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Please e-mail your sucess stories to: John Zambelli. Please include your name, your pets name, photo if possible, breed, City, State and any other information that you feel you would like to share with our visitors. If you do not want your name to appear in the testimonial please let us know and we'll just us your initials.

Thanks!

I'm writing to thank you for making such wonderful products available to me and making it so easy for me to attain them. For some time I've been ordering Flint River Ranch Cat Food and Sojourners Catnip. I've been so pleased with both products. One of my 5 cats has such a sensitive stomach that she doesn't keep down much of anything I give her except the Flint River food. They all are thriving on it. As for me, I love being able to go to my computer to place the order, and know that the products will arrive in just a few days right on my doorstep. What could be easier? I love the convenience of that…..Thank you for your wonderful products.

S. Carson

Hi,

The Flint River Ranch Cat & Kitten Super Premium Health Food has been an enormous help to my female cat, whose undefined allergy (ies) results in her chewing bald spots on her stomach and legs. She has been on this food since the first week of November , and she now has hair growing into all of her previously bald spots. My male cat has not had a recurrence of his feline asthma since we started him on this food. I DO NOT WANT THEM TO RUN OUT OF THIS FOOD.

R. Deane

Got the dog food, dog LOOOOOOVES it!!! I'm so happy. She has been so finicky about her food, often throwing it up. (now I know why, after I read your site) So glad I found you. No more restaurant grease for us. Thanks.

Kristina

IT'S A HIT!!!!

My female dog KoKo, whom I have to convince to eat in the morning, LOVES it. I gave her a few of the kibble and she ate it right up. Kino, my male dog, loves about anything. But, KoKo was the test. They both love the wet dry as well as the Kibble. You have made a believer out of me Diane, Thank you. I'll be ordering more in the future.

BTW, it's nice to open a bag of dog food and not get that rancid smell you get from commercial food.

Toni

I have five toy breed dogs, finicky eaters. Never have I seen them eat any dry food like they eat your food. They actually growl at each other over the broken chunks. I don't know what you are doing but keep it up. My guys have been eating flint river for around 2 months and are so bright, and energetic, clear eyed, minimum poop!!!!, I can't say enough.

Dorothy H.

We have an older lab that was having problems with her coat and skin. Also, she was losing weight. The vet said it could be the corn filler in the supermarket dog food we were giving her. After one month on Flint River, Daisy has now gained weight and her coat is beautiful! Skin problems have disappeared so she is comfortable. The vet said: "This can't be the same dog!" When we changed to your product, I thought Daisy might reject the new food, but she gobbled it up! Thanks!

Daisy's Mom

Hi, I just wanted to let you know I ordered and received your puppy kibble and I was at my last resort with my Chihuahua 7 month old. She won't eat any puppy food I buy her and I buy Quality food not from stores with still no luck she sticks her nose up at it. We do not feed her people food because I am a vet tech and it is not healthy for them. The minute I received your food (Rapid shipping I might add) I offered it to Lily and she ate the whole bowl and wanted more!!!! I am lost for words except A BIG THANK YOU. I found your food on Spencer's (Little dog Website) and I knew I had nothing to loose!! Thanks again and you have a lifetime customer!!!!!!

Sandra B.

"We have always left the bag of dog food where our 14 year-old dog could reach it. When I introduced Flint River Ranch and put the food bag in the same room as always, he chewed a hole in the side of the bag to get to it! He has never done that with any other food. I put the food into a plastic bin, but before I could put the cover on it, he had his head in it, and I could hardly pull him away. Thank you!"

Susan in Minnesota

Thank you so much. You are wonderful. We are so happy to have found Flint River Ranch. Our dogs love the food and the dogs with allergies are much improved. Just as an FYI, last year two of our dogs were diagnosed with cancer. As a nurse, I decided to do some investigation, and found that just like humans; dogs suffer from food related disease such as food. After quite a bit of research, I settled on Flint River Ranch as being our best option. We are thrilled with the product and service. We have told many dog and cat owners about FRR and will continue to do so. Again, thank you for everything.

Sherri S.

I have been using Flint River Ranch food for my Schnauzers for about 6 years now. I purchased a pup from a breeder in Tenn. I told her about the problems I have had with my Schnauzers which went from stomach, to stones, to bad skin problems, seizures and the list just went on and on. I though there was no such thing as a "well" Schnauzer. She said that I would need to put them on Flint River Ranch food ,as that is what the new puppy was on and it would take care of all of those other problems. The veterinarian I had for my Schnauzers, put them on several different foods, diets and even home made diets and still no luck. My vet bills reached over $2000.00 a year.

