!
Mykidsguide says
Rhett is such an adorable dog. This is the first time I heard about Beyond Purina. I will check this out for my fur babies.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! He really like them!
Debbie Denny says
Rhett is just adorable. I love treats for pets idea.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Debbie! He's a funny dog!
emily says
Good info! My Lilly girl is an only child and our very adored fur-baby. I too try to buy the best options for her. Glad to hear these were a hit for Rhett, I'll need to give them a try. Good advice about Halloween, our little girl does not like it all. We will probably just have trick and treating inside the house :). Happy Halloween!
JulieWunder says
Rhett loved them! And it took him longer than 2 seconds to chew through it... which I really liked.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
So adorable. Our pets are really like our kids. We have to spoil them just the same:)
JulieWunder says
I totally agree! He's been my side kick for 14 years now!!!
Amy D says
What a cute pup! I love Halloween too and think pets are so cute when they are dressed up! I bet your dog is excited for those treats. #client
JulieWunder says
Oh yeah! He LOVED THEM!!!
Michele says
I wish they had these healthier treats back when I had dogs. But I can guarantee one thing--they would have stolen those bags from their friends baskets!!
JulieWunder says
Haha!!!! Yeah gave me the stink eye!
Mandi Korn says
Your such a good mommy to your doggie. We thought of taking our dog trick or treating, but we decided not too….never really thought about it being scary for her, but you are right and I am more glad now with that thought, that we are leaving her behind. Thanks for the recommends on the dog treats
JulieWunder says
A lot of dogs get scared and run off. I'm sure some dogs are fine and will have a great time (you probably know if you have a dog like that)... but if you have any doubts... leave them at home! BUT make sure to get them a treat too 🙂
Lesley says
That is really cute. We don't have any pets but I'm sure my kids would love trick or treating with a dog.
JulieWunder says
They make life much more interesting!
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
I want a long haired dachsund so badly! Rhett is a cutie!
JulieWunder says
They are my favorite! My family has always had them.
Jaime says
I spoil my cat and my mom's dog every chance I can (and always get them the best treats!) I tend to dress Chloe up in costumes, but she lasts about 30 seconds (long enough for a photo or two) and I never take her out on Halloween. 😉
JulieWunder says
Haha! Yeah-- I get that too!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
Rhett is the cutest! This is such a cute idea!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I'm a little partial... but I think he is too!
Annette @ Sweating Through Life says
I love the One Spot at Target! I get so many unneeded things from there.
JulieWunder says
I know! I always find something I NEEEEDDD! 🙂
Blane Sherer says
Enjoyed seeing Rhett with the Halloween decor and treats.
Glad to hear that you will be celebrating Halloween with your
goddaughter. That should be nice.
JulieWunder says
It will be! Looking forward to it!
Gretchen | Gretchruns says
So cute! I love to spoil Selma and definitely got her a bark box for halloween 🙂 She's loving all the treats in it!
JulieWunder says
So much fun!
Jamie says
I totally dress my pet up for holidays and he is SO NOT a fan. Haha. But he looks adorable so it happens regardless haha.
JulieWunder says
Haha! Me too 🙂
Jess @hellotofit says
I used to live near Old Town Alexandria in northern VA, and they're BIG on dog-friendly activities, including trick or treat (not on actual Halloween). So cute!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jess! Sounds like a great place.
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
You better believe I make Oliver and Luna celebrate Halloween! And by that I mean I make them wear costumes for a whole 1.5 seconds so I can take a picture and then they rip them off and I'm forced to give them treats.
JulieWunder says
Haha!!! I totally get that!!!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I try to buy natural treats for my Cleo--she would love those white meat chicken treats!!!
JulieWunder says
Rhett LOVED them and it took him a little while longer to chew it- so that was nice.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Cute pics! I don't have a dog but fun fun to see how you pamper yours. Have a great week!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! I've always loved spoiling him! Especially as he gets older, I've been doing it as much as possible.
Annmarie says
Awwww what a little cutie!!! I cannot take my dogs out- they are not that well mannered 😛
JulieWunder says
Haha! Rhett has his moments too 🙂
JulieWunder says
Awww! I totally get that. Rhett only likes certain dogs/people. He has mellowed in his old age though.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
We don't take Dobby out where there will be large amounts of people. he gets awfully excited and quite frankly there are a lot of people that get nervous bout dogs and I won't cause them discomfort.
JulieWunder says
Yeah-- Rhett does better with small groups! That's why we did some treat baskets ahead of time 🙂
JulieWunder says
I don't take Rhett out in big groups either! He prefers small groups of people he knows 🙂 Hope you'll try the treats! So yummy!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I honestly don't even know where kids trick or treat around here. NO clue. I think we tried to take my lab trick or treating once. That likely ended poorly.
JulieWunder says
Yeah-- I'm def not suggesting to take your dog day of!! Rhett would FREAK!
Robin Masshole mommy says
As much as I would love to take my dog out trick-or-treating, he doesn't get along with people and it definitely would not agree with him LOL.
JulieWunder says
haha! That is why I "helped" Rhett with the handing out of the gifts 🙂
Shelley Marcy says
Well Julie, you know if it has to do with critters, I'm going to weigh in ?. Such a great idea to give something heathy and yummy to our own pet's BFF! I lost my 17 year old dog, and my 15 year old dog and one of my 16 year old goats in the past three months. My remaining dog, Corky, has pancreatic cancer and was given two months to live, three months ago. So we know her time here is limited. We are of course showering her with all things good right now including time to hang with her best friend, "Chuck" a Great Pyreneese that lives next door. She is terribly lonely having lost her brother and sister so recently. I think we might just head to the store and do exactly what you did. Might just cheer us all up a bit.
JulieWunder says
What a bummer! Give her lots of love this Halloween!!!! It helps to spread the love too!