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I’m so happy to announce that my partnership with Beneful as part of their #FriendsOfBeneful project.
Because childhood is full of learning, it comes with some really great highs and some tough earned lows. One thing that helps keep everything in perspective is to have a buddy at home that is always happy to see you no matter what the day brought. Hard test at school? Drop your book bag and everything fell out? Feeling a bit lonely? There is a dog for that!
Our dog Rufus is more like a best friend than a household pet. He’s one of us and always has our back. This is what after school looks like at our home. Emmy and Rufus doing laps around the house…
Hanging out and cuddling on the grass… reading a book under the trees, and just being there for each other no matter what. Having watched all three of my girls grow up, but take completely different paths along the way, one thing that has rung true for all of them is their love of this guy. I’ve seen him sit and listen to them share their day, cheer them up when the tears started to fall, and go for a run with them when they wanted to get some exercise, but didn’t want to be alone. He is the real MVP in our home.
Because he treats us so well, we always want to treat him just as well back.
Surprisingly, Rufus isn’t that food motivated. He eats when he is hungry, but he’s not one to even remind us when his bowl is empty. He’d much rather just hang out. Because of this, I know that I have to make every bite that he eats count. He deserves the good stuff. Our friends over at Beneful just shared that meat is now the #1 ingredient in Beneful’s beef and chicken dry foods and asked us to let Rufus try out the new recipe. We happily obliged.
I tore open the bag and Rufus was instantly interested.
He pulled out all the tricks trying to get Pete to get the food poured in his bowl as quick as possible!
For a dog that doesn’t care much for meal time he was very excited…
And he ate the bowl clean! I think he could definitely tell that this was the good stuff! Emmy even kept a couple pieces that she found in the bowl as treats and had him rolling over to get them! Those two have such a great relationship and could play together all day long!
I’m so excited for you all to try the new Beneful too! You can sign up for a free sample of the new Beneful Originals with Beef recipe here and then you can share your experience with a rating on Beneful.com!
Your dog is adorable! We do not have one at this point but I’m dying to get one again. Once we do we may buy these kind of treats for him too.
I have to say, I didn’t see you guys as a dog family! You are always on an adventure somewhere. We are not a dog family, but my MIL loves her pooch.
That actually held us back from traveling as much in the beginning because we didn’t want to be away from him and our cats. But then we found the most awesome pet sitter who spoils them all when we are gone and I everyone is happy!
Aww what a sweet bond they have. I always grew up with a dog, but unfortunately don’t have one now since my husband don’t think our yard is big enough. Maybe one day!
Our dogs deserve all the love in the world because they give us so much back. It’s nice that you found the perfect food for him! That’s really awesome!
This is so sweet! Your dog is adorable and I bet he’s super happy. It seems like he really likes the Beneful food!
I wish my dog was so causal about mealtime. Instead he likes to gulp his food down and then come into the kitchen looking for treats of the veggie kind. He’s a big goofball, but I just adore him.
What great pictures of you dog being part of your family! Our family dog passed away over a year ago and we are still sad about that. I love Beneful…great product!
Oh, I remember our dog when I was young. I used to play with her but she left us because of old age.
I can see the happiness in your girl. When I was at her age or younger, I also had a dog.
This is how my son looks like when he is playing with our pets. He really love our dog.
My dogs are our best friends too. I have three of them. They are pretty rotten too.
I know that my dogs can sense when im not feeling well. They come over to love on me. I do love their unconditional love.
I bet Rufus was interested. Dogs know a good thing when they see it. 😉
Hope we got Beneful in here too. Sounds like a good amazing product.
OMG, your dog is so pretty! I LOVE the way her hair blows in the wind when she runs! <3
Your dog is gorgeous <3 and our pups are our best friends too
Pets are amazing! Especially the dogs, they really will become part of the family. I think it’s great that you guys found the food that your fur baby will enjoy, I’m sure he loves it judging from the pictures! Beneful is an awesome brand.
I love the happiness that pets bring to kids. My daughter adores her dog.
I am a huge dog lover. My rottweiler is best friends with both of my daughters. It is so fun to watch them all play together and to see the love in my rottie’s eyes when she sees her kids.
This post reminds me of my childhood and the dogs I grew up with. They are such an important part of my life and all of my best memories include them! I miss them so much.
I’m fixing to snag that sample, thanks for sharing. My little dog is my life. I want the very best for him.
Aw, your Rufus is not only cute but seems so fun! Love your photos, I will have to let my BFF know about Beneful Originals.
Thanks Tina!
I’ve always thought that Beneful was a great brand of dog food. I don’t have any dogs though. Back when my father had a dog we used Beneful a lot.
Your dog is adorable! Beneful has a great line of food. My dog loves the wet food.
My kids looove dogs and I so want to get them one. I’m just trying to convince my husband, he is just worried about space.
Gorgeous dog. We haven’t tried this brand of dog food, but will look into it.
What a pretty fur baby! I don’t have any pets right now but my friends all have dogs I will make sure to tell them all about it
You have an amazing camera. That action shot with them running is awesome!
If it’s from Purina then I’m sold. Not my dog but I really love taking care of a certain loyal pup from my next door neighbor.
Awww I am smiling looking at these happy photos! We are trying to get rid of our two dogs but reading your post makes me want to hold on to them.
Your dog is such a cute. My dogloves this food as well. He comes running when I show him the bag. Great product and mom approved
Your dog is gorgeous!! They do make the best friends. They are so much more than pets. Mine is 100% my best friend too!
I grew up having a dog in our house all the time. My mother loves pets.