Then I switched to Flint River Ranch and the results have been nothing but amazing. The pups are healthy, happy and love the food. I am so satisfied with the food that I have given samples of the food to people to try on their pets with skin problems and they have made the switch to Flint River Ranc h. Some people think that there is no difference in dog food and that dogs will eat anything. Flint River provides a well balanced diet and this helps the dog to stay healthy and their coats even improve. My pups don't eat as much food and are completely satisfied.

I cannot say enough about this food and the company. Flint River Ranch has always been very pleasant to talk to and placing orders has been very easy. I also like the fact that the food is delivered to my home. All in all, I am very satisfied with your food and I know that my pups are being fed the best of the best.

DJS, Mandan, ND

Wow…love it! My 5 little dogs are: 15 year old toy poodle "Muffin" no more dry itchy skin; mini dachshund "Peanut" no more rear end stiffness; "Bon Sai" - 7 year old S hih Tzu no more dry skin; "Ruby" 5 year old Pomeranian - wonderfully energetic; "Chunky" 6 year old Pekinese - queen of the world - finally found a food she loves!!!! Yes use anything you want on your web page- everyone should try your great product!! We're in Northern New Jersey -

Dorothy

I just wanted to let you know your new website is wonderful. It is much easier to view your products and checkout was fast! Thanks,

Leah in PA

I've been using your products for my Golden Retrievers for over a year, and I'm very pleased with the results. I breed my dogs, and I'm very selective about the food I choose. I had been with my previous brand for seven years, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. My vet referred me to Flint River and I'm really glad I took the plunge. The dogs recover faster from their whelping and have plenty of milk for their pups. They also produce less waste and their breath is much better, plus they actually eat less.

Valarie

We have an 8 year old Australian Shepherd with a sensitive stomach and an indifferent attitude towards her dry food. After trying the FRR Trout and Potato and the Lamb, Millet and Rice, not only is she cleaning her bowl out but she's actually sniffing in the Pantry for more! And after several weeks, her coat is the healthiest and shiniest it has ever been. But the best part for us is that she has a lot less gas and noises than she's ever had.

We also tried the Pet Force Stain Remover for the episodes on our carpets. Pet Force has worked the best so far of any of the products we have tried and we've tried a lot of them. Pet Force is also excellent for removing other stains as well. We were having a BBQ with the neighbors and my wife, a former State Track Champion, was holding a glass of red wine when she backed up and tripped over our Australian Shepherd, who has a bad habit of following around my wife's every step. My wife tried to recover but a chair also entered her path and the result was something out of a Chevy Chase movie. She went down and all the red wine in her glass went up. She didn't even break the wine glass but all the wine came down on her. It covered her Khaki pants, knitted sweater and denim shirt. I filled the tub with water and threw her clothes in. Figuring it couldn't hurt, I added a couple of ounces of Pet Force to the cold water and the Red Wine literally lifted out of the sweater instantly. It took a little scrubbing on the other clothes but the red wine did come out. Pet Force saved all three articles of clothing from being sent to Goodwill.

Jay J. Denver,CO

I have a 1yr old Shiba Inu who was a rescue from a puppy mill. Recently he developed a severe allergy to something, and we deduced that it was his food. He was eating N***** N***** C*****, not a cheap brand. After a suggestion from a friend, I went to a specialty dog food store and with the advice of the clerk, purchased Flint River Ranch food, the Lamb/Millet/Rice bag. Kenshin has always been a picky eater, but I have never seen him devour his food like he did that first day. Not only has his allergies started to clear up; he is putting on weight and looking more healthy than he ever has. His ears aren't ragged from scratching, and all his hotspots have cleared up, the hair is starting to grow back over healthy pink skin. When looking at ingredients, the first on the list of most dog food is corn, which we think has been triggering his allergies. Flint River is one of the few that actually thinks about a dog's biology when making their food - when do you ever hear of a pack of wild dogs raiding a corn field?? Recently I acquired another Shiba Inu, this one is only four months old, and he will skip over his food in preference for Kenshin's Flint River Ranch. I can see that I will have to go back to the store for your Puppy food as well, to keep them from arguing over the food! Thank you for making such a great product, I only wish that everyone had your commitment to our pets!! Thank you,

