Nonprofit Offers All-Natural Dog Food

Barb Schmidt cuts the shape of a dog bone out of freshly rolled peanut butter biscuit batter at The ARC in Boise Wednesday. Schmidt and a group of industrious co-workers were bagging dog biscuits to sell at the upcoming See Spot Walk event. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Darin Oswald )

There is a passion for pets at The Arc. Some participants have their own dogs, or navigate the world with the aid of a service animal. Some, such as Tom Cochran, who breaks into a big smile when he talks about his volunteer job walking dogs at the Idaho Humane Society, have found meaningful work in the animal world. So when Arc staffers were looking for business opportunities to help support the nonprofit’s work, it made sense to look to the hounds. The Arc is now home to its own in-house cottage industry: B’Arc Bones. Sales of peanut butter-flavored dog biscuits — $5 to $6 a bag at various Treasure Valley retailers — raise money for The Arc’s programs/ Anna Webb , Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Would you be interested in an all-natural treat for your dog?