How our promise began

The founders of Pet Promise didn't start out to form a pet food company. They set out to help U.S. family farmers and ranchers committed to quality and sustainability standards and the humane treatment of animals.

We can all make a difference

The Pet Promise mission is one we are all very proud of - and we invite you to join us in our efforts. By feeding your dog or cat Pet Promise, you can be assured that you are truly making a difference to both the overall well-being of your pet and to the planet we share.

We only buy source-verified, beef, bison and chicken from ranchers who guarantee us meat and poultry that's raised without added hormones and antibiotics. Our meat and poultry is not blended with ingredients that do not meet our stringent standards of purity.

Here's what we mean by our "Promise of Purity."

* No animal byproducts, those secondary slaughterhouse products that are not generally consumed by humans - such as lungs, spleens, brains, blood, beaks, feet and feathers.

* No added growth hormones that make farm animals grow more quickly.

* No antibiotic-fed protein. Antibiotics are routinely used on factory farms where overcrowded conditions can promote disease in animals; our sources raise their livestock and poultry in a humane manner.

* No rendered meats such as beef, chicken, or byproduct meals. Rendering is a high-temperature process to separate protein and fat that uses slaughterhouse scrap, as well as animal tissue from dead, dying, diseased, or disabled animals.

* No factory-farm meat or poultry tells you we're committed to providing your pet with exceptional nutrition that comes from pure protein. Supporting rural farms by using locally and regionally raised animal protein sources helps keep our natural environment and our rural communities healthy and vibrant.

* No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Such additives are unnecessary when a pet food delivers sound nutrition with great taste.