How one dog inspired a whole organization Awareness about the crucial role that companion animals play in the lives of the un-housed folks who love them has been growing and growing. Toronto-based charity Friends of Ruby is home to Canada’s first custom-built (dog-friendly) transitional housing facility for LGBTQI2S youth. We recently partnered with Friends of ...


Take your dog to work day We all know the feeling of looking at those puppy dog eyes as we head out for work in the morning. Taking your pup with you for the day (or a half-day) can really be a game-changer! So, how do we create an environment that is both welcoming and safe ...

Top tips for running with your dog June 1st marks Global Running Day: a day that champions not just the physical health benefits of running but also the mental health benefits it can have. Running or jogging with your dog can be a fun activity for you two to do together and our Earth Rated dispenser is ...

Earth Rated is officially a certified B Corp! Here at Earth Rated, making things better for dogs and people is the reason we’re excited to come to work each day. A ton of effort goes into making better products, of course, but being better also includes being a better member of our community, a ...

3 rescue stories that will warm your heart Our 2022 #EarthRatedCares blanket campaign has officially wrapped! From April 27th through May 4th, our followers tagged us in their social media posts along with the hashtag #EarthRatedCares. A HUGE thank you to everyone who shared their rescue stories and nominated their favorite shelters to win some cozy fleece ...

How to keep your backyard green this summer As temperatures warm and flowers bloom, it’s time for some serious Spring cleaning! So, how do you keep your backyard nice and green? We’ve got you covered! Top 5 ways to deter your dog from digging Is your dog a professional digger causing your ...

Meet our pups! Everyone loves a snuggle—but no one appreciates them quite as much as a shelter dog. Since 2016, we’ve donated over 13,000 Earth Rated fleece blankets to shelters and rescues across North America based on nominations from our incredible followers. Why blankets? We want to offer something unique for dogs waiting for ...

The Pakatakan Project: One Year Later Growing out of the very first Earth Day in 1970, the Earth Day mission has always been to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide, all year long. This year’s theme is: Invest In Our Planet. One year ago, we announced our donation to support the Pakatakan Project through our partnership with SNAP ...

Earth Rated recently attended Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. We were thrilled to connect (in person!) with other pet product manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, thought leaders, and most importantly all our precious partners. Our Earth Rated booth featured two wall activations: Our Spread Love wall asked: “what would the perfect world for dogs look like?” ...

Earth Rated Spotlight: 2 organizations dedicated to advocacy & education You know us for creating high-quality, innovative products designed to make life with dogs even better – for everyone. Well, when we say everyone…we really mean it. Whether your dog is social, tolerant, or aggressive, every dog owner could use a little support from time ...