Valerie, Atlanta, GA

Thought you might like to know what I found out yesterday. I do not know if you know of a Dr.Dodd or not. She is world renowned for her studies on vaccinations schedules, nutrition and medications. I am following her vaccination schedule and also her advice on nutrition. A major concern on pets especially Cockers is the copper content in the food. It can also aid in hitting the Immune System. I discussed w/ her W********, I****** and Flint River Ranch. She did not care for I****** as it is not baked. Actually she did not care for W******* or I****** either one as the copper content is extremely high. This Dr. is booked through the year 2005. I know this as we tried to get her to speak to the Cocker Club. She spoke very highly of FRR. She has researched and I did too the copper content and your food is extremely low. From what I have investigated personally it is the lowest on the market. One of the P***** F***** has 10mg/cup. Per Dr. Dodd you really DO NOT want to exceed 1-2 mg/cup. Lower then 1 if possible which is what yours is for Lamb. Thought you might be able to use this info to help other people in a food decision. Was AWESOME NEWS to me! Again, FRR rises to the occasion!

Carolyn, Dallas, TX

"Flint River Ranch has been a favorite of my canine companions and me now for a number of years. We are not only impressed by the quality of the product but also your helpful and always friendly standard of customer service. Flint River Ranch's pledge to excellence is both obvious and appreciated by me and my pals."

Lee in Illinois

A different food brand was recommended to me, but after four weeks of using the product, my dog was emaciated. He ate two to three cups of it per day and ended up being rushed to my vet with a dangerously low heart rate. After restarting your Flint River in small doses every three hours, he has regained the five pounds he lost and his heart is almost back to normal. I will NEVER change to anything else again - Flint River is the absolute best of all products!"

Nina in New Jersey

Hi!, My name is Jocelyn and my dog, Sampson, a one-year old, 105 pound Chocolate Labrador has only eaten Flint River Ranch dog food since day one. His coat is amazingly luxurious, his eyes clear and his teeth and breath are fabulous. I thought I'd send you a picture of him, as proof of how wonderful your products are. He is so healthy. I recommend Flint River Ranch products to all my dog loving friends. Thank you,

Jocelyn

We have 2 kittens named Callie and Abby, we have them eating Flint River cat food. They have eaten the food like crazy for years. They love it & have no health problems; their coats shine & are soft. Since they have been on Flint River cat food they have never had to have their teeth cleaned, Our cats have never been sick in the eight years we have had them. We thank Fflint River for our cats health and well being mainly due to the wonderful flint river cat food products we feed our cats. Many thanks!

Kathy

Your delivery was right on-time and I am sorry that I even questioned your efficiency. I used to get a shipping notification (I really don't need that) and since I didn't get one on the 20th I thought you might have been running behind. The timing of the delivery was perfect! Tomorrow, we will finish the last shipment, and I was getting nervous.

You see, my dog has not had a seizure since we switched his food to Flint River Ranch. He is not on any medication! I credit this to the fact that you don't use preservatives or other added ingredients that might cause an allergic reaction. You are GREAT.... and I appreciate not only your efficient delivery, but that you actually cared enough to call me and let me know.

Kathy

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY SADIE LOVES HER FOOD. SHE GROWLED AT US WHEN WE TRIED TO TAKE HER BUSCUIT AWAY FROM HER LAST NIGHT. FOR THE FIRST TIME SHE ATE ALL OF HER FOOD WHEN SHE GOT UP. WE COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW WELL SHE DID WITH IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TALKING WITH US ABOUT HER NUTRITION. YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE OF SOMETHING YOU LOVE SO MUCH. TALK TO YOU SOON,

SHARON

Paul Harvey Broadcast!

Flint River Ranch's products get noticed in the most interesting places! On March 5th Flint River Ranch and specifically Jim Flint was mentioned on Paul Harvey's broadcast concerning the pet food industry and testing on animals for feed purposes. It was noted that Flint River Ranch has lead the industry for 11 years in our testing procedures of our own products and has influenced others to take similar steps. Here is a transcript of the broadcast:

A Quote From Paul Harvey's Noon Broadcast, Friday, March 5, 2004

"Well there is an evolution taking place in laboratory testing…medicines and foods tested on animals are less tested in the uncomfortable laboratory environment and more on pets which are more comfortable in their own homes. When Jim Flint started Flint River Ranch, the pet food company, he said no way was he going to test his products on lab animals and he began offering each new formula to employee's pets. To the employees, he would say - take some of it home and try it and keep track and monitor the lifestyle and the health of your pets. Well, in the 11 years since starting, Jim Flint's company has soared in prestige in the pet food industry. And now Oklahoma State University has created the first large-scale program addressing that dilemma - the Citizens Science Program." - Paul Harvey --

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Conventional & Holistic Pet Care
Debra J. Mack, DVM, CVA
4402 Mirth Place, Boise, ID 83704

Dear Jim,

I quite often get asked the question by clients as well as my distributors as to why there is not a separate puppy formula in your product line. To be quite honest, it was a question in the back of my mind as well when I became a distributor.

