Naturally For Paws Receives 2009 Best of Ventura Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Naturally For Paws has been selected for the 2009 Best of Ventura Award in the Pet Supplies & Foods category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association CONTACT: U.S. Commerce Association Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org URL: http://www.us-ca.org

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The funds fly for pet products

By Allison Bruce, abruce@VenturaCountyStar.com Photos by James Glover II / Star staff April 24, 2005

The Story of Laslo the Dog.

On November 21, 2006, Laslo, a Pomeranian, was picked up by Animal Control in the San Fernando Valley after wandering the streets for many weeks. He was in bad shape with a scurvy skin condition, fleas and completely matted coat. He was coughing and his teeth were in extremely poor shape. He was estimated to be approximately twelve years old. His body was so thin that the bones stuck out. On December 8, 2006, Laslo was to be euthanized. A person from a rescue group went to the shelter and was told that this was Laslo’s last day on earth. The employees were very sorry as they said in spite of the bad shape he was in, he was friendly with both people and other animals. A very kind lady offered to sponsor him and pay his vet bills and so Laslo was taken to a vet in Beverly Hills. He was completely shaved down and most of his teeth were removed. He was a sorry sight when I received an e-mail from the rescue group with his picture. I could not get his little face out of my mind. Several days later I arranged to see him at the vet’s office with the possibility of adopting him, even though I have two other dogs at home – a Pom and a Black Lab mix. Finally, I was handed Laslo. He was completely groggy from the anesthetic they had given him to remove his teeth, shaved down to the scurvy skin and emaciated. He could hardly hold himself up to walk, even after the anesthetic wore off. I was told by several people in the vet’s office that they admired me for taking this poor creature on. But how could I leave him? I knew if anyone could get life back into him it was me! Well armed with different kinds of pills, I took him home. He was fed Great Life kibble and the Enzymes-Pro supplement and each week there was improvement. His fur began to grow and what a beautiful light apricot color it turned out to be. It has been nine months since I picked up my little boy and what a beautiful dog he is. When I take him for walks he becomes the center of attention by all the passers-by and they all want to touch his amazing coat. I have also been giving him the Joint Support supplement "Joint Strong" and the difference in his muscle strength is amazing. He loves to run even at his ripe old age for a Pomeranian.