Short-dated products are on the Halo web site at half price. Of course, these usually sell out extremely quickly, so grab what you can use. Currently available: Daily Greens, Herbal Healing Salve, Liv-a-Littles treats, grooming and supplements items, and even some cans of Halo Spot’s Stew. Take a look, and check back often!

Please remember, while these products are wonderful, they are not the same as what you can buy at the store. You’ll find earlier formulas, old labels, or short-dating. Short-dating means that the product will reach its “Best if Used By” date within 1-2 months of purchase.

Naturally Savvy, “Your Guide to Natural & Organic Living,” has written quite a bit about Pet Promise. With Pet Promise leaving the market, we’re thrilled that they reviewed Halo’s offerings. After telling the story of Andi Brown’s cat Spot and her original stew, here’s what they had to say.

“With ingredients like chicken, eggs, chicken liver and salmon in the bag of Spot’s Stew Wholesome Chicken recipe for adult dogs that we received, there was no doubt in my mind that Oscar would love his new food. The ingredients boast a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients that are vital for a healthy pooch, yet often overlooked by pet food manufacturers. The Liv-a-Littles 100% Chicken Breast Protein Treats provide a high-protein, low-carb snack your dog will love — and it’s healthy too! Oscar, our very own Furry Savvy Sampler, loved Halo’s dog food & treats, and we especially loved its clean ingredients.

“It’s clear that Halo’s first priority is the health and well-being of our pets: just read the label of any of their treats or foods and you’ll see a list of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.”

We’re so honored they gave us the “Naturally Savvy Seal of Approval.”

Click over to our News page to read the whole article.

Plenty of Puppies, a leading site for breeders, gave a terrific review to Pet Promise in October, praising “a pet food made up of totally natural products” and “proteins only coming from pure sources.” They rightly asked, “If you wouldn’t eat that, why would you give it to your dog?”

Now that Pet Promise is leaving the market, Plenty of Puppies reviewed Halo Spot’s Stew dry dog food, giving it similar high praise. They explain, “This is a great list of ingredients that I would be proud to give my dog.  Heck, I’m even tempted to have a handful of kibble!”

Here’s some of what they had to say about Halo.

“Upon opening the bag I notice the kibble looks fresh (not all dried up like some dog food), comes in a thin disc sized kibble, which means it will be easily digestible for many sizes of dogs. I also noticed that there is not just kibble in the bag! I can also see bits of dehydrated vegetables and meat. I think having dehydrated bits of food mixed with the kibble is a great idea. I checked the back of the bag to see what those bits are. There is green peas, cranberries, butcher-quality chicken, flax seed and carrots. I guess it’s called Spot’s Stew for a reason!”

Then they ask – and answer, “Why is Spot’s Stew better than other dog foods?”

“Reading on the bag I can see that Halo Spot’s Stew is made with vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients, has no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and is made without any rendered meats, and no animal or plant meal (meaning they use whole foods, much more nutritious).”

Thanks, Plenty of Puppies! Click over to our News page to see the whole review.

Readers living in the El Cajon, California area: Tracie Hotchner, best-selling author of “The Dog Bible” and “The Cat Bible,” and host of the radio shows Dog Talk and Cat Chat, will chat about the importance of proper pet nutrition and help you with your questions on Tuesday, December 15th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Petco, 540 N 2nd Street, in El Cajon.

Hotchner, who feeds her three dogs Halo, will be signing copies of her books and giving away samples of Halo food, Liv-a-Little treats, and our popular supplements Daily Greens and Xtra-C.

“HALO stands out head and shoulders above the rest because there is no dry dog food that has made the commitment HALO has: to use only “meat fit for human consumption” in their kibble,” says Hotchner.

“Since the most worrisome aspect of dry pet food is the origin of the protein content – horror stories abound – I am grateful to be able to choose HALO as the dry portion of my own dogs food because it has no “mystery meat” elements but only meat that a person might eat,” she continues. “Regardless of the quality of he kibble, I still want to always give the message that any dog kibble is a highly-processed food and should make up no more than half of the dog’s meal, which should include quality protein, vegetables and less-processed carbohydrates.”

For more information on Hotchner, go to www.traciehotchner.com.

We couldn’t help but share this letter (and photo) that arrived the other day from Beanie the Border Terrier. And thanks so much for the kind words, Beanie. We indeed hope your golden years are the best of your life. Enjoy!

Dear Halo,

Hi! My name is Beanie. It is actually an 8 word, very long name, shortened to Beanie at my birth, thank goodness. It is much easier for me to respond to my humans with this little name. So, I am writing because I wanted my human to let you know how your product has saved my menu and my pallet.

I was sold to my loving humans, who were looking for a Border Terrier to fulfill their lives. Of coarse they picked me, I mean really, come on, who wouldn’t! Once they got me home and began the proper spoilage of me and mine, they noticed that I had developed food allergies. I spent many sick filled days and scratchy days and nights, until my humans figured out what foods I was allergic too. Needless to say the list was HUGE.

My humans, for 11 years, made my food every month. Rice and Hamburger or Hamburger and Rice. Once in a while they’d throw garlic in, or carrots, or potatoes. Cheese is always welcomed. THEN!!!! my Mom was watching the Ellen Show, as always and she mentioned your WONDERFUL pet food she had become involved with. I saw shining lights from the heavens and music rang in my ears. There was NEW food on my plate!! HALO!!!!!!!!!! Sometimes by itself, most times mixed in with my “usual”, and then, if I am being good, I get cheese sprinkled on top.

My “golden” years are clearly going to be the best years of my life, thanks to Halo. I have new food and new treats and a new lease on life. My humans, Kathy and Harry Hawn, of Coupeville, WA, wish to thank Ellen, first and foremost, for becoming involved with your product, as I don’t think we would have heard of it otherwise, living on an Island as we do, and we would also like to thank HALO! You are wonderful chefs of fine dining for us four-legged beauties, and you taste soooooo good. I am truly blessed.

Thank you so very much and I give you a “high-four” (as I have no thumb)

From me,
Beanie,
and my loving humans, Kathy and Harry Hawn