I have raised several litters of puppies on most of the well known premium brands of puppy food and this summer raised my first Flint River litter. I purposefully did not supplement with other puppy food or use supplements other than yogurt and vitamin C, to determine for myself if the regular formula was adequate for weaning and growing puppies. The results - the food moistens quite readily into a soft gruel for starting the puppies on solid food. Other products take much longer soaking to completely reduce the food to a gruel consistency. There were no problems with soft stools as long as the puppies did not overeat.

I have now raised three of the puppies to the age of six months with nicely controlled growth rates, beautiful coat and condition, and to this point, excellent overall health and soundness. I cannot claim this for the "premium puppy foods" I have used in the past.

I also have a client who has recently weaned a litter of Rottweilers on Flint River and is very pleased with her results, as well as numerous other client raising healthy, sound structured puppies on regular formula Flint River Dog Food.

My question now would be, "Would it ever be necessary to have a separate puppy formula if the quality of the food was high enough to provide high quality, highly digestible ingredients which would render the necessary nutrients needed for proper (controlled) growth and development?" It appears at this time from my observations, that the answer is "No", and if so, would not be the first pet food fallacy I have discovered.

I have been breeding and showing English Setters for 15 years and practicing veterinary medicine for nearly that long, and felt you would appreciate hearing of my personal results with Flint River, as well as those of some of my clients. I feel very fortunate to have such an excellent line of pet foods available for myself and my clients, as I firmly believe it is the first and most important part of a preventive or restorative health program.

Sincerely,

Debra J. Mack, DVM

Letter reprinted by permission.

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Walter A. McCall, DVM Holistic Veterinary Medicine
SPECIAL INTEREST IN CHRONIC "INCURABLE" DISEASES
2160 S. Winchester Blvd.
Campbell, CA 95008

To everyone in the Flint River Ranch family:

I have two Maine Coon mix cats who were born at the clinic in 1979 and who have lived there since then. They are a brother and sister team and have the run of the clinic. They both inherited the ability to form excessive crystals in their urine. The male would easily become blocked except when fed Prescription diet CD. For this reason they were both fed CD which was designed to prevent the formation of crystals by limiting the minerals from which the crystals form. This diet saved his life and allowed him to live a normal life for the 14 years that he and his sister were on it.

PDuring this time I was very concerned about the lack of wholeness and quality in the CD. The only animal protein in the CD came from poultry by-product meal, glandular meat and poultry digest which is garbage and probably useless as a wholesome food. Most must be detoxified by the liver and then eliminated from the body because it can not be used by the body for nourishment. If you go fishing and clean the fish you catch, what you throw away are the by-products. Would you eat this stuff? If not, then don't feed it to your best friends. The dry CD also contains as preservatives BHA and Ethoxyquin. Even the FDA won't allow the use of this stuff in our food. We tried dozens of different foods which appeared to be good from the list of ingredients on their labels. In every case the boy would begin to block within two days after having as little as a teaspoon of the test food mixed with his CD. While on the CD his sister developed a severe case of military dermatitis with raw scabs over her body. She could only be keep under control with corticosteroids.

In May 1994 1 received a phone call from my friend John Limehouse who shares my concern over the lack of wholesome pet foods. John told me what Jim Flint was doing and thought I would be interested in the food he was making. The next day Jim Flint called me and since that day I have sold an awful lot of the Flint River Ranch food. The clinic cats were put on the food and taken off CD. The boy has gone over a year without a hint of the urinary crystal problem and his sister's skin is without a blemish.

Both cats have been fed only the Flint River Ranch cat food with the exception of the girl who has on occasion been given a teaspoon of different canned food as "treats." These treats were from specially chosen canned foods that had a very good looking list of ingredients on their label. These included some of the Iams products that looked very good. In every case she started breaking out again within two days. I can only conclude that someone is lying about what is contained in their canned food. I suspect that the culprit is liver in some form because it would contain all of the toxins that the animal had accumulated during its lifetime and had been stored in its liver when it was slaughtered for food.

I specialize in treating the so called "chronic incurable diseases" of Western medicine and many of my patients are considered to be dying when they come to me. One of the first changes in their life style is to have all of my patients eating a wholesome, human quality food. In order for a patient to be cured of these "incurable" diseases they must become healthy. Without a good wholesome diet the rest of the therapy can not be successful. I can not recommend any other food other than the Flint River Ranch food.

Walt McCall, DVM

Reprinted with permission.

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